The Cross Family
More than once, he drew her into the pictures, announcing proudly, “This is my sister, Mya Cross. Get used to her—she’s family.”
Mya blushed, half-embarrassed and half-delighted, waving at the fans who squealed at her inclusion.
Casey was the wild card. By the second round of drinks, he had abandoned the booth entirely, diving headfirst onto the dance floor. His shirt clung to him with sweat as he spun and laughed with strangers, his boundless energy infecting everyone around him. At one point, he dragged two people from the crowd into a spontaneous dance-off, cheering so loudly Mya’s throat hurt from laughing.