Lost In The Sky

Camping

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Cassidy is 9 years old

"Daddy, I don't want to go camping" I frowned and gave him a pleading look

"Come on honey we talked about this..." Dad said while packing the trunk of the car with our 'survival items'

"Plus you'll get to spend the whole weekend with Jayden and Pierce" he picked me up placing me in the car seat.

"What about Mommy, who is gonna be here to keep her safe?" I complained not wanting to sleep with bugs

Exposed to the outside world

"She is going to be just fine honey, it's only a weekend" he kissed my forehead and went to the driver's seat.

Mum came outside to say goodbye. She gave me a hug and kiss on my cheek and me rubbing my cheek not being a big fan of physical contact. 

She talked to Dad for a little while, I can't really hear what they said. 

The engine roared with energy and we began to roll away from home. I waved at Mum seeing tears in her eyes.

Dad switched the radio on and began to sing the songs of the 90's and occasionally checking on me.

I stared out the window looking at all the buildings we passed with little to no trees to all trees and no building in sight. The flora so thick, green and lush with no harm to them that usually us human-caused. It was calming and relaxing, the air smelt fresh and neutral green colour everywhere.

We drove for a little over 2 hours until we came across our campsite for the next 2 days.

Jayden and Pierce were already there fidgeting with the fire and their dad telling them to be careful.

Jayden's eyes immediately met with mine 

A halt launched me forward with me almost hitting me face to the back of the car seat.

My door was flung open by with a little boy missing his front tooth. 

Pierce.

"Cas! you won't believe what Jayden and I found " He practically dragged me out of the car.

I turned my head back to see my dad using a hand motion to tell me to go along.

I was pulled toward where the fire was and Jayden came up to greet me. He was older than me but always made time to entertain me whenever. 

"Hey Blueberry" He patted my head

"Hi Jady-bear" I patted his chest cause I couldn't reach his head

A leaf of bugs was pushed in front of my face

I screamed and ran back to Dad to hide.  He was unloading all the bags, tent and food. Uncle Reese was helping him. I hopped onto his leg and hang on it, leaving him immobile.

"What's wrong Cassie?" He asked looking down at me

Staring right back at him I point my dainty finger towards the direction I came from. 

"Bugs!" I spat distastefully with a sour face

Uncle Reese talked over to Pierce and told him to throw the leaf away from here.

"See honey, it's all better now. Go play with them and we'll make you something to eat"Dad ungrasped me from his leg

"Okay, love you" I sulked walking back to where the bug was.

Love you too is all I heard back.

The rest of the day went pretty smooth sailing till the night.

"Cassie come on it's time for bed!" dad shouted out

"Okay, I'm playing with Pie" I shouted back. Pierce and I were playing checkers and I was winning.

I made my last move and said 'crowing' jumping up and down. Pierce staring at the board with  his jaw hanging

Jayden swooped in picking me up mid - victory dance and starts to swing me around in circles and me giggling the whole time.

"So the sleeping arrangement for tonight is the first tent is Reese and me, the second tent is Jayden and the last tent is Cassie and Pierce," dad told everyone.

Jayden dropped me down to my feet, I was ready for it to be over I went back to Jayden patting his chest and saying 'Again Jady-bear'.

He bent down to me so we were eye level saying "Tomorrow when we go to the lake, okay. How does that sound Blue?" 

"Okay Jady-bear tomorrow it is" I sounded sad

I went into the tent to find Pierce already changed and tucked in his sleeping bag staring at his phone.

I grabbed my pj's and toothbrush and went to go get ready for bed. Zipping up the tent i hopped into the sleeping bag, snuggling in the blanket and ruffling up my pillow.

Pie still looking at his phone glanced at me. 

The tent was pretty big surrounded us with no problem. The flashlight dangling from the top point on the tent stared down on us.

There was only a small light emitting from the fire. It was quite beside with the frogs and crickets adding their little bit.  We were stuck sleeping in the middle of a forest. Shadows cast overlooking scary. I looked over to see Pie already sleep.

What if there is a snake? or more bugs?!

"Psst psst, Pie? Are you awake? " I questioned while nudging him with my elbow

"Yes Cas?" he sounded like he was asleep.

" Are you sleeping?" You can't be asleep, I mean we're in the middle of a forest with who knows what around. I mean the bugs, snakes or-" I started

"Come on" He finished

"Huh? What do you mean Pie?" sitting upright staring at him

"Come sleep in my sleeping bag so nothing will hurt you" 

"If you insist" I hopped out grabbing my pillow

I unzipped the sleeping bag and went over into his, pulling the zip back up.

We were face to face so close. I stared at him and he stared right back and said: "you're so pretty."

I felt the red rushing to my checks.

Pie pulled me toward him, I laid my head on his shoulder and felt the heat radiating off him.

"Night Pie"

"Night Cas"

Strange how that was 10 years ago.

I guess history repeats itself because here I am lying on Pie's chest awake at 1 in the morning thinking about that camping trip.

"Are you okay Cas?" Pierce whispered into my ear while I laid my head on his chest.

"Perfect Pie" I smiled turning my head to face him.

Leaving a chaste kiss on his chest before snuggling to go back to sleep

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