I was trying hard to keep my eyes open as we stood in straight lines adhering to the rules. Mrs Hart nodded at the end of every sentence Mr Walker let out of his mouth.
Both camp counselors stood nearby and sleepy or not, I kept an eye open for old man Herbert. We may have not seen his face last night but the image I had in my head wasn't one I wouldn't let an eye open for.
A hand crawls up my shoulder and I jolt up, moving away as my heart pounds against my chest. Hernandez raises his hands in surrender.
I sigh with a hand on my chest, panting a bit.
"What's got you all tensed up?", he asks, shoving his hands into his hoodie pockets.
I did a once over as I tried to answer his question. Hernandez looked lazy with black shorts and grey hoodie with a white tee sipping out at the end. He wore a slide and Nike socks on his feet.
"Nothing", I say just as Mrs Hart takes the floor.
"I believe I said no shenanigans but unfortunately some of you didn't listen", she says then turns around to take something from counselor Trevor, who wore a mischievous smile on his face.
The crowd gasps as she pulls out a bra and some of the guys laugh and hoot. My eyes widen as my blue bra swings in the air with the help of a stick.
"Some of y'all were getting it good while others were asleep", Trevor says and laughter erupts from the crowd of students. Mr Walker rolls his eyes at him while Mrs Hart sighs.
"We thought you all would be matured enough but I guess not, so we'll be taking measures", she says and the chatter only increases, "Quiet!", she yells and that subsides the noise.
"Lights out at 9",
Groaning arises and people start to complain amongst themselves. Wonder what everyone did last night. Was it all quiet or noisy? I doubt it's the former.
I search the crowd for Noah and I easily locate him, since his eyes are on me. I can't even decipher the look I give him but he smirks then sends a wink my way, a girl in my cabin takes it as hers and smiles so her friends who witness gush at her.
Mrs Hart clears her throat so my attention moves away from the giggling girls. I desperately try not to focus on my blue bra she passes on to Trevor.
"Now, we will be having a bed check at 9:30pm", she announces. "I expect everyone of you to be fixated on your beds before then".
"Breakfast begins at 7 as usual and tutoring commences at 8 and ends at 4 with one break by 12. Camp training is an hour by 6 and then dinner, as usual, begins at 7", camp counselor Douglas says and a few people murmur.
"Camp training?", Hernandez asks, confusedly and I shrug. I think I've gone a bit mute this morning and also I'm keeping my morning breath away for the sake of fresh air.
"Now since all that's been said, have a lovely morning and please keep your bra's to yourself", Trevor doesn't hesitate to dismiss us with his kind words.
Everyone starts to disperse, heading back to their cabins. Callie approaches before we move an inch. Must have spotted us during the assembly.
"Hi guys", Callie says and I nod in acknowledgement while Hernandez waves.
"How's your tutor cabin so far?", he asks her and there's a sour look on her face.
"Torture", she answers, "I'm in Loren's cabin", she says and we groan for her.
Hernandez sighs, "At least we're here together". A very demure conclusion.
"Hot stuff's coming", Callie whispers to me, pinching my elbow. I try not to yelp as I side glare her.
"Oh boy", Hernandez says with disdain once he notices Noah approaching us.
His appearance immediately reminds me of our little adventure last night. From the butterfly kisses to the furious lip engagement we had. The slight and loud moans, the desire that flared in both our eyes when we pulled away from every kiss.
I didn't even stop to think who I was doing those things with. I look up at Noah who's just a few feet away, approaching us.
I freaking kissed Noah Kushner! Like the Noah Kushner!! Do I even realize what this means??.
I look up at Noah who smiles at me, finally stopping in front of me. I blink then run, I run away from the boy of my dreams to my cabin. Leaving him and my friends perplexed.
NOAH
The assembly closes so I make my way to my princess. Something I've been wanting to do since this whole gathering started.
My eyes don't leave hers as I walk up to her. Even in her khaki shorts and my oversized hoodie with Crocs on her feet and messy hair, she looks hot as fuck.
I swallow, remembering how soft her lips felt and how I tried not to cover her moans with mine cause I badly wanted to hear them.
God, how badly I want to kiss her but I can't right now cause the attention might be just too much for her.
I get to Abby not even noticing her friends standing next to her. I notice a blush forming on her cheeks as she looks at me. I'm about to say something when she turns around and takes off.
We watch her, stunned and I'm not even mad. I think by now I should be prepared for anything. I'm actually used to her fright, her clumsiness, her awkwardness, her silliness, her insecurities.. all of it and I'm not even bothered by them.
"You must have done something to her", buzz head says and I look over at him. "But not something bad",
Four eyes seems confused but my eyes slightly widen. I don't panic though cause If he's the only one who knows this much then we're good.
"Stay out of my business immigrant",
"Ditto gringo", he says.
I walk away, heading back to my cabin. Someone approaches me before I get into the cabin.
"Hi Noah", a girl with shiny espresso skin says, waving a bit.
"Sup", I casually say cause I think these days girls tend to take hi's as romantic things.
"Um I don't think you know but I'm your tutor and the girl who you switched cards with at P.E", she says then quickly adds, "The last info isn't really important but I just.. you know",
She nervously shrugs avoiding eye contact.
Well this is gonna be easy.
"Could have just said your name", I say, moving away from the door so Tyrese can get in but he stops, finding interest in my conversant.
"I'm Layla",
"Tyrese", he says, stretching his hand forward.
She softly blushes taking his hand, "Layla.. oh already said that", she nervously chuckles, pulling away.
"So you Noah's tutor?",
She nods and he smiles, "See you around",
"Um okay",
Her eyes linger on Tyrese before finally dropping on me. "Um..", she blushes, putting her hair behind her ear as she finds interest on the wooden floor.
"I'll see you later", I say, wanting to help end the awkwardness.
"Uh okay.. sure. I'll just.. be on my way", Layla says then quickly walks away to her cabin. I don't even get the chance to get in before I receive another conversant.
Priscilla walks up to me with a wide smile, "Hi Noah",
"Sup Priscy", I say crossing my arms as I lean into the wooden pillar.
"Love the nickname", she squeals then asks, "Could you call Don over for me?",
"Sure", I answer, moving from the pillar to the door. I holler Don's name as I get into the cabin. He sits up on his bed, on the top bunk, raising a brow at me as he slides his headset off his ear. I was either too loud or they were on a low volume.
"Priscilla wants you", I tell him and the whole room hollers.
Priscilla hears from outside so she intervenes, "Oh my God Noah, what is that context?".
"My bad", I nonchalantly say with a shrug as I walk over to my bed. Don passes me heading outside. I turn to look at them and I notice him handing her keys. Car keys to be precise.
It's either what I'm thinking or food but.. it could be both.