It was PE class, and everyone was present on the field, even Faye. The midday sun beat down on the open grass, casting short, dark shadows beneath the groups of teenagers scattered across the turf.
The students were busy exercising. It was crunches. Haley was doing hers while Faye held her legs and talked. Faye sat at Haley's feet, her fingers locked tight around her friend's sneakers to keep her anchored as Haley pumped her torso up and down in a steady rhythm.
Faye had been talking about what happened yesterday and that morning. She was telling Haley about Kiara challenging her, wanting her family, and how things had gone with Princess. She and her girlfriend hadn't talked properly since last night, not even a morning kiss. The lack of that simple touch made a heavy weight sit right in the middle of Faye's chest, making her voice sound tight as she rambled on.
"Are you listening?" Faye asked. She leaned forward, staring down at Haley as her friend came up for another rep.
