Hailey was excited for school and classes, but she couldn't wait for tonight. She didn't get to spend much time with Ahkmenrah last night. She didn't have classes tomorrow so she could stay late at the museum tonight.
The first two classes went great and now Hailey had a few hours before her next class. She went to her room to drop her stuff off then go to lunch. Just as she was leaving the room the phone rang.
"Hello?" Hailey smiled when she heard who was on the line. "Alexis, how are you? I miss you. How's school? Did you make new friends? You haven't replaced me have you?"
Alexis laughed. "Hailey, slow down. I'm good and I miss you too. School's good. I have some interesting classes. I made a few new friends, but none of them can replace you."
"That's good to hear."
"How's school going for you?"
"Great. I like my classes and I've also made some friends."
"Glad to hear you didn't mope when we left."
"Of course I didn't. I replaced you."
"You can't replace me. I'm irreplaceable."
Both girls laughed. They talked for almost half an hour before Alexis had to go. Hailey was glad she got to talk to her friend for awhile. She missed Alexis and Evan. She hadn't heard from Evan yet. She was hoping his classes were going well for him.
Hailey went to the cafeteria, got her food then looked for a place to sit. She saw Hana and someone else so she walked over there.
"Hey Hana, can I sit with you?"
"Of course. This is my friend Kiera. Kiera, this is Hailey."
"Nice to meet you." Kiera said.
"Yeah, you too."
The three of them talked all through lunch and Hailey became good friends with Kiera. They made plans to hang out on Saturday. Soon it was time for Hailey to go to her next class. She stood up whiles she was bye to the other girls. She wasn't paying attention to where she was going and bumped into someone, sending her tray and what was left of her food all over the place. Hailey apologized a dozen times as she picked up her tray and the trash.
"It's all right."
Hailey looked up at who she ran into and saw Jack. "Hey Jack. Sorry about this."
"You apologized before. No harm done."
"I feel bad."
"Well, don't."
Jack helped her pick up the mess.
"I got some of my food on your shirt."
"It's fine. I have time before class so I'll just go change."
"I'm-"
"If you're going to apologize you don't have to. It was an accident. I'll catch you later." Jack smiled. "You're cute when you're embarrassed." Then he turned and left.
"Aw, he said you were cute." Hana said.
"He said I'm sure when I'm embarrassed. So does that mean I'm not cute all the time?"
Kiera laughed. "I'm sure he thinks you're cute all the time. Hailey, do you have a boyfriend?"
"Yes, why?"
"Darn. I was thinking we can hook you up with him."
"Don't pay any attention to her." Hana said. "Kiera loves to play matchmaker."
"Well, you'll just have to play matchmaker somewhere else. I have to get to class."
As the day went on, Hailey forgot about her little incident with Jack and thought more about her night with Ahkmenrah. She was so excited to spend time with him. She nearly jumped out of her seat when class ended. She knew there were still a few more hours until sundown, but she couldn't contain her excitement.
Hailey went back to her dorm to get some things then headed to the bus station. Luckily she didn't have to wait long. By the time the bus arrived at her stop it was only an hour until sundown so she decided to just stay at the museum.
"Hailey, glad to see you here early." Rebecca said.
"Yeah, and I get to stay here later since I don't have class tomorrow."
"How's school going?"
"Great. I made some new friends."
"That's good. I'm happy for you."
"Well, I'm going to go wait in Ahk's room and do some homework."
When Hailey got to Ahk's room, she took out her homework. She got a lot done and didn't realize what time it was until she heard a loud crash. She jumped as she looked over and saw Ahkmenrah climbing out of his sarcophagus.
"Geez, you scared me half to death."
"Sorry." He smiled. "So, you are staying longer tonight?"
"Yep." Hailey stood up and put her arms around Ahkmenrah. "No class tomorrow so that means more time with you."
"I'm glad." He kissed her. "How is your schooling?"
"I love it and I've made some friends."
"That's good to hear."
The two of them stayed in the room for a few hours before they decided to go out to the lobby with everyone else. When they got out there they saw a game of soccer going on. Sacagawea was very happy to see Hailey as was everyone else.
"I hope you won't abandon us." Jed said. "I hear you made some new friends."
"Don't worry. I will never abandon you guys. I'd miss you too much."
"You better not or I'll come looking for you."
Hailey laughed. "Whatever you say, Jed."
Hailey stayed at the museum for a few more hours before she decided to go home with Rebecca. She had fun and was glad she was able to spend more time with everyone, especially Ahkmenrah.
Rebecca had left Hailey's room exactly where she left it, which was somewhat a mess. Hailey thanks Rebecca for keeping her room. Rebecca knew that Hailey would probably want to come home for awhile so she left the room.
"So, when are you and Larry going to move in? You guys have been dating for awhile."
"We're looking for places. We have to find something we can afford and also is big enough for four people."
"Don't worry about me. Just find a place that fits you guys and Nick."
"Hailey, you're family. We're finding a place that fits you too. Now go to bed. You have work tomorrow."
Hailey smiled. "Thanks. Night."