Bolt Academy

Chapter 12

(Xena's pov)

Is that her name? Sky? Who is she? How do they know each other?

"I spoke to that girl, she said you were in here" I explained as I looked around at the barn that was in perfect condition compared to their house.

"What do you want?" He asks me in a soft tone, he looks like he's been crying. Was that girl his girlfriend? Did they break up?

"I want to know why you're not at the academy" I said crossing my arms

He looked at the ground. "Because I can't go" he mumbled.

"Why not?"

"Does it even matter? I can't go....that's all you need to know"

I roll my eyes and step towards him "are you going to tell me or not? I don't have all day."

He stands there quietly still looking at his feet for a moment then he lets out a sigh "my mom is sick....I can't afford a caretaker and I can't leave her alone here" he explained

"Well what about your father? Where is he?"

"The hospital.... we've been working non-stop to pay for his medical. That's why we can't pay for home repairs" he sniffled and tears trickled down his cheeks.

I sat there staring at him for a while.

He can't be serious? Is he....dumb?

"Take her to the hospital. After you get your ID and I scan you in, your benefits will be available to you. Then the school will pay for her hospital bills" I suggest.

He immediately looks up and meets my gaze. He looks confused and shocked.

"can I really do that?"

I didn't answer, I just got on the phone and called the ambulance. Not too long after, they came to get her and took her away.

"You're riding with me, get in" I said sitting in the driver's seat "we'll get there a lot faster by car, if you get on the train at this hour it'll be too late by the time you get there and you'll be asked to leave" I explain

I can tell he wants to make a fuss but he doesn't, he just accepts defeat and gets in.

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(Shiloh's pov)

I wanted to say goodbye to Sky before I left. We made lunch plans for tomorrow and I really hope I can make it.

I looked out of the window, looking at the city beneath us. It's so much cooler flying with no fog.

"Get comfortable it's going to take a while" Xena said

"Thanks.....for the ride, I mean"

"Don't mention it"

She looks really nice today.

Her hair is super fluffy just like a cloud, it's a dark brown; almost black but not quite. I want to touch it but I wouldn't dare, I think she'd actually kill me.

Her skin is medium-deep with a red undertone, and her eyes are kind of a reddish brown color.

She's wearing more of a soft glam look today, it's really pretty.

Her lips are nude and glossy and with a champagne shimmer.

She has a black mock neck on that's tucked into her black dress pants.

I can't see her shoes but I'd bet they're really nice.

She cuts an eye at me "what?" She asks

"No-nothing!" I say straightening up in my seat

She rolls her eyes. Silence settled over us for a while, then she spoke "was she your girlfriend?"

"Huh?!"

"That girl you were with in the barn....who is she?"

"Why? Did she say something rude to you?"

"No, I'm just..... curious"

I don't know what to say, I kissed Sky so I guess we're dating now? Or maybe not, I'm not sure.

"Well....we-"

"Nevermind, it's none of my business. I apologize if I've made you uncomfortable"

"No! It's okay....I'm not uncomfortable" I said awkwardly while looking out of the window

"Let's just..... listen to music" she turns on a jazz playlist and we didn't speak or even look each other's way for a while.