Unfortunately, time was not on our side, so we had to round up fast and head back to our houses.

Both of us followed her outside, and just as she was about to enter the car, she stopped and looked at my face. “Did you miss us?” I was speechless for a moment when I heard the question she asked because I wasn't expecting it.

“I missed our friendship.” I responded, pretending not to miss the relationship we had.

She smiled before entering the car, and we both watched her drive away. The moment she left I realized it was the right time to scold Caleb for the things he...