Placing my hand over my chest, I took deep breaths. He wasn't even here yet, and I felt like my heart would jump out of my ribcage at any moment. The vicious war of butterflies in my tummy didn't help either.
Calm down, Em. It's just a date. A friendly date. It's not that it's the first time you're going out with a guy.
Yes, but this time it's the guy I lo…
My breath hitched at my throat. Shock and surprise crashed on me. Was I just about to admit my… feelings for him?
I shook my head. No, no! Yes, he did affect me a lot, but I didn't do the 'L' word.
Not wanting to chew over my treacherous mind, I padded into my closet and reached for the maroon dress Cassie sent for me. A very short, and backless one she wanted me to wear on this date.
Give him some tease. Were her exact words.
Though the dress was beautiful,
