Chapter 11: Camping Out
One lazy afternoon, the kids were hanging around the boarding house. It was one of those days when the kids couldn't think of a thing to do. "You guys want to take a dip in the pool?" asked Maria.
"We did that yesterday." said Jake. "Maybe we could play in the game room." suggested Griffin. "But we've played with all the toys and games in there." said Rain. "It's official, we've done everything in this house." said Owen.
"Come on, there must be something we can do." said Winter. "Maybe we should do something outside, it's a nice day after all." said Ash. Suddenly an idea popped into Fern's head. "That's it, why don't we go camping." she suggested.
"That's a great idea, Fern." complimented Deven. "Yeah, we can sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows and make s'mores, and tell spooky stories." said Sequoia. "Come on, let's go ask if we can camp out." said Ash.
So the kids went downstairs and asked if they could camp out in the backyard. "Well I don't see why not." said Justine. "Yeah, it's supposed to be nice and clear tonight anyway." added Farrah. "Great, do you have any tents we could use?" asked Spice.
"Let's go see if you find some." said Melody. The kids followed Melody to a storage closet, and they found two big tents. "Great, the girls can sleep in one, and the boys can sleep in the other." said Melody.
"Great, come on guys, let's go pitch these." said Deven. "Can you help us, Mom?" asked Rock. "I have to go check on Zack, but go ask Meeshell." Melody advised. When the kids asked her, she was happy to help.
Together they got to the two tents up, then the kids went back inside to pack. They put on more comfortable clothes, got sleeping bags and pillows, and flashlights. "I can't wait until tonight." said Maisie.
"I know it's going to be awesome." said Cameron. "I don't know guys, are you sure it'll be safe?" asked Rose. "What do you mean safe?" asked Gabriel. "Well, we'll be outside in the dark, with all kinds of shadows, and who knows what else." said Rose.
"I didn't know you were scared of the dark, Rose." said Jazz. "I'm not, I've just never camped outside before." Rose answered. "There's absolutely nothing to be scared of." said Jake. "Yeah, besides we're in the backyard, there's nothing out here but bugs." said Fern.
"I guess it'll be okay." said Rose. "That's the spirit." said Maria. When the day started to turn into evening, Ramona started up the grill and everyone had hot dogs and veggie dogs outside. "This is great." said Fred.
"Yeah, and the fireflies are starting to come out." said Sequoia. It was true, little balls of light with wings also known as fireflies started to fly around. Soon the sun was gone, a full moon was out, and the black sky was full of stars.
The adults built a small fire, and everyone roasted marshmallows to have s'mores for dessert. "Mmm, I haven't had a s'more in forever." said Winter. "I know, I forgot how good they were." agreed Fred.
Once everyone was full, Farrah put out the fire. "Well we'll be heading in now. You kids sleep tight, and we'll see you in the morning." said Justine. "Good night." said all the kids. "So, who's up for a spooky story?" asked Maria, shining her flashlight on her face.
"Tell one, Maria." said Owen. One by one each kid told a story, about goblins, trolls, ogres, and other spooky things. "(Yawns), well I think we should all turn in." said William. "(Yawns), yeah, let's hit the hay." said Luna.
As the kids made their way to the tents, Rose got that nervous feeling again, after the scary stories and how dark it was. "You okay, Rose?" asked Rain. "What, oh I'm fine." she answered. "You know if you want to sleep outside, we won't hold it against you." said Deven.
"No, I'm okay, really." Rose assured. "Then good night, everyone." said Ash. "Good night, guys." said Fern. The girls went into their tent, and the boys went into theirs. As the other kids drifted off to sleep, Rose lied awake in her sleeping bag.
She just couldn't seem to fall asleep. Then she remembered what her mom said about not being able to fall asleep. Briar always told Rose that whenever you can't fall asleep, to think about things that make you happy.
So that's what Rose did. She thought about playing with her friends, planting flowers with her mom, the smell of spring flowers, and bright sunny days. Soon, Rose's eyes started to get heavy, and she fell fast asleep.
The next morning, the kids woke up to the sound of chirping birds."(Yawns), morning girls." said Spice. "Morning." everyone said. The girls got out of their tent, and saw that the boys were just coming out too.
"Morning, guys sleep well?" asked Jake. "Yeah, I know I did." said Rose. "That's great." said Maisie. When the kids went inside, Luna and Luke's noses caught the scent of something delicious.
"You smell what I smell, Luna?" he asked. "You know it, Luke." she said back. In the kitchen, Ramona had made Belgian waffles. As the kids ate breakfast, they talked about having another camp out sometime.
That's chapter 11, plz review