Maxi mirrored all the same thoughts about Aimee that the other girl had about her. The two seemed to click into such an easy friendship right away that it seemed impossible they'd only known each other such a short time. She felt an overwhelming sense of relief too. She'd put on a mostly brave face about being pulled out of her own time to this one, but it was a lonely business. And already Aimee's company was proving to be exceptionally comforting.
With a nod of agreement, Maxi paddled after Aimee back toward the shoreline. She easily hauled her (rented) board out of the water and chatted away as they two of them made their way over to where they had stashed their shoes and towels. Maxi toweled off her hair and skin with a hot pink beach towel before she wrapped it around her waist. "Let me just return my board and I'm good to go."