Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Uglies, Pretties, Specials or Extras. I am not associated with (but really love the books of) Scott Westerfield. Thankyou Scott for the bubbly story!
I wake up to the sound of a distant helicopter as my father commanded me to get dressed to meet yet another batch of runaways. I huff at him and sleep-dress, before I know it I'm shaking hands blindly with the under 16s when I come across a girl who I recognise and remember the finally fulfilled promise she made a long time ago.
"David!" Shay lets out a shrill scream, amplified by the fact that she strangle-hugs me with her mouth ear-splittingly close to my ear.
"Oh. Wow. It's you!" I tried to sound excited.
"I know! I've got some really exciting news for you!"
"Well save it for the journey, it's very long."
"Ok but I'm just so excited!"
I listen patiently to Shay who tells me that she had run away and left clues for some other girl called Tally to come if she decides to. Since there is nothing much left to say but a lot of walk left, I make small talk with Shay and the other runaways but Shay is dangerously flirty...