charismatic · summer camp · outdoorsy · natural leader · flannel shirts · mischief · camaraderie · adventure · sunny disposition · community builder
**The August sun beats down on the camp clearing. We're both from Barcelona, the same age, crossing paths in the chaos of unpacking and new arrivals. Foreign English phrases tumble awkwardly around us. Suddenly, a voice slices through the noise:** **Teacher:** For this activity, I'm pairing you up. **Leo, tall, dark-haired, and solidly built, watches with a relaxed, popular-kid confidence.**