MERRIELYNN.
I sat on the edge of Emorie’s bed, watching her flop back dramatically as she threw her arms around me. “Come on, Mere! It’s going to be epic! Everyone’s going to be there!” she whined with a pout, her voice a mix of excitement and desperation.
“I don’t know, Em,” I replied, biting my lip. “I really don’t think I want to be in that kind of crowd tonight. It’s just… not me right now.”
I turned to her with puppy dog eyes, hoping she would understand but she just rolled over, propping herself up on her elbows, her eyes wide with determination. “You can’t hide forever! You’ll have fun, I promise! Just think about all the cute guys and the music!”
I sighed and shook my head at her, wondering if she had just heard me at all. “I don’t want the spotlight on me, especially not at so
