“Shit. I’m being too much, aren’t I?” she said, her happy expression dimming a little as she caught the look on my face. “No, you’re definitely not too much. I’ve just never had a friend like you before. It’s nice.” “Aww!” Cress rushed over and pulled me into a hug. “You’re going to make me cry.” I choked out a laugh as she wrapped her arms around me. “And you’re going to make me pass out. You may be small, but your hugs are strong enough to squeeze all the air out of a girl’s lungs.” “Sorry.” Cress laughed and skipped back.

