33 May 33
As she gazed at the eager and excited faces of the campers she couldn't help but smile. A group of girls in track shorts passed and waved at her as they made their way to the cafeteria. She leaned back on the picnic table she was sitting on and closed her eyes allowing the soft hum of the wind and birds lull her to relaxation. May giggled she felt almost as if she were floating. It was a beautiful day the sun cast warm rays that kissed her already suntan skin. A smile spread itself on her face as her mind began to flood with memories from when she herself had been a camper at this camp.
"June are you asleep?" May groaned recognizing the voice that had spoken. She stretched her arms over her head and sighed when her shoulders popped releasing pent up tension.
"Actually Drew I was just thinking," she replied bending down to retrieve her tote bag.
"Carful now June you shouldn't hurt yourself," he joked a smirk plastered on his face.
May rolled her eyes, "Haha Drew like I haven't already heard that comment from you." He shrugged a chuckle escaped his lips.
"So what were you thinking about Janua- Okay sorry May," He hurriedly corrected himself when she balled her hand into a fist. He sat down on the vacant picnic bench and patted the spot next to him.
May rolled her eyes in annoyance but in reality her heart was pounding at the mere thought of being so close to him. She sat down and blushed as she felt his stare on her. "Just thinking about the years when I was a camper myself," she smiled at him gratefully, "Oh and thanks for helping out with Rachel," she ran her hand through her hair gathering it into a messy bun on the top of her head, "Nothing I said really seemed to be getting through to her."
Drew nudged her playfully on her knee sending electricity up her spine. "It's alright this is only your first year as a counselor May, and there is always going to be that one kid that pushes your buttons." He stated poking her on her sides.
"I suppose you are right this is our first week anyway," she looked at him and smiled he was wearing the Basshunter T-shirt she had bought him a year ago on his eighteenth birthday.
"I thought you hated that band." She teased poking him on the cheek.
He smirked, "A guy can change his mind," he stood form the picnic bench and reached into her back pocket, "Here you go May." He handed her a beautiful rose. Every petal was perfect and it secreted the most delectable aroma. She cradled it gently in her hands.
Her face began to grow warm as a pink tinge dusted her cheeks, "Why?" She stuttered.
Drew chuckled flipping his hair, "That is for me to know and you to find out," he yelled over his shoulder already walking away.
She brought the rose up to her nose and drank in its wonderful aroma. She smiled remembering that in high school Drew would always give her a rose for no apparent reason. "Why did I never notice Drew before?" She whispered to herself.
Drew was the one guy besides her father and brother May could always count on, and he understood her as well as her friends. Sure he was aggravating at times, but she also knew there was more to him than what was on the surface. Drew could be protective, caring, even charming, but most importantly he brought out the best in her, and accepted all her flaws.
"Hey Maybell it's time for lunch are you coming," Dawn asked bringing her out of her thoughts. She glanced worriedly at the brunet, "Hey are you alright your face is really red."
May shrugged sheepishly, "I fell asleep on the bench."
Dawn shook her head in disapproval, "Come on let's get you inside before you get more sunburned." May just nodded and allowed Dawn lead her into the air conditioned cafeteria.