Stranded

Smile

(Tom's POV)

Bullseye.

I let out a whoop of victory and jump up, pumping my fists into the air. I did it! I actually killed a shark!

"That's what you get for messing with my friend, fishface!" I yell out, adrenaline coursing through my blood and making my body tingle with leftover energy. Tord gives a little chuckle from his rock and smiles at me.

A real smile too.

Not one of his fake, sarcastic smiles. A real genuine smile. Those are rare.

Really rare.

In fact, I can't remember if I've ever made him smile like that. Just the thought of that has my heart pounding.

I smile back and laugh, running a hand through my spiky hair.

Maybe I actually did something good for once.