Episode #1: signing up for the summer camp

Hurrying through the street, pass the 10 year olds fighting over a ball, Luci walks towards the park next to her apartment. Feeling embarrassed of what she just did. As soon as she reached at Gate no 1 she spotted Tom Grey, her best friend, at their usual spot, under the third tree from the left.
“I’m in SO much trouble this time!! “
“As usual!! What did u do?? “
“Don’t ask!!! Added salt instead of sugar in the tea… as soon as I realized what I did I ran away before mum could scream!! “
“Ahan? No wonder you’re 10 min late….” Says Tom with sarcasm
“Not helping!! You’re supposed to say it’s okay….you’re going to be fine….it happens...bla bla…”
“It’s okay…you’re going to be fine...It happens bla bla…happy? “Repeated Tom, rolling his eyes, sitting on the grass, not even bothering to look at Luci.
“Uhh…whatever…so what are we doing today??”
“Dying your hair white! Fun eh?”
“TOM!! I mean seriously, I was thinking of checking out the list of summer camps that we got the other day from school. One of them offered guitar lessons!!! “
“Yeah I was thinking of that too…at least I wouldn’t have to listen to your crap about how much weight you gained.”
Luci rolled her eyes and took out the purple sheet, and started reading
‘SUMMER OF 2010, don’t waste your time lazing around, it’s time to learn some skills and have some fun. Sign up for one of the following summer camps. For age groups 5-10 year olds 11-15 year olds 16-19 year olds.’
Skipping 2 the second camp suggested, which she had circled, she read,
“For the ages 16-19 year olds: hiking, learning a skill (stitching, pottery, playing an instrument, etc), sports (including: badminton, tennis, squash, table tennis, cricket, football, swimming.) Public speaking (debates, etc)”
“I say we go for this one!!” went on Luci excitedly.
“Fine! But any idea how to register??” asked Tom knowing that Luci wouldn’t have a clue.
“Mmmm….should be here somewhere…” said Luci knowing she doesn’t have a clue. Tom snatched the paper and scanned through the smallest front at the end of the paper. He found the contact number and called. They found the contact number for the camp they were interested in.
“Come on, we’re going for registration now” said Tom, standing up.
“Uhh...no! First stop, The Forum. U need new sneakers, u think I’ll let you hike in those?? Plus I need a new gloss for the camp.” said Luci making a face at Tom’s sneakers.
Tom made a face at Luci, she said” what!! Don’t give me that look alright. Come on we’re getting late!!” and so Tom went along dragging his feet clearly showing his dislike for malls.
It took about 40 minutes to come back, which included 10 minutes taken to buy new sneakers, 20 min for Luci’s gloss, she ended up buying two (“the purple one makes me look hot but the pink has the bling factor!!”) and 10 min for Tom stopping Luci to rush into every other shop there.
“Now can we go for registration??” said Tom in an annoying tone.
“Ahan!” said Luci busy putting on the new gloss.
They reached the right place in 20 min. (could’ve reached in 15 min but they got into a fight and missed the gate.
It was a big building, as they went inside there were different courts on each side of the walkway. Tennis court, table tennis court, badminton court, etc. The walkway leads to the main office, where they got the form and filled it up. After submitting the form they headed back to the park. On their way Luci realized that she hadn’t told her mom about the camp. She knew Sarah Fernandez, her mother, was going to be very angry, but she pushed aside the thought and just thought about the camp she just signed up for.