"You're really going to come?"
Angela leaned against the door while staring at me who was packing things for camping tomorrow.
Yes, I have decided to join. This is a golden opportunity for me. My experience of the outside world is still minimal.
Even just to roast corn, it's still hard for me.
"Hm, I've thought about it carefully. Angela, take care of your husband and your child well. I'm fine."
I smiled at her.
I know he is only worried about me.
He already thinks of me as a younger brother, as well as me who already considers him as my brother and friend.
Angela walked towards me then held my shoulders softly.
"Be good there, don't throw tantrums and make lots of friends."
I nodded as my answer.
Even though angela is a very talkative and annoying creature but actually he just doesn't want me to feel empty and bland.
Yes, at least the scolding in the morning slightly colored my life.
"Tsk, I'm so worried about you"
Angela sat on the edge of my bed, then helped pack all my clothes.
"Oh come on Angela, I'll only be gone 3 days. Not forever. Stop acting like I'm dead tomorrow"
I said casually
BRAK
Angela slams my novel she holds.
"Hey, does your dad know you're leaving?"
He asked worried.
"Oh, I forgot that old geezer. Surely he already knows Angela his minions always surround me"
Hm did I ever tell about my family?
Yup, I left home because of a conflict.
Long story short My mother was in a coma after hearing that my father, who was her husband, had an "affair" with his own best friend.
Even the old man fart and snake had produced 2 children from the results of having an affair for 19 years.
Yes, they cheated before my father married my mother.
Fuck them.
My father married my mother only because of wealth and for the sake of power from my grandfather's business empire.
At that time I was angry, I was furious, I was angry.
That incident was what made my mother had a heart attack and coma for the past 2 months.
That's why I hate my father, do not trust men and stay away from friends.
"Please, don't cry when you are dragged home by people from your father."
Angela walked away leaving me who was lost in my own thoughts.
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THE NEXT DAY.
"Wow, I can't wait"
"This is my first experience"
"Will there be a handsome man in the forest?"
"I want to take a bath in the river"
All students who had gathered together chattered impatiently waiting for the bus to pick us up to go to camp.
I myself just stared at my sneakers.
"Hey Giselle"
Harry patted my shoulder slowly, I reflexively looked up and 'A little' smiled at him.
"Hi"
I say hello.
"I thought you wouldn't come"
Harry sat next to me, it seemed he wasn't as awkward as he had been since the conversation a week ago.
"Of course I have to come, this is my first moment"
I said then tuck the child's hair between my ears.
"You will definitely not regret"
Harry's smile broke and then held up his thumbs.
I just smiled awkwardly. I don't know, my hunch says that I should stay away.
TIN TIN
4 buses have come hand in hand, the teachers have put their students in order.
It so happened that I rode on bus 3 with some of my classmates who only remembered my face without knowing their names.
"Come on, your neat kids, march in and go in one by one, please don't jostle with each other"
Mr. Cullen became a tutor on the bus that I was riding.
Looks like the bus that I was riding will be calm, remembering Mr. Cullen is the coldest teacher in the school.
It was a fortune for me, added Harry who was not on the bus with me made me even more relieved.
I sat in the backseat, and leaned against the windshield of the bus.
Strategic place to sleep.
I started to put on earphones, sunglasses, masks, and protect my black hoddie.
Then I began to transport to dreamland.
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"Giselle! Giselle! Giselle! Come on get up, we have arrived"
My body was shaken by someone, that person also kept calling my name.
"Mr. Cullen?"
I blinked my eyes a few times before I was completely awake from my sleep.
Oh how many hours do I fall asleep?
"Yes it's me, let's go down quickly we arrived 15 minutes ago"
Said Mr. Cullen who rushed down leaving me.
15 minutes ago?
I immediately checked my watch.
It was 12.00 noon when I was asleep and it was still around 7:30 in the morning.
Damn more than 4 hours I slept like a corpse, I did not even get to see the scenery around on the trip.
Am I taking sleeping pills?
"HEY GISELLE! ARE YOU GOING TO CAMP IN THE BUS ?!"
I was startled to hear Mr.'s scream Cullen from outside the bus.
Damn me, why?
I immediately packed my needs and rushed out of the bus.
