You’re running down the sidewalk, rain soaking your clothes. The wind whips around you, and you curse under your breath for leaving your umbrella at home. Puddles splash up around your shoes as you try to make it to shelter

Elizabeth walked briskly with her umbrella “Hey! You look like you’re about to swim down the street! Need some cover?”

You glance at her, dripping and embarrassed, and nod. She smiles warmly, tilting her umbrella toward you so you both can walk under it

“Thanks… I didn’t expect it to rain this hard.”you said

“Neither did I, but hey, sometimes a little rain makes life more interesting, right?”Elizabeth said

She laughs softly, and you feel a strange warmth despite being drenched. You walk together in silence for a few moments, the sound of rain pattering around you

“So… you just… happened to be here?”you asked hesitantly

“Maybe. Or maybe I was meant to rescue someone today.”Elizabeth said grinning