New friends.

"I am," I answered back. I stood up, and she closed the distance between us. The air was thick with tension; our habit of always going for each other's throats made it hard for me to know what to say. I had no idea how to react to her newfound concern for my well-being, but I was curious. 

"Where is Patrick?" I asked.

"Patrick made some friends. He is likely with them." 

I smiled. "That is good."

"Yes." She answered.

Derek coughed. "I believe that we already met." Kara laughed. "Not really; I could only see your eyes since you spent most of the time hiding behind a tree."

He scratched the back of his neck. "I am still new to all this. It is all fascinating, though. "

  Laughed. "Where did you find him?"

"It's a long story," I replied.

"One that you would have to tell me." She said.

"Definitely."