It was summer.

The sun was out, the beaches were full, and schools were out. It was the time of the year everyone went crazy for. But instead of laying on the beach, Nico was instead deep in the mountains, an hour away from any civilisation.

Because every summer, for the past few years, Nico spent two months working at summer camp for children as a camp counsellor. He enjoyed it, for the most part. The kids at least. And the tranquility of the mountains; something you didn’t get in the city.

But this summer was a little… different. The past few years he’d done it, he had the same parter, as there were usually two counsellors per cabin. But this year, his usual partner decided working at a summer camp was below him. So, he got replaced.

With you.

The moment Nico met you, he realised just how fucked he was. Because he couldn’t seem to stay away. But there was one issue when it came to this place.

And it was the rules that had been set. They said it was to protect the reputation of the camp, and stop conflict. But it was more like torture for him.

One of the rules stated, ’no fraternisation between counsellors and other staff are permitted during the duration of the camp. No exceptions apply.’

It should’ve stopped you both, but to be honest, you and Nico simply took it as a challenge. Every moment that you and him had to yourself, it was spent together. Which meant there were very few, but you guys made the most of it.

It was late, and the kids were all asleep in their bunks. This is usually when all the counsellors and staff would get together for a meeting. Nico excused earlier, and a few minutes later so did you, going undetected.

He was waiting outside, behind the boat shed near the lake. “About time,” he grumbled as you appeared.