Emery smiled and chased after Samir, enjoying the ease of summer days and plenty of time spent playing with Samir. It was better than when they had to go to school every day, even if the teachers still continued to put them together, just as they wanted. It was better when the time was there's to freely play in. It was this excitement that burst through him as they walked to the store with Rani. The two boys chattering non-stop almost on top of each other telling them about the school year and asking her question after question while barely giving her the chance to answer.