"Your idea," Arden said with a grin, shaking her head. "I just made it happen."

She was glad of the break, though. She had no plans of bailing now that it was just getting good, but she also appreciated the chance to pop some ibuprofen and drink some water. She did not have the arms Cal did, that was for sure.

...She was also trying to ignore Cal's arms, because friendship.

"I snagged some water bottles and made some sandwiches," she said, reaching into her bag. "We got time to eat now? Or are we waiting till we get to the tippy top?"