SOMEWHERE OVER ALPHA ACADEMY
MEL'S PAP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
7:56 PM
Skye's POV
Squashed in the back of the PAP, Skye was not as comfortable as she'd ever been. But she felt—what? Apprehension, fear, maybe even excitement?
Skye pulled out her aPod with difficulty and texted Charlie.
Skye: Are you going to Laine's bash?
Charlie: Nope. Invited, but Darwin needs to talk.
Skye: What about?
Charlie: I'm pretty sure I know. Jess.
Skye: You sure?
Charlie: There's nothing else it could be.
Skye heard Mel call, "One minute till landing, Skye," and she hurriedly typed one last thing.
Skye: Need to go. Touching down (long story). Good luck!
Charlie's next text was merely
Charlie:
Stowing her aPod away, she prepared for landing. She felt the PAP touch down and heard splashes, laughs, and talking. Mel opened the back and she climbed out, handing Allie her pool bag.
"Thanks, Mel," she said, and squeezed Allie's hand. Allie understood, and squeezed back, smiling encouragement.
Readying herself, Skye walked over to Taz.