She was so excited about seeing the ocean for the first time, she plunged in fully clothed and was carried out by a strong current. He raced after her and pulled her ashore. Both of them now wet and cold, they shared a small blanket, drawing it closely around one another in turn as each noticed the other's shivers. Ah yes, body heat— synergies of closeness, rediscovered, evoking the timeless response. Apparently, mere friendship was to be out of the question-- despite their differences, her anticipated departure, and the man back home she'd asked to wait for her, days before.