Yay, the next chapter is here. I hope that you all will enjoy it.

Chapter 3

Alexis flung her duffel bag over her back and walked onward toward the building where all the girls would be sleeping. The sun beamed down upon her face making her squint on the way. She didn't particularly like it, but she had no control over the sun. She climbed the three flights of stairs and found her room at 312. Opening the door she found that two other girls were already there. Alexis smiled politely and put her bags on the nearest bottom bunk. The girls already there just glanced at each other. It was the one on the right that finally made the first move, and broke the awkward silence.

"Hi, I'm Mandy. Mandy Prescott." She said.

Alexis gave a weak smile and received the outstretched hand, "and I'm Alexis Summit."

"This, is Natasha " Mandy said pointing to the other girl.

"I guess we're roommates."

Alexis nodded, "I guess so."

"So, um, what course did you guys sign up for?" Natasha asked.

"Well, I signed up for dance. I hope that I got it, because that's really the only thing I could do on their list." Alexis replied with a smile.

"Really? Me too!" Mandy exclaimed. "I just love to dance."

"I signed up for sports. I just love to play volleyball." Natasha added, "This place is perfect for it."

"Hey, do you guys know where we get our schedule information?" Alexis asked. "I signed in but she didn't give me my schedule.

"Oh, I heard that they're handing them out when everyone actually gets here." Mandy replied.

"So we just hang out until then?"

Natasha nodded, "Pretty much."

Alexis sighed and let herself fall back into her bed. "What do you suggest we do in the meantime then?"

"Well, I'm getting tired of this dorm room. It's pretty small. Why don't we just hang out outside. We could meet the other campers." Mandy suggested. The other two agreed and so they headed out into the warm summer day.

The place was really wonderful and was right by the beach. It was a spectacular view and Alexis figured if she enjoyed on thing on this trip, it would be the beach view. So many people were there and mingling as they waited for everyone to arrive. Natasha already left them when she recognized an old friend, so it left Mandy and Alexis to find some source of social activity. They didn't have much luck, but just as she was about to suggest to Mandy to go inside, she heard her scream.

"Alexis, watch out!"

WHAM! It hit her. the pounding force of the volleyball knocked Alexis to the ground. Before she knew it Mandy and this strange guy were in front of her.

"Are you ok?" both asked.

Alexis slowly nodded. "Yeah, I, I think so."

"I am so sorry about that. Let me help you up." He did so in reaching out his hand. Alexis held on to it and when she was up, she wiped the sand on her pants. "I'm Brad, by the way." He said.

She smiled, "I'm Alexis."

Helen eagerly walked out of the plane. She was finally here! As she looked around the room flooded with people she heard her name. Turning in the sound's direction she saw a group of 4 people waving to her. She immediately walked their way.

"Un He!" One of them shouted. It was her grandfather. She hugged him tightly and smiled.

"I missed you so much." She said in Korean. He just nodded.

She greeted her grandmother next and then her two cousins, on 12 and the other 6. The older one was a boy while the little 6-year-old was a girl and cute as a button. When they all had enough of hugging they led Helen to the baggage claim and got her suitcases. Taking them along they headed to the parking lot and when everything was in the car they headed out. It was so good, to Helen to see her family that she rarely saw. She then thought back to her fiends. She missed them too. Then she remembered the pants and smiled. They would be eagerly waiting for her when she got back. She couldn't wait to tell them all of the wonderful sites in Korea.

As the car went along buildings as tall as the Empire State- at least that's what she thought- passed buy. They were stacked side by side and seemed to go 20 stories high. It was like she was in the Asian New York. She was in awe, and just knew that this would be a trip she would never forget.

Carrie checked herself one more time. She just needed to look good for this afternoon, but she didn't want that to be noticeable. She was wearing a purple blouse with embroidered white flowers and a pair of nice fitting jeans. She nodded in approval. After this she took her purse and headed to Ben & Jerry's. Starting the car she drove to town and when the familiar sign revealed itself she turned into the parking lot. The familiar bell rang as she walked inside. Looking around and seeing that Jake still wasn't there she decided to go ahead and order her ice cream.

"I'll take strawberry." Carrie said to the cashier. She paid her money and took a seat. Strawberry was her usual and favorite flavor ice cream.

It was only a matter of minutes before Jake appeared in his flannel shirt and loose jeans. He smiled upon seeing her and sat down beside her.

"I see you already have your order." He said with a smile.

"Well, I figured that I would go ahead."

He nodded, "Ok, let me go and get some for myself as well." He did and returned with chocolate chunk ice cream.

"So, first day away from all your friends isn't it?" he asked.

Carrie nodded "Yeah, I mean, it's weird because we've never been apart."

"I understand. Actually that's why I invited you. I Thought that you might like some company."

Carrie smiled; he was so sweet to think of things like that. It really did help knowing that he wasn't going anywhere.

"That's sweet of you." Carrie replied, but she was horrified. Did she actually say it? Luckily Jake seemed to miss her comment.

"What did you say?" he asked

"Oh…nothing. Just that this ice cream was sweet."

She just hated herself. Why couldn't she just have to courage to tell him face to face that she was in love with him? No matter how much she tried she just never could really tell him.

Vanessa sighed as the car rode up the gravel driveway and made cracking noises. It was torture that she was going to be here for the next few weeks, and it was really for no reason at all. She looked at her parents and they both seemed to have solemn looks. They haven't really smiled in that past month. It didn't really concern her but it did make her curious. When the car stopped everyone got out. Her grandmother greeted her warmly and almost squeezed the breath out of her.

"We're so glad you're here" she exclaimed.

Her grandfather was next to greet her and luckily he was gentler. "It's good to see ya pumpkin." He said affectionately.

Vanessa's sister got her hug too and then they were led into the house. Her parent's followed too, but they didn't stay long, though because her parents said they had things to do. What things did they have to do? Was it something she wasn't told about? What secret were they hiding? These questions ran through her mind as she waved good-bye to her parents. She didn't know what they were up too, but she did know that it had to be something bad if it made them leave Grandpa and Grandma without so soon. They never have done that in her entire life. They would always stay for hours, and here they were leaving after a few minutes.

"Come on, let's find something that you can do." Her grandmother said interrupting her thoughts.

Vanessa agreed but those questions never left her mind.

So, what do you think? The plot's building and I know that it's slow but trust me it will pick up pace real soon. Anyway, I still open for anyone to Beta, because as you can see I make a lot of mistakes. Well, as always, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!