Loving In The Rain

Chapter 1

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This ones dedicated to Recklis cos she was my first fan to the story. Recklis this is for you :)

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Chapter 1

Bliss. That’s what it felt like when my hand was stuck out of the car window and the rain poured onto it. Sure it felt cold and my hand was starting to go numb, but I didn’t really care. I looked out of the window and smiled. The British countryside never ceased to amaze me. The bumps and dips of the hills and valleys with a layer of soft grey clouds looked magical. I turned to my right and smiled at my brother, Matt. He smiled back with his eyes still fixed on the road.

I couldn’t wait to get to Camp Peak, which ironically was in the Peak District. Yeah the founders were pretty creative people. Not. But this year I was gonna be a councillor, which meant clean showers. I remember two years ago I was about to have a shower but that task ended up with me screaming my head off at a dead rat on the tiled floor. I shuddered at the image of the rat limp and lifeless with its black beady eyes wide open. Yep this year I could clean in peace. I shuddered again and probably more noticeably, because glanced my way with a frown on his face. “You cold?” he asked with concern. “No, I just remembered the rat incident at camp.” I replied shuddering again. I heard a muffled snort at the back. I turned around with a glare ready on my face. I was met my two best friends Amy and James trying to stop giggles from escaping through their lips. I narrowed my eyes and gave my best if-looks-could-kill face, which immediately sobered Amy up, but James oblivious to the glare burst out laughing. “You...should’ve...seen your...face that day...classic.” he wheezed. After five minutes of guffawing, he opened his eyes and closed his eyes again with a scared expression on his face. I smirked and turned around, satisfied that my death glare still scared James. I could hear James whisper to Amy “Has she turned around yet?” I chuckled quietly.

I don’t know how I would cope without those two. They were like my two pillars supporting me through every pain and trouble I had, especially when my dad died.

I felt tears well up in my eyes. Whenever I thought of my dad tears always threatened to fall even after three years of his death. I guess you never forget those you’ve loved all your life. I felt a finger wipe away the tear that fell down my cheek. I opened my eyes and looked up to see Matt’s hand retreating back. I gave him a watery smile when he looked my way. “Remembering Dad?” he said softly. I nodded not trusting my own voice. He put his free arm on top of mine and gave it a comforting squeeze. I turned to the widow and put my hand out. I immediately felt comforted as the cold raindrops landed on my outstretched hand. I sighed and looked up at the grey sky. “I miss you Dad.” I whispered. I turned around wanting to distract myself and talk to Amy and James. I was met with what first looked like a wrestling match between them but after five seconds of shock-stare turned out to be a full on heated make out session, in the back of my brother’s car. I wrinkled my nose and turned around. How they managed to do that with the restraints of their seatbelts was beyond me and frankly I didn’t want to know.

When I first found out that they were together, I passed out. One thing I wasn’t expecting to come back to after a week in Paris with my family was Jamy, Grove’s hottest new couple. When the told me, I just stood there with my mouth wide opened, like a fish just slapped me. When I looked down at their entwined hands I couldn’t take it anymore and passed out. I must have fallen down, because when I woke up I was face to face with ceiling and a concerned James. I could hear Amy panicking in the background. I sat up and opened my mouth to speak. The only words that I could manage saying were, “Great now I’m the only one single. Yay me!” Amy stopped pacing and looked at me like I was crazy and James looked a little scared. Then I couldn’t take it any more and burst out laughing, I saw Amy breathe a sigh of relief and joined in. After looking from Amy to me, James joined in too. I brought them both to me in big hug. “I’m soo happy for you guys.” I said still laughing. “But don’t come to me when you both argue. I don’t wanna choose between you.” I said in mock seriousness. I really was happy for them but then I felt a twinge of loneliness grow in the pit of my stomach. Amy, being the freaky mind reader, enveloped me into a hug. “You’re never alone Ivy, ever. Nothing’s changed, we’re still the three musketeers.” She whispered in my ears. I smiled at her. Amy always knew what to say. But still, seeing them making out still disturbed me, even if it’s been a year since they’ve got together.  I guess I’ll never get used to it.

I stuck my hand out the window and smiled as the cold drops hit my hand. I could always trust the rain to never shock me like that, unless of course it cheated on me with the sun.

After ten minutes of driving in silence, I saw the Camp Peak sign. I was suddenly filled with nervous excitement. This year was different; James, Amy and I would be councillors, which not only meant cleaner showers but double cabins as well, in stead of the four in a cabin for the campers. This meant Amy and I had a room to ourselves. Being councillors also meant late nights and access to all areas, including unlimited access to the camp fridge. Midnight feast, here we come. Yep this year would be epic.

I remember my first ever day to camp. James, Amy and I couldn’t stop talking in the hour long drive to camp. We were soo close because we were gonna spend two weeks on our own with no parents and older brothers and sisters to bother us. When we arrived to the camp, I thought it was the most beautiful place in the world. The lake was sparkling under the early spring sun. It had just stopped raining when we arrived and the air had a musty fresh scent which I called the rain smell. The cabins glistened in the sunlight. I felt like I had arrived home. It’s never changed in the past seven years I had visited and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

I started to become restless. I couldn’t wait to breathe the countryside air and dip my legs in the cool lake. I couldn’t wait to be home. I knew there was at least twenty minutes of driving left but I still was feeling a little restless. “C’mon Matt, drive faster.” I whined even though I sounded like a spoiled seven year old.

“I’m going the maximum speed limit Ivy, you’ll get there” relied Matt with his eyes glued to the roads. Every year I always did this. I would get impatient when I saw the road signs. I pursed my lips and folded my arms across my chest. I knew I was being childish, but like I said I would do this every year. Matt just rolled his and sighed but continued to drive without even changing the speed. I looked out of the sky to see that it had stopped raining and the clouds were breaking apart. “I can’t wait to get there” said Amy breaking the silence. I turned around to see that they’ve untangled themselves and James was leaning against the window muttering under his breath with his eyes closed. I smirked knowing that he was trying to cool down after their intimate moment. I chuckled under my breath and turned to Amy. I saw her face turn red when she saw my face. As ever she could read my mind. “Yeah we get to share rooms. Just the two of us” I said trying to stop her from feeling more embarrassed. She smiled and let out a little giggle. I locked eyes with her and saw a mischievous twinkle. I knew what she was thinking. Whenever Amy and I shared a room after an hour it would be like a bomb sit. “Yeah late nights, which means me and Amy can spend some alone time together.” Said James and winking at Amy. I made a gagging noise. James turned to me and grinned. “You can join us too. You know what they say, three’s a party.” He said wiggling his eyebrows at me. I was about to say something witty when Amy interrupted my would-be rant by adding, “That won’t be necessary as this year we are going to find Ivy a man.”, with a smile. I rolled my eyes at her. She was always trying to set me up with random guys. To be honest, I really wasn’t that interested in dating. Instead going around looking for my Mr Perfect, I was gonna wait until he came and found me. If that failed, I’ll just become a nun. So Amy’s attempts of setting me up were a waste.

I turned back around to see that we were passing through the gates of Camp Peak. I suddenly felt giddy and also a little scared. I had a feeling this year would be different. I pushed that feeling away as the car stopped. I fumbled with the door handle as I was shaking with excitement. I stumbled out and was hit with the familiar musty air. I took in a lungful of air and immediately felt at ease. I looked around, drinking in the familiar scene. I saw friends catching up and new friendships being formed between new campers. Yep this year was going to be epic. They always are. I was home and it felt great to be back.

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