It's worth it. It's worth giving up the sun and magic.

We can't do this without you," I managed at last. "Everyone talks about my powers, but you're the badass here.

Sydney spent a lot of time on my bed these days. Unfortunately, it wasn't with me.

I sat there for several moments, trying to decide how best I should respond. None of the advice I'd gotten from the books or my friends really prepared me for how to handle discussions about alternative energy sources. One of the books - one I'd chosen not to finish - had a decidedly male-centric view that said women should always make men feel important on dates. I suspected that Kristin and Julia's advice right now would have been to laugh and toss my hair - and not let the discussion progress. But I just couldn't do that. "You're wrong," I said.

It's a fact that people are afraid of what they don't understand. And most are too lazy or ignorant to find out more.

I can be a good friend, or a bad enemy.

I reached into my pocket and triumphantly flashed the CR-V keys Iʹd swiped when weʹd come back inside. ʺThe driver,ʺ I said. I DIDNʹT GET TO DRIVE.