Chapter 44: Sweet In The Middle

As we walked into Jason's apartment, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. The past few days had been a whirlwind, and being away from Jason made me realize just how much I missed him. The anticipation of seeing him again was almost too much to bear, and now that we were here, standing in his cozy living room, the tension between us was palpable. Jason's hand enveloped mine as he led me to the living room, and I was immediately struck by the effort he had put into creating a romantic ambiance. The soft glow of candlelight cast a warm, inviting hue across the room, while gentle, soothing music played in the background. It felt like stepping into a dream. "You look beautiful, Lily," Jason said, his eyes locking onto mine with a sincerity that made my heart flutter. "You don't look so bad yourself," I replied, unable to suppress a smile. We sat down to eat, and the conversation flowed effortlessly. It was as if no time had passed since we were last together. We