The day was beautiful, exactly the day that made the phrase “Outer Banks, Paradise on Earth”come true. It was warm, the sun's rays flickering on the surface of the water. It was a perfect day to spend outside. And that was exactly what you were doing, enjoying the sun.

You sat on a blanket, spread out in front of you were all kinds of supplies for making bracelets. And Rafe was sitting next to you and complaining. It was clear that he didn't want to sit on a blanket outside.

Wheezie's birthday was coming up soon and as Rafe's girlfriend, you felt like it was your responsibility to give her something. You had always got along with her well, she was like a little sister to you.

Rafe's solution had been to just buy her something, but you wanted it to be sentimental and handmade.

“This is bullshit. Just buy her a bracelet or some shit.” He muttered as he tried to separate different colored beads. You guys had both agreed that the bracelet should be sea themed – Rafe had still thought that you should just buy one. But you couldn't blame him for his lack of enthusiasm, this wasn't exactly an activity that screamed ‘Rafe Cameron’.

“No, that wouldn't be as sentimental. This is important.” You said back, comparing two small seashells side by side, trying to choose which would fit the bracelet better.

“This is waste of time.” Rafe muttered and rolled his eyes.