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Chapter fifteen. Five sunny days in a row, Carrie exclaimed one day weeks later






" Five sunny days in a row, " Carrie exclaimed one day weeks later. " Do you think spring is really here? "

Jill laughed. " March is barely here. I don't think you should lay claim to spring too."

" It feels like spring. It even smells like spring. And look how swollen the trees are, " she said. " Everything will be budding out soon." She turned to Jill. " I can't wait for green."

" I know. And this would be a good weekend to start on your flowerbeds."

Carrie nodded. " Yes, it would." Then she grinned. " Are you sure you have to go? "

" As much as I would love to be with you, Craig and Angie would never forgive me if I missed the state tournament."

" Oh, I know. I was being selfish."

" No you weren't, " Jill said as she reached over and squeezed Carrie's hand. She wasn't surprised when Carrie's fingers closed over hers. They had been doing that a lot lately. Touching. " And if I could get out of it, I'd ask you for the whole weekend, " she said quietly. " The lunch hours seem shorter and shorter."

" Yes. It's probably because the weather is nice and we're out here, not stuck inside, that makes the time race." She slowly let Jill's hand slip away before turning back to the lake. " But the state tournament is a big deal, right? "

" Yeah, it's a big deal. Once in a lifetime thing for most of these kids. And Craig about passes out from excitement just talking about it. I can't imagine what he'll do at the game."

" Well, believe it or not, Josh even made mention that Kline was going to State. And Aaron tells me they've painted up the windows at both stores in town."

" Yes, everyone is excited. Arlene bought us all matching T-shirts to wear at the games. I have this fear that she's going to hold up a sign saying we're the coach's family."

Carrie laughed. " I can tell how enthused you are."

" Don't think I haven't thought about staying behind, because I have. But I'm sure the wrath of the basketball gods would rain down upon me! "

" Oh, well. Maybe soon we can find a weekend."

" Maybe." Jill turned on the bench, waiting until Carrie looked at her. Her blue eyes looked bright in the sunshine. Jill couldn't decide which color she liked best, this or the pale blue she saw more often. " I... I really miss talking to you, Carrie. I mean, on the weekends." She paused. " I don't understand it, " she admitted softly. " I've never had a friend like you. I've never talked to someone so much."

" I know exactly what you mean." Carrie sat up, resting her elbows on her thighs as she gazed out over the lake. " I don't know what it is about you but when you're around, everything seems so brilliant, so beautiful." She glanced at Jill quickly, then away. " I'm almost afraid of the colors I'll see this spring, " she said with a laugh. " If you don't mind, I would love to paint you."

Jill smiled. " Paint me? "

" Yes. Not a portrait. I mean, outside, standing by the water, or sitting here on our bench, with the colors all bursting around you." She turned back to Jill. " What do you think? "

Jill tilted her head. " Will I get to keep it? "

" If you wish."

She nodded. " Yes. I would love for you to paint me."

 


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