They were quiet for a moment before Val cleared her throat and stood up. "We actually need to head home now. But we'll be in touch, okay?"
Val returned to her previous position of resting her head on Arlo's shoulder, and she closed her eyes as he returned to his book.
A text buzzed through to Landon's phone. "Poppy can meet us. Her house at 4?" *** Arlo walked quickly through the woods, a slight frown on his face.
There was a slow reply. "I'll see you there." *** Callie sat at the edge of the well, dropping rocks in it.
Landon arrived at the location, looking more disheveled than usual. *** She pursed her lips, dropping another rock. "I guess."