Chapter 18In a few days one of the largest hula dance competitions would take place at Kekaha Beach Park, across from the miles-long Kekaha Beach on the west side of the island.
“Aloha!” Hien hugged Sara as was the local custom when meeting, but he hugged as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for eons. “Thanks for letting me crash at your ha'le.” Like many locals, his straight jet-black hair hung down below his shoulders. He brought with him that aura of being on a high. Zest poured from every cell.
“Make yourself at home.” Sara felt strange being around Hien. Certainly their friendship hadn't developed to the point where such an overly enveloping hug could be mutual. A feeling she had when first meeting him returned. He seemed too familiar, much too alert to her respons
