Meara jumped up from the bench without really thinking, “Hi there, handsome!” Even though her own cheeks showed a little bit of pink, she pulled it off with big smile. “No, only a few hours.” But then she snickered, “I’m teasing, only a few minutes actually.” She pulled a strand of hair behind her ear, and look away, trying to think of what to say at what to do. 

“You said Lavender is competing? I bet she’s going to make something good.” She gave a welcoming smile, then she linked her arm with his. “So, what would you like to do? Where do you want to go? I’m not really picky.” She kept smiling at him and enjoying his company. Her eyes looked up and she noticed the sky. It was sunny, but there was a rumor is was going to rain. Which she saw some clouds on the horizon. 

Meara looked out the corner of her eye at Corriander and started to become scared about the thought of them getting caught in rain. She stiffened up a bit, but then told herself to relax.