The sun is setting when Alex comes back for me. I've gone through like five more pages of my sketchbook, I can't wait for mom to see this sunset in person someday, but for now taking the drawings home will do.
"Hey, you ready?" Alex startles me with a hand on my shoulder.
I smile up at him, "Yeah, I'm all set."
I start to gather my stuff while he looks at the drawings. "They're incredible."
"Thanks." He takes my bag for me and helps me to my feet.
He stares at me as I brush the sand off my legs. He tries to look away before I notice but I've become very aware of the feeling of him watching me.
"Was it nice, just drawing?" I nod, making him break into a satisfied grin. "Let's go get some dinner and go get some sleep."
I step forward and he wraps his arm around me. His skin is a littl
