Nora's POV

“You?” Nancy gasped, her eyes widening as she saw me.

I smiled, relieved that she recognized me. Maybe this was going to be better than I had thought.

“Hi,” I replied, waving a hand at her nervously.

My tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth and I swallowed, running the tip of my tongue slightly over my lower lip. She stood, staring at me as if she couldn't decide if she was looking at a person or a ghost.

I knew because I had been like that minutes ago as well.

I hoped ...