Summer, the most loved time of year for students. The time of year where one is relieved of their duties and rewarded with a long vacation. To some it was just another unbearable season attempting to stay hydrated. You however are a complicated child who loves and hates summer. Love the season for gracing your with something called, 'camp'; on the other hand you hate it because of the hot whether conditions.

Today was it, the last day of school. You only had seven hours of school on your last day. There was nothing to do except sign year books and old T-shirts. Sure everyone will return the next year no different than today. According to Mrs. Applebottom, this was the last day to say good bye to her class and farewell to childhood.

"That's right." She weeps. "As of today, you are still children. Cute, innocent babies." She sniffles. "Cherish today and your vacation wherever you go because once you come back, you won't be coming back to Elementary school anymore. You'll start your first day in middle school. You'll no longer be innocent kids who don't know what certain things are anymore. You'll be more curious, independent, smart boys and girls." She sulks into her tissue. The class carried a mixture of feelings for their teacher. Pity, annoyance, or no emotion at all. You could have sworn in the corner of your eye, Olivia and her posse were weeping with Mrs. Applebottom. You raise your brow in question. Ace groans tossing his head back in his seat.

"Ugh! I don't know how much more of this I can take. This is ridiculous. We're just going on vacation."

"I don't know Ace. Seems like a big deal to Mrs. Applebottom. I mean look at her. She's a wreck." Sabo said. "I feel kind of bad for her but we all have to move up the latter right? Next year we'll be in middle school so technically we're not kids anymore."

"Hey, yeah!" Ace acknowledges. "Mom will no longer treat us like babies." You snort at their conversation.

"Yeah, no that doesn't mean anything." You interject. "Mom doesn't give up on smothering you no matter how old you are. She's just mom. Although I hate the constant smothering, a world without her would be an odd place to be. I wouldn't want to change her." The boys exchange a look considering what you said. They hated to admit it, mostly to prevent from embarrassing themselves, but they love Veronica just the way she is as you said. Her constant affection towards everyone was actually reassuring. Small smiles tug their lips. You catch a glimpse and scoff knowing you proved them wrong.

"Damn, well whatever. I'm just glad to finally be free of this joint."

"Speaking of freedom, you want to start the count down as promised?" Sabo smirks. You shift to both inquisitively seeing a glint of mischief in their eyes. You face palm wondering what will happen. They take a deep breath and slam their fists onto their desk in a rhythm.

"Five, four, three..." The teacher was left baffled by the countdown. All the students joined in until the clock reached the end. "Two, one!" The bell rings signaling the end of class and the end of their year.

"SCHOOL'S OUT!" A kid shouts earning an encouraged cheer from the class. Everybody storms out. Mrs. Applebottom is left distraught and a little angry that your brothers have interrupted her class. Sabo and Ace take your hand and run before the teacher could catch and lecture the two. The stampede of children kept her from doing so trapping her by her desk.

"You rotten kids!" She shouts then sighs. "I'll miss those brats." She scoffs.

You laugh running along side your boys escaping the hands of your teacher felt like such an exciting rush. You stop in front of the parking lot catching your breath's. You couldn't stop laughing. Ace and Sabo high five each other.

"Not that great but we did it. We should do it every year."

"Let's do it." Sabo chirps.

"Let's do it!" You agree. Your brothers look at you in surprise. "That was so much fun. Why don't we do that often?"

"We do. We just don't tag you along because we thought you might be another Luffy. Whiny and afraid." Ace said.

"Yeah, but now that we know the truth, we'll bring you along next time." Sabo chortles. Your eyes sparkle eager for something else to happen. Ace watches you from the corner of your eye unsure how to feel about the idea of you tagging along. Every now and then, Ace held some irritation over you though he would now keep it on a low profile. It was a little obvious, but it was better than before. You were a little relieved he was mellowing out to how he used to be with a few complications. Unpredictable if he liked you one day then the next treats you like the asshole he is. It hurt at first, but became accustomed to it. You focused more on what's ahead rather than dealing with him. You couldn't wait for Friday.

