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“Of course, Sheriff Thornton,” I said, saluting him jokingly. As he walked away to continue his patrol, I felt a warmth spread through my chest, grateful for his presence and support.
“Alright, team,” Tim said, clapping his hands together, “let’s make this the best sandcastle Pebble Point has ever seen!”
The sun blazed overhead as we threw ourselves fervently into the sandcastle building. Lucy and Logan darted around, gathering shells and seaweed for decoration, while Tim and I focused on the structural integrity of our masterpiece.
“Hey Mia, check this out!” Lucy called, holding up a handful of colorful seashells. “These would look great on the castle walls, don’t you think?”
“Absolutely, sweetheart! They’ll add that extra magic touch,” I agreed, placing another bucketful of sand onto our growing creation.
“Make sure the towers stay straight, guys,” Tim advised, his hands coated in sand as he diligently sculpted the turrets.
“Roger that, Captain Tim!” Logan responded, grinning as he meticulously carved windows into the castle’s walls.
At that moment, Max wandered over, a sly smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “You know, I found this perfect little conch shell that could serve as the entrance to your castle,” he said, presenting it to us like a rare treasure.
“Wow, thanks, Dad!” Lucy beamed, snatching the shell from him and hurrying to incorporate it into our design.
“Your contributions are always welcome, Sheriff,” I teased, giving Max a playful nudge.
“Happy to chip in and help Team Sandtastic win this contest,” he replied, his eyes twinkling with humor.
“As we continued building, Max stopped by whenever he had a chance, adding a shovel of sand or a piece of driftwood. His presence brought an extra layer of laughter and camaraderie to our already joyful day.
“Look, Miss Mia! The finishing touch!” Logan announced, placing a tiny flag made from a twig and a scrap of fabric atop the highest tower.
“Perfect!” I exclaimed, stepping back to admire our incredible sandcastle. “Amazing job, everyone. This truly is a masterpiece.”
“Thanks to our combined efforts,” Tim chimed in, grinning from ear to ear.
“Definitely one for the books!” Max agreed, giving us all a proud nod.
As the sandcastle took form, I noticed Max and Tim’s competitive spirits emerging. They both seemed eager to contribute their own unique touches to our beachy masterpiece.
“Hey, Mia! What do you think of this seaweed moat?” Tim asked, draping the green strands around the base of one tower with a flourish.
“Very creative, Tim!” I replied, admiring his handiwork.
“Ah, but have you seen my driftwood drawbridge, Mia?” Max chimed in, grinning as he placed the perfectly sized piece across the newly formed moat.
“An excellent addition, Sheriff,” I teased, playing along with their friendly rivalry. “You two are raising the bar for sandcastle artistry!”
“Anything for Team Sandtastic,” Tim declared, giving me a playful wink.
As we laughed and worked together, I couldn’t help but enjoy the banter between Max and Tim. The light-hearted competition made the day more fun, and I admired their dedication to making it memorable.
“Alright, team, we’re running out of time!” I announced, glancing at my watch. “Let’s give this sandcastle a grand finale!”
“Leave it to me, Mia!” Tim said, dashing off towards the waterline. Moments later, he returned with an armful of colorful seashells, which we swiftly used to adorn the walls and towers.
“Wait, I’ve got something too!” Max called out, hurrying over with a few large, flat stones. He carefully arranged them as stepping stones leading up to the drawbridge. “Now our sandcastle has a proper entrance.”
“Perfect! We did it, team!” I cheered, looking at our finished creation with pride.
“Thanks to everyone’s hard work,” Max agreed, his deep voice warm with satisfaction.
“Definitely a day to remember,” Tim added, beaming.
“Indeed,” I thought, feeling a surge of gratitude. Despite the occasional distractions and lighthearted jealousy, we had spent a fantastic day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the joy of building a sandcastle that truly represented our combined efforts.
