I remember going outside while it was raining. The rain could be pouring down on us and the sky could be completely gray when it was only 12 pm, but we still were out and about.
The worst part is, we'd be out in tshirts and jeans. Completely soaked, shoes ruined, and we're scratching at our skin because we're freezing. Though it might not sound like it, it was honestly so fun... When we were in the moment.
I mean, there would obviously be puddles everywhere. Whats more fun than jumping in puddles? Ok, a lot of things, but thats not the point. We were 9 and at the time, that was the absolute best thing there was to do.
We'd hold hands as we jumped puddle to puddle. We'd try to catch rain drops on our tongues. Hell, we'd even attempt to race.
We loved going outside in the rain, but like said, it was fun in the moment. It wasnt fun after it was over.
Taking wet clothing off isnt fun, but thats not what sucked. What sucked was the next morning when one or both of us would wake up sick. Why? Well because we're idiots, thats why.
Although, that wasnt too bad either...For me anyway. You see, as odd as it may sound, I rarely got sick after playing outside in the rain. It was always Sam who the next day was at home with a cold.
I'd hope it didnt suck too much for him either though. I'd hope that because whenever that happened, I'd come over and help his mom make him something warm to drink or eat. I'd sit by him on the bed all day and we'd talk about anything a 9 year old would possibly think to talk about. He'd cough and sneeze and Id be right by his side to hand him some tissues, but I refused to throw them out for him.
We always hung out, and it was usually for a long time, but it was only those days that I'd stay until he'd fall asleep. He'd fall asleep and I'd attempt to tuck him in and then I'd take whatever dishes were left in his room from what his mom and I made, and then I'd leave.
Earlier I mentioned that I didnt get sick. Well, I also said I didnt get sick from the rain. What I did get sick from, was hanging out with Sam on those days. Even then, I didnt mind it because he'd always come over and do the same for me.