“Bastian, you can do whatever you want, when you want. The only thing in life you have to do is live it.” Her hand covers his, squeezing. “Go to college, chase your dreams of being a pro athlete. Or take some time off, find yourself, and be an ‘adult’ later.” Sebastian blinks hard. “Just because people create rules doesn’t mean those are your rules. I don’t follow those rules; neither does your dad.”

