Part 32

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Four years later: Skye is attending university in California, studying astrophysics

"You know I don't do concerts," Skye grumbles. "I might as well just stay and finish this multivariable calculus problem."

"Come on," Astrid whines. "We have to go to support Lyon. You promised."

Skye knows. She agreed to this a week ago, for the sole reason of Lyon, their violinist friend, performing at the classical music concert, but she's not going to let Astrid get away with it that easily.

The summertime breeze drifts through their apartment window, refreshing for a warm Californian day. Term is over and Skye normally would've been back in Massachusetts, but she's picked up a research project at the observatory that she'll be working on during the summer.

"Sky-ye." Astrid calls. Skye sighs. Astrid — as always — is as stubborn as she is. Yet, despite their clashes, they've gotten along surprisingly well since they'd met their freshman year, and now they're roommates in their off-campus apartment.

Knowing that Astrid isn't going to let her finish the problem she's working on, she sets down her pencil. "You guys said there's no dress code for this kind of thing right?"

Astrid grins. "About that..."


Skye has scavenged just about the only dress she owns out of her closet, a modest black dress with no decoration. She put her foot down on makeup, so she's ready to go in a few minutes.

"Astrid, if you aren't done in two minutes I'm going back to calculus!"

"What use is a summer vacation if you're just going to work all the time?"

"What use is a summer vacation if you don't get anything done?"

"To relax. Come on, have fun a little!"

"Calculus is what I consider fun. Not social events or ones involving classical music."

"What, not even if your friends are there?"

"Nope, since I have other perfectly good opportunities to hang out with you guys that don't involve things I don't enjoy."

"Well, too bad, because I'm ready." Astrid emerges from her room, swinging her car keys. "Let's go!"

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