We had been so busy since my falling out with Mariela that Al hadn't noticed the two of us weren't spending time together. So when I practically bounced into the library after our meeting he was confused.
"Why are you in such a good mood?"
"Today is a good day, that's all."
He eyed me strangely. "What's so good about today? Haven't you noticed there is a thunderstorm out there? The windows have been rattling all day; I can hardly concentrate on my book."
"Stop reading then."
"There's nothing else to do!"
"Why not go play in the rain?" I suggested brightly.
Too bad I didn't have an umbrella or rain boots. I would go outside right then and dance around in the rain before coming back inside for a nice warm bath and hot chocolate.
Al glanced out the window before looking at me like I was crazy. "You want to go outside. In that? You'll be soaked to the bone!"
