Chapter 3


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Date: Friday June 18, 2012

Its been quite a week. Work, daily camp routines, mail delivery, and I definatly remember the dance. I still wonder about what made Lumpus so happy. Not to mention Almondine complimenting me about being a good dancer. Huh. Not only that, but she asked me if we could see eachother. Having a friend was new to me. I didn't know what to do, what to say. What makes things harder is that she's a GIRL. I definatly don't what what to around girls.

Hey, I have a girl friend... Not girlfriend. Just a friend that's a girl. Funny when you look at it that way. You gotta have that space in there too.

That time did come when we saw each other again.


Wednesday June 16

I just finished with my daily chores, as usual. When the speaker came on, of course, 'Attention Campers, we are having a picnic at Acorn Flats at noon. Be at the boats before then.' It was shorter than usual, but at least were having food that was better than McLuesli's veagan/vegetarian stuff.

Wait.. That means I get to see Almondine.. I don't know what to say, what to do. But I just have to play it cool. I only hope that the Squirrel Scouts don't beat us up this time, and make things worse for Almondine and I.


5 minutes before noon

I head out to the boats and wait for us to depart for the picnic. I have to admit, I'm kind of nervous to see her again. But I'll worry about it later. Soon the other campers, along with Slinkman and Lumpus get on the boats as we made our way across Leaky Lake.

A few minutes later, we arrive to see tables and a big banner which posted, 'Welcome Camp Kidney!' Which sounded better than 'Welcome Bean Scouts'.

It only took a moment right after we sat down to see Almondine. Right across from me. Look at me, smiling. I smiled back nervously. Unfortunately, her friends took note of this and started to giggle at her and me. So I'm guessing she told her friends about the dance with me.

Not a moment later, Ms. Doe stands up and welcomed us and announced this, 'After lunch, we are having an activity which will last till 9 pm. You will pair up in which way you choose. It must be a boy and a girl. So eat up and have fun!'.

All of a sudden, me and Almomdine look at each other. I could see the 'Wanna be my partner?' look in her eyes. I smiled at her, this time a 'yes' looking smile. This should be an interesting day.

After an amazing lunch, me and Almondine paired up and headed out for the woods. We found a log that had fallen and sat on it. I ask her, "So, how is Acorn Flats?" "Its alright, I manage to have fun here. Although I don't have a lot of friends to hang out with."

A surprised look on my face appears as I said to her, "I don't have a lot of friends either, just my Health Buddies. How come you don't have a lot of friends?"

She looks at me, "I don't fit in well with the others, I'm different. And what are Health Buddies?" I take up the courage to answer her, "I have health issues. I call them buddies because their like my true friends. Always there for me."

Almondine had a 'I get it' look. The she looked at me confused, " how many do you have?" I answer her simply, "A lot. Theres probably more than i can name." I actually thought that she was going to ask me to name a few, but she left it at that.

Silence fell for a few minutes when I asked, "Well, is there anything we can do? Its 3:30 now. So we have 5 1/2 hours before departure." "Well, since we just got to know each other a little, how about we ask each other about ourselves? Let's say about 5 simple questions?" "Sure." I said with a little nervous about what questions she was going to ask me.

1. What is your real name?

2. What is the reason why you are here in camp today?

3. What do want to be when you grow up?

4. What makes you unique?

5. What is the best part about camp in your opinion?

Well, these didn't seem too bad. So I started, "My real name is Samson Clogmeyer. The reason why I'm at camp, is because my parents want me to make new friends, that's why I'm here. I want to be a Health Physician when I grow up. It suits me. What makes me unique... hmm...I guess that being able to deliver mail all day is unique, I guess. The best part about camp is the being able to get along with others. Even though I get in conflicts sometimes."

Then Almondine started from there, "My full name is Almondine Nestelle. The reason I'm here is the same reason you are. I plan to be a mathematics teacher when I grow up. I love math. What make me unique is that I'm usually a help to the squirrel scouts when it comes to pranks. The best part of camp, is that it has a nice facility."

I asked her, "you came here because you wanted to make friends?" She nodded. Then I smiled, "That makes two of us." She smiled and asked nervously, "I guess that, we could be friends?" I smiled and replied, "Sure."

The rest of the time was just talking, before the alarm was sounded and we said our goodbyes before we departed.

I made a friend. She is nice and has a good personality. Sometimes, its not about looks, its about the things you have in common with another being. And that's what makes it important. You know that feeling you have when you have a connection with another? That's how I felt with Almondine. And I was planning on seeing her again.


Authors Note:

Sorry how that took a while to finish this chapter. Samson and Almondine are friends! Things are looking great. I'll make another chapter in the next day or so. Peace out!