LEIGH
The front door swung open, banging against the wall.
"Sawyer!" Ava shot up from the couch, practically tripping over a throw blanket.
"Ava!" Sawyer burst inside, a grin splitting her face, hair wild from practically running.
They crashed into each other in the middle of the tiny living room.
"You're real," Sawyer breathed, squeezing tight. "Oh my God, you're actually here. I thought you were lying."
"You look taller," Ava said to her when they pulled back.
"And you look like they let you wear makeup now." Sawyer teases.
"I do." Ava posed her hands under her chin and flicked her eyes heavenward.
They burst into a peal of laughter. Then Sawyer looked around the room, spotting Lilith, and she broke into a wider grin. "Oi, come here."
Lilith shot up with a quiet squeal. She wra
