-Ava- While I was still sleeping soundly, a noise broke the quiet right before I felt something land on the bed, causing it to bounce under the sudden added weight. I jolted upright instantly, still on alert, then realized it was Cassy. “Sorry,” she said with an unapologetically cheerful smile. “What the hell are you doing?” Cassy looked at me with such an excited grin that I was too tired to even process it. When she noticed my confusion, she rolled her eyes and shook me lightly. “What?” I asked. “Tell me!” she insisted. “Tell you what?” I asked, still groggy. “Oh, come on! The date, silly!” “Oh…” Heat rushed to my cheeks immediately. She must have noticed, because she let out a high-pitched squeal that pierced my ears. “Cassy!” “Oh, this is so great!” she exclaimed. “I didn’t

