He was leaning against the side of the tiny aero clubhouse as she turned the car around in the parking lot. He gave her a cheerful wave. Drops of water from the late morning freak rain event fell from his wet hair. She watched him as he stood upright and shook the small backpack higher on his back. He’s been standing out in the shower. Oh my God! What an idiot! She killed the engine and stuck her head out the window. “Just look at the state of you!” He grinned. “If you were just ten minutes more I’d be dry again.” “I doubt it.” He bent shook his wet hair next to the driver’s door, showering her with cold droplets. “Hey, stop that! You can be such an idiot. Why were you standing outside anyway? Waiting for more rain?” He laughed as he walked around the car. “I …show more content…
Well—for one thing, I at least try to stay clear of McDonald’s.” “Nothing wrong with Maccas. They’ve been building healthy kids for years.” She glanced at him. “Oh, don’t get me started on shitty fast food. Just wait until you are over thirty. That’s when you’ll find out.” He laughed. “What. Wait until I’m as old as you?” She gave him an indignant glance. “I’m twenty-two.” “Oh, like there’s a difference. Once past twenty-one you’re ancient.” “Stop being a jerk.” She glared at him. There was his familiar mischievous smile, and the half-shy quality she thought so endearing from the first time they met. “I’m NOT old! It’s you who’s too young.” “You’re a cradle-snatcher.” “Oh, right. So I stole you from under your mummy’s arm.” He blushed. “SEE! You shouldn’t dish out medicine you can’t swallow yourself.” “Yeah. Well—tell that to your own mum.” “It’s the nature of her job. She’s dealing with hypochondriacs all day. Can you imagine?” “I hope she doesn’t think all her patients are hypochondriacs.” “Come on. Give it a rest.” He laughed softly. “I will when you do.” She didn’t answer. The silence between them lasted until they reached the scattering of odd shaped buildings at the top of the