The two recognized each other right away.

Shelly wore a duckbill cap and a mask that covered her face completely, but her eyes were unmistakable. They were round and bright as if they had yet to be tainted by the harshness of the world.

"Did you buy your own ticket?" Hayden asked suspiciously.

"No, Layla gave me the ticket," Shelly was also confused. "Did Layla give you your ticket, too?"

Hayden nodded.

Shelly instantly felt awkward and restless at the realization that Layla was clearly try