I handed out straws, since I sat closest to the container. Rainy gave me a quick head nod of encouragement. "Oh, it's the least I can do after you risked your life to help me that day. Sorry, I never got your name." He sipped his smoothie as he waited for me to answer. The anxiety returned. I felt a cackle clawing up my throat, but I held my breath and puffed out my cheeks instead. I looked to Rainy, hoping my eyes held enough fear to show her that I wasn't ready for this. "She's Sunny and I'm Rainy." Rainy pointed back and forth. When she was sure he wasn't looking she rolled her eyes at me for my mute-ness. He chuckled. "You're kidding, right?" Here it was. Heat spread from my chest and climbed up my throat. He was making fun of my name. Our names. Together. I'd never thought about it before, but together we sounded even crazier. However, when I looked up his face was soft and kind.
