“I promise, you’ll be fine.” I assure you with a smile once again, kissing your knuckles as we sit in the car outside of my home in Holmes Chapel.

I’ve been dating you for a few months, I met your family last week and now it’s your turn. My family is harmless, you’re only meeting my mom and my sister but you’re thinking worse case scenario and I can’t get you to stop. I think you’ll end up having a panic attack if you don’t just get yourself in there already.

I let go of your hands and open my car door, making my way around the car to open yours for you. “Come on, you’re okay.” I comfort you just like I have this entire car ride. I was making progress though since you’ve stepped out of the car and I immediately take your hand, kissing it once more.

I shut the car door for you and we stand on the porch in front of the house. “You ready?” I squeeze your hand as you nod in response. I bring my free hand up and ball it into a fist to knock on the front door.