Highway To Nowhere
Chapter 17
Calli
I'm really disappointed about the whole Leslie thing. She ended up proving me wrong, but that doesn't mean I'm not right.
Anyway, after breakfast, we all lined up outside.
“For the first day, we will be taking another jog around this campus. This time, anyone who makes a mockery of themselves and this camp will do much more than wash vehicles. You will get up earlier, go to sleep later, and do many more activities. We will then learn the proper technique for completing the obstacle courses and run the beginning course. By then, it will be lunch. Lunch is promptly served at 1200. If we do not make it in time, it will be your own fault, and you shall not receive your middle meal. Am I understood?” General Hoppucket said.
We all replied in a firm 'yes sir!'.
“Let's begin!” Sergeant Wilcoke barked.
I started jogging. Kayden quickly caught up with me.
“Hey, Calli,” he said smiling.
“Hey, Kayden,” I replied keeping my gaze forward.
“I wanted to talk to you about something.” I could feel his eyes on me.
“Then talk.”
“It's kind of hard for me to explain.”
“Take your time.”
We jogged for a long time without talking. Part of me really wanted to know what he wanted to talk to me about. I didn't push him though. I honestly wanted to finish the jog before we got into a serious discussion.
The layout of Base 11 went up, down, and all around. We climbed hills, ran on small bridge-like structures made up of earth, and ran on the bank of a man-made lake. I know Base 11 didn't sound like a huge place at the beginning, but not everything is always as it seems.
We were getting closer to the main area of tents when Kayden finally spoke again.
“What do you think of me?” he asked.
“What do you mean?” Talking takes a lot of breathing.
“I mean, when you look at me, what do you think impression wise?”
“Umm, I don't know. What kind of answer are you looking for here?”
“I don't know. Nevermind.” He looked disappointed and dropped back.
I kept jogging. He'd talk to me when he wants to.
“Okay, boo!” I heard Leslie call out. I felt someone jogging up beside me.
It was Jayden. He nodded and continued gaining speed, passing almost everybody.
Since when is Jay athletic?