"The official discussion this summer's training camp is now in session," commanded Nino as he tapped his drumstick on the desk. The club turned their attention to their president, tea poured and snacks mostly finished.
"Now, for the past two summers, we have gone to Adrien's Beach House, which he graciously has offered us every summer."
The club members politely clapped, Adrien rubbing the back of his neck as he smiled at their praise.
"But I thought this summer maybe we could put other options on the table, especially since this will be our final summer together."
"Mountains," exclaimed Alya, jumping up from her seat.
"Oo, we have a mountain home in the south of France. Father mostly uses it for photoshoots, or ski trips when I was younger," said Adrien.
"Alright, so we have the mountains as an option. Any opposed?"
Marinette timidly raised her hand.
"You don't like the mountains," asked Adrien.
"Not that, per say, just the bears, and Bigfoot."
"Bigfoot is American," said Alya.
"He could have crossed the Atlantic between sightings! We don't know where he always is!"
Marinette huddled to herself, shivering at the thought. Everyone looked over to Nino who looked guilty of convincing Marinette in their younger years.
"There won't be any seaweed," offered Nino, Marinette shivering more.
"Think of the fashion inspiration. Summer outdoors wear and fall sweaters," whispered Adrien in her ear. Marinette immediately sat straight up.
"I'll go!"
"So we settled on the mountains or does anyone else have any ideas," asked Nino, looking around the table. Juleka raised her hand, whispering something.
"What," asked Alya, everyone leaning in to hear.
"Summer Rock Fest."
"SUMMER ROCK FEST!" Adrien, Marinette, and Nino jumped up excitedly.
"What's a summer rock fest," asked Alya, looking at the happy group.
"A place for popular and indie bands to share stages at a weekend long event," explained Adrien.
"Several artists go there to be discovered or see their favorite musicians," added Marinette.
"And this year will have Jagged Stone and Clara Nightingale," finished Nino, the trio squealing.
Alya looked at Juleka, who seemed ecstatic by the club's response.
"This will get us motivated and inspired for our Senior Year," exclaimed Marinette, hugging the boys as they jumped around the room.
"Is this like a free for all event or we need to buy tickets," asked Alya. The group hug stopped jumping as reality dawned on them.
"I can talk to my father about it, or we can see if Jagged Stone and Penny Rolling could give us tickets," offered Adrien.
"Do you have their number," asked Juleka as Adrien placed a call to his father. He shook his head no, everyone else shaking their head no.
Adrien started speaking on the phone to his father's assistant, the group watching as they conversed.
"How did we not get Jagged's phone number after Penny's Birthday? Or even New Year's," demanded Alya. Everyone shrugged.
"Penny's Birthday?" Juleka looked at her seniors. This was the first she's heard of this.
"Oh, right, you weren't here for that. Jagged tried to have Ms. Bustier play for Penny's birthday since they all used to be in the light music club together. But Ms. Bustier said no, so they had me jump in, only for Ms. Bustier to show up at the end of the day and perform anyway," explained Alya.
"Man that seemed like ages ago," said Nino, sitting back in his chair. Marinette did the same, scrolling her phone for available tickets.
"Online it says they're sold out."
"And Nathalie says they have no connection to the show to get us in either."
Adrien took a seat, the group sighing.
"Or you could use the tickets I have already procured." Ms. Bustier appeared in the doorway of the room, flashing the group six tickets.
"How did you get those," whispered Nino in reverence of the magical tickets.
Ms. Bustier snorted, striking a pose that showed off the tickets.
"I attend the festival every year! I know all the ins-n-outs on how to best experience the Summer Rock Festival!"
"So why do you have five extra tickets," asked Juleka.
Ms. Bustier's superior pose collapsed, looking shamefully at the ground.
"No one could go with me this year."
"Ah," the group said, understanding they were Ms. Bustier's last resort so she wouldn't have to go alone.
"Well, let's all get permission from our parents, then go to Summer Rock Fest," announced Nino!
"YEAH!"
Juleka approached the train's platform, the first of the Light Music Club to arrive. When her mother heard they were going to be accompanied by their English Teacher to the festival, she had no problem in letting Juleka go. Luka wanted to come along, but the tickets were sold out and everyone else in the club said they could go.
Juleka looked around the station, very few people arriving for the first trains of the morning, but none of the Light Music Club members.
She looked at her phone for the time, a few minutes before their train would arrive at the station.
"Juleka!"