Everyone was busy with their respective activities, even there were already a few tents standing.
They don't play this show, aren't they tired? I was just sleeping on the journey feeling very tired, my whole body felt achy.
"Giselle, put all your belongings in the post. Make sure you always hold your cellphone. If you want to keep it, just leave it to Mrs. Kanya or to me. You don't need to worry about the rest of your other items, your items will be safe."
Obviously Mr. Cullen at length.
And I? just nodded in understanding.
"Because you were late for the apple so I'm going to explain it now to you. In this event there are 3 groups that are divided, the first group 'The tent builders' group the second 'The chef team' and the third 'Firewood finders'. You Giselle Valerie Agatra belongs to the group 'Firewood Seeker' "
I digest all the explanations Mr. Cullen, he was chattering with one breath, what an anti-small talk person.
"And that's your group"
Mr. Cullen pointed to a group of teenagers my age who were gathered to talk about something.
"Please join in and enjoy Miss Giselle"
Mr. Cullen returned to the post after saying so.
That is it? Will he not say anything else? Like where is my tent? or deliver me to my group then introduce me right?
Hey!
I walked to the post to put all my luggage, not forgetting the cellphone, small flashlight and penknife that I will always pocket.
Prevents bad things from happening.
Then I immediately walked to the place where my group was.
Getting closer to the horde, why does my heart hesitate?
Doubt?
No, I have no doubt
I'm afraid, I'm afraid they won't accept me well, I'm afraid they will ignore me.
I'm afraid...
"Hey? Are you the one named Giselle?"
I gasped and immediately interrupted my reverie.
I looked around, Everyone in the crowd looked at me.
They stare at me ...
Friendly.
Warm.
They smiled meaningfully at me.
"Hey?"
Once again my daydream shattered.
"Gosh, I'm the one named Giselle"
I smiled awkwardly at all of them.
And they returned my smile.
"Introducing my name, Daniel, I'm the leader of our group."
Daniel stretched out his hand to shake hands.
And of course I received a helping hand.
"I'm Giselle"
I said nervously.
"Of course I already know"
He said while chuckling.
Eh? Of course he already knew, he was holding the data of members of this group.
You're a fool, Giselle.
"Hehe"
Really bland my laugh.
"My name is Amanda"
"My name is Erisca"
"My name is Ryan"
"My name is Lion"
and all group members who introduced me to their names and greeted me.
I feel happy.
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"Well our group will be divided into 4 small parts"
Daniel explained everything in great detail, and divided the groups fairly.
Daniel was indeed a member of the student body, like a student council.
That means he is experienced in leading a group, so everything is really well organized.
"Group 4 contains
Daniel
Lion
Ryan
Erisca
Amanda
Giselle
Group 4 is looking for firewood to the south, please always remember the direction of going home, do not cross the line to continue to enter the forest, gather again at this place at 3 pm understand? "
"Ready"
"Good start scattering"
I, who had only been listening, immediately rushed to find firewood with my group who happened to be led directly by Daniel, it was a relief.
"Please don't separate yourself, always close to each other and look after each other"
Daniel began to open a path to the southern forest.
We just nod and go hand in hand.
"Hey Giselle, why did I only see you?"
Amanda asked me, now my position was flanked by Amanda and Erisca beside me, Daniel in front of myself, then Ryan and Lion walking behind.
"Hm, it's because I'm always in class"
I said while scratching the back of my neck that was not itchy.
"Eoh? It's appropriate then"
Erisca also joined in the conversation.
"I'm not good at hanging out"
I said while looking down listlessly.
"It's okay, Giselle, now you have friends."
Amanda stroked my back, so did Erisca stroking the tip of my head gently.
"Hm?"
I was confused, my only friend is Angela. I guess.
"Of course I'm your friend"
Amanda stuck out her finger.
"Me too"
Erisca raised a hand.
"Of course I am"
"Me too"
Ryan and Lion raised their hands together.
And we all looked at Daniel.
"We are your friends Giselle"
Daniel raised his hands, then smiled sweetly.
Beautiful.
Eh what?
"So, you don't need to feel alone anymore, okay?"
Amanda and Erisca hug me softly.
Oh god, really I want to cry ..
