“Uh... yeah. I did talk to someone today. I was thinking about talking to someone new, too. I haven’t really talked to anyone besides you guys since I came to live with you, though. I haven’t really had a chance to speak with other people since I moved here.”

“What are you gonna do about that? Aren’t you supposed to have friends? Like, real friends?”

“I’ve already talked to one person that I consider a real friend, and I haven’t been able to get along with her very well.”

“Why is that? Do you not get along with her?”

“No, no,” you assured him quickly.

“She’s great and everything.”

Serena...