Cai usually was on time, but this day she was a little too late for their weekly practice. Her sister had called to wish her a happy birthday- they had agreed to call each other a day after their birthdays a couple of years ago- and those phone calls took some time. But Cai hurried and was all out of breath when she entered the sports complex. She saw Blythe the second she came in- waiting for her.
'Hey. Sorry, I know I'm late.' she said panting for breath. 'How long have you been waiting?'