She turned at her name to see Marinette and Nino running over, both wearing band shirts for some of the showing bands. Even Nino had a Jagged Stone cap.
"We made it," Marinette sighed, leaning on her knees to catch her breath.
"Where's everyone else," Nino looked around the station, waving at someone. Adrien approached the group, with dark circles under his eyes and a can of some energy drink.
"Hey," he waved before taking a sip.
"What happened to you?"
Marinette took his face in her hand, scanning for any injury.
"I was so excited I couldn't sleep."
He took another sip of his drink only for Marinette to take it away and toss it in the trash.
"You can sleep on the train ride there."
Adrien nodded, nearly falling asleep if not for Marinette still holding his face.
The train pulled into the station, allowing the passengers to board.
"Where's Alya," grumbled Nino as he pulled out his phone to text her.
"Everyone ready to go?"
The group turned to see a girl wearing oversized sunglasses, taking them off to reveal Alya.
"When did you get here," asked Nino?
Alya looked at the train station clock, "a while now. Come on, let's get on!"
She pushed the group onto the train, until they found six open seats. They loaded their luggage onto the overhead compartments, Nino taking the spare seat while Marinette helped Adrien get ready to sleep.
Ms. Bustier stumbled onto the train, wobbling until she claimed the seat next to Nino.
"Do we want to know," asked Alya as Ms. Bustier put a towel over her face.
"Celebrating the end of the grading period."
"Partied too hard last night, eh Caly," teased Nino.
"Don't you ever call me that again."
The train dinged, signaling their departure.
"Nino, did you take your motion sickness pills." Marinette turned in her seat to look at Nino.
The train lurched, Nino turning green as he collapsed in his seat. Adrien fell over from where he was propped against the window, and onto Marinette's lap. Marinette squeaked, the two girls gesturing to be quiet as Adrien readjusted himself in his sleep. Marinette relaxed in her seat, tentatively reaching out to pet Adrien's hair.
"It's so soft," she whispered. Alya and Juleka leaned over and petted Adrien's hair before nodding in agreement, slipping down into their seats as Marinette continued petting Adrien's hair.
"What's the probability they'll come clean about their secret over this trip," whispered Alya, pulling out her phone to listen to music.
Juleka shrugged, following suit with her own phone.
Ms. Bustier was sober by the time they had to disembark, the group switching from train to a bus. Several other people going to the band got on board, identifiable by their camping gear and instruments.
"How far away is this rock fest," asked Alya as she took the seat next to Adrien. Marinette had to switch up when Nino nearly threw up on Ms. Bustier, no one else willing to share seats with the sick boy. Juleka took the seat next to Ms. Bustier, who had started messing with Juleka's hair.
"About another hour, maybe two. Time always flies faster on the bus because of the music jams."
She gestured her head back to the people in the back of the bus strumming on their guitars or playing their bongos. Ms. Bustier leaned over to look between the two boys. One had his face pressed up against the slightly open window, while the other had woken up from a nap.
"So, while we are all awake, we need to discuss some things." Everyone leaned over, Marinette taping Nino to listen.
"Don't expect this to be like your average concerts where your only worry is the crowd. We have the sun and bugs to worry about. If you don't prepare for either of those, the crowds won't be the only thing to eat you alive."
The students gulped, sitting at the edge of their seats as they listened to Ms. Bustier. Then the bus started moving, and Nino turned back to the window.
"If you're going to spend money, spend on food, drinks, limited edition merchandise, and Indie Band merchandise so you can say you were a fan before they were cool. Hence," Ms. Bustier took off her cardigan to reveal a decade old band shirt that rose up past her jean capris.
"Festival food!" Adrien jumped up in seat, leaning over Alya. "Do they have corn dogs?"
Ms. Bustier smirked, "too many that you won't know which one to pick!"
Adrien started bouncing in his seat, trying to shake Alya in excitement.
"Ah, a Clara Nightingale song!" Marinette turned in her seat to see the musicians in the back. The rest of the club looked over, Marinette, Adrien, and Juleka singing along. Alya turned around and opened her phone, searching for Clara Nightingale. She pressed play, the song starting the one the other people were signing. Nearly everyone who knew the song was singing.
Except Nino, who tried his hardest not to throw up.
Guests crowded the entrance of the festival, the Light Music Club watching in aw.
"We're really here," squealed Adrien, grabbing Marinette and Nino, forcing them to jump with him. Until Nino threatened to puke.