The next day, you arose at home recalling no school today and that you are on vacation. The start of your first Summer break. Your mother had fixed all of your tired faces breakfast before readying luggage's for Camp Hazelwood.

"Luffy!" Your mother hollers. "Stop dragging that bag around."

"I just want to know if I can lift it. It looks heavy!" He retorts.

"It's light. Nothing is in there but your sleeping bag, water and a few outdoor essentials. Now go upstairs and pack some clothes like I asked you!" Luffy puffs his cheeks childishly marching upstairs.

"No stomping! You'll fall through the staircase." Luffy halts in his tracks frightened. He stretches his hand to the post above stretching himself across safely. Of course he still had trouble retracting and landing on the floor without tumbling. Luckily for him he lands in yours and your brother's luggage's. Luffy chuckles relieved.

"Luffy seriously, start packing up. We don't know how long we'll be at camp." Sabo said.

"And your stupidity is irritating mom." Ace adds. The straw-hat boy pouts.

"No way! Veronica likes me just the way I am." He puffs his chest out.

"Mom is just too nice to say no to us."

"He's right Luffy." You said. "Mom is too nice. Anyways, we'll be staying in Summer Camp for eight weeks. We'll be back by the twentieth of July." You reassure.

"That's a long time to be trapped. What exactly is there to do? Are we even allowed to move around freely?"

"Yes. There will be plenty of activities, time to make friends and freeload."

"What's the catch?" Ace asks.

"Well...you'll have counselors to watch you every now and then to keep you safe from harm."

"In other words we're not technically free to do whatever we want?" You frown at their skepticism. Why couldn't they just be happy for once rather than question everything like a bunch of delinquents?

"Yeah. I guess you can put it that way." Ace clicks his tongue returning to room to finish packing. "So what? It's not like there are a lot of things you can do in the woods anyways." You retort. Ace laughs in mockery to your statement.

"(Y/n) there is plenty to do. Have you forgotten we practically grew up in the forest?" You scowl at the cocky prick.

"Oh! I'm sorry. I forgot that guys enjoy being wild animals than civilized people. Excuse me while I finish packing." You slam your bedroom door, annoyed by that hot tempered boy. Sabo glares at Ace.

Disappointed in his childish move. "Nice going jerk."

You took a deep breath to relax trying to think positive. Tomorrow you are to be on the road to Hazelwood. See your friends again and introduce everyone to William. Oh and your brother's too you supposed.

Later that night, the rest of the day is spent outside star gazing, having a cook out. Burgers and French fries. Everyone exchanged stories of how school went to today, on going plans over the summer.

"Then a guy shouted, school's out, then everyone bolted out in a stampede." Veronica chuckles.

"That did sound fun. Got away just in time before you got caught huh?" You all nod. "So Luffy what did you do for your last day of class?"

"Nothing. Just did whatever we wanted. Talk, color, nap before being excused." He shrugs taking a bite of his food.

"Boring day?"

"No it was actually pretty fun." He beams. Veronica wipes the residue off his face.

"What about you mom? What are you planning without us?" Veronica squeals at the sound of 'mom'. Her heart could just melt at their cries for her all day. She clears her throat after realizing she has left them in silence. Beady eyes watch her of different colors.

"I am going to be working my usual shifts everyday. Longer hours and Thumper will be taken care of as well not to worry. I haven't forgotten."

"That sounds boring." Luffy said.

"Not at all. I love my job. Having to be part of a group, creating ideas for everyone to accommodate them." Sabo and Ace raise a brow in wonder.

"I guess? As long as it makes you happy to draw."

