The incandescent orb shot its rays out against billowing white clouds, turning the undersides varying shades of fuchsia and gold.Soft footsteps made her crane her neck around to see who approached. Sunlight blinded her, and she raised a hand to help cut the glare. Her eyes narrowed at the shadow towering above her. As the dark form lowered itself to the seat near her, she gasped.“Cameron?” she asked. “Oh my gosh!”Blond hair, green eyes, dark skin.“Oh my gosh, it really is you.” Her face warmed as she realized her lame outburst stated the obvious twice. “Well, of course it’s you. I mean, I’m surprised to see you.” She swallowed around the walnut sized lump lodged in her throat.“Tess.” Though deeper, his voice still retained the softness she remembered when he said her name.“I didn’t know if you ever …” she tossed a hand around, “… still hung out here.” She tried for a light tone but shifted her gaze toward the ocean, unable to meet his eyes.He’d disappeared without a word.
