It started with a burst of laughter in our dorm room Favour and Gift huddled around me, their eyes practically dancing with mischief. I had just told them, between nervous giggles, that Ethan had asked me out. "He said, 'Hey, Ava, would you like to spend the afternoon with me at the food truck park?'" I tried to sound casual, but my voice betrayed my jittery excitement. "Really? You, going on a date with Ethan?" Favour teased, flipping her hair as she exchanged an incredulous look with Gift. Gift clapped her hands. "Girl, it's time to let that gorgeous smile show. Come on, let’s get you dressed up." Before I could protest, they swarmed around me, pulling me out of my oversized pajama top and replacing it with something a bit more put together a light, flowy blouse paired with dark jeans