"Stop lollygagging!" Ms. Bustier waved them over to the side, where she stood with the camping equipment. Her normally neat bun was replaced by a ponytail, wearing running shoes instead of her normal flats. Giant sunglasses nested in her messy hair.
"You don't really look like a teacher," teased Alya.
"Not for this weekend. This weekend, and this weekend alone, you can call me Caline. No Caly." Nino waved his hand in response, too sick to care.
"Now, first things first. Here are your wrist bands." She held up five strips of red paper, each teen taking one to wrap on their wrist.
"This is your way into the festival. If you lose this, you can't get in. But before we go in, we need to find a camping spot." Caline turned, dashing off in a direction. The Light Music Club blinked, then realized what had happened, running after their guide while Marinette and Adrien dragged Nino after them.
They slowed down when they found Caline stopped in the middle of the road.
"The flat ground is all taken. We'll have to camp on the hill." She directed the group to the otherside of the path where a few groups were setting up their tents on a slight hill.
Caline tossed a smaller bag to the group, Adrien catching it before it hit Marinette.
"I got the boys their own tent. As fun as sleeping together at the beach house was, we'll be separating boys and girls this year for privacy sake."
"Yes ma'am," groaned the teens, Marinette helping Adrien setting up his as Nino collapsed on the grass.
"All done," the group stood back, proud of the work they did. Two tents, side by side. Nino still laid on the grass. Their bags had been put inside the tents, smaller bags on their sides or back for the necessities.
"Now, the final check before the weekend really begins. Sunscreen?"
"Check," responded Juleka.
"Water?"
"Check!" Marinette held up a water bottle and sports drink.
"Bug spray?"
Adrien finished spraying one of Nino's arms, "Check."
"Money for food and souvenirs?"
"Check!" Alya patted her small backpack.
"Alright! Let's go!"
Caline was off running again, this time the Light Music Club ready to follow, until they remembered Nino. Adrien and Marinette ran back, Adrien pulling Nino onto his back with Marinette's help. Then they ran after the others.
The group made it back to the front gate, volunteers scanning wrist bands and passing out plastic fans with sponsor logos decorating both sides.
Once they passed through, they regrouped to the side, Nino finally able to stand.
"Alright everyone. Here's the map of the festival and here's the guide for the musicians that will be performing."
Caline opened a brochure with a decorated view of the map.
"This will be the main stage, Thunder Stage. It holds the most people and that's where Jagged and Clara will be playing later." She pointed to the biggest picture of a stage in the farther corner of the map. "And this is the River Rush Stage. It's for slightly smaller bands with a dedicated fan base. The other stages are for other genres or more unknown artists."
The group nodded, watching her hand point around the map.
"Where's the corn dogs," asked Adrien, looking around the map.
"Here's the food alley, and this is the merch section for the highlighting bands. Smaller bands will have merch tables near their stages." Adrien nodded, committing the food area to memory as Caline put away the map.
"Now, our first band we want to see," Caline looked at the schedule, Marinette looking over her shoulder.
"Thunder Stage!" Marinette grabbed Nino and took off towards the stage. Caline double checked the listing before nodding her head.
"Thunder Stage."
The group ran after the two, Adrien sprinting ahead.
"Try to stay together," Caline called out as the trio disappeared into the crowd. "Seriously, those three."
"You'll get used to it," offered Alya, her and Juleka following their teacher.
The trio entered the Thunder Stage area, conveniently placed on a slight slope so everyone could see the stage.
"Adrien! Marinette!" Ms. Bustier called out. She was rewarded with Adrien waving at them. Alya was thankful Adrien had hit a growth spurt as he stood at crowd height, unlike Marinette who was still the same height she was in freshman year.
The ladies meandered through the crowd until they reached the trio, Marinette climbing on Nino to try and see the stage better.
"Get off me! I'm still recovering."
"You're fine. Just help me see!"
Adrien picked Marinette off Nino, setting her down before turning around, bending down so she could climb on him. Marinette turned pink, but carefully climbed on. When Adrien stood up, she was nearly a head taller than the crowd.
"I see them! I see the band," she squealed, pointing to the stage.
Everyone watched and cheered as the band walked on the stage, quickly settling into their instruments before they started playing.
The music rocked the arena, Alya feeling the music run through her, compelling her to dance. Caline and Juleka were already jamming to the music, Nino trying to get into it but getting a headache every time he shook his head. Adrien bobbed in place as Marinette watched, jaw nearly hitting Adrien's head. She seemed frozen as she took in the atmosphere. Eventually she started singing along, trying to jump in her place, only for Adrien to jump in her stead. Marinette scrambled off Adrien, pulling Adrien to dance with her.
