@JustaMinx please say you're going to sign up - we can become a power couple and take over the world together
>>>> minx @JustaMinx
Wouldn't miss it for the world <3
>>>>> eve @everestless
YAY <3
>>>>>> sapnap @sapnap
The rest of us are here too??? Have we lost to minx already??? /j
present day...
"Eve."
"EVE."
"EVE."
"EVE."
"Eve. dude, you have to be better at this. The Love or Host starts in an hour." Dallas ran a hand through their hair. "You're lucky to have me y'know." They chuckle, watching their best friend's panic intensify as they wake up
Eve shot up, rushing to get out of bed, fingers fumbling on everything they try to grab. "oh my god. oh my god, Dallas, I am so sorry, I swear I set an alarm, maybe-"
Dallas grabbed Eve's shoulders, slightly calming down the sheer panic radiating off of her, "dude, it's fine. Just go get ready."
Rushing around their small apartment, Eve's mind was swimming with thoughts. She caught herself worrying about if she would really find love while pouring her cereal, and wondering what they would think of her while she threw on an outfit. She ended up wearing one of her favorite sweaters (that previously belonged to Dallas) and some comfortable pants. This is a zoom call after all.
Logging in to the Love or Host call, Eve is greeted by none other than Austin himself.
"Eve, hey! So, welcome to Love or Host! Are you ready to find love?" Austin wiggled his eyebrows and gave Eve a goofy smile, making her giggle before responding.
"I think I am! Can I have one minute before we start? I forgot something."
As soon as Eve heard Austin's okay, she hopped out of her chair and ran to the living room. Spotting Dallas, she jumped into their arms for a hug. They had a tradition of a big bear hug before any important event, and she was not about to break it before possibly the biggest and scariest day of her career.
"You're gonna do great." Dallas pulled away from the hug, and shook Eve's shoulders "Now get in there and find some love!"
With a laugh, Eve started to walk back into her room. With a thank you and one last thumbs up, Eve returned to her desk. and suddenly, this all felt so much more real and terrifying.
Austin's peppy voice shook her out of her thoughts. "Eve! Are you ready to meet everyone?"
"Yeah, I think I am." Eve responded, and after a deep breath, she and Austin joined the call with the contestants.
Almost Immediately, Eve's eyes lock onto a particular face that seems eerily familiar.
Woah. No way.
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** all credit for my format in this book goes to @simprellaa ! please go check out their book sublime - I am literally in awe of her writing and storytelling, it's absolutely amazing. This book definitely wouldn't be as put together as it is without it!
Thank you for reading the first chapter of Philophobia! I'm sorry this chapter is so short, hopefully they will get a bit longer as the story progresses! I am so excited to write the rest of this story, and I can't wait to show y'all more of eve's story. See you next Sunday!
