Reaching the sanctuary of his stable, she put her arms around his neck. The words tumbled out of her as she told him what had just happened. She wasn’t sure how much he understood about boy and girl stuff but it was enough he knew she was upset. She felt the waves of comfort coming from him and gradually her feelings calmed. She sighed and, resting her head against his neck, replayed the conversation with Joe in her head. It was almost impossible to believe that Joe had completely given up the idea of them being together. They really were so perfect for each other. I’m not going to give up, she thought, feeling a rush of determination. I’m right about this and Joe will see it in the end. I know he will. By the time Ellie went to help with the feeds, she felt back in control. She would give Joe some time. If he liked her and she liked him, surely he was going to change his mind and they could become boyfriend and girlfriend in the end.
