Walking through the gates of the camp Riley felt a nervous shiver go up her spine. She looked over the camp. It was even more beautiful than she had pictured. There were four large lodges that were made of wood and stone. Each one looked like it belonged to a five-star resort. She knew that two of the building were for rooming. Although it was separated by age not gender. There would be four floors in each one. Each one had the same grade in school and gender. So her floor would be of all soon to be freshman females. To be honest Riley didn't know what she was more nervous about. Whether it was if she would make friends, or about sharing her room. Riley had never had to share a room before, let alone with three other girls. While she was having an internal debate over what she should be more nervous about she didn't notice Ben looking at her. When he came alongside her he grabbed her bags.

"Hey!" Riley started while she was turning around. Only to notice that it was Ben who had grabbed her bags. "I can carry those, no need for you to do that Ben."

"No problem at all Riley besides you said you were a freshman right?"

"Yea? Why?" Riley asked

"Well we will be in the first floor of Joy lodge, I will be on the third floor so it would be on the way." Ben reassured Riley. While he was looking at her he noticed how worried she looked. Even though he didn't know her that well, he knew it wasn't because she didn't want him to carry her bags. "Hey Riley, are you okay?"

"Huh… yea, I guess I am just nervous about fitting in here." Riley said "I really want to make some new friends here. I guess I don't want to blow it."

"Well you already made one friend. And I know a few of the other kids here that I know will just love you. So don't worry about it." Ben said while he put an arm around her and start to guide her to the right lodge.

"Thanks Ben." Riley said while smiling. He was very sweet to her and she didn't think that she deserved it. But she let herself forget about it while he walked her into Lodge Joy. As Riley walked through the lodge doors she couldn't believe her eyes. There were two fireplaces lit that had large lounge chairs and coaches facing them all over the place. Then you could see dozens of book shelves filled with all types of books. Then you could see computers everywhere and large TVs.

"This is the lounge as if you haven't guess yet. Everyone meets up after classes and such to just hang out. Last year a bunch of us would sing and dance and have fun." Ben Started explaining. "it's a really great place to meet people and have friends. So what is your room number?"

"ummm.. room number 9." Riley responded

"Awesome les go, would you be okay with eating dinner with me and some of my friends? Maybe afterwards we could take a tour and I could help you find out where you need to go for your classes and to sign up?" Ben looked so hopeful that Riley was shocked. Did he actually think that she would tell him no?

"I would really like that Ben." Just as Riley said this they reached her room and Ben put down her luggage and grabbed her hand and held it for a moment.

"Until later tonight then Riley." Ben said while he released her hand and turned and walked away.

Riley couldn't help but smile that Ben was being so kind to her. When she pushed the door open she noticed that the room was night. It was about twice the size of her bedroom at home. The walls were a light Green color with white sig sags going up and down the walls. There were two beds on each side of the room. Each bed already had bedding on them. They each had a light yellow bed comforter with ruffles on it. They each had a white pillow on them with names. Riley spotted her name and dragged her luggage over to it. She opened the drawer right beside the bed and the closet and started unpacking. Once she finished unpacking her clothes, she started un setting up her laptop and pictures when she heard someone at the door. Riley turned around as the door opened and spotted a girl with fiery red hair, green eyes, and freckles. She was wearing torn up dark blue jeans and a black T-Shirt that fit tightly. She had paired it with turquoise chunky jewelry and wedges. She was about the same height and size a Riley and when she noticed Riley she smiled and stuck out her hand.

"Hi my name is Emma Tyler, and you are" She said. She had a small Boston accent which made Riley smile.

"Riley Matthews. Look like we will be sharing this side of the room. I am from New York City, are you from here?" Riley asked while she shook hands with Emma.

"Yea born and raised." Emma responded. "So what brings you here, what kind of classes are you going to take, do you know anyone here. How did you hear about this… Sorry I am rambling?"

Riley giggled she realized that Emma was a lot like herself and that she was silly thinking that she wouldn't make friends. Just because her own were ignoring her didn't mean that everyone would. "Its okay I do the same thing when I am nervous. I am here for a fresh start I guess. My friends back at home and I had a bit of a falling out and I just needed to do something different. I also wanted to make sure that I could improve my photography and maybe take a few classes so that I can do really well in high school. Especially my cheerleading. I am on the team but if I don't get better I don't think that I will make it again this year." Riley answered.

Emma turned and looked at Riley while she was unpacking. "Well I am here to do better in school too. If you need any help with cheerleading I can definitely help you with that. I have been in gymnastics and cheerleading since I was like three." Emma was so excited that she was practically jumping up and down with joy.

