“Where are you two going?” Avery’s mom asked as she bounced on the balls of her feet in excitement at the mention of her daughter's social life having picked up from her last disastrous date with Josh, an experience her mother was kept from learning the true ending of in fear of putting her at risk as well.
“He’s new in town so I thought I could show him around the square and maybe have a bite and then come back?”
“Alright...But you two be safe...There are some strange people out there…” Her mother kissed her on her forehead before turning back at the last second. “Do you need some money?”
“No, thank you.” Her mother left with a smile as Avery took one final look at her reflection, trying to ignore the frilly nature of the shirt Chellsea guilted her to buy during a buy two get one sale
