The possibility I’m leaving is sinking in, and I want to reconnect with my friends. Matt was my first victim, and when I called him after dance, he was walking out the door to go climbing and invited me to come along. I haven"t been climbing in a while, and I enjoy it, though I"m nowhere near as skilled as Matt. Climbing after ballet rehearsal will be a major feat, but it’s worth it to be with a friend.
There"s always an odd smell of sweat and rubber at the climbing park. The floor is covered with a rubbery mulch looking material that I’m not a huge fan of, but since I"m not dragging my hand on the floor or walking barefoot, I can deal.
We had just rappelled down to the floor and unhooked our harnesses when Taylor, John, and Mr. Vance enter.
My heart ratchets up ten levels. Taylor’s an
