Rachel smiled at me. "How was your day?"

And with that, I realized that sometimes the best entertainment comes from the people you surround yourself with – friends, family, and all the laughter and conversation that comes with them.

As I walked into the living room, I couldn't help but notice my sister's friend, Emily, lounging on the couch, scrolling through her phone. She was a few years older than me, and I had always looked up to her as a cool, older sibling. My sister, Rachel, was out running errands, and I was left to keep Emily company.

I raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit uncomfortable. "Uh, okay," I replied, trying to change the subject. "Want to watch a movie or something?"