Sofia scoops a purple spoonful of açai and takes a big bite. A wave splashes her yellow sandals, making her jump back with a giggle.
Sofia hears a familiar voice shouting her name from behind a large palm tree. She turns around and sees Alisson waving his arms enthusiastically in the bright sun.
'I’m over here!' he calls out, kicking up a small cloud of dust. They race to find the perfect spot, but every patch of sand has either too many crabs or too much shade.
Sofia tries one spot, then another, frowning as the wind blows her hat off each time. Alisson laughs and points to a quiet cove near the water's edge.
They reach the cove, but a group of seagulls is already claiming their chosen blanket. Sofia steps forward and claps her hands loudly, startling the birds into flight.
The sudden noise makes Alisson drop his ice cream cone, which lands perfectly on a nearby rock.
Sofia and Alisson sit side by side, sharing the last bits of their treats while watching the waves crash gently against the shore. The salty air smells fresh, and the sun feels warm on their shoulders.
They lean their heads together, smiling at the beautiful blue ocean.