Camp Counselor

Chapter Six

Last night to say the very least was awkward. Both me and Kara had spent our first night in the Buddy Cabin and from the way that Kara had suggested we use that strategy I was expecting for her to try and bond the bad air between us but she didn't. In fact by the time I got to the cabin, god forbid I had to find it on my own, Kara was already laying down in her bunk with the lights off. I have to admit, although I don't know why, I was genuinely upset. I for some reason wanted her to try and fix things, I wanted her to talk to me and I wanted to get annoyed and pissed of at her but she didn't give me no pay of mind as she was quick to drift of into sleep.

And now even as the sun rises along the horizon, bringing some light into the cabin I wake up just as Kara exits the cabin, the cabin screen and wooden door nearly slams shut behind me. How bad did I mess up? More importantly why do I care? It's literally not like I give a damn about her, I've only known her for what, twenty four hours? Its impossible for me to care about someone so quick, especially the way I grew up and I don't think I care it's just she may have potentially been my only friend here so far.

We are alike in some ways more than others, she has some common sense when it comes to helping someone from the ground while others just laugh, and I won't lie I enjoyed kicking her ass last night on the path. But not this, I have never enjoyed the silent treatment from Lex or Lucy and it makes my blood boil that she's doing that exact charade with me. The silent treatment.

As I lay in bed for a few more seconds the sound of birds chirping caused me to wake up. I had never heard the sound of birds chirping in the morning as the loud noises of the City always drowned them out, but god are they beautiful. I had heard stories about them, about how beautiful they could sound when they sing in harmony but I never actually witnessed their talents until today and it was amazing. A great experience as I made my way over to the window of the cabin that had just enough room for me to sit on the ledge. I stared out the window in admiration as I listened contently to more of their songs until I got the energy to get dressed. I slipped out from my pajamas that I wore last night at the bonfire and slipped into a pair of slim black joggers, a grey tank top in which the straps were twisted as decoration and my white cheerleading shoes. I also flipped my hair into a high ponytail in order to get it out of my face for the day, especially when being in the middle of this forest makes the air insanely humid.

I then leave the cabin and instantly I feel the nice morning breeze as I think to myself "This is my favorite time of the day." I look up at the sky and notice that its still a light shade of purple as it slowly translates to a morning blue I smile at the pretty color. As I stand in-front of the Buddy Cabin I can easily look down on the camp as the Buddy Cabin is located on a hill.

Just then I hear some branches and twigs breaking on the left side of me as I also hear leaves moving. I jolt my head into the direction of the sound as my heart nearly stops, along with a hundred different possibilities of what could be making the noise. Just then I see Kara coming out from the bushes as she is sweating and taking heavy breaths, What was she doing? "Kara." I call out to her as she lifts her head to look at me.

She's standing tall with her hands on her hips as she takes deep breaths. She only looks at me for a few seconds before she begins to walk towards me. I could feel hope course through my veins as I almost believe that she's going to finally try and fix things with me but she doesn't, instead she just walks directly past me and into the cabin.

I could feel my face burn in embarrassment as I couldn't believe I misinterpreted her actions. I couldn't believe she just walked right past me like I didn't mean anything to her anymore. I mean I haven't known Kara for very long but from the time that I had met her I expected her to be a person who didn't give up on others. Someone who kept pushing a person to get what she wanted, like me, but now that I think of it maybe Kara does have a limit and maybe I crossed it. Maybe I pushed too far and I wish I couldn't only figure out why It meant so much to me that I did.

I had hurt many people in my life, I had always used my words as a defense mechanism, I would use them to manipulate every one and anyone and I would never feel the consequence of it but for some reason. For some fucking reason I feel guilty for hurting her. Maybe it's because I understand what it's like to have parents but not really have them. To have parents who work so much that you might as well have been raised by older siblings, it's a hard way to grow up.

Just then pulling me from my thoughts was the sound of the cabin door opening and closing behind me. Until then I hadn't even realized I was still in my place until Kara walked out past me and down the path that led back to the camp. Once again she acted as if I didn't exist and that caused my blood to boil up quickly as I jotted down the path after her, she's really pushing it.

I finally reach her and when I do I place my hand on her shoulder, pulling her to a stop and turning her to face me. "What is with you?" I ask in a fed up tone.

Kara stares blankly at me for a few moments as she tries to come up with something to say, or as she tries to figure out if she even wants to have this conversation with me right now or not. "I could ask you the same thing." She states coldly as I could see the fury in her eyes. Damn, I really hit close to home for her, why does that even affect her so badly? Was something else going on? I mean it had to have been, but it's not like I knew any better. It's not like I knew that what I said would affect her so badly, if I did then maybe I wouldn't have said it I don't know. I'm not used to this guilt feeling.

I try to calm my self and I feel like I manage this with my facial expression but my words come out harsh and cold. "You're overreacting." Big mistake.

"No Lena! You don't get to tell me what I'm overreacting! Just because you live by this whole no consequences life and you couldn't care less about your affect on other people doesn't mean we're all cold hearted! You are immature Lena. You're a child. You're so dependent on other people and it's pathetic, it really is. Even when I tried helping you you're just so stubborn that it's nearly impossible so until you come to your senses and you learn how to take control of your own life then let me know and I might give you a second chance but until then don't even try it. End of discussion." Kara forced out, as each of her words dripped with venom and her glare was so intense. I have to say I admired how Kara took this conversation into her own hands and It was impressive but I'm not gonna lie, it pissed me off more and more.

I know now that Kara isn't like many people that I've come into encounter with, no. She is brave, confident and she's got some guts to speak to me like that, especially when she knows who I am. I mean Luthor's are not people who get pushed around and walked on, that's our job. We are always the dominant ones, we are the ones in control but with Kara it's not like that. She talks back to me, she disobeys me and come to think of it this entire camp does. First it was that dumb bus driver, then it was Winn the counselor, then Cat, and now Kara? I'm starting to think Ive been misinformed about the importance of my last name, and this possible realization lasts with me throughout the day as I try to determine what the Luthor name really means. Even to me. I mean who was Lena Lawford? Who would I be today if I didn't get adopted into the narcissist Luthors family? Who am I?

But the more important question is why am I letting Kara get away with this? If this was any other person I would be striving to make their life an absolute living hell but not her. No instead I'm standing here in these woods, watching as Kara storms away from me, feeling guilty. I begin to feel my temples throbbing as a headache comes on and a icky feeling in the pit of my stomach is making itself known. Suddenly all I want to do is go back into my cabin and lay down but I'm sure that this feeling in my stomach is just from the lack of breakfast so I take a step towards the direction that Kara is walking as I follow her down to the camp. From a distance of course as I don't want to push Kara any more than I already had, she needs to calm down and I need to give her that time and space to do so.

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