The halau had moved to a strip mall, which meant better bathrooms and a larger practice space, which everyone except Hi`i was happy about—the halau now shared a wall with the dojo where Kainoa did judo. Like some cruel joke, they had practice on the same days. Avoiding him only made her late. But at least on a day like today, one where they both had practice, she didn’t have to worry about trying to decline one of his invitations.
...more