After the sickly sweet gallon of sweet tea that I chugged down, I race to the sea. Grandma lives in a small part of Florida, on a coast that not many know about. No one is usually there, so Molly and I like to spend long hot days in the sun or in the refreshing ocean. I asked Grandma if Molly was home, but they had left to go somewhere right before we arrived!
I rush up to the edge of the ocean, breathing in the salty air, replacing the taste of sweet tea in my mouth with a salty ocean taste that makes me smile.
I look out to the horizon, wondering how far it stretches, what is out there, how deep it goes.
As I'm studying the water, I see something jump, not 20 feet out from the sand I'm standing on. I squint my eyes, daring it to jump again.
There is another splash, this time much closer to me. I slowly walk towards the water, until my toes touch the edge of the sea.
Then, out of nowhere, a dolphin comes bolting at me!
I sprint into the water, not exactly sure what to do.
She swims around me, jumping and splashing everywhere. I laugh as she goes under, her tail wiggling in front of my face.
"I'm going to call you Sasha." I say.
It looks like she nods, but then I could just be seeing things.
"Well Sasha, we will become great friends!" I assure her.
And that was the day I met my favourite sidekick, Sasha.
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Sally by the Sea
General FictionSally has always felt connected with the ocean. All her problems disappear, and her life seems brighter. It's her cure for any trouble she has, big or small. But as way bigger problems come her way, will the ocean and her favourite dolphin, Sasha, b...
