Finding Myself

Chapter 2

Annabelle's POV

So its Wednesday, and I leave this camp on Saturday. I'm eager to go home, but also sad. I made a lot of friends. Victor being one of the closer ones. Zach is kind of uneasy about it still, but he said he talked to Victor and explained that we are "together". If thats what you call it.

I still don't know much about Victor. We've been writing notes back and forth everyday. I figured out that he's Camden's little brother. Which is weird, they don't look alike at all. Camden is light skinned and doesn't have a skinny face structure like Victor.

"Hey, um... Vic said don't open the note he sent you...?" Zach said as he sat down next to me in the dinning hall. I looked at Victor, who was in the line.

"What note? I didn't get a-" right when I spoke, my cabin leader dropped a two notes infront of me. I thanked her and she smiled as she continued passing out our cabin's "mail".

I helled up a red peice of paper and Victor was frantically shaking his head no. I could tell it was his, from the hand writing. I decided to be devious, and opened it anyways. When I read it I automatically started to blush. Its said on the inside 'Your eyes shine in the sun' with Victor's signature.

I looked up at him and he looked embarrassed, as he saw my reaction. Once I collected myself, I opened the other note. It was from Zach. It said 'I like you alot AB. You're really pretty, and good at basketball. Love, Zach' I smiled and thanked him.

*later that night*

I climbed onto my bunk and sighed aloud.

"What's that all about?" Johanna laughed. I sat up and smiled at her.

"Just tired." I said as laid my head on the edge of the rail.

"I feel you girl!" She flopped back onto her bed. We both laughed, and I laid back down. I was tired, but that wasn't what was wrong.

I think I have a tiny crush on Victor, and I think Zach can tell. Obviously Victor likes me, but I just feel bad. Zach looked disappointed when I opened his card. I think its cause my reaction for Victor's card was bigger. I just hope this week works out for the best, in every way.

*Friday-evening*

The middles (my age group; 14-16) had to do to the woods project tonight. It was a lot of fun. Me and Zach were talking, and somehow we got on the topic of me kissing him.

"No, I  can't. It's wrong, we're at church camp." I said trying to avoid this.

"C'mon, please. We won't get in trouble." He held my hand as he pleaded. I just shook my head. "Why not?" I couldn't tell him now. It's to crowded.

"I'll tell you tomorrow after chapel." I said. He just sighed and nodded.

*Saturday-after chapel*

I sat on the swings and Zach came over. He leaned on the post beside me.

"Waiting for your mom?" He
asked, and I nodded. "So...."

"I'm sorry for last night" I began. "I want to kiss you but I- I can't" I shook my head and my voice began to break.

"What's wrong? Please tell me." He stood in front of me and lifted my head. I sighed before I spoke.

"I'm scared." Zach furrowed his eye brows at me. "Before school got out..." I began. "This kid forced himself on me... twice." Zach's mouth dropped open.

"I'm so sorry. What did he do?" He asked as he hugged me.

"He- he kept kissing me, and he- he touched me, he tried to-" a tear streamed down my face.

"No, don't cry. You don't have to talk about it if it pains you." He wiped my tear. "I never would've asked had I known..." I nodded.

"I know, it's okay. It's not your fault." I smiled and hugged him. My mom pulled up beside us. "I gotta go, but here... call me" I said as I took out a pen and wrote my number on his arm.

"I will." He kissed my cheek. "Be safe." I smiled and got in the car. Time to go back home, and face my new lifestyle.