"Huh? Oh right! Yes drawing. I prefer....painting." She forces a smile. "More fries?" She offers in attempts to change the subject. Luffy gladly takes seconds. Sabo is still left in suspicion to what she meant. "Enjoy tonight my babies. Look at tonight's stars and admire what you can here. Tomorrow you'll be off to camp."

As promised, the awaiting day has arrived. You could hardly contain yourself. The anticipation of arriving to your sweet Oasis called you every year. A break from the confines of your home which now carries nothing but drama. The activities, and bantering will set you free for the next three months. Veronica calls everyone down for a big, farewell breakfast while tossing your luggage's into the car. It saddened her to see her children go, but knew they would return soon. She told herself that they wouldn't be too far away. She was only a call away. She drove her kids to the bus station for Hazelwood campers. Handed their bags to the camp chaperone while she gave her goodbyes. She takes a knee at eye level. Sadness adorning her face. She squeezes both Luffy and Ace's shoulder.

"Well guys this is it. I won't be there to protect you or keep an eye out so I beg you to behave for mama. Keep out of trouble every now and then. Camps aren't like school they don't tolerate you, they isolate you in your chambers as a warning and possibly kick you out after the last one. I trust your intuition. You are good boys. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise in case you run into trouble." She eyes each one of you to show she was talking to all of you instead of one. Luffy frowns getting teary eyed. He started to have cold feet about going. It felt sad as if never being able to see Veronica again. He bursts into tears caving in to his emotions. He throws himself onto the woman clinging on to her as he buries his face to her chest.

"I don't want to go anymore. I don't want to leave you alone. I want to stay with you." He cries. she awes at the boy removing his hat to pet the boy.

"Awe Luffy, it's only eight weeks."

"That's a long time and you'll be far away from us."

"I'm only a call away if you wish you come back home or just talk. You'll have lots of fun and make plenty of friends there Luffy I promise. Your siblings will be right with you to take care of you right?"

"Right! You can always come to me if you get scared or worried. No one is going to tell you no." You reassure. You pet the boy also to soothe him.

"See?" Luffy just hiccups and sniffles. He was calming himself down but did not stop the upsetting feeling. "Visitations will be on the first week of July to spend fourth of July with their children. I'll promise to show up on that day." Luffy nods. "Good boy." She places a kiss on his forehead and sets his hat on his head. One of the counselors announces their departure. Kids start crowding around the bus to enter. Veronica frowns. She kisses your forehead first and gives you a hug. "Keep a watchful eye on your brother's, help them learn the ropes."

"I will." You said. Next was Sabo. A kiss is planted on his head followed by a hug.

"You're the smart one. Keep your brother's out of trouble even if you cause the problem. Bail." Sabo Snickers.

"I will. Promise." He whispers letting out a content sigh. Last in line was Ace. A kiss and a hug. Slowly he clings onto her. He didn't want to be embarrassed but he'd also be lying if he wasn't kind of scared that he would be gone for three months without seeing her. A small part of him believes she was abandoning him, buy he knew the truth and that rang stronger than that small voice.

"My Tsun-tsun. Try not to get easily angry. Be you. Stay strong. Protect your siblings like the big brother you are." He nods on her shoulder unable to make a noise. She pulls away. "I love you all. Stay safe okay?" You take one step forward until you are stopped. "Wait! You forgot one thing. To give your mother a kiss." She teases. You groan rolling your eyes. Cheeks blushing from embarrassment. You all peck her cheek simultaneously before dashing off to your ride. She waves good bye and hums a tune. Her phone rings the minute she spins on her heel to walk away. "Hello?" She asks. "Yeah I'm available. Give me any job you got boss man."

You were relieved to be free from that woman's grasp. Being smothered your whole life, you get annoyed at some point and used to it at the same time. Sabo and Ace had taken a seat. Three or two in one seat. Sabo smiles your way.

