Chapter 6: Chapter 6

“I came to see if you want to get out of here.”

She usually did this with Jo, but she went alone often enough that her best friend wouldn’t be suspicious. Besides, Jo really seemed to think she had that boy on lock. Daisy doubted she’d be texting for a ride later.

Riva’s eyebrows climbed. “Like, totally out?”

“Yeah. Wherever you want to go.”

“Can your car drive to Mars?”

“I wish.” Daisy spun the key ring on her finger. “What do you think? We should decide while we’ve still got cover on the way to the parking lot. Once everyone’s in class, the deans are going to notice us heading out that way.”

“Listen to the pro.”

Daisy shrugged. “This place sucks sometimes. And the beach is a lot prettier, and it isn’t far.”

“Not too cold, either. I guess that’s one thing Florida’s got over New Jersey.”

“Yeah, we’re sort of famous for that.” Daisy threw the keys, caught them, and closed her fist around them. “So, are we doing this?”