Levi's POV

To think that I swore never to come back here, and immediately break it by accepting to be a counselor again... how stupid of me... I hate myself for going back on my word. I always thought of myself as someone who keeps to his word, never returning. Yet here I am, coming back.

"Congrats, Levi!" I see Abigail again, seeing that she hasn't changed much since last year. "Officially a camp counselor! How do you feel?"

"Like death."

"Such a jokester," Abigail chuckles softly, "But I hope Erwin gave you a rundown of your duties as a camp counselor."

"All I got was that I'm doing the same thing. Please tell me I don't have the kids again. They're annoying little pests."

Abigail began to wave her hand with a smile. "Don't worry, you're assigned to the teens-."

"That sounds worse."

She had enough as she put her hands on her hips, her smile becoming a scowl. "Well, you have a choice: the kids or the teens. Your choice. You are here to watch over the kids for the entire summer, Levi. You need to do your job, understand? So, choose."

Reluctantly, I chose the teens. 

Since I'm no longer in training, I was told that I would be the only one to handle the kids at 16-17 years old. As I was retreating to my cabin, I remembered Hanji. She would be turning 18 this year, so she would be placed in the 16-17 category. And if I wanted to try to spend my time with her, I would be busy with these teens. And knowing teens, they would stop at nothing until they get the truth from me.

Tomorrow, Hanji's coming here... and I don't know what to say to her. She says she's excited to see me again... but how do I feel? I sacrificed my entire summer to be here for her. I think her insanity is rubbing off on me. But being here again, I think I'll spend our time here a bit better. This time, I won't push her away from me.

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I woke up to the sound of someone knocking on my cabin door. I wanted to shout for them to leave me alone and let me sleep, but the words, "The campers are coming," woke me up completely. I slept in so much that I missed lunch. Hanji left me messages saying that she'll be here today. I... I can't... I can't be late for that.

Why... why am I rushing to meet her? Am I that desperate for her? I sound like a deranged person... I need to stop... but I can't... is she a witch?

I made it in time to see the bus of kids arrive. My co-workers were on the side, cheering and shouting words of encouragement and welcoming. The campers walked out of the bus with their backpacks. I didn't smile until I confirmed her existence here.

The way she looked at me with her hazel eyes through her glasses sparkled. Her smile was unexpectedly beautiful. Of course, her hair was still the same. A few knots here and there, but it was better when she left last time. Once our eyes met, there was this feeling that our time at summer camp would be different. I'm not sure if I should be scared or not.