Encouraged by the weather and promise of seeing her best friend, Lydia quickened her pace into a brisk walk. She didn't have anything planned for the day, but plans weren't necessary with Ava. They always found something do to, even if their options were somewhat limited in the confinements of Lion's Ridge.
	Exactly ten minutes after she sent the text, Lydia arrived at Ava's spectacle of a house. She took a moment to admire the current setup. With a collection of lawn ornaments and decorations, the home was certainly unique, but a good kind of unique. Kind of like Ava.
	"Hey, Ava!" Lydia approached her friend, amused by how differently they dressed. With her hoodie and jeans, she was better suited for autumn, whereas Ava was fully embracing the heat of summer with her attire.  
	"Okay, okay, lets get this over with," Lydia joked, spreading her arms to hug the redhead. She wasn't usually one for hugs, but she learned to make an exception for her best friend. 
	After a quick embrace, Lydia stepped back. Fixing the bill of her baseball cap, she blew a stray piece of hair out of her eyes. She made a mental note to trim her bangs again.
	"So, what's on the agenda today?" Lydia would have been fine with hanging out at the house, but she had a feeling staying indoors wasn't an option. Not with Ava. "Want to head to the park or something?"