An hour later Sydney stood on one of Washington's piers with a guy named Jacob and a girl named Ana. The two were together, but made Sydney feel welcomed.
"Sydney you look great." Ana smiled at her as Jacob came back with drinks. In truth she did. Emily had chosen a pair of baize Capri's, and a black tank top for Sydney. Who ever said old people didn't know style, didn't know Emily Sloane. Emily had chosen to make Sydney look "simply" beautiful. Her long, brown hair hung loose around her shoulders and she wore flat, black sandals.
"Thanks Ana."
"She's right." Jacob smiled but quickly moved out of reach as Ana tried to smack him. "But not as pretty as you, honey."
"I know." Ana grinned and hugged her boyfriend.
"You guys are so cute together." Sydney smiled at the two as they began to walk, hand in hand. Sydney walked on Ana's other side.
"Emily mentioned something. What about you? Do you have a special somebody?"
"I thought so." Sydney smiled wistfully out at the passing couples. "But, I think it may have passed."
Ana removed herself from Jacob's arms and hugged Sydney. "I'm sorry. But you know it's his loss. Now come on, tonight we are going to make you forget all about this guy." Ana laughed and Sydney put on a brave smile. Jacob led the two down towards the rides as Sydney promised herself to get over Vaughn tonight.
At the same time across town, Arvin Sloane opened his door. He was extremely surprised at what he saw.
"I don't usually expect high school boys at my door after 9 pm."
"I'm sorry to bother you, but you are Mr. Sloane right?"
"Yes. What can I do for you?"
"My name is Michael Vaughn and I am looking for Sydney." Before Arvin could answer, Emily came up behind him, smiling.
"Michael, you must be the boy Sydney has been fretting about all this time."
Vaughn's heart leapt. "Could I speak with her?"
"Unfortunately, she isn't home." Arvin frowned.
"Oh." Vaughn's happiness slid away.
"She's at a fair with her friends." Emily smiled. "Atria's Pier."
"Thank you." Vaughn grinned and hurried away. The two people left behind smiled as they saw the true love in its simplest form.