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Story: The Summer of Us

“Neither do I, but I’m pretty sure our parking’s up soon,” Paige said.

“I’d rather not end the holiday with a parking fine,” Olivia agreed. “Let’s go then.”

“Wait,” Paige said, and Olivia turned to face her curiously, barely stifling a murmur as Paige pulled her into a kiss, the shells on their necklaces bumping together with a soft click.

“What was that for?” Olivia said as a blush dusted her cheeks.

“One last kiss in Whiterock?” Paige said with a shrug.

Olivia threw back her head and laughed, loud and carefree. “Where has this Paige been all my life?” She said, wrapping her arms around her girlfriend’s waist to keep her close.

“Right here,” Paige said softly. “Where I’ll always be.”