That One Summer

Chapter 10 (Edited)

Chapter 10

Kailah's POV

The first thing I noticed the moment Kim and I entered the cafeteria, was stares. It made me look down my shirt, expecting a sizable stain that rendered their attention, I frowned when I saw nothing but my still-as-black-as-ever top. I looked up and saw that they really were staring.

What the heck is their problem?

"This is not a teen novel people. I'm not the cool lead character of the story for you to stare at me when I enter a room!" I stated loud enough for Kim to hear.

"There's so much drama in this camp!" Kim whispered, giggling.

"You got that right."

Ignoring their eyes as best as I could, we headed towards 'our' table. Okay, maybe I threw in a few glares but come on, it was freaking annoying.

Taking our seats, both Kim and I said our greetings to Betty, Rexine and Dylan to which both the girls returned.

Dylan had other thoughts, apparently. I almost choked when his skinny arms snaked around me from behind. I looked at Kim for help, only to receive a smirk from her. God, why were we friends again?

I just laughed awkwardly and patted his arm. I can't get mad. He's 15, people! He's practically a child. I bet he's just homesic-

I got beet red when his lips touched my cheek.

Oh ho! Kid or not, he's getting it-

"Good morning Kay!" He greeted with his very sweet voice, his arms still lightly wrapped around my shoulders.

And there goes my irritation, dissipating just like that. Okay, I'm spilling. I have a soft spot for children. I sometimes think it will be the death of me. I'd probably be one of those grandmas who baked her grandchildren goodies all the time.

I huffed, and tried to look mad but I couldn't stop it. I pinched the cheek that was closer and cooed. "Good morning to you too Dy. Now, sit down." He just smiled and sat back on his seat, the girls chuckling at his silliness.

"How'd you sleep?" Rexine asked no one in particular, as she tried to swat away Dylan's tickling fingers on her ribcage.

"I slept just fine. I was pretty exhausted so I was dead to the world the moment my head hit the pillow. Not sure about Kailah here though," Kim spoke, shooting me a look that said 'I almost forgot about this matter but now I'm seeking answers'. "She wasn't around when I went back to our room and until I slept."

They were silent as they waited for my reply, even Dylan's antics paused as he looked expectantly at me.

"Um...just, you know, somewhere." I offered, crossing my arms across my chest when all of them raised an eyebrow at me, well, except Betty, who had two brows up. I inwardly chuckled at her inability to raise one eyebrow. How cute.

"I was shocked when you suddenly left the table and marched up to this hot guy." Betty piped in, blushing when she realized her words. "I always thought you didn't particularly like them, not hot guys, just uh, guys in general."

We all chuckled at her, making her groan into her hands. That is until a loud gasp halted our cackles.

"Y-you hate me?" Dylan's anguished cry, accompanied by his glassy eyes nearly made my eyes bug out. We all sat frozen, and I felt like I just kicked a puppy as I looked at him tear up. A sniffle sent me into action. I hurriedly stood up and sat beside him on the other bench across our shared table, Rexine scooting for a bit to make room for me.

"Hey, hey, I don't hate you Dy. You're too cute to hate." I cooed but ended up making him sob. Almost close to crying myself, I turned to Kim for help, mouthing 'Did I say something wrong?' but I only got a muffled giggle and a shake of her head. Rexine and Betty weren't of any help either.