Louis stood by the edge of the dark lake waters, hands buried deep in the pockets of his trousers. The day was bright and sunny, but there was a light breeze in the air to remind the students of the upcoming autumn weather.

Near the boy's feet bounced a playful white kitten with a pink ribbon tied around her neck, her bright blue eyes wide and curious as she chased the leaves that moved on the grass each time the breeze passed. Her tiny, furry white paws managed to finally catch one of the leaves, and she rolled around the ground like a tiny white ball of fur.

"Careful." Lou blocked the kitten's path as she rolled straight toward the dark water. When her back met his foot, she unrolled and stared up at him questioningly. The boy smiled as the kitten scrambled back to her paws, then lifted his left arm to check the time. Justine should be arriving soon.