[Bonus chapter] first girl friend

"Yes. I hate it, but no one ever noticed that except you."

Was it relief that swelled in Ivy's chest at Heaven's straightforwardness? Or was she a bit surprised that someone could read her as if she was an open book? Either way, Ivy didn't mind.

"You see… growing up around those guys isn't easy." Ivy trudged to Heaven's spot, planting her hand on the surface beside them. "Being a woman on top of that was never easy. I have to face many prejudices and I had to prove myself over and over."

She lowered her eyes as she chuckled, glancing over her shoulder at where the guys were. "But being their friend isn't the hard part. They will accept me whether or not I share the same hobby, but it's easier to hang out with them doing the things they like."