Alone
I tell her.
"Really? Me too," she says. "What kinda pet do you want?"
"I'm not sure. Probably a dog or a cat," I respond. "What ever one I connect with I guess."
"Choose a puppy," Lily says and I can't help but chuckle.
"If I ever decide to get a pet, I'll definitely get a puppy now," I grin and Lily looks up at me.
"Are you Gage's girlfriend?" Lily asks and my eyes widen. "My friend Nick has a girlfriend and they hold hands a lot. You and Gage were holding hands too."