The hospital's air conditioning was freezing, making me shiver in my oversized sage green hoodie. The sleeves were too long, and I absentmindedly played with the frayed hem. Comfort was more important than style today, especially with my high-top Converse shoes on. My ripped denim shorts peeked out, a small act of rebellion in the sterile hospital.
A delicate silver chain with an infinity symbol hung around my neck, a gift from my dads. I twisted it, finding solace in the cool metal against my skin.
"Are you nervous?" Ally asked softly, her eyes full of concern. I pulled my hoodie sleeves down, trying to calm my racing heart with the scent of lavender fabric softener.
"I'm terrified," I confessed, feeling the weight of the word. I hadn't realized how tightly I was gripping the chair's a
