Ashley nervously smooths her hand over her dress for the nth time.
DJ had picked her up for dinner at his parents house. They stood by the door and he patiently waited for Ashley to collect herself.
He couldn't understand why she insisted they come here when it made her this nervous. Left to him, he'd rather be somewhere else than here. But Ashley had the inexplicable need to make it up to his brother. If only she knew.
He looked at her. “Ready now?”
She passed him a nervous look, a subtle plea for a few more minutes.
“We could cancel this, you know. We don't have to be here if you're not up for it.” He offered, silently hoping that she would change her mind and they'd just turn around and leave.
“No no no. I'm just…” She inhaled sharply. “Let's go.” She said, wearing a shaky smile.