"There is one more opening behind us or you can sit with us?" He taps the center. A sly smile creeps on his lips. You giggle at his bold move. Ace raises a brow to his blonde brother. He felt a sense of jealousy. Suspicion arises yet it felt more like doubt. Sabo couldn't be interested in you too could he? Luffy squeezes through taking the seat in between his brothers.

"I want to sit with you guys!" He chimes.

"Sure thing Luffy. It would be good to be surrounded by your brother's. I'll just sit behind you if you need me." You brush past Sabo leaving him flabbergasted that his younger brother took your spot. He couldn't be angry at the boy. Luffy gave him those beady brown eyes. Being nice had its ups and downs. The blonde sighs giving up on his anger. He loved the kid too much.

Sitting next to you is William. He would have asked to come along but his parents insisted on doing it to say their farewell. She wept for nearly half an hour on the road and until the counselor announced their departure. You gasp in surprise.

"Will!" You chirp.

"Hey (Y/n). Glad you could have me come along. You guys are a life saver." You peer down his case.

"Is that your instrument?" He raises the small, black case.

"Yeah, it's a Ukulele. Not exactly band material, but there are some exceptions. I just hope this camp allows it otherwise I'll have to resort to my next one."

"Cool! What is it?"

"Saxophone." Your eyes light up.

"Really? You play two instruments?"

"Technically four or five, my parents want me to do them all if I can. So far I know the ukulele, saxophone, piano, violin, and I'm currently on flute.

"Whoa that's a lot. Sorry you still have to do some band practice." He shakes his head.

"Not at all. Better than twenty-four hours a day. Whelp, nearly that amount. It feels that way but it's half. Like ten hours of nothing but music. This summer I hope to play just for fun." You stare out the window keeping silent after that small conversation. You wanted to remember the way back to camp. You missed the old routes. Nothing but nature in your view. "So...have you talked to Ace yet?" You turn to William surprised. You shush him and point that he sat in front of you. Luckily, the ruckus of children tuned what you were saying.

"No. He spoke to me actually." He looked at you surprised.

"Whaaaat?" He whispers. "You guys are cool then?" You shrug.

"I don't really know. We wanted to talk about it but Sabo and Luffy barged in before we could even get to the real problem. He just pointed out that I was sad rather than angry at him from our Kiss. You didn't by chance tell him anything did you?"

"No, nothing." You sigh in relief.

"Could he tell what I'm feeling or something?"

"If that were true, then maybe that's why he probably walked in to talk. To apologize." He hinted. You smile fondly at the idea.

"That is a nice thought. He probably wanted to make up." You shake your head recalling something else. "But that still doesn't excuse him for being an asshole to me. He's nice to me one second and the next a jerk. Almost like he was bi-polar or something."

"Maybe he's conflicted?" You rest your head on the glass.

"I don't know. May be. It's just irritating. Why can't he be simple and just talk to me even if he was stopped that night? I hope he doesn't have second thoughts. I'd hate to lose him Will." You mutter that last part staring at Ace's reflection through the window ahead. Vague, yet visible. Black, eyes, staring at his game station, those cute freckles you've come to adore complimenting his features. You're left in a daze and for a moment, startled by his peripheral glance. You avert your gaze feeling shy. He shrugs unable to see behind him. He felt a staring presence but didn't know where. You let out a breath which was held in your through from the fright. You clasp your chest to find it racing.

"Welcome to Camp Hazelwood everyone!" The counselor starts. "Leave in a calm Manor, no pushing please. You'll all dismount shorty if you wait patiently."

"But I want to get off now." Luffy pouts.

"You will. Just wait your turn." Sabo informs. There were plenty of people pushing through the crowded aisle. As usual, Luffy being impatient paddles his feet. Antsy to get out. He slipped right through a few kids earning some protests until he reaches the exit.

"Luffy!" You three cry in union. It wasn't a big surprise that on the first day something is to go wrong. It never did last long to behave for your brother's. It wouldn't be normal to you otherwise. You wouldn't have it any other way.

