Harper~

I'm still looking at AJ talking with another girl when I see a familiar face appear right before us. Noah's arrived.

He introduces himself, being the social person that he is, and nods at me. I completely ignore him. Right now we're in an argument that he's stretching out to be a fight, but I never listened to that over-dramatic jerk anyway.

We start to head over to our cabins, so I hop down from the tree and follow AJ. We already made a deal that we would be in the same cabin and be bunk buddies.

When we arrive at the clearing with the cabins, I gasp from how many good trees there are surronding the log cabins. I take out my camera and start taking pictures, then head towards the cabins with the rest of the group.

Noah tries to say hi and walks beside me, but I walk faster and wedge myself between AJ and Nikkie. He just shrugs when another camp member comes up introducues himself as Jeffery. (I just thought there should be more boys.) He also introduces his brother Matt who waves back at us. Jeffery looks at me, and I look away, my cheeks reddening.

While the boys go to their cabin, us girls go to ours, and we settle down and start the session of talking that girls will often do.

(Can someone please play Jeffery or Matt?) 

Noah~

Dad drops me off at the camp site, but before I open the car door, we finish talking.

"You and Harper still at each other's necks?" he asks.

I sit back down and sigh. "Yes. She's still mad at me for lying, and all of that. I don't understand why she's so overdramatic."

Dad gives me a look. "You'll guys will get over it. But for now, let it blow off. You know how girls can be. It was the same way with mum," he adds with a laugh. 

I roll my eyes and try not to let the painful memories seep back it. "Whatever, dad."

After I close the door to the SUV, I can see my father's hand waving behind me as the tires crunch on the gravel dirt and out of the camp site.

I sigh, pick up my blue bags, and start following the path through the woods. When I finally see a gathering area and a bunch of other people there, I look for the sign of the nearest tree, knowing Harper's probably there. I spot her, and I offer a smile, but she doesn't acknowledge it at all. I've never seen her this mad.

I just introduce myself to the other people, and we have a small conversation before heading for the cabins.

While walking, I notice myslef looking at the back of a girl's red hair. It seems to glint in the sunlight, and it's really...I don't know. She seemed nice, and I blush and look away, trying to make up for it by going over to Harper. But once again, she completely ignores me and moves away. Ugh.

Right as I wonder if there will be any boys, two walk up and introduce themselves as Jeffery and Matthew, or just Jeffery and Matt. I introduce myself too, and we head off to the cabin to plan activities. 

Jeffery and Matt's charrie sheets.

Name: Jeffery Sanpoga

Age: 15

Appearance: I'll post a picture

Personality: Really funny, sarcastic, loyal to his friends. He's brave and loves an adventure, and isn't afraid to take a risk. Athletic.

Homelife: He lives with his mom, his dad, and his brother, Matt.

School life: He's in the tenth grade, and he gets good grades. He's on the soccer team at his school.

Other: Someone can play him

Name: Matthew Sanpoga

Age: 14

Appearance: I'll post a picture

Personality: The opposite of his brother. He's quieter, more reserved, but isn't afraid to have an adventure, although sometimes he prefers to sit back and read.

Homelife: Same as Jeffery, for the most part

School life: In the ninth grade an plays the violin in orchestra. He's really good at it.

Other: Someone can play him

Jeffery-

And here is Matt-

I'll post another RP tomorrow, but Harper calls top bunk. XD

~Aly~

I had never felt more nervous than I did then. Not even a rearing horse could make me that nervous, and they made me pretty scared.

AJ and I were in the same ELA class with Miss Chance. I knew that she was one of the more smarter girls in the grade  having been partners with her the month before on a jazz writing assignment. I, on the other hand, often came home with low grades and comments like "has potential to get better grades." 

After a while, she moved on to talk to another girl. I just tried to fade into the backround.

Sorry if I was being to controlling! 

I'm really sorry I haven't been posting!  I've been really busy, but I'll be better at keeping up with the RP from now on.

Alisha:

I walk up the mountain with Ali, a girl I just met. She really likes horses, which I never knew could be so interesting.  We start talking about horses, though I don't know much about them.  She does most of the talking, which is good because I wouldn't know where to start.  

"Hi," a girl says, who's sitting on a log.

I say hi, and look at the other girl, drawing a bird.  I'm not great at drawing though

For some reason, Nikki and I seem to talk more than I thought we would.  It's beautiful how she holds her pencil, and for a split second I wish I could do it. Then, I remember running away from my parents, and I need time to think about what I've done.  

"I'll see you around," I tell Nikki, and leave to go somewhere.

I settle on the ground beside a tree, and scroll through the text messages on my phone.  Tomorrow, I wil have to close my phone, as we will be where there is no reception.  But today, I can have one last conversation with my family....before I answer questions I have on the trip.  I write:

I'll be away for a long time.  

They reply:

Where?

