All summer, the girls had retreated to the backyard to lay out and complete mindless tasks of reading, making bracelets, and playing various card games. Not being one to tan, Ellie kept herself mostly covered; a big sun hat, baggy shirt, and running shorts had become her daily attire. All she had to concern herself with was reapplying lotion to her arms and legs every five minutes. Rose on the other hand, has tanned into a proper Greek goddess. It was infuriating. 