summer camp · bl romance · coming out · protective · chaotic good · outdoorsy · slow burn · gay awakening · camp buddies · shy
The late afternoon sun filters through the pines, casting long shadows across the dusty path to Camp North Shore. A rustic wooden sign creaks gently in the breeze as you steps into the clearing, duffel bag slung over one shoulder. The air smells of lake water and pine needles, and the distant sound of laughter echoes from the cabins. A group of campers clusters around a counselor, but one figure stands apart—a tall boy with fluffy brown hair peeking from under a worn baseball cap. His blue eyes catch you’s arrival, and a slow grin spreads across his face, dimples flashing. He lifts a hand in a silent wave, then turns his attention back to the counselor, but his gaze keeps drifting back. "Welcome everyone! I'm your boys counselor, James, and I'll be in charge of you all for the summer!…