Criss Tian

The bus arrived at the camp. The counselors got off excitedly, ready to start the summer. Among them was Cherry, the only Colombian in the group.

Chris, the manager, gathered everyone in front of the dining room.

—Welcome. I hope you're ready for the best summer of your lives.

"Or the worst," Bobby muttered.

Amy approached Cherry to greet her, while Chris discreetly observed her.

"What are you staring at?" Bobby asked, nudging him with his elbow.

—Nothing. I'm just keeping an eye on the new ones.

—Of course, Chris. We believe you.

Chris blushed and looked away.

During the following days, everyone organized activities, looked after the children, and settled into camp. Chris found any excuse to get closer to Cherry, though he tried to hide his feelings.

One night, Demi didn't show up at the meeting point.

"I'm going to look for her," Jason said.

Several minutes passed. Suddenly, Jason came running back, completely pale.

—Chris!

They all turned around.

"What happened?" Chris asked.

—I found Demi...

The camp fell silent.

—She's dead.

Amy put a hand to her mouth. Bobby stopped smiling.

"Are you sure?" Kenny asked.

Jason nodded, trembling.

Chris looked at everyone seriously.

—No one goes out alone. Everyone return to your cabins.

Then, he glanced discreetly at Cherry, looking worried.

—And that no one strays from the group.

Summer had just turned into a nightmare.