--1--

So. It finally happened. They finally called it quits. It's not as if it was a surprise, I mean, it had been coming for a while. At least it wasn't messy. They just drifted apart over the summer. The fact that they were able to keep their relationship alive for 2 months after that is a credit towards them. I had always thought that Marshall and Corrine were perfect for each other. I guess I was wrong.

"Josie!" I heard someone yell at me, they seemed distant,

"What!" I managed to slur,

"Wake up, we're going to be late." Corrine said, just as she does every morning.

But today was different. Today we most defiantly couldn't be late. Today we were on our way to Camp Summerfield, the whole of our grade was actually.

"I'm up." I groggily said, sitting up.

I stared at Corrine. She was already dressed. Her bag was sitting on her perfectly made bed, all ready to go.

I looked at my clock. "7:30!" I groaned,

"Yes 7:30, we have to be outside for roll check at 8:30." she informed me,

"Well you look ready," I said, nodding at her side of the room,

"What time did you get up?" I asked,

"Um…5-ish. I couldn't sleep." she explained.

Oh no. That was her second night without sleep.

"Corrine. Are you sure you're ok?" I asked concerned,

"Yes, I'm fine about Marshall and me but, I still don't get it. How can you love someone so much and then all of a sudden…not?" she asked, sitting down next to me.

"You changed," I shrugged. "It happens to everyone. Including me." I sighed, thinking about how I hadn't even felt a 'pang' of jealousy when Vaughn had returned from vacation with a new girlfriend in tow.

"I guess," Corrine shrugged,

"But you guys are still friends right?" I asked,

"Yes. It'll take a little getting use to though," she laughed slightly,

"You'll make it work though. Don't worry about that." I answered

"Thanks Jose." she said me sincerely. "Now get ready, we don't want to be late."

I laughed. "Yes Mom."

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After a rushed breakfast we finally got outside. Waiting there were three buses and a giant board with lists of camp groups. There were 6 groups and what group you were in determined what bus you'd be making the 4hr long bus trip there in.

Corrine and I instantly started looking for our names.

"Found it!" she said, "Group 2, what about you?"

"Ummm…" I said scrolling down a list. "Group 5." I sighed.

"We're not on the same bus," Corrine said disappointed,

"Don't worry, time apart will only prove how much we love each other," I teased, "I'll guess I'll see you when we get there."

"Yeah, see you." Corrine waved and headed for the first bus.

I went towards the last. I dumped my bag in the pile waiting to be put into the baggage compartment, then climbed aboard.

Looking around, I didn't see anyone I actually knew. A few people from, English, a couple from math, but no friendly faces. Then I spotted Marshall. 2 rows from the back, staring aimlessly out the window.

"Hey bus buddy!" I greeted him, "This seat taken?"

"Nope, it's all yours," he laughed.

"Where's Lucas?" I asked.

"Bus 1." he answered,

"So is Cor…never mind." I should really work on that thinking before talking thing.

"It's ok Josie. Her name's not a dirty word," he laughed again,

I smiled slightly.

"How you holding up?" I asked,

"Surprisingly well. I kind of feel bad about it actually," he sighed.

"How's she? I didn't get a chance to see her yesterday. It felt a little awkward," he turned to face me,

"She's not doing so good," I answered. But quickly explained when I saw his face fall,

"She's not depressed or anything. She's just confused. Something about how fast feelings change…" I trailed off,

"Tell me about it." Marshall sighed again and sunk back into his seat,

"So what number group are you in?" I changed the subject,

"Five." he answered as the buses started to move,

"Yay!" I said, "At least I won't be alone." I smiled.

Little did I know, but I wasn't just driving away from school. I was leaving everything I thought I knew about love, friendship and even life, behind.

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A/N- Maybe not a very strong (or long) first chapter but it's not the complete introduction- It's like every 4 chapters is really 1 chapter just from different characters POVs. Lol if that didn't make sense it will after you read the next few chapters. Please review!