Ash's P.O.V

"Gary, Piper, I'm pretty hungry. Lets go down to the cafeteria." I really was hungry. I felt a bunch of emotions after Serena had ran away from camp. I wanted to go chasing after her but Gary had stopped me. So we've walked by to our Cabin.

Most cabins have about 4 people. But we only have 3. Cabins are also required to at least have 2 boys and 2 girls. That's why there are 2 bunks.

We only have 2 boys (including me) and 1 girl. So she has a whole bunk to herself.

The other Boy in our group, his name is Gary. He likes to brag and try to be the best at everything. He's very competitive. Has big spiky auburn-ish hair. He is also the grandson of the famous Professor Oak.

We didn't have anyone else assigned to our room. That is why we only have 3 people in our group.

"Hungry as always Ashy?" Gary said. "Why call me that?" I spoke up. "Just deal with it. I'll say this all day long!"

We had started to walk down to the Cafeteria. With Piper along with us. I've known Piper for 3 years so far and our parents are really close friends. Gary I knew for my whole life basically. I only 2 days older.

I am 11, along with Gary. Piper is 10.

As we walked to the Cafeteria Gary mentioned Serena. It felt awkward to mention her name at this moment in time. As he mentioned her name Piper had sped up to be right by my side. "Who is Serena?" She had asked.

"U-uhm... Someone I met this morning" I exclaimed. "Is it a girl?" Piper said with every word, she put let effort into. "Y-yeaa" I had said a bit confused. Piper had a frown upon her face, she had looked away. I felt like I had done something wrong. After all, she was my best female friend.

After that had happened Gary had looked at Piper, then back at me. "Jealous much?" He muttered to himself. I couldn't make out what he said. So I decided not to ask about it. Piper's face had suddenly started growing red.

She had done this at least a couple times every day when I usually hang out with her. Serena had done the same.

From the moment I met her I'd wanted to know why people's faces would go red. It seemed weird.

Soon we've made it to the Cafeteria. It was pretty big. It should be.

I went straight to the line. It was pretty small because most people have already gotten their food. Gary and Piper had joined me in line.

"Can't wait for the food" I said practically drooling. "We know Ashy" Gary smirked. "Alright I'm ready for the foooooood" Piper says nervously. It was kind of awkward hearing her say that. She doesn't look like she eats much. But then again, I don't either.

"That's the spirit Piper!!" I said, as I grabbed onto her wrist and pulled her along the walkway of the line. I turn around to see her face turning red. "Piper, are you ok?" I asked curious. "Uu-uh yea I'm fine" She says trying to hide it by looking in the other direction.

I didn't know if it was good or bad. Or even if it was caused by me. I decided to test it.

I tightened my grip on her hand. To my surprise, she squealed and looked like she was melting. Her face is as red as a tomato. Redder than Serena's. She gave me a Heart-Warming smile. I smiled back at her. This smile made me feel like I've done good.

But when Serena would smile, it would make me feel warm. Make the butterfrees in my stomach just roam around freely and do whatever they'd like. It made me feel like I was special. Like I truly had a purpose.

After I have finished smiling all I could think about was Serena. Oh I would love to see her smile again.

We have gotten our meal and walked to our table. Now we are seated. "I'm starving!!" I say drooling already.

"Ash, cover your mouth!" Piper said out loud. "I can't help it" I say gobbling the food down my mouth.

After a minute or so, I've finished all my food. Now I wait for my friends to finish their food.

As we are all speaking about how fun camp might be this year. Something has caught me attention. From the corner of my eye. I see.... Serena. I felt my Heart skip a beat. I was happy to see she came back.

I was about to run up to her and hug her. Until.... until I've seen who she was with. She was holding hands with Zach. I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces. Seeing Serena with him made me feel anxious to run up to them and take Serena away from him and run off with her myself. I didn't know what this feeling was. But it didn't feel good.

I don't know what to do. I looked down at my knees. Placed my hands on my knees and felt like crying. But didn't. I needed to look strong.

I thought about her smile once again. Her heart warming smile. The smile I might never get to see again.

"Ash, are you okay?" A familiar voice seemed to be heard. It was Piper. She cared so much for me. Maybe I could care for her in retur- I was interrupted by a Girl yelling. I looked up right away to where I had heard the yelling come from.

It was Sherly. She was Zach's lover. But she is mean. She gets what she wants. She is of those snobby rich kids.

I wanted to know what the commotion was about. But was stunned at the sight. I-I saw Serena. She's trying to shield herself from Sherly. Has Sherly tried to hurt her? She better have not.

Sherly is just screaming at Serena. "What are you doing with my Zachary? Are you trying to steal him from me? Whaaa-aaat already holding hands? It took me 3 weeks!!!" Is all you could hear Sherly rant about.

Zach is just standing there. He's still holding her hand.

He probably set Serena up. He probably set this whole thing up just to get Serena in trouble.

I was furious by this moment. Someone aught to do something about this. I guess that someone will be me. I got up from my seat. I tried my best to have a determined face.

I will go up to Zach and teach him a lesson. He can't just do this to random girls. Especially Serena.

I start to walk over to them. Until I feel a hand around my arm. It was Piper's.

"Ash, please don't go!!" She said exceedingly. "I don't want anything to happen to you."

I didn't know what to do. Once again I was left to think about everything. All I want to do was help Serena out.

Piper looked terrified at what I was about to do. Maybe I was being to hasty.

I knew I wouldn't forgive myself for this day.

I could've done something special. That would've probably made me feel great inside.

I looked down to the ground and sat right back down. Took a loud sigh and let my head down on the table and wrapped my arms around my face.

I felt so bad. I just sat there. Weak. Like I couldn't do anything.

I felt a hand rub my back. I didn't want to get up to see who it was. But I had a feeling it was Piper's.

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Sorry I wanted this Chapter to be longer but for the sake of this book. It's going to have to be cut short. I guess it's ok. I try to post next Chapter tomorrow for not being active for a while.