Drew and I got off the bus and headed to the end of the neighborhood. In 8th grade we were wandering and discovered a path which let to a hidden lake. It was about 2 miles out of the neighborhood and hidden by trees and bushes, so we were the only ones who knew about it. It was our secret place. I would usually go there to think. Most of the time we would go here to hang out and talk. When it was warmer we would swim. As we got to the path we put our backpacks behind a bush.

"So how was your first day?"Drew asked.

"It was boring. Anyway were in the same classes so why did you ask?"

"Just trying to start a conversation!"

"About school. Were changing subjects. Ummm... Any ideas?"

"Well, what was that note about you and Emily were passing?"

"Oh nothing."

"Sure.. whatever. Just tell me!"

Drew always wanted to know everthing"Oh look were here." I said changing the subject as we came to a clump of trees.

"Lucky timing."

We walked into the trees trying to avoid the branches in our faces. As we came to a clearing I could already see the lake. I ran to the side, I havn't been there in awhile. I took a big deep breath of the fresh air. This place was my escape from the world, when I am here it's like all my problems have disappeared. Drew comes up beside me smiling.

"Happy?" he laughs.

"I love it here."

"I know it so..."

"Peaceful," I finished.

"Exactly."

I sat down slipped off my shoes and put my feet in the nice, cool water. Drew sat beside me doing the same. We just sit there in silence for awhile enjoying the quietness.

"So about that note," he started.

I groaned,"Leave it alone I'm not telling you."

"Why?"

" 'Cause I said."

"That's not a reson."

"Reason enough for me."

"What about me."

"What about you?" I laughed.

He splashed water at me. I screamed not expecting it and splashed him back. We ended up having a huge water fight. I was getting soaked but i didn't care. Here i didn't have a care in the world and just had fun.

"I surrender," I yelled.

We bothed collapsed on the ground laughing. I turned to Drew still laughing and looked at him. He was so soaked. His hair was crazy and he had dirt all over him. This caused me to laugh harder. I never wanted this moment to end.

"Wow it's been 3 hours!"he exlclaimed.

I stopped laughing coming back to reality, "Wait, what time is it?"

"6:00,"he replied.

"Oh no! I'm late!"

I jammed my shoes on and said bye to Drew and started running. I was late this was not good. I wished and prayed that my mom didn't work today and my dad wasn't home. I grabbed my backpack and ran down the street. I stopped in fornt of my house out of breath. My mom's car was gone. Oh no. Dad's car was here. Oh crap i'm in so much trouble, I thought to myself. I caught my breath and walked into my house.