The smell of oranges wraps around me as we make it back into the safety of the lobby. The fountains flow to the music and I can’t help but smile as heads snap to get a glance of The Showstopper. No, it wasn’t just the dress that had people admiring Allie tonight. She was a beauty all on her own.

I take a chance and steal a glance. “You look very nice tonight, Allie.”

She looks up, quickly scanning me before turning away. “You look okay.”

I chuckle at her casual ...