"I'm free!" The boy cheers from the outside. All four of you peer through the window bewildered. Right away he earns muggings from a few faces including the counselors. The raven-haired boy faces you, "Hurry up you guys! I want to get started." Sabo and Ace instantly are ticked.

"Well we can't exactly push through like you did."

"Yeah! That's considered rude!" Sabo adds.

"Oh shit it is?" Ace asks in seriousness.

"Well, yeah. It is. If you don't like being pushed what makes you think others do? That's called being rude. Why?"

"Oh...um...no reason." He mumbles. Sabo tilts his head. William hums in wonder to Ace's question. He shrugs it off thinking it's nothing.

Sometime later, you exit the bus and start your tour once everyone is gathered. The adviser, guides the group from place to place explaining the building's purpose and of course the rules beyond it. It took half the day to finish the tour. You were eager to see your friends and settle your things into your cabin. You peer at your bracelet keeping it wrapped tightly around your wrist next to the bracelet to the one your brother's gave you. You smile softly remembering those days.

"Okay, now that you're given a recap of camp and the new facilities. You may get situated. Newcomers stay put, I'll place you in a cabin." Half the kids split to their cabin.

"I'll see you guys later okay?" You chirp.

"Where are you going?" Luffy asked.

"I'm heading to my cabin to unpack. I'm not new remember?" With that, you dash straight to your quarters. Luffy frowns wanting to follow. The assistant stops him from perusing.

"Sorry kiddo, we keep genders separate for privacy purposes."

"What? Not fair." He retorts.

"I know, buy the good news is you get to bunk with your brothers. Portgas, Suzuki, Jones and Monkey right?" He nods verifying. "You four will be bunked in the Hawk cabin. Congrats you represent freedom." She chirps leading them to their destination.

"Hawk?" Sabo asks. "That's pretty cool." The woman nods.

"It certainly is. Your cabins are each given a mascot to keep tabs. You also get to compete with others for points. By the end of the summer we get to see who has the most."

"Sounds fun, but what's in it for the competitors?"

"Camp spirit!" The three look bemused.

"Seriously?" The adviser sighs.

"No, I was just hoping that would be enough. You gain a reward for your participation. It can go from toys to year supply of whatever the coupon says."

"Now that's more like it." Ace chides. The adviser opens the cabin for them.

"Here is where you'll be staying, if you need to go to the bathroom, ask one of us to escort you at night. Be wary of the night and the creatures around us. You're safer in your cabin so remember that. Lights out at ten no exceptions. You are to wear your camp uniforms left on your beds. Navy for boys, Maroon for girls. Okay?"

"Yeah, yeah we know the drill safety nut." Ace retorts.

"What my friend here is saying is thank you." The girl huff taking her leave. William sighs. "Honestly guys, can't you guys be a little nicer to people."

"This place is like a shit hole." Ace comments flopping on his bed with his hands behind his head. He sighs content. "Reminds me of the orphanage. Good times." William examines the cottage. Sturdy, old wood, yet exceptionally clean as possible. Luffy bounces on one of the floor boards sticking out.

"Look, this cabin even has an uneven board. This one is rugged than the ones in the orphanage." William scurries away from the corners of the walls filled with cobwebs.

"What's wrong rich boy? You're not grossed out are you?" Sabo teases.

"Sort of. I don't really mind it, it's just that I have O.C.D so I have a tendency to perfect things and clean stuff."

"What the hell is that?" Ace asks.

"Obsessive compulsive disorder." The boys tilt their heads. Sabo sighs pinching the bridge of his nose. Of course he was the only one who knew of it's existence. He was the smart one. "It's a disorder where people have the need to perfect things repetitively. It's more than just that but it varies on the person." A consulting hand squeezes Will's shoulder. "Will you be alright?"

"I can try. I just pray it won't drive you nuts."

