Chapter 5: Looking at the Stars
As nightfall comes in, Jojo and his crew were gazing at the observatory to look up at the stars together as a kick off for the summer tradition they have together as they look at the stars and just talk with each other and the hubbub of this conversaton is Camp Harmony and how excited they are to come back this summer and also talking about last year's experience how the EDM/pop week became and that was one that Brutus couldn't get over at all.
"...and they just don't relate to me at all. All it does is talk about partying and all the other pop stuff that I hate the most. Don't we have crappy radio for that?" Brutus added.
"We can all agree that this was not the highlight of last year's camp, but this year...this will be completely different." Cody added.
"Yep. We're all gonna have a heck of an awesome summer at Camp Harmony; songwriting camps, swimming, canoe, fishing, rocking out the stage...man, this is the stuff!" Marcus exclaimed.
Mana and Koa have been at Camp Harmony with the guys and with each experience they have, it's always a memorable experience for them because it's where their amazing different style shows and express themselves in ways they have never expected to express themselves to. Mana said, "Remember our first time there?"
"How can we forget?" Koa asked.
"It was definitely the coolest experience of my life so far...especially the fact that I got to perform in front of everyone for the first time. I don't know how you guys did it." Mana replied.
"You were awesome, man. Like I don't know how you managed to keep that in, but it was amazing." Diego stated.
"Thanks, D." Mana said, with a smile.
As the gang keeps chatting, Brutus stared at Koa for a while and for the longest time, he just felt like he wants to be more than just Koa's friend because he had spent more time with him than anyone else in the group and there's a deeper connection that goes far beyound friendship and family...like in a real relationship. As much as he shows it, he wasn't sure if he could admit it because he's been out of the closet as bi for a while and he knows that Koa is too. He just wasn't sure if he could ever show himself to Koa and reveal his true feelings for him.
Brutus sighed heavily and just remained silent all while looking at Koa, but he knows he's in love with him. He just doesn't want anyone else to know that yet.
"I gotta tell ya, there's nowhere else in the world I'd rather be than with all of you guys. Let's make this summer a good one." Jojo said.
Everyone agreed with that and it just put a complete spin on everything they're gonna look forward to and with that notion, everyone stood up, puts their hands together and shouted, "Camp Harmony!"
"I got some snacks. Just don't do anything to yank my hand off. Last time that happened, I ended up getting seven stitches for my forehand." Hawk said, bringing in the snacks.
"In my defense, I was gonna get the bag of Who-tilla chips before Ryan, Seth or Hoagie did." Josh pointed out.
Hoagie looked sorta offended by that statement and said, "Bro...I can't help it if I eat a lot. That's how it rolls."
"Along with everything else in that stomach of yours." Seth added, patting Hoagie's stomach.
Hoagie laughed sarcastically and said, "Pass me the cookies."