Alya smiled, jumping and dancing to the beat.
The song finished, the band announcing who they were, people cheering with every name and solo.
"We need to go to River Rush," announced Caline over the noise.
"Why," asked Alya?
"Praying Mantis is starting soon."
"Praying Mantis!" Marinette and Juleka snapped their heads to Ms. Bustier, both excited.
"But, the next song," Nino gestured to the stage.
"We need to stick in groups, besides, I want to see Praying Mantis too," said Marinette
Nino sighed, "Fine, we'll regroup later."
The three girls cheered before running off, leaving Alya, Nino, and Adrien alone. Alya side glanced over at Adrien, who had his arm stretched out slightly as if mourning the loss of contact.
"Are you going to be ok there, lover boy?" Alya raised an eyebrow as Adrien turned pink.
"I'm not, we're not, I, ugh…"
Nino, slightly curious, looked over at Adrien as he panicked and turned about in a circle.
"You ok there dude."
"Fine, we're fine, I mean I'm fine."
Not a moment too soon, the band started playing the next song.
Juleka, Marinette and Caline jumped around as they listened to the band play.
"I didn't know you liked Praying Mantis so much," commented Ms. Bustier, watching the girls enjoy themselves.
"My dad showed them to me when I was learning bass."
"My mom used to go to their concerts."
The girls suddenly realized what they said, turning to their depressed teacher.
"Sorry."
"No, no, glad the older generation is sharing our culture with the younger generation."
The girls grimaced before turning around, trying to enjoy the music. Only for Caline to jump between them, moving closer to the stage to get in the throng of fans.
"Should we follow," asked Juleka, Marinette shaking her head no. The crowd would eat two small girls alive.
After the band at the mainstage had finished, the remaining three walked over to the food area to help Adrien look for Corn Dogs.
"Now, if I was a corn dog stand, where would I be," Nino asked the group as they walked around.
"There! And there!" Alya pointed between two different stands both selling corn dogs. The group split up, Adrien running up to one booth as Alya and Nino ran up to the other booth.
"Sorry kids, we ran out."
"Sorry, we'll get more supplies in stock this afternoon." Adrien collapsed to the ground, Alya and Nino coming up behind him.
"Have you no heart," Alya scowled, holding Adrien to her leg.
"I'm sorry, like I told him, we'll get more supplies this afternoon. There's just traffic coming up the mountain now."
The group sighed, Alya and Nino dragging Adrien away.
"Anything else you want to try," offered Nino.
"Popcorn!"
"Oo, popcorn sounds great," chimed Alya.
They looked back and down the aisle of food stalls, discovering a popcorn stand. They immediately ran over.
"Sorry, we're still opening shop. It'll be another 30 minutes until we open."
"Do you people have no mercy on hungry children," groaned Alya as she and Adrien collapsed on the ground. The vendor watched them for a moment before realizing they wouldn't do anything more, then went back to setting up his stall.
"Um guys, Marinette just texted me the afternoon schedule. And we're completely booked with concerts for the rest of the afternoon."
Nino lifted his phone so the others could see. Alya sighed, helping herself and Adrien off the ground.
"Where to?"
The other trio were jamming inside a covered stage when the rain started, the wind sweeping the water towards the crowd.
"This is totally amazing," cheered Marinette as she jumped around with Juleka, Caline lost in the crowd.
The remaining trio were soon joining them, only for Caline to rejoin the group announcing their next band. With little time to rest, the group ran off to the next stage.
"I thought we were supposed to have clear weather today," whined Nino.
"That's the fun of it! You don't know what to expect," challenged Caline as they raced on. Marinette grabbed Adrien and Nino's hands while Juleka grabbed Alya's, pulling them along to the next stage.
The rain burst stopped as quickly as it started.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm starving," groaned Alya as she sat on a picnic table, only to regret it. Marinette pulled out a towel, wiping down the table before the others sat down.
There was a small break in their band schedule before Clara Nightingale on the Thunder Stage, so the Light Music Club pulled off to the side to rest.
"Some of us should go grab snacks then while the others hold the table," suggested Nino.
Adrien immediately nodded, pulling Marinette after him before disappearing towards the food alley.
"Are those two a thing yet," asked Caline, taking a sip of her sports drink.
Everyone shrugged. Their teacher frowned before following after them.
Alya and Nino immediately turned to Juleka.
"Spill!"
Juleka shrunk down in her seat.
