Genny bounded down the front steps.  Once her shoes hit the sand, she briskly removed them from her feet and headed toward the water.  Jarrod hurried to catch up to her.

She stopped just short of the water being able to lap at her feet.  After closing her eyes and breathing in the fresh salt air several times, she threw herself down on the sand and crossed her arms on top of her knees.  He was seated next to her instantly with his arm around her shoulder. 

She leaned her head closer to him.  “I can’t believe you grew up right on the ocean.  I live only a few miles away and never get out here.  I could probably sit on the sand all day and watch the waves.”

“I was always scared to go near the water.”

“Oh.  I’...

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