Ava’s eyes narrow to slits, barely allowing any of the blue to peek through. “You’re going to do something fun without me, aren’t you?” “No.” My voice is high-pitched, uneasy, and sounds absolutely terrible. “You totally are.” She headlocks me teasingly. “How can you leave me all alone? Do you have it in your heart to let me flounder in misery by myself?” I poke her in the ribs. “Stop being needy.”