The Squad - Part 3

As Mia and Erin walked arm in arm towards the gym, they spotted Lana with Sierra, their Spanish exchange student.
" Hey Sierra, hey Lana." Mia called, flashing her pearly white teeth in a smile. Sierra smiled and waved. but look slightly troubled. Erin noticed and frowned, then dragged Mia towards them.
" Lana, what's up?"
" Um . . . It's, uh, it's nothing." Lana replied, trying to smile but failed.
" Lana, come on. I'm not dumb. What's up?" Mia asked, placing her tan skin on her slim hips.
"Mia, please. Not now." Sierra pleaded, "I don't want to talk about it."
" Mia, leave it." Erin said softly. Catching herself quickly, Mia replied, "Okay. But you know you can talk to me anytime right?"
Lana nodded, pulling her purple and white striped duffel bag higher on her shoulder and walking away, arm in arm with Sierra . . .