Niall Horan Imagines

Summer Series: Camp Waterfall Pt.1

Summer Series: Camp Waterfall Pt.1

You and Niall are 17-18. I don't know it's the summer before the last year of high school lol

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Your POV

My mother was sending me to a summer camp away from home. Though she claimed it was because of meeting new people and having a eventful summer experience, I knew it was really because she did not want me laying around in the house watching my favorite shows all day.

I thought I would end up in a crappy camp with your cliche group of roomates that in the end become best friends, but I wasn't going to be a camper. No, my mom had signed me up to be a camp counselor. As if I was capable of mentoring campers a few years younger than me. I was going towards my senior year, I should be living my last summer as a high schooler vividly, not at a camp I didn't know about until right now.

"A warning, I don't know, maybe a week ago or even a few days ago would have been nice instead of bombarding me with this." I sighed.

"Look at the bright side, (Y/N)-"

"You mean the scorching sun that will be shining on my face at camp, sure." I sarcastically replied to my mom, who was currently helping me pack the last of my clothes and essentials.

"I'm serious. I think getting out of your comfort zone and spending time with other people around your age will be a fun experience."

"I'm fine staying at home. I don't know why you guys don't like it. I'm not doing drugs, I'm not out partying, you should be proud, ma." I sighed, zipping up my backpack with my smaller belongings.

"I'm betting that you'll like it. I've heard great things about this camp from some of my work friends who have taken their kids. Give it a chance, will you?" My mother looked at me, her hand on my shoulder.

With a sigh, I nodded. Though I hated the idea of being in charge of youngsters that were only a few years younger than me, I still didn't want to disappoint my mom. Also because the decision had already been made and the bus taking me there was outside.

My mother followed me, helping me with my bags. It honestly felt like I was getting kicked out of the house, which I was, but only for the entire summer. I'd be dying under the sun with mosquito bites and the constant feeling of sweat dripping on my forehead. It was going to be the best summer ever!

The door of the bus opened in front of me. The bus driver was helping load up the bags while I said goodbye to my mom.

"Please give it a chance, (Y/N). I'm sure you'll meet other nice kids to hang out with, and please, don't get into any trouble." My mom smiled.

"Have I ever?" I chuckled.

"Well..."

"Don't answer that." I laughed. "I guess, I'll see you soon, mom. I love you, though not so much because of this." I shook my head, smiling.

She only laughed.

"I love you, sweetie. Be safe and have a good time, for me."

"I'll try."

She gave me a hug before letting me off to get on the bus. As soon as I got in, she waved goodbye and the bus doors closed behind me. It wa official. I was going to spend the entirety of my summer at a camp.

I looked around at the few people that already were on the bus. It wasn't many, some were sitting alone, others had come along with friends and were sitting together. Hesitantly, I moved forward, grasping my small backpack and sat on the back of the bus on an empty seat. I was nervous and uncomfortable. I didn't know anyone and meeting new people made me anxious.

"Hi, I'm Josie." A girl with the deepest dark eyes said, extending her hand for me to shake.

"Uh, hi. I'm (Y/N)." I shook her hand with a small smile.

"It's nice to meet you. Are you excited about camp?" Josie was sitting in front of me by herself, she was halfway turned around looking at me. She wore glasses and a hat over her long box braids.

"Same. For camp, if I'm being honest, I'm not really sure. I just found out I was going today." I nervously laughed.

"Really? That must've been a big surprise."

"It was. I was pretty mad about it because all I could think was having to spend my summer outside in the heat."

"I feel you. The heat is unbearable at Camp Waterfall, but it's nothing a dip in the lake can't fix."

"You've been to camp before?" I asked curiously.

Josie nodded.

"Yeah, I've been going every summer since I was ten, and now I'm fourteen."

"Is that a good thing or..." I said.

"Eh, it's okay. The activities are fun if you stick with the right crowd. Over the years I've been attending, I've become great friends with other people from different places."

"What about counselors?" I asked. After all, I was going to be one, might as well know a little bit about them to prepare myself.

"They each have their small group they take care of. Kind of like a adult figure in the group, though they are never really adults, but older teenagers soon to be adults."

"How are they like?" I needed as much information as I could. I was not going to show up without an idea of what I'm doing.

"The way camp works is that each group along with their counselor compete with the other groups within camp. That's where all the activities come up, they're challenges. At the end of the summer, the group with the most points wins. Camp counselors guide the team and tie it all together. Some are really into winning, like really into it. They're desperate and are bossy. Others are laid back and just hang out with the group."

"Mhm. Seems simple."

"I guess you could say that, but it also depends on who is in your group. They're randomly selected, but it's divided by gender, and the counselor shares a cabin with all members of the team." Josie shrugged her shoulders.

"Ha! There it is. The one downer." I chuckled.

"Wait. Are you a camp counselor?" Josie asked, a shocked look on her face.

"Yep." I nervously smiled at her.

"That's so cool!" She jumped up from her seat.

"You think so? I mean, I have never done this, let alone be away from home for the whole summer, and now I'll be guiding a group of kids a few years younger than me. That's crazy."

"I'm sure you'll be great at it. You're really nice."

"Thanks, Josie." I smiled kindly at the girl.

Throughout the trip, I talked more with Josie. The start of our conversation was nothing to the ones that followed an hour after being on the bus. We were laughing and sharing aspects with our lives with each other. My mom was right about meeting new people, at least with Joise. I just hoped that once I get to Camp Waterfall I'd meet people as nice as Josie.

One could only hope.

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hey guys , so here is the first part of the mini series ! i'm really excited on how this will turn out and i hope you guys like it ! i'm hoping to update part two tomorrow if possible . the character of josie was inspired by a friend at school who is really sweet and she's literally the nicest person ever ! 

 also , if you live in america (like me) happy fourth of july ! *it's the fourth of july i'm ready to pop these firecrackers don't pop em on me tho, where the police at?**

lots of love xx

-lee