Lunch with a Friend

Cadence arrived at the restaurant, which was really more like a fast food joint with some healthier choices on the menu, a good five minutes early, but Ashley was already there and waved at her from a booth up close to the counter. She had a broad smile on her face but looked a little nervous as well. Remembering what she’d promised herself, Cadence took a deep breath and returned the smile, hoping she didn’t look like a snarling Vampire about to attack.

“Hey,” Cadence said, dropping her bag on the seat in the booth and sliding over. “How’s it going?”

“Good, thanks.” Ashley seemed to relax only slightly. “How are you?”

“Good.” Cadence stared at her for a moment, trying to think of something interesting to say. Ashley had very pretty, large eyes. Her blonde hair looked styled, like she’d actually blown it dry after her shower, and her makeup was beautifully applied, unlike Cadence