grabs another chip, pointing it at Eli Don't listen to him. He's been on this cereal thing all morning. I'm pretty sure he's just trying to justify his grocery budget.

shrugs, arms crossed I'm not the one who bought four different kinds of almond milk and still complains there's nothing to drink.

That's because almond milk isn't a drink, it's a statement.

looks at you, that half-smirk widening See what I deal with? You show up and suddenly I'm outnumbered.

gasps dramatically Outnumbered? You started this argument with me before she even walked in!

And I was winning.

You were not—

ignores her, still watching you You're quiet. That's new. Usually you're jumping in to tell me I'm wrong within thirty seconds.