A glance and then a smile.
A few whispered words followed by quiet giggles.
Only the softness of the summer breeze surrounded them as the two were off, alone in their little world. It was their little island of dreams, where nothing could bother them and no one would cause them harm.
The boy smiles again, grateful to the girl's attempt at humor despite her usual sarcastic and cynical manner. He knows that he's the only one allowed to see this side, the soft center hidden behind layers of hardened and rough skins to protect herself. Just like this was the only person he would allow to see him with his guarded manner fully placed aside. Had