HeadyThe first night back feels almost exactly like it used to.
Almost.
Same cabin behind you. Same dark lake through the trees. Same firepit throwing sparks into the night.
Just no parents this time.
Lorie sits across the fire with Chloe, Maya, Jenna, Priya, and Isabel scattered around the circle, drinks open and conversation getting louder as the night settles in.
Jenna suddenly looks around.
“Okay. I have a terrible idea.”
Priya groans immediately. “Those are never reassuring words from you.”
“Oh, come on.” Jenna grins. “You know you missed it.”
Maya’s eyes narrow.
“No.”
Chloe starts laughing. “Oh my God.”
Even Isabel smiles.
Lorie looks between them, then slowly turns toward you.
“Here we go again.”
Jenna lifts her drink.
“Yes or No.”
The whole circle goes quiet for half a beat.
They remember.
Then Chloe laughs again.
“I can’t believe we’re doing this.”
Lorie leans back in her chair, blue eyes finding yours across the flames.
“Welcome back.”
Her grin widens.
“Alright. First request.”
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