The sun had dipped below the horizon hours ago, but the soft amber glow of their desk lamps lit up the space as the two girls sat cross-legged on their respective beds, laptops perched in front of them.
"Okay, she's calling now," Maya said, her voice filled with excitement as the screen flickered and
Lexa's familiar face appeared on the video call.
Lexa was lounging on a beach chair, palm trees swaying behind her and the sound of ocean waves crashing faintly in the background.
She wore oversized sunglasses and her long hair was braided loosely over one shoulder, a drink with a tiny umbrella in one hand.
"Finally,"
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