"I'm sure you won't. If we're truly free here that means we don't have to be stuck here. Let's just settle in and head out when we're done. I'd like to check this place out." Ace hops off his bed to rummage through his belongings. The boy agrees to making himself productive.

Meanwhile, you barge in kicking the door right open with the widest smile on your face. "Reach for the Stars!" You recite. A toy gun is pointed at you. You jump at the sight of one. Pandora squirts your face with water. The room is filled with laughter by the counter attack. You whine, wiping your face off. "Touché." Your trip of friends greet you with a hug.

"Hey dude. Nice to see you again."

"Same here. Glad to be back with my buddies in this crummy cabin." You tease.

"Indeed you're right." You head over to your bed stuffing your bag into your storage chest. You suit up into your uniform. Red shorts, white Tee with the logo and your red cap. You held your hair in a pony tail ready to spend the rest of the day with your friends before dinner. You sit on your bed relaxed. "So, what's new?"

"Lita arrived last month." You gasp.

"No way? So Delilah gave birth to a foal?"

"Yep. She's the cutest horse I ever did saw. Blue eyes like mine, brown coat. It will probably get lighter after awhile, but she's a beaut." Cara takes her phone out to show her friends the baby horse taken with it's mother.

"Nice." Is all Pandora said.

"I can't wait to ride her." She chirps. "It was a shame that I had to leave, I wanted to bond with her some more but then I realized it will only be three months and she'll always be there." She shrugs. "Anyways that's what's new for me. Oh and Denise two more piercings on her ears. Now she has four." You turn to her sister. A grin plastered on her lips.

"Yep, four exactly! I wanted my earlobes to be filled with studs. Mom wouldn't allow it so I made due with larger, cute earrings to please her until I start school."

"I don't think elementary schools will allow it. You should wait till next year." Cara advises. Denise scoffs.

"No way, I want to be the first kid in the fifth grade to be wearing them. Start a rep at a young age."

"Nice, that will save your skin in the future. Start small get big." Pandora encourages.

"Don't tell her that! Who's side are you on?" Cara barks.

"No ones."

"Anyways, you should get some (Y/n). It would suit you." You rub your arm skeptical.

"I don't know. Looks painful. My mom would freak."

"Well you better make a decision. We are all getting one by the end of summer." Said Pandora

"What? How?

"Denise is going to pierce our ears. She did it herself." Cara answers.

"Are you sure you would know what you're doing?"

"Oh, (Y/n) you really should carry faith in me every now and then. Stop being a baby and go for it. Be a little rebellious now and then." You lower your gaze to your lap contemplating. This would be a serious change especially because your mother never mentioned about piercings. Would she freak out? Is it even worth it. You were always obedient and the last thing you wanted was to disappoint your mother. Your brother's however, always had it easy and your mother didn't complain much to them. What was the difference? "You know Ace might like it~" She chimes. Your eyes widen. A blush spreads across your face at the thought of Ace finding you adorable. The back of your hairs spikes up sending a cold shiver behind your back. The girls smirk forgetting about your crush.

"Hey, that's right. You have a crush on your brother."

"Ewe." Pandora grunts. "Don't say it like that. Just say Ace. It's weird when you don't." You flick your attention to them. The shit eating grins on their faces.

"So he's here right? So are your brother's? Why don't you introduce us to them?" Cara sneers. Pandora glares at the girl.

"Seriously Cara. Leave her be."

"No! I-it's totally fine. I think it is time you guys meet them. I promised I would." You said drawing towards the exit. You knew you were going to regret this and the teasing would probably continue, but you wanted to change the subject right now. Ace was the last thing on your mind, yet your friends insisted. They were like giggling girls waiting for gossip.

Once you take a step outside, the rest follow you to their quarters. You could hear their silent argument behind you as you mind your own business. A few shoves and angry scolding's and lastly an exasperated sigh from Cara.

"Hey (Y/n)?" She starts. "Sorry for teasing you about Ace. I know it's probably a sensitive topic. I didn't mean to pry." You shake your head.

