I hear excited chattering, applause, and joyful screams. The entire arena is filled with sound. Yet I’m trying to find Ava with my eyes. I have something I want to ask her, and my heart is ready to jump out of my chest from nervousness. And also fear. A fucking monstrosity spreads its venom all over my skin, and I start sweating. I’m so afraid she’s going to freak out, or worse—tell me off just because of how I decided to handle it.
