Avery Once we were out of the In-Between, that odd feeling evaporated quicker than dew on a hot summer’s morning. We must be getting closer to our destination because I can feel both their nervousness and excitement. Why are they nervous? This day was their idea. I will never understand guys. Clint put his hands over my eyes. “Close your eyes and keep them closed,” he ordered. “Avery, open up the glove compartment, but no peeking!” Conner said. I did as instructed. “Good girl, now feel for the silk necktie. That's it. Pull it out and close the glove box. Now hold up the tie.” As I did so, Clint grabbed the tie from me and secured it over my eyes. I sighed. “Is this necessary?” They both answered that it was. I wasn't left sitting in the dark for long before I felt the car come to a sto

