Blood Moon Lake

Chapter 1

Beep! Beep! Beep! I groaned and stuffed my head under my pillow, silently praying my alarm would take the hint and shut up. Sadly, it didn't, and it continued to blare in my ear signaling it was time to get up. Rolling over, I turned off the alarm and checked the time. The clock read seven-thirty. We had to leave by eight to get there on time so that means I have half an hour to get ready, I should have time to sleep a bit longer-, "WAIT I ONLY HAVE HALF AN HOUR TO GET READY!" I yelled rolling out of bed and falling onto the floor. Scrambling off the floor my eyes darted around the room wildly. My bag was packed, I had clothes out already so that means all I need to do is shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and double-check my bag. I can do that in half an hour. Right? I just can't take forever in the shower. I can set a timer for that, and cereal is quick to eat I'll be fine. Grabbing my stuff, I ran into the bathroom I shared with my dorm mate, undressed, and got into the shower. I turned on the shower and was immediately met with warm water falling onto my skin. I relaxed a bit; warm showers were nice they helped me calm my nerves. Sitting down on the shower floor I let the water run over me. I stayed like that for a while before remembering I needed to be ready by the time we had to leave. Quickly finishing up my shower I dried off and got dressed. I grabbed my phone and checked the time, seven forty-five. Shoot I need to hurry up! Running out to the dorm's small kitchenette I grabbed a bowl and some cereal out of one of the cabinets. Pouring some of the cereal into the bowl I snatched some milk out of the fridge and dumped it in the bowl.

I scarfed down the cereal and then checked the time. Seven fifty-five, I had five minutes to brush my teeth and comb my hair. Dashing into the bathroom I pulled my toothbrush out of the holder and grabbed the toothpaste from the drawer. As I brushed my teeth, I heard my phone ding signaling I had gotten a message. Spiting the toothpaste out of my mouth I picked up my phone from where it sat on the counter and checked it. It was Ella. "Dude, you ready? We're waiting for you." "Sorry," I replied, "I woke up late and I still had to get ready. Don't worry I'm almost done. I just need to comb my hair and then I'll be down." Shoving my phone into my back pocket I rinsed out my toothbrush and put it up. I opened one of the other draws and pulled out my comb. Turning on the sink I put my comb under the water so that it would be easier to style my hair. I began running the comb through my hair and started to style it. Once I finished it, I checked how I looked in the mirror. My brown bangs were brushed to the left side of my face. Deciding I didn't like how it looked I ran my hand through my bangs to add volume. I smiled 'perfect'. Running into my room, I grabbed my duffle bag and backpack and ran out of the dorm. I sprinted down the stairs and dashed out of the building into the parking lot. I scanned the lot for Ella's blue sedan. "Luke!" I heard someone shout from across the parking lot, "Over here! Hurry up!" Turning towards the voice I saw Ella standing outside her car waving her hands. I set off running in the direction of the car. "Sorry," I apologized, "I slept in since we stayed out so late after the movie." "It's fine," Anna piped up from the back of the car, "We all woke up a bit late." I smiled at her and mouthed thank you. "Yeah, we all woke up late, but we got ready in time," Ella scowled, opening up the trunk, "Now put your stuff in the trunk so we can go. I don't want to be any later than we already are." "Okay," I replied, placing my things in the back of the car.

Climbing into the back of the car I saw Jack in the passenger's seat with a map. "Why do you have a map?" I asked, "We have the GPS." "I know but since we're gonna be out in the woods Wi-fi could be bad so the GPS might not work," Jack replied, "I'm just being prepared." I shrugged, "I guess that makes sense." "Okay losers," Ella said climbing in the driver's seat, "Everyone has everything right? Because once this car gets out of the parking lot I'm not turning back around." I quickly went over my mental list before responding, "Yep, I have everything." "I have all my stuff," Jack confirmed. "Me too," Anna replied. "Good," Ella stated as she turned on her car, "Let's get this show on the road." As Ella pulled out of the parking lot, I could feel the excitement filling up my body. This was going to be one of the best trips we had together yet! A whole week away from civilization in a cabin that we had all to ourselves. I couldn't think of anything that could wreck this week for us. It was going to be a blast. "Hey, Ella can you please turn on the radio?" Anna asked. Ella sighed, "Sure, but I get to pick the music." "That's not fair!" Anna protested, "You always chose the music!" "Um, that's because it's MY car," Ella snorted, "Also I'm the one driving, you're just sitting in the back and I'm also the one paying for the gas." "Ella has a point," I hummed. "Luke!" Anna shouted, "You're supposed to be on my side!" "Sorry," I apologized, "But Ella has made three good points and I have not heard any good reasons from you." "Tsk, I'm offended," she muttered crossing her arms and settling against the back of her seat to sulk. Ella just laughed and put in a CD. Soon enough Icon for Hire was blasting from the speakers while Ella sang along. "Come on guys!" Ella shouted over the music, "Sing with me!" "But I don't know the words," Jack told her. "You don't need to! Just sing!" Ella replied. "Okay," Jack said with a shrug. Jack joined in on the singing but if I'm being honest, it was more of him stumbling over his words and screaming gibberish.