By your side
Meredith stared at herself in the mirror, she couldn't believe that from today she would possess a different face. A wave of apprehension washed over her as she touched her face.
She should've been panicking. But she had been through so many emotions in the last week. It was as if she had exhausted her emotions.
She felt strangely calm, as if it were any other night.
It didn't feel like she was about to have her whole life changed. Perhaps it was a good thing that she didn't feel afraid. Though, it was unnerving.
She wore the gown they had selected yesterday. Her hair fell on her shoulder. Her make up was done beautifully, her lips stained dark matching her mood.
The door opened and she turned around to see Atlas standing in the doorway. His eyes met hers, and she didn't miss the anxiety and tension swirling in it.
He moved at the same time that she did, his eyes never leaving hers as she ran towards him. He opened his arms and she launched herself into his embrace.