Emma's POV
After the leaders of the camp explained the basics for what camp was going to be like, we went inside for dinner. The cafeteria was medium sized, windows on the left wall, and a screen in the front. There was rectangular tables set up, and the kitchen had the food ready and waiting in trays. Our cabin sat together, and I sat next to Sophie. "So, Sophie, tell me more about yourself. What do your parents do?" I ask. "Well, my mom used to be a vet, but she quit to take care of Ruby when she was born. My stepdad is a doctor." sophie said. "Step Dad?" I asked. "Yeah. You see, my mom wasn't raised in a christian home. She had me when she was 17 years old. She went to a christian wellness center, not really caring, hoping to get help as a teenage parent. It was there that she learned about God, and she was fascinated. She attended Bible studies and when i was 1 she got baptized. She met my stepdad, Nick, 5 years ago, and got married 3 years ago." She explained. "Wow, thats amazing." We continued to talk, laughing and enjoying ourselves. I got up to get food. Tonight was spagehttii, salad, garlic bread, and apple juice. As i waited in line, the smell got to me. It smelled sooo good. The garlic, and the aroma of the sauce, ohhh. And it tasted even better! I finished so fast, that when I looked up, I was embarrassed because people were still eating there first helping, and i was all ready for seconds!

After stuffing myself with pasta, we cleaned up the table, then we went out for recreation. We played kickball. I love this game! I had played soccer for many years, so my kick was, well, i don't want to brag, but, it was superb! I kicked it so hard and high it looked liked it was going to go to the moon! I easily ran around the bases before the other team got anywhere close to me. I'll admit, my foot still stings from kicking the ball so hard. "Wow, Emma! That was incredible! Nice job!" Dylan, one of the lifeguards, said as he gave me a high five. As i walked over to the tree, where the rest of the team was sitting, i suddenly felt something beneath my feet trip me up and i fell down to the ground, right on top of Sophie."Oh my goodness! I am so sorry, Sophie!" "Its ok." She says as we help each other up. When the game finishes, we won, we head back to the main lodge. I see Rachel walking a few feet from me. She seems to be avoiding me,  but I don't understand why. We haven't talked at all yet. I just shake it off, and continue to talk to Sophie.

The Next morning, Lauren wakes us up. I open my eyes, wishing I didn't. I rub the eye crunchies out of my eyes, get out of my bed, and stretch. I don't know why, but it seem that when you wake up, your body feels, like, yucky. It's really interesting. I go brush my teeth, scrubing really hard to get that yucky smell out of my mouth. I know what that smell is. Garlic and tomato sauce. I brush my hair, and so does Sophie. Her hair is shorter and less thick than my hair, so it's much easier for her. Lucky. I change into shorts and a t-shirt, put on a sweater since it's chilly in the morning,  then me and Sophie talk while we wait for Lauren and Brianne to tell us to go to breakfast. "Do you like boys at all?" she asks. "No way! All the drama that goes on in my class is too much to handle. I don't need that in my own life." "Amen, sister. I don't like that stuff either. Kids like to think we know everything, but you have to realize you don't. Drama is the aftermath of when a kid thinks they know everything." Sophie says. "Couldn't have said it better myself." I agree. "Okay Ladies, lets go to breakfast!" Brianne calls. The girls walk out into the sunshine. I get excited as we walk. First day of  activities! That excitement makes me want to move! So i start to run. "Race ya to the Lodge, Sophie!" I yell. She laughs and starts running after me. We giggle and laugh as we run through the tall oak trees to the wooden lodge with red roofs. We run into the door and laugh as we try from crashing into people. After a long drink of water we go to the table. We play rock paper scissors, and Sophie somehow keeps beating me. I grow frustrated. "No no no! Try again!" I say. Sophie smirks. "Ok, but let me remind you I am the rock paper scissors queen! No one has ever been able to beat the great and powerful Sophie Louisa Benjamin!" She declares. I roll my eyes, playfully. "Ok, your majesty, we shall see. For you haven't met Emma Rose Colton! Queen of perseverance!" I smile slyly.
We laugh and get our hands up again to see who's really the queen.