Library
Search
Home / Romance / The Night Before Prom / Chapter 44 Camp Crushed

Share

Chapter 44 Camp Crushed

Author: Marymartina
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-25 20:39:39

“Everyone file out in twos, and when you go out, form two lines. Boys in one line and girls on the other,” Mr. Jacob ordered.

The bus doors opened and students poured out, the cool evening air brushing against warm skin. Derick still held Stacey’s hand as they stepped down together, each moving into their respective lines.

“I thought you were going to bring her into the boys’ line too, since you want her glued to you.” King said, eyeing Derick.

“Chill, bro. Don’t start.”

“I really do want her to,” King replied casually.

“Hey, you,” King shouted, but Mr. Jacob’s whistle pierced the air, cutting him off.

Derick shook his head and glanced at Stacey, but she had already lowered her face, standing close to Lily. He released a quiet breath, relieved she hadn’t heard King.

“Everyone go pick your bags. The girls’ site is on the left, while the boys have their side on the right,” Mr. Jacob announced.

The area behind the bus erupted into movement as students searched for their luggage. Derick s
Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter
Previous Chapter Next Chapter

Latest chapter

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 51 Mother and Daughter

    Stacey sighed the instant she stepped into the house, every emotion she had been holding back spilling into her chest all at once. Her shoulders slumped, heavy with exhaustion, as she dragged her bag into the sitting room.“Oh my goodness.” She heard the groan followed by a quiet lament stopped her cold. Stacey froze mid step, her heart pounding hard against her ribs, as she saw her mother.“Mum, are you okay?”Elizabeth wiped her face quickly the moment she heard Stacey’s voice.“I’m good, Stacey.” She spoke stiffly, her gaze fixed straight ahead. “How was your trip?”A choking sound escaped her unconsciously, and she blew her nose quickly, as if hoping Stacey hadn’t noticed.“I’m fine. Your grandpa went out. He’ll be back soon, okay?” she added, her hands trembling slightly.Stacey’s stomach turned. An unsettling feeling crept over her skin. This was the first time she had ever seen her mother like this, fragile and breaking, and it made her feel helpless.“Mum…” Stacey took a hesit

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 50 The Ride Back

    Camp activities finally came to an end, but the relief everyone expected never arrived. Instead coldness filled the atmosphere.Stacey and Lily stayed close, their shoulders brushing as they waited for the buses to load. They didn’t speak much. Their silence was heavy, stitched together by everything they had survived in the last twenty-four hours.Across the field, Paul kept glancing their way. His eyes lingered on Stacey longer than necessary, guilt written clearly across his face. Every time their gazes almost met, he looked away, jaw tightening as if holding back words that no longer had a place to go.Stacey’s face looked hollow, her eyes dulled by exhaustion and hurt. When she lifted her head, her gaze collided with Derick’s.The pain struck instantly.She hissed under her breath, as if the sight of him had physically burned her. Lily felt it and tightened her grip around Stacey’s hand, grounding her, and Stacey didn’t look again.Derick, however, couldn’t stop looking.His expr

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 49 When the Silence Finally Spoke

    “Lily, don’t say that,” Stacey said calmly, even though her chest felt tight. She took Lily’s hands in hers, her fingers cold despite the warm night air.“You also left me, Stace,” Lily said, gazing deeply into her eyes. “You know I was ready to move on and conclude female friendships aren’t for me.”Stacey let out a small chuckle, though it didn’t reach her eyes.“I didn’t leave you, Lily. I was only avoiding you because I knew you were going to find a way to make Derick look innocent, and I didn’t want any of that.”Lily laughed softly under her breath. “Maybe I love you both too much, and not seeing you together breaks my heart too.”Stacey could see the sincerity in Lily’s face, the concern she never tried to hide.“I wish I had so much faith like you,” Stacey murmured, staring down at her fingers. “You know, I just…” She inhaled deeply. “I wish it wasn’t true most days. I wish it never happened. I wish it was even with another girl, not Monica. Not her. Somebody else.”Her lips t

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 48 Cracks in the Circle

    “Pass.”King’s sharp voice cut through the field as the girls on his team rehearsed for their volleyball game. He stood with his arms crossed, acting like a coach, barking instructions while tension rippled through the air. It clung to every glance they exchanged, heavy and unsettled.Stacey still hadn’t spoken to Lily. The distance gnawed at her chest. She missed her friend more than she wanted to admit, but she couldn’t face her yet, not when everything had fallen apart the night before.“Hey, you.”King’s voice snapped her attention just as the ball slammed straight into her face.She felt a strong pain hit her, bright and blinding, before anger followed fast and hot. Stacey lifted her head, blinking through the sting, and locked eyes with King. He wore a satisfied smile, like he had been waiting for it.“Are you crazy?” she barked.“No, I should be asking you that. To think you could walk in here and suddenly want to become First Lady.”“How does that connect to volleyball rehears

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 47 A Mistake That Shouldn’t Happen

    “You look like you could collapse,” Paul said as Stacey rested her head on his shoulder.“Yes, I’m very tired,” she replied, yawning deeply, a small chuckle escaping her lips.They had spent most of the day on the field, running drills and completing endless activities. Now night had settled in, cool air brushing against their skin. Crickets buzzed steadily around them as they sat on the rocky ground, a wide open space ahead where students clustered in small groups, laughter and low chatter floating through the dark.“Have you spoken to Lily?” Paul asked.Stacey shook her head.“Why?” he probed.“Because I’m not ready for Derick’s talk. Lily is going to bring that up, and she always finds a way to paint him right.”Paul took a deep breath. “Stacey, Lily always finds the good in everyone, but don’t lose your friends for someone you aren’t sure of.”The words struck her straight in the chest. Silence stretched between them, thick and heavy, until Stacey cleared her throat.“Paul.”“Yes?

  • The Night Before Prom   Chapter 46 Nothing About Derick

    “Quick, everybody know your group members. This is going to be your team until we leave here.”The final year students of Blue Ville stood under the morning sun in their exercise clothes, sweat already clinging to their skin. Heads turned in every direction as they searched for familiar faces trying to figure out where they belonged. Stacey, Lily, and King ended up on the same team, while Derick, Monica, David, and a few others stood together in another group.After the attendance, Mr. Jacob’s whistle pierced the air, snapping everyone's attention.Stacey immediately moved to a spot at the end of the line. Lily noticed and, with a small frown, walked over to her.“Hey, Stace, seems like you’re running away from me.”“Hey,” Stacey responded with a cracked voice. She cleared her throat and began stretching along with the instructor, her movements stiff and distracted.“You disappeared yesterday, and when I came to the room you were already asleep. This morning I couldn’t find you. Stace

More Chapters

You may also like

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status