Chapter 17

Cherry Stems Group Chat

ABBY:[images attached] Okay guys, I’m trying to narrow down where to go. What looks best? Italy, Mexico, Iceland or Japan?

COLE:So jealous! They all look amazing. How’d you narrow it down to these four?

ABBY:Italian is my favorite food, followed by Mexican, followed by Japanese. But also sightseeing of course. Iceland is for a chance to see the Northern Lights

HAILEY: Aren’t you aiming for the summer? I don’t think you can see the Nothern Lights then.

ABBY:Shit, you’re right. Okay that’s one more down!!

ELENA:I’ve been to Mexico a few times to visit family. If you go to Mexico City, I can tell you where all the best restaurants are.

COLE:Wait, why choose? Just go to all of them!

ABBY:I’m not rich

COLE: Oh. Right. Well, I vote for Japan. It would be cool to climb Mt. Fuji!

HAILEY:I’d love to go to Italy one day. Maybe visit where my mom’s family is from. Eat as many different pasta shapes as I can

AVERY:I’d vote for Italy too. Think of all the vineyards!

ABBY:Oh yes I need to try all the wine! This is some good food for thought. Get it?

JOSH:I do!

RILEY:::pats Josh on the head:: Good job, buddy

COLE:I wish we could do a giant group trip and all go somewhere

AVERY:We could rent a big house down the shore or something? Maybe somewhere farther south along the coast? Ocean City, Maryland, or Outer Banks?

HAILEY:I’m in!

COLE:He really has the best ideas, doesn’t he? You’re such a catch, Avery!

ELENA:Start the Avery fan club already. We all know you want to

COLE:Totally. Hailey will you be my vice-pres?

HAILEY:OMG we can make stickers!

AVERY:Long live my hype team!