Franni- I have to say that this is my most favorite chapter of all. ^-^
Olive- Mellow Festival? Sounds interesting~ *peers over my shoulder*
Matt- REMEMBER TO REVIEW, EVERYONE! :D
Dear Camp Diary,
I do not think that I will be attending, since: 1.) I cannot dance. I think I'm just going to stay in my cabin all day with my robots. Love,
Good morning. Today is the day of the festival.
and
2.) I do not do well at parties.
Near
It was a bright Sunday morning, and the loudspeakers woke us all up.
"Good morning, campers! Today is the anticipated date for the Mellow Festival! The event will take place in the mess hall!"
The doors of every cabin in the camp burst open and everyone flocked to the cafeteria.
Once we got there, the cafeteria was already decorated and filled with camp counselors. "Wow..." I gasped. I looked around in awe. The tables were neatly arranged into rows and fancy white table cloths were spread over them. Streamers and pretty lanterns were hung on the opposite sides of the walls. A large banner hovered from the ceiling that read: The Mellow Festival.
"FOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!" Matt flew to one of the tables and sat down, eager to eat.
"Fatty," Mello mumbled. He walked over to sit by himself at one of the tables in the back.
Olive and I made our way through the aisles and sat at Matt's table.
Ribbon and Glass stood there, braindead.
From our table, I turned around to look at them and smirked. "Seems to me that they can't function without Near here."
"Near.." Olive murmured. "Where is he anyway?" I shrugged in reply.
Ribbon and Glass wandered to our tables like zombies. "Um.." Ribbon whispered. "Where's Near?"
Matt glanced at Ribbon and Glass, while golfing down his pancakes. "Oh he's probably still in his cab- COUGHACK-"
I whacked Matt on the back. "Don't talk with your mouth full, dummy."
Matt turned red. "Sorry, I'll try to remember that."
Ribbon nodded. "I'll go get him..." She turned around and started to make her way for Near's cabin.
Glass was about to follow her, but Olive suddenly reached for Glass's shouder.
"What?" Glass spun around and snapped.
"Hehe. W-why don't you sit at our table for now, Glass?" Olive stammered.
"...Fine."
By the time Glass turned around, Ribbon was already gone.
Sweat rolled down Ribbon's cheeks and her heart began to beat faster. "Calm down, Ribbon..." she whispered to herself. "All you have to do is knock and politely ask for Near to join the festival. You can do this."
Ribbon extended her right hand towards the door. She knocked on the door three times, her hands shaking.
A few seconds later, the door knob turned and the door creaked open. A large gray eye peered out the door. Ribbon swallowed.
"Oh hello Ribbon, nice of you to drop by." Near stepped out of the door and came face to face with Ribbon.
Ribbon's heart skipped a beat. "Oh no, the pleasure is mine..." Oh crap, I'm actually talking to Near! Say something good Ribbon, this is your chance! "....Your hair smells nice."
YOUR HAIR SMELLS NICE?? Of all the possibly wonderful and intelligent things I could've said to my dearest Near, I said his hair smelled nice?! Ugh! Ribbon felt like dying that very minute.
Near looked surprised. "Really? Why, thank you." He looked up into Ribbon's eyes and smiled awkwardly.
"....." Ribbon stopped breathing.
And then, everything blacked out.
Ribbon's eyes closed and she began to lose her balance. She fell forward... and into Near's arms.
Near's eyes widened as he catched her. "R-ribbon? Are you okay?" Ribbon mumbled and rested her head against Near's chest. Near blushed. His cold, pale skin warmed to a rosy pink color.
....I need to get her back to the festival. Near thought with determination. He picked her up with whatever strength he had and made his way to the cafeteria.
Campers crowded the dance floor and loud music echoed throughout the room.
Olive and I were dancing together, when suddenly, Olive stopped to glance at Glass, who was sulking in the corner.
"..Excuse me for one sec." She mumbled. Olive strolled across the room and approached Glass.
"Why aren't you dancing?" Olive questioned.
"Where's Near?" Glass whined, ignoring Olive's question. "Ribbon's been gone for too long... I can't trust that whore with my Near!"
Suddenly the doors of the cafeteria opened, and a ray of light flooded into the room. Near stood at the doorway with Ribbon in his arms. The music stopped playing and heads turned to look at the two. Near turned red with embarrassment and put Ribbon down at one of the nearest tables.
"......" Glass looked like she was ready to explode. "That..... bitch!" Glass clenched her fists and tears were angrily streaming down her face. She left Olive's side, running straight out of the door.
"G-glass!" Olive was about to run after her.
"Olive." I stood behind her.
Olive turned around. "Leave Glass alone for a sec... she needs some time to herself." I said slowly.
Olive nodded. "Alright..."
"Now, let's go check on Ribbon." Olive and I ran up to Near and Ribbon. Ribbon was already awake when we reached the table. "W-what happened?" Ribbon whispered.
Near kneeled down to face Ribbon. Ribbon turned bright pink. "You passed out at my cabin so I carried you here."
Ribbon's face grew even redder. "I'm sorry.... for all the trouble I've caused....."
Near nodded. "No, that's fine, it was no problem."
