Georgia Thorne huddled under the covers, not saying a word. Elliot Sheridan's words were still fresh in her mind.
He had said that it wasn't a breakup until he said it was.
Nancy Hughes, seeing she wasn't reacting, thought she was asleep. She poked her twice through the blankets. "Asleep?"
"No!" Georgia Thorne's voice was muffled.
"I thought you were mad at me for what I said!" Nancy Hughes shifted, letting in a draft of cold air. "I'm not trying to lecture you, but back when you and Elliot..."
"Nancy, there's something I need to tell you!"
Georgia Thorne cut her off before she could finish.
"I wasn't finished... Go on, what is it?" Nancy Hughes paused, then said.
"I'm going to Akashima."
"For a business trip?"
"Something like that."
"When?"
"This Friday!"
"Great! ...Wait, that's not right. Isn't Friday your sister's second trial hearing?"
Nancy Hughes clicked her tongue. Georgia Thorne continued, "I'll be in Akashima for half a year!"
"Oh! Wait, what did you say!"
