ELLA

I was too excited and giddy to sleep much last night, and this morning my parents are taking forever to pack up and leave. When they’re finally pulling out of the drive, I give them a wave goodbye before running inside to grab the bag I have packed and ready to go. I run to the path between our houses, but instead of Henry, I find Beau waiting for me, leaning against the big oak tree he’d had me up against last night.

I smile and run to him, throwing my arms ...