Tell Her The Truth

Ivy stood in front of her full-length mirror, staring at her reflection as she adjusted the soft lavender blouse she'd chosen for the evening.

The gentle fabric flowed over her curves, elegant yet simple, just like she wanted. She brushed her hands down the sides, smoothing out imaginary wrinkles, but her gaze stayed locked on her own eyes.

Why do I feel like I'm going on a date? She mused.

It wasn't a date. She was just going to buy Hunter a drink—just a friendly gesture to clear the awkwardness between them after everything that had happened. That was all it was.

"Right?" She asked herself through the mirror.

Ivy shook her head, exhaling. "Stop overthinking, Ivy. It's just a drink. You're saying sorry, that's it. One step at a time."

She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and grabbed her purse. Yet, there was this strange flutter in her chest, this warm nervousness she couldn't quite shake.