𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲| ✔ [Rewritten]

(4) We Are Sharing A Tent

Bella's POV:

I glanced at the box and it was almost empty. My face heated up when the realization settled in my mind that I ate all the cookies that the guy sitting beside me offered me.

Last night, mom made mac and cheese that we ate before leaving for the airport. I did not have breakfast when I left the airport because I had no money. My dad never gave me pocket money and he refused to let me get a job. He believed that if I will get a job I would start to disobey him.

The guy sitting beside me moved, distracting me from my thoughts. His knees accidentally knocked with mine. I glared at him but he did not notice, as he was probably asleep. Soon the glare disappeared from my face and I found myself gawking at him. He had dark brown hair, which almost gives the illusion of black. His features were sharp; his clean razor-sharp jaw looked like it could cut the paper easily. His nose was too perfect and straight.

His eyes were the unique hazel color with the hint of black specks in them; they were captivating. My eyes widen in shock when I realized he was awake and staring back at me.

"Are you done ogling?" He asked with an arrogant smirk on his face.

"Well, I am sorry for staring at you like that," I said and the smirk on the jerk's face stretched. "I couldn't help myself because I've never seen anyone look so unattractive before," I added.

His smirk dropped like hot water and he glared at me. I was laughing in my head at his red face.

"I think you've dropped your spectacles somewhere. I'm a handsome guy," he said with a smirk and flexing his muscles.

Well, his comeback was good but I had practice in this game. I did not want him to think that I am interested in him or find him attractive.

"I don't wear spectacles, but I give you props for coming up with a good come back. If you want to assume you are a handsome guy then dream on? However, I don't agree with you," I said with a shrug.

I turned my face to look out the window but I knew he was glaring at me.

Mission successful!

For the rest of the ride, we stayed silent. Finally, the bus stopped and students jumped to get out of the bus.

After a lot of struggle, I was finally able to get out of the bus. The first thing that I saw was a large banner hanging on a wooden gate welcoming students. My school was not the only one taking part in this summer camp; there were other schools and colleges too.

I snatched my bag from the man who was about to throw it on the mountain of bags resting on the ground in front of the bus. Some poor students were scrambling around to find their bags and kicking others' bags out of the way. The place was looking like a mess.

A woman was standing in khaki shorts and a white shirt with the badge on her shirt and some kind of list in her hand. She was asking our names and informing us where we would be staying.

I searched for my tent and found it in the corner. I entered the tent to see two sleeping bags and a small charging lamp. I sat my bag in the corner and went out to search for some food.

I was hungry again; it had been three hours since I ate those cookies. What could I say my metabolism was fast?

I did not see any familiar faces of my classmates as I walked around trying to figure out where I could get some food.

I never made any friends after what he did last time. The memory of my tomboy friend Halsey splashed through my mind.

It was a summer day; I was playing outside with Halsey. She was our new neighbor. She was seven years old and I was a year younger than she was, but we were friends nevertheless.