Chapter 194: The Regular

It was a few short months ago when I first met Marissa, the day her office came to help paint our gym. We spent hours talking while she was unable to help with a hurt ankle. It wasn't long after she invited me to my first girls' brunch. Each week since has been a back and forth about whether or not I'd attend, but it's the first Sunday where I'm dressed and happy to be on my way to one.

Not only have I finally accepted myself as at least a partial member of the RDA gang, but I spent way too much time last night thinking about this whole Grant situation. It'll be nice to sit back, relax, and have girl talk that doesn't revolve around boys.

The door to Cosmo's Comics and Café swings open and Jason the café owner raises a hand in greeting as he stands behind the checkout counter.

"Hey, Clare. You want your regular?" he asks before grabbing a mug and holding it up.

I wave back. "Sure."