The beach was spotted with groups of locals and various sizes of bonfires. The surf pounded the beach under a clear night sky, but most stars were hidden by the bright moonlight. A few high school girls ran by us while they giggled and looked at their phone.
“Kids these days are too stuck in their phones,” said Addy.
“Oh, like we were any better,” I said.
“We were!” exclaimed Addy. “Remember that New Year’s Eve party our junior year?”
“How could I forget,” said Carla. “We played quarters till we puked.”
“Except for Liz. She disappeared.”
“I didn’t want to drink,” I said, glad it was dark because I could feel the blush on my cheeks. A wave crashed on the beach as my insides swelled like they did whenever that night was mentioned.
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