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Chapter 24: Water and Want

Autor: Ivy Walters
last update Fecha de publicación: 2026-01-20 02:28:26

Sheila's POV

Saturday arrived with the weight of everything unsaid.

I woke up to sunlight streaming through my curtains and the immediate memory of Tuesday night.

My phone buzzed.

Bobby:

Still on for tonight? I'm excited.

My stomach flipped. I typed back a simple "Yes" and set the phone down.

Zuki sauntered into my room around noon, not bothering to knock. She was wearing tiny shorts and a loose tank top, her pink hair pulled into a messy bun.

"Morning, sunshine," she said, entirely too cheerf
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