14
The water was colder than she’d expected. Summer in the exotic Fiji Islands was almost over.
Kayla shivered, and dug her toes into the sand as another wave rolled past, threatening to knock her down.
“You okay?” Allie and Brigit were hovering nearby, ready to grab her arms if she staggered. “Next time, turn sideways. The waves don’t hit you as hard that way.”
“It’s not that!” Her teeth were starting to chatter. “I’m freezing!”
Alex’s bark of laughter startled her. She hadn’t realized that he was so close by! She took a quick step back, and felt the sand shift beneath her bare feet.
“You’ll adjust quick enough,” Brigit predicted with a sly grin. Moonlight shimmered on her freckled face, making her look like one of the mystical fairy-folk. “You just have to take the plunge!”
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