"…. Thanks… thank you so much." Riley said back.

Just then two other girls walked into the room. They were identical twins with black hair and brown eyes, and they were both tan and a little short then riley. After that though any similarities ended between the two. The one was wearing a hippie like outfit. A white flowy sundress with boots, and her hair was half up. The other was wearing red skinny jeans, a black leather top and black flats. Both girls where smiling at the other two girls in the room.

"Hi I am Tina Mcleavy" said the twin in the sundress, while she went to shake hands with the other two.

"I am Marcy MCLeavy." The other one said, although unlike her sister she didn't go in for a hand shake, she went in for a hug.

"Hi I am Riley and this is Emma." Riley said while pointing to Emma.

From there the girls started talking and finish unpacking. They all were freshmen which they knew about going into this. They all were going to take lot of the same classes, which is why they thought that they were roomed together. They were going to take photography, French, Spanish, and some math classes. They all wanted to do some sort of physical class whether it was swimming, yoga, boxing or something else. They all realized that by the end of the summer they were going to be great friends. The twins revealed that they were from Nashville. They talked about friends and family however when it was Riley's turn she was able to talk about her family without any issues but she was choking up when she started talking about her friends. The group of girls though told Riley that when she was ready to talk about it that she could and they would be here. They also decided that after everyone was settled and ate well, and Riley got back after her tour with Ben that they would have a girl's night. Each room had a large TV that was connected to Netflix. They were going to do their nails and hair while watching some good old 90's movies.

Time hope to one week into camp. Riley decided to send Farkle a letter. She had already talked to her mom and dad via skype twice, so she decided to let Farkle in on some developments that were happening. She had talked to him quickly via text the night that she got to camp. She let him know of some of the friends that she made, and that she was starting to feel better,

Farkle,

Hey sorry it took me so long to write. I can't believe all that has happened in a week. Classes are going great, but very fast paced. Which I guess is a good thing, it keeps me from getting bored. The teachers are great here. They are always willing to stay later to help someone understand. Taking two language classes is hard but I like the idea about being able to talk in another language. Makes me feel smart. Believe it or not but I am learning how to box. The first couple of days I was really sore but Ben taught me how to stretch out and to run after class so that my muscles don't hurt. I am starting to get a lot better with my flips thanks to Emma. And Marcy is really helping me with boxing too. Tina is helping me with my math skills.

I also meet a bunch of Ben's friends. They are all really fun they like to joke around and they are really good at dancing and history and English. They are studying Shakespeare and the same languages they are helping us freshman with our assignments. Isn't it crazy that I am hanging out with a bunch of sophomores and one Junior? Mitch he is a Junior. But the really neat thing about this place is that no one seems to care about age here. Mitch is going to be at our high school too.

I have to say that even though I came to this camp to feel better about myself and get back to the old Riley. I am not trying to be the old Riley. I realized that I was too focused on what everyone else wanted me to do and be that I never let myself branch out. I want to be a new Riley one that is more confident and I think that I will get there.

My photography teacher tells me that my pictures were always really good but that you could tell that I didn't believe in myself. That my pictures looked unsure. Now she is helping me with having more "determined" pictures. She said that I have to map out a story with my pictures and that I have to make sure that I know they are mine. That I am not trying to copy anyone. That I am trying to capture the shadows in the trees. And at light by the lake. Ben has been coming with me on my nightly walks with his camera too. And Farkle stop thinking that there is more to Ben and I. Right now I am too unstable to jump into a relationship with anyone right now. I still feel a lot towards Lucas, I still want him to be the guy for me. I am realizing though that I can care for someone else. Like maybe Ben one day when I am ready if he wants to.

So how are things back in New York? I hope that you are not brooding over me leaving and that you and the others are talking. I heard that there will be a meteor shower here tonight. I have never been able to see one before, since we live in the city. I will take some pictures and send them to you with this letter so that you can share in that moment. Also I really want you to go to the museum in two weeks from Thursday. They are doing an exhibit on Belgium and its history. Maybe you can finally learn what happened there.

Well I will write again later, I love you Farkle.

Riley

Farkle read the letter and was happy. Riley seemed to be doing well. He was happy that he got a letter from her. He was reading it from Topanga's bakery. Just as he was about to put the letter down Maya and the rest of the gang came in.

"Hey Farkle, what do you have there." Maya asked

"A letter from Riley." Everyone's eyes looked at him, all pleading for some news. "She is doing great, learning a lot and making a ton of friends. She seems happy and doing really well."