"Glad you both are okay," I grinned at them. "Olive and I are going back to dance."
Olive glanced at Near. "Why don't you join us, Near? Ribbon, you should rest for awhile before dancing."
Ribbon agreed. Near shook his head. "I c-can't dance." he whispered.
Olive grinned and took Near's hand. "Then, I'll teach you how." Olive led Near to the dance floor.
Glass cried.
Tears of sadness...anger...jealousy... streamed down her face.
She laid down on her bed, clutching her pillow tightly. "Why does Ribbon always get everything..?" she whispered. "Why do I always end up with... nothing?"
Glass brought the pillow up to cover her face.
"Why am I such an idiot?"
"H-hey." Matt walked up to me. I turned to look at him and grinned. "Hey, Matt."
Matt looked down sheepishly. "..Wanna dance?"
I smiled. "Sure."
We took each other's hands and spun all over the dance floor. Our feet moved along with the rhythm of the music.
"...And now!" The D.J. announced. "Two random names will be called out and those two campers must dance!"
The D.J. opened up a small burlap sack and fumbled through it. He pulled out two slips of paper, containing the names of those campers.
Everyone listened, silently waiting for the names to be announced.
"And, the campers are..... Matt and Mello!"
Everyone cheered.
"........" Mello just stood there.
"NO. WAY. IN. FRIGGIN'. HELL!!!!" Mello screeched. He turned around to try and make an escape, but Matt grabbed his arm.
"Let's dance, best buddy!"
Mello screamed and yelled as Matt dragged him to the center of the dance floor. The lights dimmed, the spotlight shone on them, and the music began to play.
Olive squealed. "Best yaoi couple ever." I burst out laughing.
Matt took Mello's hands and twirled him under the spotlight. Mello tried to flee several times, but Matt always ran after him and brought him back.
Near stood there, videotaping.
"TURN THAT CAMERA OFF RIGHT NOW, YOU PRICK!!!" Mello screamed.
Near looked up and smiled. "Never."
Matt started to do the tango with Mello. Mello groaned in embarassment. The music boomed out of the loudspeakers. "...and after he's been hooked up, punch his face and somewhere else."
"Gladly," Mello grumbled. Mello punched Matt in the face. Matt winced at the blow and kicked Mello hard in the crotch in return. Mello tackled Matt to the floor and they began to strangle each other.
Near zoomed into the fight with his camera. "Best dance ever."
After Mello and Matt's wonderful dance, Olive had finished teaching Near how to dance.
"Thanks, Olive. I think I got this." Near danced along to the music.
Olive nodded and smiled. "No problem. Now go and dance with someone."
Near looked alarmed. "With... who?"
"Sometimes you can be so naive, Near...." Olive pushed him gently towards Ribbon, who had recovered from her little incident.
Ribbon's eyes widened when she saw Near. "H-hi," she said timidly.
"Would you like to dance?" Near asked shyly.
Ribbon nodded. "Alright,"
"Aww, they're so cute." I said, watching Near and Ribbon dance.
Olive smiled. "Yes, they are."
"Hey," I whispered, leaning towards Olive. "Do you like Near? I've noticed that you've been trying to get close to him ever since camp started."
Olive looked away. "M-maybe..." she whispered. She looked back at me. "But, I don't deserve him... I don't deserve... a boy like him."
I was about to say something, but Olive interrupted. "I'm going to get Glass. The festival is almost over and I don't want her to miss out."
Before I could stop her, Olive sped out of the cafeteria. I smiled. Olive is so caring... She always puts others before herself. I wish I was more like her.
Olive knocked on the door. She waited. No reply. She clenched her teeth and opened the door.
Glass was lying on the floor, with the pillow covering her face.
"Glass...."
"G-go away. Don't look at me." Glass rolled over, her back facing Olive. She pressed the pillow against her face.
"Listen, Glass. It's not Ribbon's fault. She fainted back at Near's cabin so he carried her back. You should head back, Glass... We all miss you. The festival's not the same without you."
"R-really..?" Glass closed her eyes, releasing the pillow. A single tear rolled down her cheek.
"Yes, really." Olive extended her hand towards Glass. "Let's head back."
Glass took Olive's hand. "Thanks for caring so much about me, Olive. I.... didn't think anyone cared enough to actually come after me. I know I can be an annoying brat sometimes... I'm sorry."
Olive pulled Glass up and smiled.
And Glass smiled back.
"The fireworks are starting!"
Everyone raced out of the cafeteria and looked up at the sky. The sky was dark and clear, perfect for fireworks.
I turned back and saw Glass and Olive running straight towards me. "Hey, guys!" I called out.
Glass and Olive approached me. "Sorry we're late." Olive said, gasping for air.
"No, it's okay! You guys are just in time for the fireworks!" I replied warmly.
Suddenly a rocket shot up into the air and burst, sending colorful sparks flying through the sky.
Everyone gasped in awe and cheered.
"That was beautiful," Glass said softly.
I smiled brightly.
Camp Mellow has been a wonderful experience for me. I made tons of new friends, and experienced adventures I will never forget.
All the campers linked arms and looked up at the sky, and enjoyed the rest of the fireworks show.