Jake and Everest were playing fetch. Snowboarders were happily hitting the slopes, giving the two some time off.
"Nice catch Everest!" Jake complimented. Everest wagged her tail in response. Out of nowhere a flash took both of the off guard.
"Whoa. Where did that come from?" Jake asked trying to blink out the white dots.
"Sorry about that. I guess I had my flash on too high." A girl walked up to them. Once his vision was normal, Jake could see she was a few inches shorter than him with long dirty blonde hair. She was wearing a black, white, and green ski jacket and black pants. Brown hiking boots were strapped to her feet. In her hands was a professional photograph camera.
"No problem. It's cool!" Jake reassured her.
"Are you new here? I haven't seen you before." Jake asked. The girl smiled at him and played with the camera.
"Yea I just got into town yesterday. I'm here taking pics of Adventure Bay for Outdoor Lovers magazine. I'm Ash by the way." The girl said.
"They call me Jake and this is Everest." Jake introduced. He watched intently taking everything in. He could feel his heart start to pump faster. He seriously hopped he wasn't blushing.
"I love your pup!" Ash told him scratching her behind the ear.
"Ohh that's the spot!" Everest said.
"Thanks. Didn't you say you were a photographer for Outdoor Lovers?" Jake asked walking up to her. Ash stood back up and held up her camera so he could see it better.
"Yep I'm a top wildlife and outdoor sports photographer. Speaking of which do you think I could get more pics of you Everest?" Ash asked. Jake swore his heart was going to beat of his chest.
"We love that magazine! I love the picture of the swans taking off with the sunset in the background! It's so beautiful!" Everest yipped.
"Aww thanks. I guess it was worth laying in a bush two hours." Ash told her. Jake laughed and she laughed with him. Pretty and has a cute laugh! Jake thought. He could feel himself falling harder and harder for her with every passing second.
"Sure, we would love to help!" Jake told her. Ash gave him a thankful smile that melted his heart. They posed in several shots, some silly and others showing what they do best.
"Thanks guys, these are great!" Ash said looking down at her camera's screen. Jake took a deep breath digging up all his courage.
"Hey it's getting kind of cold. Would you like to come in and warm up with some hot coco?" Jake offered.