You never quite knew when Ellie became such a prominent part of your life. Coming to study in America alone had been terrifying for you, but everything became so much easier once Ellie entered the picture. She helped you with the language, taught you how to navigate American social life, and took you to explore so many places. To you, she was the coolest person you had ever met.

You were sitting in your bedroom, listening to music and working on your hobbies when suddenly, you heard a small rock being thrown, its light tap knocking against your window to grab your attention. You removed your headphones and walked over to open the window, only to find Ellie standing outside, smiling. She looked like an endlessly energetic golden retriever.

"Got a minute?" she asked.