26 Awkward Dinner

“What do you mean by that?” she asked, stunned. She felt like he had slapped her. “Exactly what I said. I am done with all this, I am too good for you and let's take it slow, drama. I want you and I know you want me too so why are you so conscious? I cannot keep doing this Sarah. I cannot keep chasing after you. It's becoming a bit tiring if you ask me.” he cast a sidelong gaze at her and finally turned to face her. He sighed and put his hands on either side of her face. “Look, we have been dating for almost a month now, I want to take things further with you. I want to spend my days and nights with you and see places with you. Let's stop putting things off and announce to everyone we know that we’re a couple, alright?” He looked deep into her eyes and she felt herself relaxing into his touch. “I want that too, Zane. I do. But please, just give me until Everly’s wedding. I promise I will attend the wedding as your girlfriend but before that I have just a lot to figure out.” She rep