"We also want to hug"
Ryan and Lion stretched out their arms.
"In your dreams!"
Erisca retorted
"Pelitt"
Lion's lips pursed like a child whose candy was wrested.
Everyone laughed, and I laughed too.
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"This is so heavy"
Ryan complained about getting the most parts of firewood.
Lion also brought a lot of firewood but the chilldish man did not complain.
Especially Daniel who brought 2 sacks as his carry.
"No need to complain much, Ryan, we also bring a lot of firewood"
Amanda said then leaned under the tree.
"That's right, look at Giselle. She's still cool to collect firewood when it can't be accommodated anymore"
Erisca laughed to see me who was still cool to collect firewood, Erisca was also right we had collected too much firewood.
"Sorry I was tempted to see dry wood scattered everywhere"
I smiled awkwardly.
It's still awkward even though we've talked a lot.
"It's okay, tomorrow we take it back for supplies"
Daniel also lay down under the tree.
"Hey, friends, do you know? There are rumors that say that in this forest there is a shabby hut inhabited by monsters."
Lion sat cross-legged before Amanda and Daniel.
Because I was interested in this conversation, I immediately sat down to join them.
"Reportedly every night in Puranama, there will be a loud roar from inside there"
Lion began to tell with great enthusiasm.
"According to the people around, the shape of the monster is very scary, red eyes protruding, big horned like a buffalo, his body is big and tall. It is said that he used to steal the soul of a virgin girl from the village around"
Lion told me with fiery eyes out of enthusiasm.
"Is the story true?"
I muttered that everyone heard.
"Well, of course it's true. The people around me said it. It's real"
Lion seems to mean it.
Why does my neck suddenly bristling?
"How do you know?"
Ask Daniel who is interested too.
"From the complex mothers who talk every morning"
Lion smiled proudly as if the story were true.
"Do you believe in the rumors of complex mothers?"
Ryan's mouth dropped open, maybe he couldn't believe that Lion was gossiping with the mothers.
"Gosh in vain I heard your story"
Daniel tapped his forehead then hurried to his feet and prepared firewood to be brought to the camp.
"Hey, you don't believe me?"
Lion doesn't seem to like being ignored by Daniel and Ryan. I don't really believe it, but I already have goosebumps.
"We both might not believe it, but maybe the girls believe your story"
Ryan said, who also began to bind firewood parts.
"STOP DON'T STORY ANYTHING AGAIN, I WANT TO IMMEDIATELY GO TO CAMPING"
Just as Lion wanted to open her mouth, Erisca had cut it first.
"Hey don't shout Eris, you can wake the monster"
Daniel said casually.
Damn that guy I'm getting more scared.
"H-hey already, don't make this up"
I stammered, I was very nervous, scared, and my body trembled a little.
Why am I so timid like this.
"Why are you Giselle?"
Daniel began to pay attention to me very intensely.
"Wh-why am I?"
"Your face is very pale?"
This time it was Ryan who asked.
"Really? Maybe I'm dehydrated"
No way I'm saying that I'm very scared right? Hey, where do you put my image?
"That's true, we have to go back to camp quickly. It's almost 3 pm. We have to go home on time"
Daniel immediately brought his share of firewood.
Likewise with me and others.
Yes, at least I don't need to worry too much, because at the camp there are many people who might take care of me.
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"WAHH I DON'T EXPECT WE ARE ONE TENT"
Erisca jumped for joy by holding my hand and Amanda's.
Yes, we are one tent. It turned out that the small group of firewood had also been determined to be a friend in a tent, the only difference being that men and women were separated.
I was very relieved that my classmates were Erisca and Amanda so that I did not need to get acquainted, and adapt again.
I really hate to adapt, it's a very difficult job in the dictionary in my life.
"Earlier I was scared of a tent with other students I didn't know"
Apparently Amanda also thought the same thing as me.
"I'm grateful xixixi"
Erisca chuckled and hugged me and Amanda.
I hope you are friends who I can trust.
TONG TONG TONG
"FOR ALL STUDENTS PLEASE IMMEDIATELY COLLECT NEAR PRIOR API"
The sound came out very loudly from the direction of the post.
Hm maybe this is our mealtime.
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"ENJOY YOUR MEAL!!"