A Jump

[Liv]

Despite her nerves, Liv actually felt better as they shook. Off and running, it seemed. And she hadn't died. Not yet. The fluttering seemed to die down at the women's taking charge.

In truth, Liv was now curious. Nika seemed to have shifted moods. Like she was planning something. It felt nice to have someone do that, to take charge. It surprised her too. She thought dinner was pretty easy. Just a walk over to a cafe or restaurant, biggest question being 'what do you feel like eating? Chinese? Indian?'

Liv felt more comfortable and it showed in her voice, as she laughed at her little joke. "Haha. I like games. Just not bocci ball. Or poker." Dumb joke of her own. She smiled sheepishly.

She looked at the door for a moment as she heard the ding of it opening as someone left. It wasn't dark yet, but by 6 it would be dusk. A date. She had a dinner date!

She couldn't help the grin on her face as she met Nika's eyes again. She couldn't believe it. It was a one time thing. She knew that. Nika would bore of her or whatever. Not like Liv could light up a room.

But it still was dinner with a cute girl. And that was something. "I'm looking forward to it." Her voice and the look in her eye said she meant it.

Even with the nerves, she was excited.