***KATE’S POV***

I was laying out with Nathan, we were just relaxing and not really doing much, just talking. Allison had just left to go to the house to make and drink and use the bathroom, but I knew she was going ease drop on Brooklyn, Lyle, and Zeke. 

I was thinking about Allison and Brooklyn, how they were so cute together. Brooklyn was lucky I loved her, because I wouldn’t have brought Allison if Allison hadn’t asked what I was doing this weekend. She didn’t invite herself, I did, but when she heard we were going camping well, she was overly excited. 

Especially about the fact that Brooklyn was going to be there. 

I figured it would be perfect, me and Nathan, Zeke and Lyle, and Allison and Brooklyn. 

The perfect trip.

Nathan leaned over, his shirtless body rubbing against mine. I really couldn’t get enough of him, and last night I knew we weren’t the only ones having fun. 

Brooklyn sounded pretty pleased last night. 

Nathan kissed my neck, making a shiver run down my spine, his warm lips against my cool skin. I moaned, “Nathan…”

He smiled against my neck, “I love the way you say my name…”

I smiled, “Really?”

He nodded, getting on top of me and kissing my lips. I dug my hang into his dark hair, pulling his face into me. His manly musk wrapping around me, making me feel safe. 

He was something, not like the rest of the guys that I knew, he was different. I couldn’t pinpoint it, but I knew he was, he was protective over me, he cared, and I never had someone like that. 

And I think I love him.

It’s a hard thought, because I had never liked someone this much before, but like I said… he was different. 

And different was good right?

He leaned up, looking at me, “You’re amazing.”

I smiled, “You’re not so bad yourself.”

We had never made this official, but I knew he was scared. He had been burned by a girl, someone he trusted and loved… so I couldn’t blame him. 

His hand traveled down my side and I shivered under his touch, kissing his bare chest. He smiled, “I think… when we get back home, I’m gonna take you to dinner. A nice restaurant. How does that sound?”

I smiled, “That sounds amazing.”

Ok, I loved him, it was official. He was to sweet, I couldn’t understand why his ex-girlfriend hurt him the way she did. He was such a romantic, and gorgeous… 

She took such a loss. 

He kissed my forehead and then stood up, I hadn’t even realized it had gotten a little dark while we were having our moment. 

He walked down the pier and looked back at me, “Join me?”

I shook my head, “No… I don’t want to get wet. It’s getting dark.”

He smirked, “I know.”

Then he was in the water, looking up at me. I knew it got deep off the pier, and I knew he couldn’t touch, but he looked way to sexy in there. 

I wanted to join him, then I didn’t…

I smiled at him, standing up and walking to the edge of the pier. He was keeping himself afloat, his slick body all wet… he was a sight. 

“Join me sexy.”

I laughed, he was to cute, and I knew what he was getting at.

He wanted to copy off of Brooklyn and Allison… I knew they went skinny dipping last night. Brooklyn forgot to dry off before walking to their room, and I slipped and busted my ass on my way to the bathroom. 

They weren’t very sneaky.

Plus Allison told me. 

Allison liked to share her business with me, and I’m not saying I’m homophobic, but I didn’t like the picture of two girls getting it on in a lake in my head. 

I was straight, and lesbians… well it just wasn’t my thing. 

But I loved Brooklyn, and I knew Allison made her happy, so I didn’t mind. 

I stood at the end of the pier, my arms crossed over my barely covered chest. I just had on a bathing suit, I had tanned literally all day, trying to get my skin summer ready. 

It was going to be a long, hot summer with Nathan by my side. 

I smirked, “What’s in it for me?”

He smiled devilishly, and a little cocky, “You’re looking at it.”

I rolled my eyes, I liked playing hard to get, especially with Nathan, so I turned my back to him. My eyes found the cabin, but I listened to Nathan move the water around him, he was probably swimming to the pier. 

I had him around my finger, “What if I don’t want to?”

I waited for a response but it never came, he was playing funny to. If I didn’t turn around I would give hell in his head, but I wanted him so bad. He was way to sexy not to be wanted. 

I heard the water moving more this time, and I turned, only to see Nathan absent from my view. 

I rolled my eyes, he was playing that stupid game he did earlier. I spoke, “Nathan it’s not funny anymore, I know what you’re doing.”

The water was still, and there were no bubbles, but I knew he could hold his breath for a long time. I sighed, waiting, he couldn’t hold his breath forever though. 

I stood at the end of the pier, my arms still crossed, he was so annoying sometimes. You try to be sexy and sneaky, and only to have your man fuck it up with some stupid joke that he thinks is funny. I groaned, “Nathan, stop, it’s annoying.”

Then he rose from the water, his eyes opened wide, along with his mouth. I shook my head, “Playing dead won’t get me either, c’mon,” I held out my hand but he remained still.

Something wasn’t right. 

I reached out, touching his face, I whispered, “Nathan?”

Then he started turning, his body weight flipping him to his stomach, and at first I didn’t understand what I was seeing, because I was in complete shock. 

There was a hatchet sticking out the back of Nathan’s head, I fell backwards, not understanding what the fuck I was  seeing. I screamed, “Nathan!”

Blood was seeping from his head, the hatchet was wedged so far into him… he was dead… I couldn’t wrap my head around it… he was alive just a minute ago!

Then the water next to him started moving, like someone was down there. 

I stood, but my feet were nailed to the pier… I was petrified… I couldn’t scream. 

Then someone rose from the water, a mask, a head of nappy wet hair, the mask… it was simple, but so chilling at the same time. 

It was full face, the eyes and mouth cut out, blood was seeping down the front, it was Nathan’s blood.  I felt the fear well up in my throat. The man was rising slowly from the water, and I turned, running back towards the cabin. 

I screamed so loud I knew everyone within thirty miles could hear me.

We needed to get out of here while we still could.