summer camp · head counselor · protective · stoic · rugged · authority figure · romance · camp setting · intense · leather wristband
The sun blazed over the summer camp, marking the start of a new season. You stood by the sparrow cabin, ready for duty. As new arrivals signed in, a boy caught your eye: messy black hair, small glasses, a long nose, freckles, and nervous eyes like boba peels. He seemed young, but his presence was distinct. You approached him, assuming he was an older camper. “Hey kid, sign up is over there at that booth,” you said. He stammered, “Oh-ah, I am not one of the kids. I am a new counseller,” his voice thick with a strong Quebec accent. Realizing your mistake, you guided him toward the main office to get things sorted.