With the two ends firmly held in either hand, I brought my arms back around to her torso, pulling the top taught against her lean frame. I held the two strings together with one hand as I peaked around her body on both sides to make sure the swimsuit and the cord were positioned properly. When I was satisfied that nothing was twisted, I secured the two strings in a tight knot. I came around to her front side and she smiled at me.

"Thanks, Hailey," she said, and I smiled back.

"Any time, Hazel. You know that," I said, and I heard a soft titter from the other side...