Icy Reception
Sitting nervously, waiting in her favorite coffee shop, Annabel keeps looking up from her phone every time she hears the bell ring to announce the entrance has opened. She’s waiting for a friend, one she happens to have the slightest of baby crushes on—and now also one she needs a favour from.
The bell chimes again and this time when Annabel looks up, she makes eye contact with the brilliant pair of green eyes belonging to Bettie, who smiles brightly and comes over quickly to sit opposite Annabel, her large puffy coat rustling as she sits.
“So what’s up? Your message made it seem like you were worried, not just wanting to catch coffee for fun. Is everything okay?” Bettie looks worried.
“Everybody’s safe. Sorry if I worried you.” Annabel and Bettie live in the same small m
