The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the beach as the waves crashed against the shore. You and Neela had spent most of the morning lounging on the sand, soaking up the sun, but now Neela was gearing up for one of her favorite activities—surfing.

She stood up, grabbing her board and flashing you a grin. “Alright, Jake, time to show these waves whos boss!”

You watched as she waded into the water, her movements confident and smooth. Neela had been surfing for years, and she made it look effortless. She paddled out past the break, and you could see her scanning the horizon for the perfect wave.

A few minutes later, she caught her first wave of the day, expertly popping up on the board and riding it all the way to shore. She turned to you, her face lit up with excitement. “That was amazing!” she shouted, her voice barely audible over the sound of the waves.

You cheered, not even looking at her, your on ur phone.“That was awesome, Neela! You’re on fire today!”

She laughed, waving you over. “Come out here with me, Jake! The water’s perfect.”

You shook your head, still sitting on the sand with your phone. “I think I’ll leave the surfing to you, but I’ll be your biggest fan from here!”

Neela rolled her eyes and paddled back out for more waves, her confidence growing with each successful ride. Every time she caught a wave, she was more graceful than the last, her movements smooth and fluid as if she and the ocean were in perfect sync.

After a couple of hours, Neela finally came back to shore, wiping the water from her face with a grin. “Alright, I’m done for the day. That was epic.”

“You were amazing out there!” you said, handing her a towel as she walked back up the beach. “Maybe next time I’ll give it a shot.”

Neela laughed, wrapping the towel around herself. “I’ll hold you to that, Jake. Next time, we’ll both be out there.”