Camp Counselor

Chapter Four

I slid the last pink suitcase underneath my bunk as I completely underestimated how small these cabins were. I mean if I didn't have to share it with 5 other campers then it'd be much more suitable to my liking but unfortunately my portion of the room was not suitable to contain all of the supplies I brought with me. So instead I had to shove the rest of my supplies such as my straightener, my excess clothes that wouldn't fit in the dressers, and a good amount of my makeup into my suitcase and shove them underneath my bunk.

I had the chance to meet my campers for only a slight second before they all rushed back out the door. They had said their "Hellos." And "How Are you?"s and then just like that they were out the door in the split of a second. It was as if they moved with the wind and I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was outside these wooden walls that could cause them to be so anxious to get back to. I mean was it the insufferable amount of mosquitos flying around? The muggy humid air? The abnormally loud kids running around the camp like wild animals screaming and tackling others in hugs? What was it?

Preferably I'd much rather spend my entire summer in this cabin because at least in here it's quiet, it's shielded from the intense sun, and for the most part is child free. My favorite. I have been in here since I got here and I haven't once had the urge to leave. If I'm being completely honest I just want to let this summer slip away while I remain in this cabin, drawing or reading or doing anything I can to occupy myself in here.

As the cabin slowly becomes darker it brings me to realization that the days almost to an end. This brings me a sense of satisfaction as I think about the first day being gone already, and about 70 more days to come, great. As I laid in my bed, reading a book that I got on my 15th birthday and literally never read a page of, the sound of the cabin door opening caught my attention. I quickly hopped into a sitting position on my bed as I tossed down the book, not wanting anyone to see me in the state of being so bored that I'm actually reading. I turned my head into the direction of the door and saw the familiar blonde from earlier today make her way into my cabin.

"Hey." She starts off in an innocent tone.

"Hi." Is all I say in a contained tone as I allowed myself to panic about what she might've seen. Never in a million years would I have imagined myself to be reading but when I got bored it was a easy way to pass the time.

The blonde makes her way to sit on a bunk opposite of mine. She crosses her left leg over her right as she flips her hands into her lap. "I'm Kara." She introduces herself politely and it almost feels as if she's trying to start anew with me.

I give her an almost quizzical look as in trying to figure out exactly what she's up to. "Lena." I respond in a clear voice though. If I give her sass she surely won't open up to me.

"Ms. Grant wanted me to come by and check in on you. She also wants me to go over the rules with you but the rules around here are pretty much self explanatory." She explains in a calmer tone as she seemed relaxed, at least more relaxed than before when I was giving her sass.

I chuckled at the way she seemed to be trying so hard to start anew with me. "Does Cat make you do all her dirty work?" I quiz her as I stress Cats real name to emphasize that I won't give her that level of respect. That I won't speak of her as a superior figure or to give her power over me. She didn't deserve it.

Kara lightly chuckled at my comment. "As camp counselor we all have our fair share of it, but hey being here it's worth it." She expresses in a honest tone.

I raise my eyebrow ready to debate on her with that but she's quick to stand up promptly. "Come on." She insist as she gestures her hand in a following motion.

I gave her a "ha." laugh as I scoot my way to the front of my bed and rest my back against the wall. "I'm good here." I tell her as I cross my arms over my chest to emphasize that what I was saying was true to my word. I had even let out a sigh to show that I was comfortable in my place.