"Hey" I heard a sweet voice, "Do you love rainfall too?"
With an air of disappointment, I looked up. A beautiful girl, just about my age, was staring at me in curiosity. I had never seen her before. "I guess I do love rainfall," I replied, trying to control my tears.

"My name's Cassandra" she told, "I'm new here. My dad got a transfer."
"Oh, hey Cassandra!" I tried to look normal, "want to take a seat?"
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