"Nah, it's fine. I kind of do want to talk about it. Sort of messed up at the moment. I've been talking to William about it but he's not a lot of help. Maybe some girl time will help?" You suggest.

"Sure thing." She acknowledged. On the way to check on your brother's you mention your predicament between you and Ace. The most recent one at least. They understood and they themselves felt a little stumped of your situation.

"Did you try to make him jealous as I told you or piss him off?" You nod.

"Yes I have. It didn't exactly work. I didn't enjoy myself. I just felt frustrated and it didn't do much. He didn't chase after me or anything." Pandora lets out a groan. She stops you dead in your tracks.

"That's because you're going about it the wrong way! The best way is not to do that. It's to talk. You said it yourself, he wanted to talk about that kiss. What happened? Did it feel right?" You take a moment to think about it.

"Yeah...it did actually." You confess.

"Good! You see? You just have to confront him. This can all just be a misunderstanding and you're both sulking over spilled milk. Something petty." She simplifies. You have never even considered that thought. What was even petty? This is the first time you have ever had a crush on anyone. Everything was just so confusing, new and frustrating. It felt like all of it was important. Yet you weren't even together. The more you thought about the more it sounds ridiculous. The squeaking sound of a door opening snapped you out of your mind. Over your best friend's shoulder appeared to be trouble. Ace stood on the porch baring his teeth at a group of boys outside his station. His face red, vein already popping out from his neck and head. Fists clenched tightly ready throw down. Sabo and Luffy stood tall at his side like a bunch of bouncers ready to have his back. You freak.

"Oh no! Now what? They can't start a fight on their first day. Ugh! This always happens." You dread.

"What's so funny?" Ace growls.

"Nothing." The boy starts. "Just that you have the bad luck cabin. Must suck to live in it."

"We've had worse." Sabo retorts. "What's it to you anyways? Why is it bad luck?"

"Oh don't you know? Your cabin sucks so much, no one ever dares to go near it." The redhead sneers. "We merely came to see sore losers of this place. Remember their faces so that the entire camp knows of your existence. Consider it a welcoming gift. It will start up your reputation ." Ace snaps.

"Why you-" He seethes. The raven-haired kid is stopped from advancing when Pandora squirts her gun over to the group of misfits riling up your brothers. The group protest to the sudden attack taking a step back. They wipe their faces off from the liquid to scowl at their assaulter. A bored expression placed on the girl squirting him more to keep him from speaking.

"Hey! Who the hell are you? Stop that already!" He complains.

"Back off David. Leave them alone and go be rotten somewhere else. You're stinking up the place worse than it supposedly is." Said boy glares daggers against her in a long stare competition. Denise steps to her side popping her fist.

"What did she stutter?" They take a step back intimidated by the goth girl. David clicks his tongue retreating with a few curses under his breath. Your brothers watch them until they're out of sight.

"Don't listen to them." They shoot over to their saviors. "They just think they're tough because they've won three times in a row over the summer. Your cabin is pretty cool aside from the stories running around."

"Stories? Like what?" Will asks. Denise grins from ear to ear stepping in again to tell them the creepy story.

"This was once used as an isolation cabin to scare misfits like David straight. It worked for a time until the owners found out the rumors were true." Luffy gulps pretending to be brave. His eyes wide mixed in curiosity and fright.

"W-what was true?"

"That this cabin is freaking haunted! A girl died here or something and a priest came here to exorcise the place. They weren't sure if it's safe for children to occupy the place, that is until you showed up. You're their first Guinea pigs. Beta testing to see if it's safe." Luffy squeals as does William.

"I-I want to go home! I don't want to stay here anymore!" Luffy cries. Denise laughs hysterically amused. You punch her arm playfully earning an 'ouch' from her.

