•Kaila's POV•

Ahh, water games day. The least and most favorite of camp. I do believe however that even during the rainiest ones, there always some sort of light that comes from it. I remembered back during my first camp when Hunter and I got closer during water games day. What a wild week that was.

Anyways, since unfortunately I was on team three, we had games in the morning before lunch. It kinda sucked, just because it was cold. There wasn't any rain at that point, but it was coming soon. When I got down to the beach, I noticed my team all huddled near our first game: watermelon football. Oh the joys of a Crisco drenched football all over my body. The game was intense, and very draining.

Edge noticed me walk over to the games and waved. I waved back as I approached them. He smiled, "Hey Kaila! How are you?"

"Um, doing considerably better since the soap incident during Pure Madness yesterday." I chuckled softly, never wanting to ever play that game again.

"I can imagine, that looked painful."

"Yeah." I then heard someone call my name, and I turned around to see Shaun. Startled, my heart raced. I could feel the panic rise in me, remembering. . . Remembering. . .

He came closer to me, wearing all black. His dark long hair was pulled into a bun on the lower part of his skull. I tried to hold in the panicky feeling. Where was Hunter when I needed him.

"Hey Kaila. How's it going." The slithering syllables escaped his mouth.

"Leave me alone." I squeaked, I would've moved but my body was frozen. In my swimsuit, I became embarrassed of myself. Wanting to cover my body in fourteen layers of clothing.

I couldn't make out what happened next, but the next thing I knew Edge was in front of me, trying to get me to respond. His voice faded back in, and I remembered my surroundings. "Are you okay?" His faced full of worry.

"Me?" Returning to myself, I smiled. "Yeah, I just zoned out for a bit. I might be a little dehydrated though, I'm gonna go get some water." I went to find my water bottle I had brought with me. I tried to relinquish what indeed had just happened, and I really couldn't remember. All I know is I felt dark and alone. I just wanted to be normal, for one day, without seeing anything that could trigger PTSD or something.

I felt the urge to pray right then, so I mentally prayed, for whatever could happen today, tomorrow or even Saturday. This week wasn't over yet, because I am determined to make it one of the best weeks ever.

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WOAH! Hi there!

Haven't seen you in a while, and man it felt good to get out of the real world for a minute and focus on my favorite book in the world. So, as you've noticed, I haven't been updating.. at all. And so many of you kindhearted, jelly beans of human, DM me telling me how much this series means to you, and that you love it. GAH! It makes my heart swell with joy that you love it so much. 🥺 i am forever grateful for all of your sweet notes. And I'm so so incredibly sorry i haven't updated. My writing well had dried up so much recently, and i miss these characters so much.

I also cant promise to write more, because we all know that it'll be years before i actual write another chapter.

So thank you for those who continue to read the Camp series, you have no idea how much it means to me, so here's a chapter for all your love and continued support. School has been kicking my butt. I love and appreciate you all!

Until next time!

❤️Ari