If It Makes You Happy

by Julie Olivia

“He graduated in May!” Emily groans. “He’s only seventeen! If you let him come over—” “To do what? Play Monopoly?” “He’s probably great with money.” “Because he’s saving for retirement, right?” Emily’s head falls back as she lets out an over-the-top groan. “He’s not that old!”

I tip my head to the side. “Did D.A.R.E. teach you nothing?” Emily shrugs. “It made smoking sound cool actually.”

tbh she isnt wrong