June

"June! Over here!" Lia yells, waving wildly from across the road.

I smile faintly and cross to meet her… then pause when I notice she’s not alone.

Chris is here. And—

"This is Tobias," she says, pointing to the unfamiliar guy. "Oh my gosh, I completely forgot to tell you yesterday—I’m bringing these two blockheads with me."

She covers her mouth, eyes wide, then leans in and whispers like it’s a scandal, "They have absolutely nothing to wear for the gala."

I nod slowly, ...