In this chapter, Sunny Cove is made to participate in a nature trail which gives Quinn and Santana some quality time in the woods. After the prize is awarded, Lisa holds a meeting where everybody discusses their futures.
Quinn's hands were on Santana's waist, Santana ran her hands through Quinn's blonde hair and she - "HAPPY CAMPERS! WAKE UP! YOU'RE ALL OVERSLEEPING! COME ON COME ON!"
The sharp sound of a whistle being blown made Santana and Quinn jump awake. Lisa was outside their window, shouting to all of the other cabins and calling everybody outside. Everybody emerged, messy-haired and in random clothing. Santana's mind was racing at the dream she was having about Quinn. Lisa ordered everybody to the doors of the camp centre and handed out clipboards, Santana took both hers and Quinn's lists as Quinn had run back into the house to retrieve Santana's camera and her own sketchbook and pencils.
The groups broke off, and once again Santana and Quinn found themselves heading into the dense woods with the soft floors and crunching leaves. They walked in silence, only stopping sometimes so Quinn could tick off another insect on their list and inspect animal prints and pieces of bark.
"How do you know so much about nature?" Santana asked, stunned at how three quarters of their checklist was already gone. None of the other pairs could be going this fast, Quinn even knew to climb up five meters of a tree to get the exact right leaf that was meant to be the extra question on the paper, in case you finished. "I spend a lot of time outside since I got clean," Quinn explained, ticking off two more insect names Santana couldn't even pronounce. "My parents wanted me to get out of the house and socialize, but nobody wants to socialize with a crackwhore... So I'd sit in the woods. Eventually I took out some nature books from the library and started to find them to entertain myself. I've gotten pretty good at it," she said, smiling. "I can see that." Santana replied.
They rested under the shade of a large tree, the name of which Quinn had told Santana but she couldn't remember, and Quinn took out her sketchbook and started to draw intricate sketches of the flowers and trees in front of them. Santana took the opportunity to take photographs on her expensive camera that her father had bought her as an apology for being at work on her birthday. She snapped a few photos, and turned around to see Quinn had finished a beautiful sketch of Santana lying on her stomach with a camera to her eye, leaning in a patch of flowers.
"It's beautiful," Santana breathed, tracing the drawing with her fingers. "You're beautiful." Quinn replied. Santana, not wanting to just sit there while Quinn did all the work, asked Quinn to explain the different types of leaves to her so she could help. "These ones are Elm, those are Fern, this one is a Holly, that one there is Red Maple, and there's a Sassafras." Santana nodded, not understanding a word but pointing out random leaves anyway and blushing when Quinn gave her a big grin, shaking her head. She also explained insects to Santana, who said, "I did not get a word. I just know what spiders look like cause they make me scream."
Another hour spent in the blazing heat, and Quinn and Santana stumbled out of the woods and saw Lisa clapping enthusiastically. "You're the first two back! Congratulations! You win!"
All they won was a sketchbook and art pencils. Quinn let Santana have it because she already had one, clearly. They headed back to the cabin to get ready for Lisa's meeting in the camp centre at 4pm, and Quinn sat in the front porch sketching.
"Mind if I join you?" Santana asked, bringing her some water. "Go for it," Quinn said, taking the drink. "I'll teach you how to draw landscapes if you like." "I'd love that," Santana said, smiling, and she sat beside Quinn on the wooden steps and opened her pad.
Santana held her pencil above the paper, and Quinn closed her hand over Santana's. "It's all in the wrist technique, you have to flick it at just the right angle – not too firm cause it looks too dark with these graphite pencils. Just lightly, you can always trace over it."
The girls spent the next two hours drawing, Quinn giving tips to Santana as they sketched the view of the lake and waterfall. "Drawing water can be really difficult, you have to practice, wow Santana! That's awesome." she smiled at Santana's drawing, which wasn't as good as her own although she held any criticism.
As four o'clock rolled in, the girls brushed out their hair and tied it up in buns to keep their necks cool in the heat. Before they left Santana realized she had a letter from Emilio.
To Santana,
I'm so glad you wrote to me. I miss you. I slept in your bed last night, because you've always loved having the attic-converted bedroom because it drowns out the noise of the house. Mom and dad were arguing all through the night so I slept up there. I haven't slept that well in so long, I just wish you were here so we could watch silly movies together all night and hide the twins' bags so they fight each other. Remember when we filmed their fight once?
I'm glad to hear about this girl you like. She seems lovely. I'm happy for you.
Love,
Emilio. Xxxxxx
Santana smiled, feeling warm inside. Quinn called from the front door. "You coming? It's about to start."
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"Okay, campers. This is not a career advice meeting. This is simply a discussion for the group so you can get your thoughts out on where you want to be in life. Where you see yourself in ten years and such. You first," Lisa pointed at Kurt, who rolled his eyes dramatically and took a breath.
"Well, considering I have a criminal record for putting a Neanderthal in a wheelchair, jobs might be pretty difficult. I'd like to be in a university studying fashion, and end up being an editor for Vogue."
Blaine spoke next. "I want to live in New York and be an actor and singer songwriter." he said simply, waiting for Finn to speak.
"I wanna be a movie director. Yeah, that would be awesome. I'd also like to cast the people in the movie."
Puck next. "I want to be a porn star. Failing that, a lawyer. Like I'll ever get into law school."
Brittany. "A moose. A big moose."
Sam. "I'd like to work with homeless people and disabled people, offering support and stuff."
Rachel. "I plan to be a Broadway star and be in all the best Hollywood movies, I'll have my own clothing line and two perfumes along with five number one albums."
Sugar. "I want to stay at home with my children while my g-... Partner, is working. I love kids. I'd also like a part-time job in a nursery."
Quinn. "I'd like to be an art teacher. Maybe with young children or in a college or university. I want to be married, I'm undecided on whether or not I want children. I'd like to be happy."
Finally, Santana. "I want to be a photography teacher. And be married... To the right person."
Lisa gave everybody a speech on how lovely their plans were, and dismissed them.
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11pm, Quinn and Santana's bedroom.
"So, who's your 'right girl'?" Quinn asked, snuggling up to Santana in the dark. Santana paused to think. "I.. I don't know. I'd like to know it isn't just a summer fling first." She swallowed, waiting for a reaction from Quinn. "I see. What if it isn't a summer fling? What will you do with your feelings?" Santana closed her eyes. "I guess, first of all I'll be the happiest girl in the world. And then I'll relax because I know what I want for my future and I know I can do it with my 'right girl' with me." Santana felt Quinn smile into her shoulder. "Good."
And with Quinn next to her, envisioning the same future Santana did, that was the best night's sleep she'd ever had.
Shorter than usual! I'm sorry, I've been revising for lots of important exams and I don't know where my time's gone at all. I didn't get home till very late this evening so I put my schedule on hold to deliver this chapter for you all! Tomorrow I'll try and write more I promise. P.S tell me in the reviews what you think and what you want to see in the story!
Chapter 5 contains someone being part of a terrible accident and sustaining a horrific injury, meaning they might not return to camp and may go straight home.. Which is unfortunate for their love interest. Finn and Puck announce their relationship, as do Sugar and Rachel. Santana goes stargazing with Quinn.
