Camp Counselor

Chapter two

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I ran up the stairs to my sisters apartment, excitement coursing through my bones like a new blood source. I could feel my heart pumping with anticipation as the thought of camp starting in just 3 days replayed itself through my mind. Camp was literally the lifeline event that got me through the whole year of school as camp was the only place where I could see my real friends, where I could breath the fresh air, where I could just sit back at a bonfire and enjoy myself. It was my second home.

I barged through my sisters door without giving her a sign that I was there, which I probably should have because the minute I walked through the door I was immediately met with Alex and her girlfriend Maggie Sawyer making out on the couch. My face burned red as did the two girls did as they jumped up from the couch, somehow still trying to act as if nothing was happening. "Kara!" Alex greeted me surprised as she faked a tone of excitement. Her shaky breath tells me that they were going at it for a while as Alex had to catch her breath.

"Uh, I'm sorry. I really need to learn how to knock." I say jokingly as both girls let out a weak laugh in agreement. "But guess what is in just three days!" I quickly add as I ignore what I just walked in on and start a new conversation starter.

Alex moves over on the couch as she makes a spot for me to sit, patting it willingly. I make my way over to the couch and plop down. "Camp Maverick and your third running year as camp counselor I'm aware Kara. You forget that I used to be you, so excited for camp to start." Alex responds in a daydreamy tone which makes me smile. I couldn't ever forget how much I used to look up to Alex during camp, I still look up to her as she is the most inspiring role model I have.

I smile at the memories of going to camp with Alex as they brought me a sense of homeyness. "It's weird not having you there Al. They all miss you there." I tell her as I give her a comforting smile.

Alex returns the smile as I'm sure she's also thinking back to the memories of camp. "Yeah, well I miss them too but I'm just way too busy nowadays Kar." Alex explains in a disappointed tone, only causing me to give her a small frown.

"I know Alex and I don't blame you. You're living life now and I'm happy for you. For both of you." I say as I bring Maggie into the conversation too.

"If it makes you feel any better, I miss camp maverick too!" Maggie adds in with a suggestive tone.

I laugh at Maggie's desperate tone and Alex smiles in awe at her girlfriend. I remember the first day at camp when Alex told me about Maggie, how she helped Maggie talk down a arrogant high school boy who wouldn't take no as an answer about sharing bunks with Maggie. For the rest of that summer he never took step towards Maggie again, nor Alex and that was one of the first time I've ever seen Alex so protective, and jealous over someone. She was awesome.

"Ah, Camp was the best. You have to tell us everything about it when you come back!" Alex insisted desperately.

"You betcha I will." I tell her with a wink and a big grin. Alex just smiles as she gives another comforting look to Maggie and im sure that by now we're all thinking about our memories with Camp Maverick.

Lena's pov

"And somehow she thought of me and without even thinking about how I would feel about this she just signed me up like 'Hey, this would be a perfect way to ruin Lena's summer!'" I complained into the phone with an accentuating tone.

Lex laughed from the other end as a few other voices were heard in the background, but I didn't bother enough to focus on what they were saying. "Seems like she's gotten worse since I left." Lex assumes in a somewhat amused tone.

"Well since you're gone she's only got one child to worry about daily and so all of her focus is now crumbling down on me. It's depriving." I express with a sigh as I throw myself down on my bed. It had only been four days since I found out that I'm getting sent off to Vermont and since then my mother had forced me to pack my own bags which was a lot of work. I mean I had to pack extra clothing as there's no way to tell what I would be feeling on day to day, I had to pack my hair supplies, you know hair spray, shampoo, my curler, my straightener, my blow dryer all that good stuff. I then had to pack all of my health supplies, my beauty products which conducted a lot of space in my bags and needless to say I was beat. I had never truly done anything for myself either though so what do you expect.

"I send my apologies sister but please remember that I'm not one for big words. I am struck though by how smart you've gotten." Lex speaks in approval and I know he can't see me but he brought a smile to my face until I frown in disappointment.

"I'm going to miss talking to you Lex while I'm at camp." I hissed out the last word as if it was my greatest enemy. And at the moment it was.

There was a short moment of silence before Lex responded. "I'll miss you too sister, but just think the second you get home I'll be just one call away." His supportive tone really absorbed the disappointment from me as I pondered on his worlds, thinking that he does have a point and he is right. After all Lex is always only one call away. "So where even is this camp. Or is she just sending you into the middle of nowhere's?" Lex fires up as the call becomes too quiet.

I chuckle at Lexs ways of illustrating our mother and Lexs laugh is also heard from the other end. "She might as well be. It's somewhere in Vermont, I think it's called Camp Mary, Camp Marvel I don't know." I deadpanned in defeat as I didn't care enough to actually pay attention to the details of the camp. I only knew one thing and one thing only, I did not want to go.

Lex's amused laugh was heard clear as day now which caused me to sit up slightly in my bed, confused at what I possibly could've said that caused Lex to laugh hysterically. "Oh she really put you in for one little sister." Lex pointed out as he calmed his laughter for the moment to speak.

Once again I know that Lex couldn't see me but I furrowed my eyebrows together in confusion. "What do you mean?" I ask seriously.

"W-wait you don't know?" Amusement was clear from his tone now as he suddenly just sounded dubious. Lex was never dubious.

"No. Tell me." I demand as I grow impatient. Lex of all people should now how easily impatient I become, especially when I know that somebody knows something I don't. He should also know that I always find a way to find things out when I want to.

Lex sighed through the phone. "Vermont is like a wilderness fortress. There's almost nothing but woods and animals and dirt." Lex finally explained which caused me to forcefully throw myself back down on my bed. I flopped down my arms along the bed too as I momentarily ripped the phone from my ear, groaning in agony up to my ceiling.

After taking a few dramatic seconds to myself I pull the phone back to my ear. "You've got to be kidding me." I complain which caused Lex to snicker.

"I'm afraid not sister, but hey I've got to go. Call me before you leave Wednesday, or try to at least. If not enjoy your summer, write things down so you can tell me all about it when you return home. And stay away from poison ivy." Lex warns.

It was my turn to snicker at his protective self. "You've got my word on that." I assure him. "Bye Lex." I then say in a half-heartened tone. I would miss him.

"Bye Lena." Lex responded sincerely which caused a smile to creep to my face before I ended the call. I plopped my arm back down across my king size bed as I just lay there for a few moments longer. I take in the softness of my bed, the warmth of my thick blankets, the comfort of my light purple painted walls, I would miss my room. I would miss my gourmet cooked meals, my red sports car, my phone, god would I miss my phone!

I rolled over along my bed as I stuffed my face into my pillow, letting out an aggravated groan. How could she betray me like this? How could she not even think for a second to ask for my endorsement? This surely should've been something that we should've confronted face to face about, not her just assuming that I'll be down for it, not that I even have a choice now. I really don't like people going behind my back, and this was just that. She made the wrong assumption with this.