My Last Summer Break

Chapter 13.... the trip🛣️

Hi everyone!
It's been a long time.
POV (Faye)

"Faye?" Nathan called, breaking the silence after a 1-minute long staring competition. I frowned and grabbed the bra from him shamelessly, he saw it already, what's the point of hiding it. "Thanks for picking it up for me," I said, sarcasm hanging in the air as I shot daggers at him with my eyes. "And next time? Just mind your business, there won't be a next time anyway," I said and walked away in a hurry.

I got home and screamed in my pillow, "That was so embarrassing!" I sat up and thought about what happened over and over again, but I didn't get any clue. I had dinner and went to bed early.

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"Faye! Wake up!" Coral slapped my face as I slowly opened my eyes, "What's wrong?" I said almost yelling when I realized she had a zebra print t-shirt on. I rubbed my eyes like I had seen wrong, but I was right, she's dressed in a zebra print t-shirt. "What is this? Is this like a couples shirt?" I teased, knowing it looked identical to Nathan's shirt.

"I wish it was, but anyway, there's something you need to know," Coral said and handed me a hardcover paper. "5 days trip, camping, and campaign?" I read aloud, and Coral kept grinning. "The whole world knows Mr. Seattle is winning this contest, but still, a little support and dedication from the youths is good, and it's going to be fun, volunteering for helping the people in need, visiting orphanages, and a lot of other cool stuff we can do," Coral said with a smile on, and I rolled my eyes.

"Count me out of it and go alone," I said, trying to sleep. "Faye! We're doing this for the people in need; who knows, we might save a life," Coral said, and I clutched onto the pillow. I also need help. "I understand, but who is this Mr. Seattle anyway? And why would I sacrifice 5 days of my life for his youth campaign?" I asked, stroking my hair while staring at the paper.

"What do you mean? Nathan's Dad! The group is in Nathan's name, so we are doing this for a friend," Coral said, and my blood boiled. Maybe I would have agreed if she didn't tell me it was about Nathan. "I'm not interested, and I need to rest," I lied and lay in bed.

"Even if you have a grudge against him, think about the kids we are going to help," Coral said, and it's not like anything will happen if I don't join in. I was about to close my eyes when a thought crept in - not going will make me look weak, and that I'm avoiding him because I still have feelings for him, which is a no. Going will make me look cool and show him that I don't care anymore. "Fine! I'll go, but on one condition," I said, and Coral smiled.

"Whatever happens, pair up with Nathan, got it?" I said, and Coral nodded.

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The place wasn't just the way I thought it would be - hiking, skating, camping in the woods? Why would these rich kids do these? "I'm gonna take a lot of pictures!" A girl screamed, showcasing her pink travel box that looked pretty expensive. This is not a trip; this is basically a fashion show.

It was not crowded, but I could tell I signed up for trouble. I spotted Nathan and Christian with some people from a distance, and I sighed before looking away. I could tell he was staring at me; I could see it at the corner of my eyes, and I felt very uncomfortable that I couldn't even turn to his direction.

"Attention everyone!!! The flier handed to you contains the rules and regulations during this trip. After putting in your information, you will each get a number, and you will be paired with a partner to start the fun. You will get special points for following the rules, and the points will be calculated and used to give you a gift after the camping is over. Please go through the rules, and it's not too late to go back," a man announced through the speaker.

"Good lord!" Coral exclaimed, immediately putting in her information without reading and clicking pictures. "Do you want to come along and take pictures with Nathan?" Coral asked, and I shook my head without hesitation. "I would rather stand here and read the rules and regulations of the trip. Good luck," I said, and Coral just took off to Nathan's.

"You cannot bring in more than one cloth, which should be your nightwear. You will be given a uniform.

You must not bring in any accessories or personal wears, toothbrush, bathing soap, sponge, and all other self-care products will be given to you when you get to the camp.

You are only entitled to bring in one bottle of clear water that will be scanned at the checking point.

Must not bring in snacks or any food. If you violate the rules, your points will be reduced.

You must participate in the games.

Once you sign up, you cannot sign out until the end of the trip.

All phones will be collected, and all connection to the outside world is highly prohibited.

In short, not allowed.

Please follow these rules.

Name: Guardian Tel: What the heck?" I read aloud and I smirked, Coral would be so shocked when she finds out she can't bring in her precious phone into the camp, a wicked grin took over my face.

But what the fuck do they mean by I can't sign out even if I want to? I can't bring in any snack or food, even a bottle water must be tested? I can't reach anyone from the outside. I can't even bring in self-care products? What kind of rule is that? Is that even legal?

I'm out! No way, I can't let Nathan think of me as weak.

I turned slightly and glared at Nathan from a distance, he had a pale expression on and just staring at the girls surrounding him and taking pictures, he looked at my direction and we locked eyes.

We glared at each other, and I looked away in a cool way, even though I knew he was still staring. Let him gouge out his eyes by just staring at me, like I care if he goes blind.

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