"You're scaring her Alya!"
"The suspense is killing me! Marinette almost said something at that competition. They're all buddy-buddy. Now they run off. Something is up I tell you!"
Nino frowned, then looked over at Juleka, "Do you actually know what is going on?"
"To a degree." Juleka took a deep breath, letting it out as she explained, "With the Adrienette Club and Marinette wanting to get into fashion design, it makes things complicated."
"So still that whole, not dating until her career is certain," guessed Alya.
Juleka shrugged.
"Well, Marinette came in second at the last competition and pretty much has guaranteed her college,"mused Nino, pulling out a drink. "She told me this summer she would be interning at Gabriel's and Adrien has already announced to the media he will be attending a science school instead of following in his father's footsteps. Them dating during senior year or even during college would be plausible now and not many people would question it."
"It's just Adrienette Club getting involved that would make it a hassle," groaned Alya, flopping her head on the table. "I need food, their limbo is giving me anxiety."
The group looked around, no sign of the other three anywhere. Granted, the food lines looked to be running a bit long.
"Hey!" The group turned to see Marinette and Adrien coming from the other direction, wearing new Summer Rock Festival shirts instead of bringing food.
"Where's the corn dogs," whimpered Alya, sitting up. Adrien and Marinette's eyes both went wide, then they looked at each other.
"We forgot," offered Adrien.
"But we saw these shirts! And look!" They both turned around. "It lists every band performing this weekend!"
"I want one," whispered Juleka.
"Come on then, they probably have one in your size." Marinette pulled Juleka up, leading her back to the merch alley.
"But… food," groaned Alya, collapsing her head back on the table. Nino patted her back.
"Hey Caly!"
Alya turned her head to see Caline with several trays of corn dogs.
"My savior," gasped Alya as she pulled one out of Ms. Bustier's grasp.
"I lost track of Adrien and Marinette, but last I saw them was by the corn dogs so they shouldn't be too far away." Caline passed a corn dog to Nino before sitting down.
"Oh, we saw them already," responded Nino before taking a bite.
"They ended up buying souvenir shirts. They took Juleka with them when they came back."
Caline sighed, helping herself to a corn dog. "Well, eat up, Clara Nightingale starts in 10."
The two teens nodded, devouring their corn dogs. The other trio soon showed up, wearing their new shirts, quickly eating their corn dogs with thanks between bites.
"Now, onto part 1 of the main event!"
The group cheered, trashing the trays before running back to the Thunder Stage.
Adrien and Marinette had disappeared some time ago, and Alya was suspicious.
"They're going to miss Jagged Stone," the girl grumbled from the position in the middle. Caline had wandered to the front where all the other crazy fans gathered, leaving the three teens behind.
"Maybe the bathroom lines are long? A porta-a-potty might be out of order."
Alya made a disgusted look, "Gross." Juleka covered her mouth, tempted to puke at the thought.
Nino shrugged, now fully recovered from his bout of nausea that morning.
"Alya! Nino!"
The group turned at their names being called, surprised to see Penny Rolling walking through the crowds towards them.
"Penny?"
"Glad I found you, Marinette and Adrien said you would be here."
"Adrien and Marinette are with you," asked Alya, looking around.
"No, Jagged saw them and dragged them backstage for something. Then he asked if I could get you guys into the VIP section."
The group looked at each other, eyebrows raised.
"Thank you," said Nino, not really sure what else to say. Penny smiled, leading the group to the front.
"Did you see Caline," asked Alya.
"Caline's here? Of course she'd be here," Penny smacked her forehead, stopping in front of the VIP Bouncer. She passed out white wristbands to add to their red ones.
"Don't lose those, I'm going to find Caline."
Penny ran off, the bouncer letting the three teens in.
The area was right in front of the stage, not as crowded as the field behind them. But definitely filled with hardcore Jagged Stone fans based on the apparel.
"This is amazing," giggled Juleka, bouncing in her spot.
"What would Jagged want Marinette and Adrien for," asked Alya, looking to the others for an answer. They both shrugged.
"Jagged did hang out a lot with them at the New Year's Concert."
Alya looked up, trying to remember New Year's, only to remember colorful strobe lights. And Ms. Bustier going crazy on the stage.
"I'm drawing a blank."
Nino groaned, waving his as if to say to forget it.
"Who's ready to part-tay!" Caline wandered into the VIP area, her students not certain if she was starting to crash or riding the high of all the concerts they visited.
