The Heist 3: Camp Wildfire

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Normally, packing would be boring. It was everything Alex hated about putting laundry away, but in reverse. As he pushed aside a pair of ballet panties to grab a fistful of underwear, however, Alex could not help but feel excited. Two weeks of camp! Two weeks of swimming, hiking, that rope course, and most importantly, two weeks where he could forget completely about ballet. It had been almost two whole years since he had dressed up as Meghan to try and frame her - the stupidest plan he had ever had - but still Mom made him do ballet twice a week.
"Well, doesn't matter. Two weeks at Camp Wildfire, here I come." He closed his suitcase and grinned. He left Friday, which meant he only had to endure one more Thursday class.
"Alex, are you done packing?" Mom asked, knocking on his bedroom door even as she walked in.
"I think so." He was so excited, he had not even complained that Mom was making him pack a full twenty four hours before camp.
"Let's check." Mom opened his suitcase and shook her head. "Nope."
"What? Oh, I was going to put bug spray and sunscreen in the outside pocket." Mom unceremoniously dumped the suitcase on his plaid bedspread. "Panties, tights, and tutus."
"What!? Mom, no."
"Yes." She replied. "Last year, I let you go to Camp Wildfire and when you came back, you were behind your classmates at Madame Rousseau's."
"So?"
"So, this year, you'll be attending Camp Jingle N Jump."
"What? Mom, no!"
"Yes, Alex. It's a ballet camp. You'll get rusty being out of class for two whole weeks. Your instructor recommended it."
"But"
"But nothing. You have thirty minutes. I want your suitcase packed with your panties and tights nicely rolled on the side here." She pointed. "I've made you an appointment at Bubbles at four to get your hair tamed for camp." She gave his shoulder a squeeze. "What are you packing in your suitcase?"
"Panties, tights, and tutus."
"Good. I'll be back in a few minutes with some pajamas and a cute swimsuit since you'll be sharing a cabin with the other ballerinas. Get started."

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2023 at 10:46 PM

    I’ve been waiting for the Part 3 of The Heist for awhile! Is Part 3 of Tanner coming soon?

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    1. AndlatAugust 30, 2023 at 11:14 PM

      Tanner will be long, so it's going to take me a while to write, but yes, it's on my list

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2023 at 10:09 AM

    Great sequel! I wonder if you ever think about write sequel about boys don’t wear dresses too

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    1. AndlatAugust 31, 2023 at 12:48 PM

      I wrote myself into a corner with Boys Don't Wear Dresses

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    2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2023 at 2:31 PM

      Great news!

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  3. donnamaeballerinaAugust 31, 2023 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you so much for part 4. Is there any chance of a part 5, his adventures at camp with the other ballerinas?"

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    1. AndlatAugust 31, 2023 at 5:48 PM

      Part 4? Do you know something I don't? 😆

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  4. WhistlerSeptember 1, 2023 at 1:59 AM

    Wicked Stepmother next part?

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    I was not expecting to see a 3rd part to the Heist story but am thrilled to see it all the same 😀

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    1. AndlatSeptember 5, 2023 at 10:26 AM

      The idea came to me randomly. I'm as surprised as you are!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 17, 2023 at 10:22 PM

    Part 4 please

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