Mark called her back.

Loretta was about to introduce herself to the cute boy when her phone rang.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hey, Loretta, it's Mark."

"Oh hi, Mark!" she replied.

The boy nervously smiled and walked away.

"I just got out of the shower when you called. I'll be at the pool for a bit so you're welcome down to watch us practice."

"Us?" she asked innocently.

"The swim team."

"Oh, right!" Loretta replied, feigning ignorance even though she knew what he meant since she had spent a couple nights at the poolside stands 'studying.'