Pulling Up to Camp201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQLlfqygrZ
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—”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6GD1r88K8n
Sophia (cutting her off): “Yeah, can’t wait for the smell of bug spray and screaming ten-year-olds.”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh17XTri25i
Mom: “Think of it as an adventure. Who knows? You might actually have fun.”
First Impressions201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZIoRH8I9ru
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?”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVUEH0PLA8
Sophia (startled): “Oh, yeah. First year.”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXiTCRXu6x
Counselor (grinning): “Good luck. Hope you like running after kids who don’t listen.”
The Cabin201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK29z3BRomS
Sophia’s unpacking in the counselor’s cabin when Lia strolls in, dropping onto the bunk across from hers.
Lia: “You’re Sophie, right?”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCAFgvaolb
Sophia (nervous): “Yeah. How’d you know?”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuIJqFpq0BQ
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.”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkJGimIyMd
Lia (teasing): “We’ll see.”
Bonfire Night201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZdtHWUPUJJ
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.”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡawW0uyGZxr
Sophia (glancing at her): “What if I don’t?”201Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NcYh3GCuY
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.