“Oh, hey! “There you are,” Vala called out to Nico. He turned directly toward where her voice was coming from and greeted his classmate, who invited him to shop in a local plaza. “I thought you would not show up,” said Vala. “I made you a promise,” he reminded her. ” Of course you did it! You were never the type to want to be in crowded places.” Nico and Vala were always there for each other, proving their friendship was genuine. She took him by the hand and smiled. “Let’s have fun! There are several shops in the plaza.” “No matter what you choose, it will be fine,” he assured her. “Oh, it will,” Vala grinned, gripping his hand.…