Night fell over Meridia, the city lights casting a tipsy glow, the summer breeze gentle.
Lauren Brooks and the others watched Sebastian Lockwood carrying Sydney Sawyer on his back up ahead, their own steps slowing unconsciously.
When they left the barbecue stand, Sydney Sawyer had seemed too drunk to walk.
Lauren Brooks and the others had wanted to create an opportunity for the two anyway. Besides, the three of them had also had a lot to drink tonight. Though they weren't as out of it as Sydney Sawyer, they were all a bit unsteady on their feet.
How could a few drunks possibly support each other?
Coco Gordon had tried to help Sydney Sawyer back to the dorm, but she was petite and not even as tall as Sydney, so she couldn't support her at all.
Chester Sawyer just gave a sheepish smile. "Sebastian, you know I'm a weakling. I can't carry my sister."
The last time Sydney Sawyer had a fever, Chester hadn't been able to carry her either.
Besides...
