Initially, Nina hadn't planned to come early. That's why she lingered at the hospital. However, she also hadn't planned to be late or to arrive exactly on time. She had wanted to walk around the campus, maybe help Lily if needed, or just catch up with everyone.
If that had happened, Nina wouldn't have felt like she had come too early. But now, with Jonathan around her, it felt like she had.
As she helped with the sash of the mascot while standing behind it, Nina peeked at others who were finishing up the final touches. Jonathan was helping Lily set up a bulletin board with the basketball team.
'Why am I worried?' she wondered to herself, sighing as she hid behind the mascot. 'He seems to get along with everyone.'