Here's the next chapter! Thank you for all your comments-they helped me write the next few chapters. I also want to know-does anyone not read the bold script?

Read and comment! The next one will be Brazille Boy-promise!

-MuseGoddess


ALPHANTIC OCEAN

EXPOSED SANDBAR

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

1: 47 PM

Skye's POV

That day was rapidly turning out to be one of the best and most enjoyable of Skye's life. After eating (the grilled cheese, candy, and soda coming from Dingo's cooler/picnic basket) they swam in the waist-height cool water. Then the pair dried in the sun, talked, and swam some more.

By the time Dingo rowed back to the Joan of Ark, it was four-fifteen. They hadn't wanted to leave, but Skye had a dance lesson at four-forty-five. Even though Skye was now her fave student, Mimi'd still go ballistic if she was late.

When Dingo pulled up to the shore, he jumped out and moored the yacht, then climbed back out to help Skye out.

He led her to a parked PAC hidden in the shadows of a cluster of palm trees, and insisted on driving her home. Skye leaned back into the soft squishy leather-like seat and closed her eyes, letting the air streaming in the open window soothe her.

Dingo pulled up to Jackie O and killed the engine. The windows of Skye's dorm were dark.

"Thanks so much, Dingo." Skye told him sincerely. "I had a lot of fun."

For a moment she thought she saw him wince, but then his face was open and cheerful as usual. "My pleasure." He gave her a quick kiss and hurried around to open her door.

Skye stepped out and Dingo accompanied her to the door. "I'll text you," he whispered softly. Then he went to the PAC and started the engine.

She waved and Dingo lowered the passenger seat window, waving back. Then he pulled away, raising the window as he went.

Skye watched until it faded out if sight and then pushed the door open, intending to take a quick shower before her dance class. As she headed up the stairs, her aPod beeped.

Dingo: Miss you already.