#Chapter 72: Meeting Declan

Ollie’s POV Before I know it, it’s already time to meet with Declan. While I had moments of excitement and moments of confidence, right now, with the meeting time looming, I’m starting to feel unbelievably nervous. I’m definitely in over my head here. Declan isn’t an amateur at this like me, and no amount of fanfiction can possibly prepare me for the real thing. What I need is some kind of pep talk, but the only person I can trust is Ella, and she might as well be on the moon for how difficult it is to get a hold of her. Even so, my nerves are electrified. I can’t sit still. I feel like I’m going to buzz right out of my skin. Grabbing my phone, I open my contacts and call Ella. The phone rings for a long while. Just as I’m about to hang up, she answers. “Ollie?” “Oh, Ella, I have so much to tell you,” I say. It feels so good to hear her voice. Immediately, just from hearing her say my name, I feel close to my friend again and am ready to tell her everything that’s been