"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?"

You fidget at the entrance to the en-suite flat that you share with Cecily, Ava-and more recently, Annika.

She was supposed to stay in a secure, solitary dorm that her family arranged for her, but since the three of you like her, and you have a spare room, you invited her to stay with you.

Apparently, her brother was against it, but she once again got approval directly from her father - with her mother's help.

Your flat is cosy, with a spacious living area, four bedrooms, and a kitchen with black countertops.

The source of the question that was asked as soon as you walked in was Ava. She's dressed in fluffy pyjamas and a robe with black and pink feathers. Her hair is pulled up in a messy bun, and a white mask covers her face.

Cecily peeks out from her room, black-framed glasses covering half her face, and she's wearing a hoodie that says When I'm dead, bury me facedown so the world can kiss my ass.

"You're finally back. We were worried sick about you."

You let your hand fall to your side, and you rub your palm on your shorts. How are you supposed to tell them where you've been?