A Familiar Stranger

Avery

Wyatt spotted us and smiled, that same crooked smile that used to appear when he'd finally solved a difficult math problem. He weaved between tables toward us.

"Avery! Piper!" He spread his arms wide. "You both look amazing!"

Piper, who had been ready to verbally destroy him moments ago, stood up and accepted his hug like they were long-lost relatives. "Wyatt! What a surprise! We were just s