Gemotions

The seaside pier, with its lively music and the salty tang of the sea air, always made Chloe’s spirits soar. She practically skipped along the wooden planks, searching for Sophia. This was the place where they had spent their summer afternoons, collecting seashells and laughing until their sides ached. She found Sophia near the end of the pier, admiring the view. “Sophia! Hey! Remember when we caught that crab?”

Sophia turned, a polite but distant look on her face. "I don't think so," she said.

Chloe’s high spirits wavered for a moment, but she shook it off. “Chloe! Chloe Davis! We used to wear matching swimsuits! We were going to open a crab shack!” She grinned, expecting a similar delighted reaction.

Sophia just shrugged. "Sorry. I don't remember. Enjoy the view." Chloe, after a moment of consideration, decided to do just that, and found a good spot to reflect.