Who you rely on

Valerie got up from Maximus and adjusted herself like nothing had happened, all the while wishing she had more time to continue what she was doing.

'What a shame?' She thought, a little disappointed as they slowly started leaving the beach, striding slowly on the sand.

She looked at her hand in Max's. He held her hand and led her, with the excuse that if he let her walk on her own, she would take forever to catch up.

And he didn't want to carry her either, fearing she would say something to ruin his mood again.

But in reality, he just wanted to take a walk on the beach while holding hands. Yet, he could never admit that.