From Shadows, Emerging Tides
"My arms are tired."
Melody giggles as Gage chuckles, their laughter mingling in the summer air. "We can rest for a little while," he says, wiping his brow. "What do you two think of kayaking? Pretty fun, right?"
It's a glorious day in late July, the kind where the sun feels like a warm embrace rather than an assault. Sweat beads on Gage's forehead and trickles down his temples, but he doesn't mind—the exertion feels good, honest. Melody fans herself with her hand, feeling the pleasant flush of warmth spreading across her cheeks. The children, however, seem unfazed by the heat, their youthful energy still bubbling beneath the surface despite the morning's adventure.
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