*Ava*

I look from Emma to my bedroom, searching for the right words to use so that I seem casual in my exit. “I’d love to keep chatting, but I am absolutely spent from this day. I’m gonna go to bed.” Thankfully, she doesn’t try to make me stick around and continue talking. “I’ll see you in the morning.” We give each other another hug, and I’m once again reminded of how she is the best friend I’ve ever had. I’m so glad she’s home.

She wishes ...