Pulling Up to Camp220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLl7RW6ooy
Sophia sits in the passenger seat of her mom’s car, watching the trees blur by as they drive up the long, winding road to Camp Maple Ridge. Her phone buzzes in her lap—texts from friends back home about beach trips and parties she’s missing. She sighs, shoving it into her pocket.
Mom (cheerfully): “You’re going to love it here! Fresh air, sunshine—”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZm03aFq5xd
Sophia (cutting her off): “Yeah, can’t wait for the smell of bug spray and screaming ten-year-olds.”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqo6DzN1Xx2
Mom: “Think of it as an adventure. Who knows? You might actually have fun.”
First Impressions220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnrWkbE4g2
The camp is buzzing with activities kids running around, counselors unpacking, and the faint smell of pine in the air. Sophia drags her duffle bag toward the main cabin, looking around nervously. That’s when she spots her.
Lia stands by the lake, sunglasses pushed up in her hair, laughing with a group of counselors. Sophia tries not to stare, but it’s impossible. M catches her eye for a second, smirking just enough to make Sophie look away.
Counselor (behind her): “You new?”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTvNsuZ1dj
Sophia (startled): “Oh, yeah. First year.”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFc6K623N5
Counselor (grinning): “Good luck. Hope you like running after kids who don’t listen.”
The Cabin220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvW07hedkk
Sophia’s unpacking in the counselor’s cabin when Lia strolls in, dropping onto the bunk across from hers.
Lia: “You’re Sophie, right?”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOYIsT4MqY
Sophia (nervous): “Yeah. How’d you know?”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswfZlR3D5u
Lia (grinning): “I know everyone. Plus, they told me I’m stuck with you for the next eight weeks.”
Sophia’s heart skips. She tries to play it cool.
Sophia: “Lucky you.”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6H0WrXbgqL
Lia (teasing): “We’ll see.”
Bonfire Night220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXWxv9CVR83
Later that evening, the counselors gather around a bonfire to kick off the summer. Sophia sits quietly, listening to everyone joke and laugh. Lia slides down onto the log next to her, shoulders brushing.
Lia (softly): “Don’t worry. First week’s always awkward. You’ll get used to it.”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1P1i8gj6Vj
Sophia (glancing at her): “What if I don’t?”220Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuoFmmjOIOa
Lia (grinning): “Then you’re stuck with me. I make a great escape plan.”
Sophia laughs, and for the first time, summer doesn’t feel so bad.
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