TWENTY-ONE
The talk turned from turtle sanctuaries to ancient rock art to dolphins as the jet boat skimmed over the waves and between the whirlpools skirting the uninhabited islands. Sleek bodies surfed their bow wave before leaping off in search of food. Gaia had never seen so many dolphins in her life and she had to admit, she now saw why people were so passionate about protecting them. They looked like they were smiling and happy and having fun all the time, as if they didn't have a care in the world.
Jay wore a similar expression, whooping when the boat sped up or he spotted something else he wanted to point out. A thrill seeker, through and through. He was like a hyperactive child, but one who set her heart racing and the rest of her body reacting in the most unprofessional way.
