Valla felt like a cork bobbing on the rampant wave that was Abby. If only boys were formulas to be solved, like magic spells, life would be so much easier. Maybe there was a formula, but Valla didn't know what it was. Abby seemed to, though.<br/><br/>"Yeah, go ahead, Tommy. The water might do you some good," Valla said, shading her eyes from the sun as she spoke to Tommy. "Abby and I'll just sit and catch up a bit."<br/><br/>Valla allowed herself to be pulled along by Abby, not giving Tommy much of a choice in the matter. As they walked, Valla gave Abby a sidelong smirk, as if to say, "Nice idea!"