He moves so fast. I think I remember seeing it before, but it still thrills me. There's a splash as one boy hits the water, and then Micah's back beside me, his arm warm around me. I lean into him, and watch the other boys back away and then run.

"You're very brave," I say solemnly to Micah, and kiss him. I smile again, because - "I feel safe with you." I put my hand in my pocket, and I find coins there. "Will this buy food? I think... I'm hungry." It feels like an unfamiliar sensation.