Chapter 119: Date Or Celebration

JASON POV:

Okay, so I know I was pushing my luck here. Showing up to take her out? Yeah, that was a bold move. That's why I carefully refrained from calling it a date. It was a celebration, plain and simple. And no, it wasn't a lie—I did manage to seal the deal of a lifetime earlier today. If that wasn't worth celebrating, what was?

After Ella chased me out of the diner earlier (in the most adorable way, might I add), I went home, took a quick nap, and got myself ready. Nothing fancy—just jeans, a plain tee, and my leather jacket. Casual but good enough to not look like I just rolled out of bed.

By the time eight o'clock rolled around, I was standing outside her door, knocking like I said I would.

Persistence was the key, right?

She took her sweet time answering, which, honestly, was exactly what I expected. I could practically hear her pacing inside, debating whether or not to open up.