Chapter One: First Day at Camp
I had hated Blue Thompson for as long as I could remember. From the very first day of freshman year, she had been my constant rival, the one person who could match me test for test and project for project.
We competed fiercely for every top spot in class rankings, debate tournaments, and academic awards. She was arrogant, sharp-tongued, and always wore that smug little smirk whenever she edged me out by a single point. I despised the way she flipped her long dark hair over her shoulder, the confident stride in her step, and especially the way she looked at me like I was her favorite challenge.
Pure hatred burned between us, raw and unrelenting, and I had no intention of ever letting it fade.
When the school announced the senior camping trip as a final bon
