69] Clouds and Marshmallows.

Mercedes rested beneath a Willow tree, the sun glistening off her skin as the scent of freshly mowed grass lingered in the air, and the warm summers breeze blew through her hair.

She lay on her back, gazing up at the sky, forming animal shapes out of the soft fluffy clouds that were slowly gliding through the air.

"There!" Alex exclaimed, laughing. "The long-fingered rabbit has made a comeback."

"Where? I only see large marshmallow shapes." She laughed, licking her lips and revelling in the sensation of freedom.

"It's always been Marshmallows with you." He sighed while he shook his head, irritated that she wasn't paying attention to the shapes forming and taking their game more seriously.

"Because marshmallows are so... delicious!" She rolled to the side, giggling, sliding her glasses up, and looked down at Alex with a smile.

He returned her gaze with a large grin on his face, turning his head with one eye closed.

"I miss this.