Two childhood friends reunite by fate.

Enjoy...

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It was August and I was nine years old.

I was down near the water, digging sand and shaping it as I needed it. I was content, in my element, my only concern the critically important engineering job I'd undertaken.

A shadow fell over me.

"Hello!" said a breathy little voice.

I blew my dark curls out of my eyes with a frustrated puff and squinted up at the newcomer.

She smiled shyly down at me, hands clasped behind her, twisting slightly from side to side as she waited for my answer.

"Hello," I responded. I smiled, despite myself.

"What are you...