Slowly Drifting Away

“You cannot deny there’s some logic to it!” She exclaimed, her head motioning side to side. “However twisted it might be!” Summer laughed. “Don’t worry about it. There’s no pressure. You can tell me about it whenever you’d like. But, it’s also fine if you never feel like mentioning it.” The redhead said with a smile. Forcing anyone to do anything against their will only serves to irritate them. Or, well, that’s how it made her feel. “Families are… They’re complicated. Especially if you don’t meet their expectations.”

“Yeah-- we’ll see about that.” June replied brushing the subject off lightly with a shrug. She was just relieved that the other girl wasn’t being pushy about it which she was grateful for. “You can definitely say that again.” She agreed giving Summer a knowing smirk as she understood what the other woman had said. “It’s not easy living under the shadows of the perfect first born sibling too.” June stated a hint of sarcasm in her voice masking her bitterness towards that sentence.

Summer chuckled at the woman’s statement. “Okay, okay, I think it’s probably cause you’re from sunny and warm California, while I’m from rainy and gloomy London. I guess after a while I just start missing the days I’ve grown up getting used to, you know?!” She thought about it. It seemed reasonable to her. “I know exactly how that goes…” Summer agreed. Her story wasn’t any different from that after all, though she wasn’t exactly shy about it, she wasn’t at a place where she wanted to share it either. “Well, like I said, I’m from London, and, unlike you, coming here wasn’t exactly a choice. I actually wound up here in hopes Miles would help me get back to my feet…” She shrugged at the mention.

“Alright-- I’m willing to settle for that argument.” Juniper eventually concluded giving the other woman a smile as she nodded her head. She could already tell that they seemed to be getting along reasonably well especially for a first impression. “Oh yeah well....I wouldn’t exactly say coming here was a choice either.” June mentioned though she held her tongue before she could spill anymore details. “But that’s a story for another day. Maybe. I’m sure your cousin will help you out though. I mean, that’s what family are for, right?”

“Yup, that’s the one!” She exclaimed. Considering the other one’s reaction, it seemed fair to assume she didn’t know him in a more intimate level. “Much as it may sound like a good idea, I think I would eventually get tired of it always being summer. I mean, I enjoy watching the seasons change and to have that to look forward to…” She smiled. She didn’t know whether the thought made a whole lot of sense, but it was one of those little things she appreciated. “So, how does a girl from California ends up in a town like this?” She asked out of sheer curiosity. It seemed interesting that there was someone else from a big city that was relatively far away had made their way around there as well.

“Are you kidding? Hot summer weather is everything. Constant beach days and non-stop surfing.” Juniper stated dreamily as she smiled over at the other woman. “Yeah that one is...a long story.” She hesitated a little figuring she’d keep it to herself instead of spilling her guts to a random stranger. Besides, she’d worked hard to maintain a relatively clean reputation in Ecrin and the last thing she wanted was something from her past re-emerging and ruining everything. “Part of the reason being I came to study and I don’t seem to have been able to leave.” She half joked though she was also half serious with that comment. “And what about you? Where are you from?” She questioned.

“His name is Miles… He has a law firm around here. Maybe you’ve met him?” Summer wondered. Considering the things she knew about him, Miles tended to be popular everywhere he went. Not to mention how he generally had women fawning over him, so, it was likely they would have crossed paths. One way or another. “Yeah… I know about the reversed seasons thing on the South hemisphere… I just have a hard time wrapping my head around it, since it wasn’t what I was used to…” She motioned her shoulders in a shrug. “That sounds great! I’ll definitely take you up on your offer! Thanks!”

“Miles? Hmmm.” June replied, pausing for a moment to mull it over. The name seemed familiar though it took her a minute to recall where from. “He owns a law firm doesn’t he? Miles Talbot?” She recalled as it came to her mind. As a financial analyst for the local bank she was familiar with their clients even if she didn’t exactly deal directly with him. “Yeah-- trust me, I know what you mean. It wasn’t exactly something that I’m use to either growing up in California. But hey, if you can travel the world to forever be in the summer it doesn’t seem like a bad idea to me.” She commented with a smirk.

“Thank goodness!” Summer exclaimed with relief. “And you’re absolutely right on your assumption. I’ve just gotten here. I want to think it will be a temporary arrangement, since I’m staying with my cousin, well, third cousin and all, though it might not be, so I’m psychologically preparing myself to have to learn it…” She trailed off with a shrug of the shoulders. “I’m Summer. I’m as lost as I look, and you seem like someone I might just have to put on my speed dial. Can’t deny that Summer and June just go together.” The redhead explained.

“Oh so whose your cousin then?” Juniper asked with a raised brow, slightly curious. It was a small town after all so there was a high possibility that she may know them or at least have crossed paths with them. “Well, that depends on what country you’re from right? It’s not always summer in June.” She smirked giving her a smile. “I’m happy to assist though. I’m sure I can help act as a translator whilst you’re working on picking up the language.” The blonde laughed.