Sharon and OTA: Multiple Welcome!
Sharon loved the Fall Festival. It was one of her favorite times of year, and the whole community coming together was a beautiful thing. People were happier and friendlier at this time of year than almost any other, which made her smile. It reminded her of home where she grew up in a small community where everyone knew one another.
This year was a mixed blessing. Even though a bunch of her friends had gone -- Roxy, Steve, Tony -- she'd gotten Thor back. Her heart swelled as she thought of him, and a pink tinge came to her cheeks. She'd never thought she'd think of someone like him in this way. But here she was, acting like a swooning schoolgirl with a crush all over again.
There was a part of her that was a little guarded. What if he was taken away again? But she tried not to think of it. She tried to live in the moment.
She was stopped on the sidewalk, looking into a shop window, contemplating the jacket on sale inside. Maybe it was time to update her raincoat.