I write:

Good-bye  

I hear a ruffle behind me, and look to see a girl behind me.  She says her name is Harper, and together we walk to a group of people in silence.  I walk over there to formally meet everyone who is going on the trip.  I meet Nikki, Harper, and more people, who I can't even remember there names.  Of all I meet, I start talking more to Noah.  Some of the girls glare at him, and I have no idea why.  He's so easy to make friends with, so....sarcasticly funny, but still nice.  I used to be that way, but I would only end up sounding mean.  He knows a lot about computers, and we start talking.  I've never talked to a boy this much, other than my brother or father (but that doesn't count).  It's interesting to have a conversation like this, with a boy.  I find myself smiling at him, finally feeling clarity in my decision to leave.  I tell myself I have questions, and this hike will give me answers.  I excuse myself from the conversation, and explore.

I find a river, and look at my reflection in it.  I look dirty, in fact terrible.  I take my hair out of the stupid bun I make, and I decide I want a change.  My bangs flow over my eyes, and I put my hair in a high ponytail.   I wash my face with the water, and when I smile, I look just like new.

With confidence, I walk back to the group.  I smile at the group again, and I have a feeling this trip will be an adventure of a lifetime.

~Aly~

The woods seems super quiet. I could only imagine a wild horse cantering around.

My heart ached. Besides school, I had never been away from my older brother Alexander. Seriously, we did everything at home together.

Out here with strangers, I felt out of place. At home, I felt at ease. My schedule rarely wavered. 

~Aly~

AJ shook me awake. It took me a moment to figure out where I was. Half-of me was prepared to go do morning feeds but the other half was prepared to keep  me from doing that.

I put my hair into fresh braided pigtails. I remembered when my mom used to do it. I could watch her fingers all day. After her death, I learned to do it on my own. 

Harper~ 

I'm in no rush to get ready. While everyone scurries about, I slowly brush my hair, put on my clothes, my blue hoodie over them, and then my boots. They're hungry, and so they all head to breakfast, but my meds are making me lose my appetite.

I walk out of the grounds and head for the pier. Luckily, there's water around this site. I love the water. It's so free and can go wherever it wants, unlike me, following the same pattern in a trapped way all of the time. Wake up, take meds, eat, take one more pill before school, school, home, dinner, getting ready, meds, bed. This retreat is actually a relief for me. The only one who'll try to control me is Noah, and even then, I ignore him most of the time.

I sit on the dock when I see another pair of shoes right by me. Noah.

He sits down and looks at the water. "What's up?"

I ignore him and get up when he gets up and blocks my way.

"Harper! Honestly! What is wrong with you?"

I try to step to the side, but he blocks be again.

Okay. Okay Noah. I'm not as weak as you think I am, and looks like you'll find out the hard way.

I shove him aside and run. But my stupid lungs can't keep up with my long legs, and right before I reach the campsite again, I'm already gasping for air. But I regain myself and walk back inside right as Noah arrives also.

Jerk.

Noah~

I swear. She's the most stubborn brat I've ever met in my life. Why can't she except an apology? So, I walk up to one of her girl friends and try to ask her for advice. 

Nikkie's red hair turns towards me and her face smiles. "Yeah Noah?"

My face turns red and I sputter, "Uh, um, never mind."

I hesitate and after she shrugs and turns back around, I head quickly over to the boys table, flustered.

Jeffery punches me in the arm. "Dude, you totally failed. No girls like you, not even your own sister."

I roll my eyes. "But you like her."

Jeffery looks at me. "What're you talking about?"

I snicker and hold up my hands. "Good luck with her. She's already ticked off at me, so she's not going to be friendly around my friends."

Jeffery denies it over and over again, and I look over at Matt. He's looking at AJ.

Wow, only a day and so many mixed emotions.

I look back over at Harper. I'll try again at lunch.

Matt~

Inwardly, I'm screaming. This is the first time that I've ever talked to a girl. Well, my mom doesn't count. If only I was like my brother. More outgoing, friendlier, funnier, better, better, better, better. I'm always being compared to him. But I guess the source of our problems are our oldest sister, who goes to Harvard and is studying at Cambridge in London right now. She's the one we all have to live up to. But for now, I've got my own problems. 

I stand up abruptly, and Jeffery and Noah look at me confused.

I ignore them and move for AJ, a sketchbook in my hands.

My knees feel wobbly, but I make it without making a fool of myself and grab her attention.

"Want to sketch the dock later?" I ask.

Now for the moment of-

"Sure," she bluntly responds.

Im taken aback but smile. That was easy.

"Okay, before dinner then," I reply.

Good. We'll sketch the sunset.

"Okay," she says.

I let out a shaky breath and head back to the table. 

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Hey, if someone doesn't mind RPing as Jeffery, that's be great. That way I don't have to shuffle 4 charries. CAPTCHA says "mime." You're a mime now? I think I'm naming you Paris.