Colline stood awkward on the edge of the group. Everyone else was here having a good time, making friends and even flirting already. And here she was, good ol' Colline, being the wallflower she was always known to be. She always tried, real honestly did, but she could never summon up courage to hold a conversation, much less start one. Sighing she stepped forward, ready to try and make an acquaintance when the councilor, Claire, spoke up again.
"Awesome, I can't wait to meet every single one of you!" She acted friendly, but Colline noticed she seemed a little wary and tired. It was probably hard, having to act all happy-go-lucky and shepherd a bunch of kids around.
"So, let's get this show on the road. Feel free to chat amongst yourself, I'll answer questions you have during the walk, or after. There will be some ice breaking orientation 'get to know you' activities. I know, I know. It's annoying but it's my job. Once we get to the pier, we'll get that down and then you can go to the bonfire." Colline followed after, following the tour. The camp was much larger than she had thought when she was planning on coming here, but looked just as picturesque as in the pamphlet.
They passed the cafeteria, and though it was most likely going to be filled with people most of the time, Colline knew she would have to eat, and made note of it. There was a trail, and Claire talked about being someones running partner. Colline had always been more academic, and didn't really do well at sports unless it involved swimming. Oh, she did love swimming.
Slowly the group made their way to the beach, where another group were setting up the bonfire. The walk to the pier was short, and Colline stood in awe of the sight before her. Clouds drifted across the sky, sunlight sifting through their cracks. A sparrow flitted across it, gone in an instant. All around them, beautiful green grass shifted into sparking white sand, which changed into the dazzling turquoise sea spread out before them.
"Wow" She mumbled, coming to a stop next to someone. She couldn't see them, she was too busy looking. It seemed too good to be true, like she had been sucked into the illustrations of her book or into a particularly gorgeous sounding song. Smiling softly, she forgot all that she had previously been worrying about. Maybe, just maybe, it would be a great summer after all.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a splash, and she jumped slightly, water droplets landing on her and several others. A boy resurfaced, having jumped into the serene sea, most likely on impulse because of its inviting shimmer. Colline shifted. She thought about jumping in too, but she didn't have a swimsuit on and it most likely wouldn't make a good impression. Sighing disappointedly, she twirled her hair around her fingers. People were so difficult, with all the social standards, either pushing people up or forcing them down, and for Colline it was usually the latter.