The Difference Between Us

{55} Camping

T H I R D   P E R S O N

Graduation was something every student looked forward to and at the same time what they feared the most. They would be on their own now and off to find their own bearing as new adults but as Don said, they were going to enjoy every last bit of their time together. Bryan's van was currently being loaded with the tents, sleeping bags, coolers and everything they needed for their camp out.

It was a three days and two night’s trip with constant supervision from the adults. The girls accompanied Crystal to go shopping for a swim suit because there was a lake at the camp site while the boys went to rent some four wheelers along with Scarlet. Food, clothes, drinks, and everything they needed was stuffed into Bryan's van under Asa and Clarissa’s supervision.

Phyllis, Crystal and April went in Sharon's car to the camp site while Logan hitched a ride with Scarlet to pick Sean and Nata up. Bryan drove his van to the place with Don while Ayo and Jordan went with the truck that brought the four wheelers and the adults went in Mrs. Meyer’s car.

“There are six tents and twelve of us. Let’s discuss our tent mates, people.”  Phyllis stated which caused every body to give their undivided attention. After she made the announcement, they all started sounding off on who they wanted as tent mates which led to an argument. Sean shook his head in amusement as Bryan argued against Jordan's boyfriend/girlfriend system because he had no girlfriend. April sided with the guy because her boyfriend was absent.

“Why not draw straws instead of arguing like children. Luckily, I brought a jotter so half of you will write our names down and the other half will pick a ballot. Whoever is your roommate remains and is unchangeable, okay?” Clarissa, Crystal’s mum, orchestrated to which everyone agreed.

After picking the ballots, Ayo opened his paper and was instantly filled with dread. “Sound off your partners.” Asa commanded.

“Jordan.” Logan named. The duo shook hands and chose a tent to set.

“Bryan.” Don smirked at his best friend who looked exasperated at his luck. The both of them went to pick a tent and set camp beside Logan and Jordan. Phyllis and Scarlet were roomies as well as Crystal and Nata and Sharon and April, which left two people. Sean's lips spread into a wide maniacal grin while Ayo groaned at his luck.

After the camp was set and everything was in position, the boys suggested to have a four wheeler race. April opted out because she didn’t feel like it, so did Phyllis, Jordan and Sharon who volunteered to be orators for the game. They were to race from the camp, around a track and back to the camp where April, Jordan and Asa would be waiting for the winners.

“Select your partners, people!” Phyllis commanded. Ayo and Crystal paired up, Scarlet and Logan did, Sean and Nata were a team and lastly, Bryan and Don. There was a heated argument between Sean and Nata for who should man the wheels which ended with Sean winning. Don drove for his team, along with Ayo. Logan was about to take the steering when he noticed his girlfriend’s infamous blood glare drilling hot holes in his head. The young man surrendered, he liked his limbs attached very much.

“Racers are you ready?!” Phyllis yelled. The racers adjusted their helmets and the partners held on to the drivers. “One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to GO!” Sharon sounded the horn and Scarlet's engine revved to life.

“Eat dust, suckers!” Don yelled as he zoomed ahead of them.

“I don’t suck, I fuck!” Sean yelled earning him a slap on the back from Nata.

“Must you find an innuendo in any sentence?!” She yelled.

Scarlet scoffed to herself. “Amateurs.” She hit the accelerators and sped past the others, leaving a cloud of dust at her wake. Logan turned around and sneered at the ones lagging behind whereas Crystal was yelling profanities into Ayo ears for being the last.