AN: Where has the time gone? I'm sorry for the delay folks. I thought once summer came I would have more time to write but that couldn't be further from the truth. I'm nannying, working on new curriculum, and spending time with my adorable nephew. I don't really have much free time. I can't guarantee when the next update will be but it will not be months! Thanks for sticking with me!
Moose POV
Finals were quickly approaching and Cam and I spent most of our time studying together. I would help by quizzing her and she would help by keeping me focused and on task. She knows I have a hard time concentrating on one subject for too long so I welcomed her help.
Luke called me last night and said he and Natalie are coming home for the weekend to visit. Of course everyone from the crew is excited so in true Pirate fashion a party has been planned. Cam and I have finals starting next Wednesday that we need to study for but decided we could get away for a while to relieve some stress.
Friday night
Camille POV
C: What time do you want to go to the store?
A: Now?
C: Sure, on my way
After texting Anala I quickly shot off a text to Moose to let him know my plans.
Anala and I had plans to stock the Vault for the weekend. We know with everyone around there would be many stomachs to feed. Plus, we wanted to make sure the guys didn't just go down the snack aisle and pack the house with junk food.
I was still laughing as we left the Vault and headed for the store. The guys had given us what they called a grocery list of things they wanted us to pick up. The list included assorted chips, pop, candy, and frozen pizza. Anala and I just looked at each other and said they were going to all die of heart attacks.
We were close to checking out at the store when Moose called.
"Hey Cam, are you ladies almost done?"
"No, I imagine we will be here for a few more hours. It's taking us a while to decide which vegetables we want." I decided to have fun with him.
"Oh, Cam. Did you see any vegetables on our list? The guys did give you the list we made right?"
I couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Anala caught on quickly and was also laughing in the background.
"Yeah we have the list. Though, I seemed to have misplaced it."
Moose groaned on the other end.
"Don't worry Moose; I will make sure we get your favorite ice cream and pizza."
"Ah, thanks Cam, "I interrupted him before he could continue."But, Anala and I will also be buying food that won't damage your organs."
"Seems fair. So how long until you really get back?"
"We're just about done here. Are you already at the Vault?"
"Yeah, just got here and we are all starving so they made me call you."
After rolling my eyes I responded "Starving, hmm? We'll be there soon enough Moose."
"Alright Cam, see you soon."
Moose POV
Luke and Natalie weren't coming into town until early tomorrow morning but we decided to start the weekend off with a game night. After playing the Wii for a while some of the guys, mostly the Twins, were getting hungry and asked me to call and check on the girls. After hanging up with Cam I decided to have a little fun myself.
"Uh, bad news guys. Cam said they made a few stops before the store and it will be at least another hour."
Collective groans could be heard.
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" one of the Ticks cried.
Jason declared he could eat a cow while Jacob was thinking much larger.
"If you don't all stop whining I will eat one of you!" he said this with a smile.
The Twins thought this was funny and started running through the pros and cons of eating each person. Apparently it pays to be tall and skinny because they put me as the last that would be eaten.
Thankfully Anala and Cam walked in a few minutes later and all the attention turned to finding something for dinner.
Camille POV
As happy as the guys were to see Anala and I, they weren't showing their appreciation by helping put stuff away.
"Hey boys," I called. A few heads turned my way so I knew I had their attention. "You want to play a game?"
The Ticks were the first to answer. "Sure, what did you have in mind?"
"Come play Tetris with the freezer would you?"
I could hear Moose's laughter in the background. He knows full well what that task would involve. Whenever his mother went to the store she would put him in charge of putting the frozen food away. She didn't do it because it took a lot of time and skill to get everything to fit just right. Early on in high school we started referring to it as Tetris.
Moose called out from the living room "have fun guys!"
After everything was finally put away and we had eaten something for dinner everyone gathered around the large table for some fun. The Twins had brought in a huge pile of games. I noticed something smaller on top of Apples to Apples and couldn't help but laugh when I realized what it was.
"Thanks for finding my last egg!"
There it was, the final red egg I could not find when we had our Easter egg hunt.
Moose POV
It was my turn in the game Loaded Questions but I couldn't stop laughing. Looking around the table I noticed others were wiping away tears of laughter as well.
"Could you repeat that last one?" I managed to ask between my gasps for air.
Jason was sitting to my right and was in charge of reading what everyone had written. The question to answer was 'if you could ask anyone a question and get an honest answer, who would it be and what would your question be?'
Jason, also struggling to stop laughing, managed to read it aloud. "The dog down the street, would you eat me if you could?"
I knew Jacob had talked about a dog's neighbor once but wasn't sure if that was who wrote it. After I gave my guesses I found out it was actually Anala that wrote that answer.
"What? That dog stares at people as if they are a chunk of steak." Anala defended her answer. Laughter erupted once again.
It was decided to switch games soon after because no one was able to stop laughing for long.
As everyone got up for a snack break I took the time to look at Camille who was sitting at the other end of the table. I was happy she was enjoying herself after working so hard this past week. She caught me looking at her and we locked eyes for a minute.
Things couldn't be going any better between the two of us. We were both excited about our summer plans as well. Camille got a call from Tyler last week and found out he wants her to move in to his house for the summer. This was a huge relief for Cam as she is no longer under her foster parents care. She figured she could stay with him but with the wedding coming up she wasn't sure he would be okay with her being there the entire summer. Nora was ecstatic. After the wedding she will be moving in with Tyler and she can't wait to have Camille around.
Camille POV
It was approaching midnight and I was currently trying to stay awake. Even with all the excitement around me, the lack of sleep from this week is proving to be stronger than my want to continue having fun.
Moose must have noticed I was getting restless because he pushed back his chair and while standing up announced "that's a wrap guys, Cam and I have to get home."
I smiled up at him and got up to leave as well.
"We should help clean up at least Moose, and then we can go."
Anala spoke up, "don't worry about it. You two head out and we'll see you tomorrow."
Moose POV
The rest of the weekend was a blast. Luke and Natalie had a lot of fun hanging out with the crew and it felt like old times.
Cam and I had finals all week so we had to switch back to studying once Monday came. Cam's last final was next Monday and mine would be on Tuesday. Most students were moving out next Wednesday but you had until the end of the week to be completely moved out. The plan was for Cam and I to pack up and head back to Baltimore on Thursday. Mom and Dad were going to be driving up on Wednesday to help us prepare for the trip home on Thursday.
Last day of finals, Tuesday
Camille POV
I couldn't believe I was done with my freshman year of college. It seems like only yesterday that Moose, Mrs. A, Mr. A, and I were touring the school. I also can't believe I started the year off as Moose's best friend and I am ending it as Moose's best friend AND girlfriend. So much has happened this year and I really can't wait to see what next school year has in store for us.
My thoughts were interrupted by my phone signally I got a text. I glanced at the clock and smiled knowing it was probably Moose. He should have just finished his last final.
M: School's out for the summer!
