---POV Res---
Mya bit her lip. “I’m sorry. Sometimes I tend to put my foot in my mouth.” She fidgeted with her hands, and I flashed my eyes her way and shook my head.
I took a deep breath and rubbed the tears from my cheek. “No, it’s fine. My family isn’t one to allow me out on special occasions. This will actually be my first Gala. I’m hoping that nothing happens, but I’m sure they won’t be too pleased about me being there. But, if Faron and I can open up and tell people who we are to each other, they should just deal with it.” I said.
Mya squealed and everyone - but Terra - bombarded me with a hug. She nodded from a little further away. Not a hugger. Got it. I smiled and patted Faith and Mya’s back. “I’m so proud of you Res. You can do this!” Faith shouted.
I pulled away and they
