Amara POV
A wave of nervousness washed over me as Lily called out to me. I walked toward her, unsure what to expect as she stood with her friend. As I reached them, Lily grabbed my hands and smiled warmly.
"Amara, this is my childhood friend, Felicity," Lily said, introducing me to the girl beside her. I looked at Felicity, who seemed just as shy and nervous as I was.
"H-hi, I am Amara," I stammered, self-conscious about my awkwardness.
"H-hello, I am Felicity," she replied with a soft blush on her cheeks.
Lily explained that Felicity was one of her friends from when she lived in Meadow Creek, and I nodded in understanding. It was always hard for me to meet new people, but Felicity seemed nice enough.
As we stood awkwardly trying to make conversation, I couldn't help but feel gratef
