We move through the flowers, the long stalks waving leisurely in the slight breeze as though they are encouraging me onward. I’’m still in shock, both my mates have planned a date for me, together. A warmth fills me from their words, that they are willing to put aside whatever it is from their past for me, like I’m the most precious thing in their lives and even their own animosity doesn’t trump me and my happiness.
We step out of the paths to a small seating area where a blanket is laid out in the middle with a vast array of foods placed on top.
Pulling me gently, Caden leads me toward the blanket, helping me sit on the corner as he and Hadley sit on either side of me. Hadley pulls a bottle of soda out of a basket at the side along with three glasses, whilst Caden places a plate in my h
