I Might Try

  It has been quite a few days since Nathaniel and Grace's date, and since his confession to her. Grace felt bad for taking this much time to finally give him answer.

She sat in her chair and  took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She had been avoiding things for as long as she could remember, but she had finally come to the realization that she needed to face her fear. Just like Rose had advised, the journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step.

As she scanned the crowded class room, her eyes landed on Nathaniel. He was standing in the corner, sipping on a drink and talking to a group of their classmates. He looked so calm and collected, unlike Grace, who was a bundle of nerves.