Before they could second guess, the stage lights dimmed, the crowd cheering as several band members went on the stage. The crowds started cheering wildly as the man himself walked on the stage. Rather than pick up a guitar, he took a seat at a piano. The lights turned on, focusing solely on Jagged.
"HELLO SUMMER ROCK FEST!"
The crowds chanted his name, begging for the famed musician to start.
"Alright, alright, simmer down." The crowds quieted at the man's demands.
"Now, I've been coming to this show for years. Ever since I was a small Indie Musician on the Sunflower Stage, to now here. And here, here is where I found the best girl." He gestured to the side, where Penny stood in the wings. She offered a shy wave, looking like she'd rather hide, but Marinette and Adrien were holding her arms to keep her from running.
"I met her at my first concert performing here. A wild girl on a summer getaway before she left for college. One of her friends is here and she can testify to that." Jagged gestured out into the audience, people searching for the person while Caline tried to hide behind Nino.
"So it seems only fitting I debut this special song for her."
The crowds cheered wildly as Marinette and Adrien escorted Penny to Jagged's side, setting her down on the piano bench. The two teens quickly left, leaving Jagged and Penny alone on the stage.
"This is for you, my Penny."
The honey colored afternoon passes by
A honey sweet tea time
The honey colored afternoon passes by
A honey sweet tea time
A macaroon airship
The clock is a langues du chat
Let's go to a place where my heart tightens
Under the sky where smiles bloom
Curiosity overflows
In maxi singles
Tied with a ribbon the color of the equator
The earth is a box of sweets
And it's packed with dreams
How does the honey colored afternoon taste?
A honey sweet tea time
How does the honey colored afternoon taste?
A honey sweet tea time
A galette parking lot
A stray cat sachertorte
Today, let's start doing the things we've always wanted to do
In the town where I spilled the paint of light
Everything reflected in my eyes
Is part of the recipe of the future
Wrapped in paper the color of the blue sky
The world is a present
Is it okay to open it?
If you should lose your way
Let's have some tea
Wishes go on the caddy spoon
Pain goes in the teapot
Mix up these feelings, stir left and right
May all your troubles clear up tomorrow
Under the sky where smiles bloom
Curiosity overflows
In maxi singles
Tied with a ribbon the color of the equator
The earth is a box of sweets
Let's eat
In the town where I spilled the paint of light
Everything reflected in my eyes
Is part of the recipe of the future
Wrapped in paper the color of the blue sky
The world is a present
It's okay to open it!
As the song finished, Jagged pulled out a box from his coat pocket.
"I know you said you didn't want me to go all big, but there's no other way I can imagine doing it."
He opened the box, leaning over to whisper something in her ear. She started crying, nodding her head before flinging her arms around to kiss him. The moment she let go, Jagged turned back to the audience.
"She said yes!"
The field erupted in hollers, cheers, and applause.
The rest of the band was illuminated by the lights, playing one of Jagged's oldest songs. Jagged slipped the ring on her finger, then grabbed her hand before she could run off stage.
"Who's ready to rock and rollllll!?"
"You were so lucky," groaned Alya as she walked out of the public bathroom with Marinette. After Jagged stone, the group had gotten more festival food, then headed back to their tent for sleep. Caline was still getting ready in the bathroom, leaving the younger girls to walk themselves back.
"Just the right place at the right time scenario. Jagged originally wanted us to sing the song since he said our group inspired him to write it, but we thought it would be better coming from him."
"So jelly."
The girls looked around for Juleka not seeing her anywhere.
"Juleka," Marinette called out.
"Right here," a tanned girl lifted up her hand, her purple highlights identifying her as Juleka.
"You tanned that fast," asked Alya as Juleka walked up to them. Juleka shrugged following the girls as they walked to their tents.
The boys were already back, sitting on the top of the hill overlooking the lights from the late night bands. After dumping their things, the girls joined them.
"Today was fun," sighed Alya.
"But we have a whole day tomorrow," added Adrien.
Alya smiled to herself, watching the bands.
"Oh look!" Marinette pointed up, several stars glistening overhead. Simultaneously, the group laid down.
"We're so far out of the city," commented Nino.
No one responded as they continued looking up.
Alya felt someone grab her hand, looking down to see Juleka's hand holding hers, and Marinette's holding Juleka's, Adrien holding Marinette's, and Nino holding Adrien's.
"A shooting star, "Adrien called out, Alya catching the tail end of it.
She closed her eyes and wished to herself.
I hope our club has a wonderful and memorable Senior year.
