That’s the first time I’ve ever asked anyone. I’ve always wanted friends over, but Johanna never allowed it. You don’t have time for that, she used to say. It would be nice if Sophie said yes. Suddenly, her answer feels like the most important thing in the world.
I wait for a reply while bracing for rejection, but Sophie’s eyes light up. "Really? I can?" She looks at me like I just handed her gold and told her to take it. Is she really that happy? My chest swells and my eyes sting a little.
"Yeah… do you want to?"
"Yes!" She seizes my hands, and we both bounce like little kids, squealing.
Miles stares at us like we’re two annoying birds chirping too close to his ears. I don’t care.
"You can even spend the night," I tell her as we bounce toward the supply closet. "There are so many r
