Knowing Asher

Chapter|12|

After walking for some time, we got to a clearing. Camping tents were already set up, so even a dummy can tell what this is all about. They chose the worst teachers to escort - they chose the mean teachers, so we better stay out of their way. I would be heartbroken if this whole trip gets cancelled after Angela talked my ears out for a week.

"Hey guys, I know you guys have already guessed what we are doing judging by the set up. We are going to camp out here for two days, and then we head to our next destination. We are going to have lots of fun activities. So you are allowed to share a tent with your friends. In each tent, there are three sleeping bags. You are allowed to choose any tent you deem fit. There is a note that gives you a summary of what we will be doing for the two days," Daniel addressed, and I let out a breath.

I thought I was going to stay in a tent with a complete stranger.

Amanda picked a tent in the middle. The tents are arranged in a circle. Woods are placed in the middle for fire. "I call dibs on this one." She squealed, and I shook my head at her childishness.

"Lily, Stephanie, and I," she added as Angela settled for the one beside us.

The problem was that we were seven, so that means one person has to sleep with some other people. "Don't worry, guys. I will look for some girls or guys to share a room with," Rob said, and I rolled my eyes at him. Well, that was settled.

"I want to take a stroll," Amanda said.

"That makes two of us," Angela replied, and Rose agreed to follow them too.

"Steph, you coming?" Amanda asked, and I shook my head. I don't feel like doing any sightseeing right now.

Lily was nowhere to be found, and it was obvious she's still with Mike. Wouldn't be surprised if she decided to share a tent with him.

I entered the tent and chose the sleeping bag at the far end of the tent. I placed my box beside it and settled on it.

I picked up the note on my sleeping bag :

Breakfast at 8am.
Lunch at 2pm.
Dinner at 7pm.
Hiking at 3pm after lunch today

Other activities would be planned later.

Nobody is allowed to wander around to avoid getting lost in the forest.

I checked the time and realized it's 12pm. That means I have two more hours before lunchtime. I don't feel sleepy since I slept all the way here. My phone feels useless. I knew I should have accepted their request. I didn't want to be bored to death in here.

I headed back outside, grabbing my phone. I spotted them in a far distance, and I broke into a run to catch up with them. "Hold up," I said, raising my voice so they could hear me. I sighed when Rose turned around.

"Well, look who decided to join us." Amanda smirked, and I shrugged, not bothering to reply as we continued walking.

We didn't go too far to avoid getting lost. Just a few distance from the tents.
Angela took a few pictures with her camera. "This is really nice. Like I haven't camped my whole life." I confessed, and they all plastered a shocked look except Rose.

"Woah!" Angela gasped, and I rolled my eyes at her.

Drama queen! "I didn't know it is a sin to have never camped before." I snickered, and she glared at me.

"I haven't camped before, too." Rose chimed in, and I gave her a look that screamed thank you.

"Why? What have you guys been doing?" She asked, and I groaned.