Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Chef Beautiful

EVAN

I puff out my cheeks and let out the breath I've been holding.

Why am I so nervous? It's not like I haven't gone out on a date before.

As I pull in front of Holly's condo, though, I realize it's been awhile since I've been this invested in someone. Actually, I don't ever recall feeling this way about any other girl. I suppose that should scare me, but it doesn't. So, I guess these nerves are more about excitement? I don't know. I suck at feelings.

I grab the bouquet of flowers from the passenger seat as I get out, practically running up the walkway to her front door. I count to twenty before she opens after I knock.

It would be a cliché to say she takes my breath away, but she does. Her hair falls in long waves over one shoulder. The evening sun bathes her in golden light, further emphasizing her bronze skin, her shoulders on display in a simple, short, blue sundress. Her feet are bare, her toes painted light pink.