“And . . . done,” Addison said, putting down the brush. “What do you think?” Brooke held up the mirror and stared at herself.
          “Looks great,” she said, grinning.
          “Thanks,” Addison replied. “I really have no idea how to do makeup, so . . .”
          “You should’ve used brighter colors,” Iris said. She was upside down on the bed.
          “I just said I was bad at it!”
          “Ugh.” Serafina spun around in her chair before planting her feet in the fuzzy rug. “I’m bored.”
          “I have an idea,” Brooke said. “Do you all know your zodiac signs?”
          “I’m a Capricorn,” Addison answered. “Why?”
          “I’m a Libra,” Iris said. “Probably. You know that stuff isn’t real, right?”
          “I want to look at our horoscopes!” Brooke said excitedly. “I used to do it all the time. It’ll be fun.”
          “There’s probably one online.” Serafina grabbed her laptop and walked over to sit on her bed. Iris propped herself on her elbows. Brooke admired herself in the mirror while Serafina typed.
          “There’s Capricorn.” Iris pointed, then read aloud: “‘You have been in a dilemma for a while, but today things seem clearer, with both paths followed at the same time. Still, be careful not to spill your energy all around the place just yet.’”
          Addison frowned. “What?”
          “No idea. Here’s me: ‘There are things that won’t be changed in other people no matter how hard you try, but you can always try to change yourself.’ Seems more like a motivational quote than a horoscope, but I’ll take it.”
          “That’s because this stuff isn’t real.” Serafina rolled her eyes. “No offense, Brooke.”
          “None taken!” Brooke said cheerfully. “I know it’s not. It’s just fun.”
          “You’re a Cancer, right?” Iris asked. Brooke nodded. “Okay, so yours is: ‘Start the day by choosing good company and surrounding yourself with people who have the best intentions in mind and see you in a positive light.’”
          “I’ve got great company.” Brooke smiled. “Next!”
          “That’s me,” Serafina said. “Looks like I’m a Leo.”
          “Go ahead,” Brooke said.
          “‘If you have something to hide, it is best to think about tactics and the best possible way to approach the issue. Perhaps it would be wisest to tell the truth openly and simply see where you’ll land.’”
          The room filled with silence.
          “Got anything you’d like to say, Sera?” Brooke asked.
          “Nope. It’s ridiculous.” She shut the laptop. “You guys are taking it too seriously.”
          “If you say so.” Iris shrugged.
          “I already said it’s ridiculous,” Serafina insisted. “I’ve got nothing. And ugh, I’m already bored again. Let’s go get French fries.”
          “No way your mom will drive us this late,” Addison said. “It’s already ten-thirty.”
          “Who ever said anything about driving?” Serafina said.
          “I don’t like where this is going,” Addison sighed.
          “We can just go ourselves. It’s three blocks.”
          “Sounds fun,” Brooke said. “I’m in.”
          “Just like that?” Addison asked incredulously. “Even though it’s a terrible idea?” Brooke shrugged.
          “Don’t be such a killjoy,” Serafina said.
          “I don’t care,” Iris said. “So that makes the vote two to one.”
          “Guess we’re going,” Serafina said. She grabbed some cash out of a drawer. Brooke followed her out the door, Iris right on her heels and Addison lagging behind.
          “This is such a bad idea,” Addison whispered.
          “You don’t have to come,” Serafina whispered back. Addison sighed, annoyed, but kept walking. They huddled at the foot of the stairs as Serafina told them the plan. “We go through the kitchen, out into the backyard, out the gate, and then McDonald’s. I’ll get our shoes. Got it?” They nodded.
          They tiptoed through the kitchen. “Go!” Serafina hissed from the doorway. Iris pulled open the glass door and they tumbled out into the warm summer night.
          “Put on your shoes, let’s go.” Serafina let their shoes fall from her arms onto the ground.
          “This is already so fun!” Brooke chattered as they pulled on their shoes. “I feel so rebellious!”
          “We’re going to get caught,” Addison reminded them.
          “Not if we shut up and move,” Serafina snapped, and herded them toward the back gate. They followed her into the narrow gap between the fence and house, muffling giggles. The adrenaline was starting to rush through Addison, and she was glad for Serafina's ridiculous ideas.
          “Which way even is McDonald’s?” Iris asked once they were in the front yard.
          “I know!” Brooke bounced forward and started skipping down the driveway.
          “What are you girls doing?” Serafina’s mom called from the front door. “I saw you from the window, sneaking through the backyard. Where are you going?”
          “McDonald’s,” Iris blurted out. Serafina sighed, defeated.
          “It was my idea!” Brooke yelled, waving her hand in the air.
          “Okay . . . do you have money?”
          “Yeah.” Serafina’s shoulders slumped.
          “Don’t be out past eleven, and stay together,” said Serafina’s mom, then shut the door.
          They stood, frozen and stunned into silence.
          “Did she just — ” Iris started.
          “Let’s go!” Brooke cried, then started running down the street. They chased after her, laughter ringing through the neighborhood.
          They ordered a giant bag of French fries and an Oreo McFlurry to share.
          “My horoscope really was right,” Brooke said, stealing the McFlurry from Addison.
          “Uh, your horoscope was an order, not a prediction,” Iris reminded her, waggling a fry at her.
          “Doesn’t matter,” Brooke said. “You guys are still the best friends.”
          “Aw, thanks,” Iris said.
          “I know.” Serafina smirked.
          Addison responded by stealing the McFlurry back.