A loud knock on her window jostled her awake. Sarah turned and saw a figure in a hooded coat.
She screamed, the hair on her skin standing on its ends.
“Open the door, Sarah. It’s me,” a familiar voice said.
Sarah peered closer, and sure enough, it was Veronica staring into the car with her dark brown eyes, her beautiful caramel skin glowing even at night. Sarah cracked open her door and stepped out. Her exposed face tingled at the sudden change in temperature. “You scared me! I almost had a heart attack!” she said.
Veronica laughed, her voice lyrical in the air. “Sorry. I wanted to have fun at you for a change. Remember how you used to scare me all the time?”
Sarah smiled and grabbed her friend in a bear hug. “It’s great to see you.”
“I know. It’s been too long.” Veronica held her at
