Running her hands through her hair for what felt like the hundredth time, Nicola looked herself over in the mirror, making sure everything was perfect. Given that she had cancer, Nic knew there was a long list of things she should have been worried about, but her date with Zoe was at the top of the list. It was something she’d hoped for ever since they first met in chemotherapy, but there had always been a small part of her that believed it was a bad idea. After all, they were both setting themselves up for eventual heartbreak. But once Zoe had asked, there was no way Nicola could say anything but yes. Hearing the doorbell, she finally tore her eyes away from the mirror and practically ran to the front door, only stopping for a moment to compose herself before she threw it open. “Hi,” Nicola grinned widely at the sight of the other girl. “You look amazing.”