"Don't listen to her Luffy. She just likes to scare people for fun." Denise shrugs off the insult. The straw-hat is happy to see you the minute he heard your voice. He detaches himself from Will leaving the blonde staggering back while he pounces into your embrace asking for comfort. You awe at his frightened form soothing him with encouraging words petting him.

"(Y/n)! You're back!" He announces.

"Yes, I am. Thank goodness I came when I did." She exchanges her soft expression to a stern one. "You three were about to start a fight, weren't you? You know mom put me in charge to keep you from something like this? You guys always do this on the first day." You scold. Sabo and Luffy are the only ones hanging their heads low in shame. Ace huffs crossing his arms over his chest.

"It's not like we asked to start one every freaking day. It just happens. It's like we allure trouble. Not our fault. If they ask for a challenge they'll get one." He retorts. You stand your ground staring deep into his fiery eyes.

"Oooo~" Cara coos. "This is interesting. Bicker much? You two sound like a cute couple." She teases. You and Ace blush a deep, crimson color.

"NO WAY!" You denied in union.

"I sense a lot a tension." Denise counters. Everyone nods in agreement.

"I feel like I'm missing something." Sabo said.

"Yeah me too." Luffy agreed. Eyes wander from person to person. Nothing but silence filling the atmosphere unsure of who knew what. The only ones who didn't were Luffy and Sabo. This lead Sabo to turn suspicious. Convinced that something is going on.

"What could possibly missing besides the rest of this day?" Denise answered.

"She's right!" You acknowledge. "You guys have yet to meet my best friends. Guy's this is Denise." You point to the goth with dirty blonde hair wearing a large, black, open coat.

"Hey." She waves.

"She's Cara's little sister. Also this is Cara."

"Howdy!" She chirps mostly eyeing Ace up and down. 'Westerner' is the first thought in the boy's minds.

"Lastly this is Pandora. Your savior."

"Yo." She said.

"Girls this is little one is Luffy, Sabo, Ace. My brothers and this guy is our friend from school William." The timid blonde bows lightly.

"Pleasure to meet your acquaintance girls." Cara giggles charmed by the boy. Rosy cheeks already pasted.

"Charmed I'm sure." Denise taunts rolling her eyes.

"It's nice to meet you." Sabo answers for all.

"Now that we're acquainted, let's go show you around."

"We already did that." Luffy said.

"Actually explore Luffy." You specify.

"Oh! Okay!" With that, the day continues until Dinner.

It was a long day, boring yet a bit satisfying. Pandora and Cara were mostly eyeing Ace. Cara with interest while Pandora observed him with a knowing grin. It was sort of like teasing him about knowing that you liked Ace, but at the same time Pandora wanted to confront him for you. He held the urge to do anything, yet her eyes betrayed her. The freckled boy was irked by their stares, but attempted to ignore them for your sake. You were right when you said their first impressions always starts with a fight. That was one memo he wished to remember for the rest of his life. The first night at camp, already settling in. Ace flops on his bed staring at the ceiling contemplating again. It was his thing to do every night to set his head straight. The sound of squirting water squeaking broke his thoughts. He peers over the edge. William was scrubbing the floors with a cloth and a squirt gun. Ace raises a brow.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"Preventing us from getting sick, and possessed." Ace rolls his eyes.

"You're not going to do this all night are you?"

"Not until I know we're safe so it might be awhile."

"Well keep it down." He said before turning over to the corner. He shuts his eyes and lets out a sigh of relaxation. Not even three seconds pass when he hears the squirt and the scrubbing again. He groans throwing the blanket over his head. It was going to be a long summer before he could get comfortable and decide if it's fun or not.

(A/N): Lol true story, I never went to camp but I'm borrowing stories from my bff about her days in Summer camp (with permission of course), her cabin was haunted it needed to be exorcised. The story of who died or whatever was confidential. Creepy. Anyways give me feedback or suggestions will be credited for any suggestions. Thank you for reading and hope you have a nice day~