(Avery)
Saturday morning came faster than I expected. I woke up around nine, which was late for me, but I'd stayed up watching movies with Elias the night before. I grabbed my phone and checked the group chat.
Jackson: Movie at 7 tonight?
Luca: Works for me
Elias: Yeah
Me: I'm in. We'll pick you guys up
Jackson: Cool
I got out of bed and went to take a shower. The hot water felt good, and I took my time getting ready. I threw on some comfortable clothes since I had the whole day to relax before the movie.
I went downstairs. Mom was in the kitchen reading a book. Dad was at the table with his laptop.
"Morning," I said.
"Good morning," Mom said. "You're up late."
"I know," I said. "I stayed up watching stuff with Elias."
Dad looked up. "What are you doing today?"
"Going to the m
