Pulling Up to Camp574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0WxnqDBsL4
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—”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXu9Io2IsX
Sophia (cutting her off): “Yeah, can’t wait for the smell of bug spray and screaming ten-year-olds.”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZE5KUfuQY7
Mom: “Think of it as an adventure. Who knows? You might actually have fun.”
First Impressions574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOweDfXrWW7
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?”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0EfncJttm
Sophia (startled): “Oh, yeah. First year.”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxmEaEDbUE
Counselor (grinning): “Good luck. Hope you like running after kids who don’t listen.”
The Cabin574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIRaVN1nuh
Sophia’s unpacking in the counselor’s cabin when Lia strolls in, dropping onto the bunk across from hers.
Lia: “You’re Sophie, right?”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ20vR2EKTU4
Sophia (nervous): “Yeah. How’d you know?”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2F3U6ETpk
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.”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3sFaherYN
Lia (teasing): “We’ll see.”
Bonfire Night574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwiZVeh94s
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.”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAShhkjJn0C
Sophia (glancing at her): “What if I don’t?”574Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsM2Hnw96Te
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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and then Add to home screen.