I became even more anxious as I drove there. But the though of seeing her again made me happy at the same time.
After thinking about it for a while, I decide ask her to eat out with me. Not exactly a date...just to get to know each other. She seems really sweet.
I arrive at where she is staying about ten minutes later.
"I'm here to see a friend real quick, just a visit." I say to the lady at the desk.
"What's their name?" she asks. "Grace Howell." I reply, smiling at the thought of her.
"Room 64, through that hallway and to the left." she states, pointing down a hallway. I nod and smile at her.
I look at the numbers on the doors and eventually find hers. I quickly run my fingers through my hair and then knock on the door.
"Hey Grace!" I say, pulling her into an unexpected hug. She hugs me back with a huge grin on her face.
"Hello, Misha!" she replies, I can tell she's very excited. I notice two girls in the back, assuming they are her friends. They look familiar...oh they were at the comic con! I smile at them.
Grace introduces them. Their names are Sophia and Angie. I realize I still have to hand her the necklace. I pull it out of my pocket and happily give it to her.
She thanks me, giving me another hug.
I take a deep breath and get ready to ask her. "Grace, would you like to go out and eat dinner with me? Sophia and Angie can come too!"
She stands there with a shocked but excited look on her face.
"Wait, really?! Of course!" she yells, with an ear to ear smile.
Angie and Sophia talk for a minute.
"Gracie, how about you go, we can stay here. I mean, we'd love to but..it'll be your birthday gift!" Angie says. Sophie nods and smiles.
"Are you guys sure? You don't have to stay here!" Grace replies.
"No, go ahead!" Sophia says, pushing Grace toward the door.
They all laugh and say goodbye to each other.
Grace starts to walk with me. I feel a sudden urge to put my arm around her shoulder. . I sense awkwardness and pull my arm down slowly. Sometimes I do stupid things.
As we get to the car, I run up and open the passenger door for her. I start the engine and
pull off to the restaurant.
Grace and I look over at each other and smile.