The Truth About Sunsets: A Coming of Age Story (The Sunshine Duology Book 1) by Lacey Lorraine

Author:Lacey Lorraine [Lorraine, Lacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lacey Lorraine
Published: 2023-09-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

antiscians

(n) people who live on opposite sides of the world, “whose shadows at noon are cast in opposite directions”

After we got back from Spring Break, the weeks took on the kind of speed that only exist between mid-semester and finals. That is to say, they flew by. And then, classes were done, and we were packing up the house to leave for the summer. I have such mixed feelings about going home. On one hand, I get another shot at a national title and being that much closer to landing a spot on the Olympic team next year.

On another, I’ll miss my friends so much. Gabby and Cora have been such a source of comfort and happiness this year, and the girls on our team have given me amazing memories.

And most of all, how do I say goodbye to Luca? There hasn’t been a day that I haven’t seen him since August, aside from Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the distance is already wearing on me. Well, on us, if I’m to be honest.

The closer we’ve gotten to D-Day (Driving Home Day) the surlier Luca’s gotten and the sadder I’ve become. Every summer Luca works sixty to seventy-hour weeks in the restaurant that his mother and Nonna run together to save money for the school year. I’ll be working close to forty hours a week with my home elite team. He’s been clingier than usual, and I can’t fault him for it, because I’m feeling the dread, too. I wish we could visit each other during the summer, but our schedules are packed.

Gabby pokes her head through my doorway as I’m zipping up another suitcase. We’re not fully packing since her parents are keeping the house rented for us, and Gabby is staying here this summer with Dylan.

Gabby had to tell them about Spring Break, since they were going to get the hospital bill, so they were actually okay with Dylan staying for Summer. Plus, she’s an adult, but I can’t help but think that my parents would pitch a fit.

“When are you two heading out,” she asks, bouncing as she flops onto the bed. I heave a sigh and flop down next to her.

“Day after tomorrow,” I groan out. “The drive is horrendous, but we’re stopping in Tennessee overnight to break it up.”

“How long is the total drive?”

“Twenty-four freaking hours.” Double groan.

“Good God woman, no wonder you’re moping around!” she gasps.

I throw my arm over my face, well aware that I’m being melodramatic and not caring at all. A big Luca shaped part of me doesn’t want to go at all.

“No kidding. I would say screw it and let’s fly, but I need the jeep this summer.”

“Well, maybe you can find some car games to break it up. Twelve hours in the car for two days straight would make me lose my mind.”

“I found some audio books that Raven said she would be willing to listen to, so there’s that. What are you and Dylan going to do this summer with all of us out of the house?” I ask, nudging her side lasciviously.

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