Isaac
I spent the rest of the day with Mom helping to close down the camp for the season. Before I knew it, six o'clock rolled by and campers were already beginning to leave.
"Mom, I'll be right back!" I yelled at Mom who was throwing the last load of sheets in the dryer. "I have to say goodbye." I ran out of the cabin before she could say anything back. I got to the entrance to the camp just in time. I spotted Skyler's chocolate brown hair and rushed over to the bench where she was sitting. I snuck up behind her and covered her eyes with my hands. She instantly ripped them away and shot up from the bench.
"Oh." She breathed. "It's just you."
"Sorry to disappoint." I laughed and sat down. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, fine." She nodded her head fast then plopped down next to me. "And I didn't mean it like that. I'm always happy to see you."
"I know, I was kidding." I smiled and poked her gently. "Your ride isn't here yet?"
"Nope." She sighed and turned towards me. "But guess what?"
"Huh?"
"If I'm lucky I might be able to convince my mom to sign me up for advanced piano lessons when I get back!" Her emerald eyes glistened as she talked, pulling me in.
"Yeah? I like piano music." I looked out to the dirt road where multiple cars were pulling up to take campers home. "Can't play it, but love how it sounds. We have one at my dad's house but most of the time it just sits there because no one plays it. I've tried before to no avail."
"Maybe, if you're lucky, I'll teach you a little when we have our movie, Oreo, and berry pie day." She winked before flashing her million watt smile. She could probably get anything she wanted with that smile and people would gladly give it to her. She pointed to a car that had pulled up and her grin shrank. "That's my ride." She stood up and so did I. "Well, thanks for having quick reflexes and not hitting me with your truck. Also, thanks for everything after that."
"Dammit, I should've hit you with a truck earlier so we could've had more time." I frowned. "I really hope we can have that movie, Oreo, pie, and piano day. I consider myself lucky for meeting you." She hugged me and for the first time she didn't seem jittery. "I hope you get your lessons."
"I hope you get the chance to open the diner again." She said. When we broke apart I immediately wanted her back in my arms but I just waved and watched her get into the car. As soon as her car left the lot I pulled out my phone and called her. "Isaac?" She laughed when she answered.
"You told me to call you." I said. I could practically hear her smile through the phone.
"I meant when I got home, silly."
"I didn't want to wait that long." I admitted.
"Uno momento Mama!" She hushed someone in the background. "I have to go. I'll call you the minute I get home."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
"Okay, don't forget." I reminded her.
"I won't."
"Okay."
"Okay."
"Okay. I guess I should hang up now." I groaned. "Bye, Skyler."
"Bye, Isaac."
With a click of a button her voice was gone. I shoved my phone back in my pocket and sat back on the bench.
"Isaac!" Mom called from the cabin. "Are you packed and ready to go to your fathers? We're going to leave in a few."
"Yep." I yelled back. I had already put my bags in the truck. A couple minutes later the camp was deserted and Mom ushered me into the truck. I stared out the window at the camp until it was totally out of view. All I wanted was to go back and be with Skyler again but Mom kept driving further from where I wanted to be and closer to my own hell on earth: dad's house
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