Silver Creek Something special about the day

She could feel his eyes upon her and wanted to shrink down. Instead she held herself in a ladylike position though as usual her eyes were focused on the ground still. She recalled Addison's words, that she had to hold herself strong and no more self pity. Her place as a woman was not weak, serving men wasn't weakness. What she was doing now was strong, she just needed to believe it. The inner pep talk did it's job for as he told her to look at him she did, lifting deep violet hues and for what seemed like the first time gazing into his. He thanked her for the gift and her ears perked, showing surprise but she quickly relaxed them again and smiled brightly "You're welcome, I'm glad you like it" she said sincerely. Her eyes slowly shifted away from his and she stared off into their territory, sighing softly as she felt lonely again and wondered why every time she seemed to find someone interesting that showed interest in her, they would leave. "Grayson...Can I ask you something?" she asked in a small voice.