The New Light of Hope: Books I to VI.

Chapter VIII: Our First Hangout.

Sadie:

Date: June 8th, 2020.

I planned out a small hangout with Scarlett on that day to get to know each other better than when we met the first time where we bonded over our love for nature in all its forms and beauty. No, we had to learn more about each other than just our knowledge on nature. I planned on the hangout to start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. and would return back home from there.
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As I made my way towards the front door, I heard the mother ask: "Heading out?" I look to see her and Jemma looking at me an I replied back: "Yes, ma'am. I will be with Scarlett for most of the day. I want for the both of us to get to know each better than from just our shared love of nature and its beauty. We're hoping to learn more about each other and see if we have anything in common than just our shared love for nature; if it's all right with you."

Mimi: "Well… all right. But make sure you come back home before it gets dark."

Sadie: "I'm hoping for us to finish at 5:00 p.m. and come back home soon after, but I'll let you know if anything changes."

Jemma: "All right, be careful out there."

Sadie: "I will."

Mimi and Jemma: "Love you."

Sadie: "I love y'all too."

I then closed the door behind and began to make my way to the same untouched areas of the park where we first met.

I made it to the park and later found Scarlett, who was waiting for me–I took the time to notice her change of clothing; she wore a black shirt, olive green pants with a black leather belt that had two silver eyelets to keep them in place, a silver chain, and she had a red flannel tied around her waist; she wore stone beaded bracelets on her wrists, a crystal necklace which looked to have been made of opal, and a purple thermal hat. She quickly took notice of me and said: "Hi-ya, Sadie! Are you ready?"

Sadie: "I sure am! Are you?"

Scarlett: "I was born ready! Well, I was actually born on Halloween, but I'm sure you understand that I'm talking about."

Sadie: "I know. Well, since we're both here, we might as well knock this one out of the park."

Scarlett: "Absolutely! But first, I need to give you something."

She then pulled out a paper from one of her pockets along with two beaded bracelets; on top of the paper show the number "802-919-1958" and underneath read, "1116 Bear Road".

"It's my contact information and my address." Scarlett explained. "So that way, we can stay in touch or if you want to come over to my house at some point and as for the two bracelets, they are a gift from me to you."

I blushed for a moment but I folded and placed the paper into my pocket and equiped the two bracelets on my left arm. "Th-thank you, Scarlett." I responded, feeling flustered about the gift that she given me. "A-anyway, come on; let's get going." I uttered in a sheepish tone, then we began our day from there.
We walked in silence for about three mintues until I broke the akward silence by asking Scarlett: "So… you were born on Halloween?" Scarlett turned to look at me and answered: "Yep, I sure was! October 31st, 2003."

Sadie: "Oh, really?"

Scarlett: "Mmm-hmm. So, yeah, I'm currently sixteen and I will be seventeen in October."

Sadie: "Oddly enough, I have a friend who was born on January 6th, 2003 and my sister's boyfriend is also sixteen at the moment and will be turning seventeen on November 17th."