Natalie sat on the couch, staring at her packed luggage when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Brittany: she’d arrived downstairs—with Lauren in tow.
Natalie rolled her suitcase out to the gate and saw Brittany had already picked Lauren up. Lauren wore a tiny straw hat and greeted Natalie cheerfully.
Natalie complimented her on how fresh and pretty she looked, making Lauren beam with pride.
“What’s up with you?” Natalie asked suddenly.
Brittany yawned. “Wanna drive? I didn’t sleep well last night.”
“Sure.” Natalie switched seats with her. “Aren’t you the one who’s always telling *me* not to stay up late? Your dark circles are so bad I can’t even look at you.”
It wasn’t like Brittany wanted to stay up—she just couldn’t sleep after what Lucas said last night. Her brain wouldn’t s
