Old Enough For Love (GxG)

Chapter 8

She shook her head.

   I folded my arms over my chest and faked a pout but, Jane saw right through me. "Sorry, that's not gonna work on me." She said with a laugh.

   I dropped my arms in defeat. "Fine, you win."

   After a short car ride, we pulled into the parking lot of an ice cream shop.

   Jane got out and opened my door for me.

   "Ice cream?" I questioned.

   "Not just any ice cream, the best ice cream on the planet."

   I laughed a little. "I'll be the judge of that."

   She laughed before taking my hand and leading me into the building.

   After ordering a big sundae to share, we grabbed a booth in the back.

   I closed my eyes and groaned in approval.

   "Like it?"

   I nodded, eyes still closed.

   She giggled. "I told you."

   I opened my eyes and smiled at her. "I'll never question you again."

   She smiled back before returning to her side of the sundae.

   After finishing it, we decided to stay for a little while and enjoy the vintage-style bar interior.

   "So, I have some good news." She said.

   "Lay it on me."

   She looked down and smiled. "I got a job, like a good job."

   I took her hand from across the table. "Like good enough to pay for your own place?"

   She nodded, her smile growing a little wider.

   "So, what does this mean for us?"

   She squeezed my hand. "Well, once I move out, I'll get the divorce. Then, we won't have to hide our feelings."

   I smiled at her words. Not only has this been the best date of my life, but her good news really added to it.

   We stared into each others eyes for what seemed like hours until she started leaning in. I met her halfway for a lingering kiss.

   When we pulled apart, we both wore matching grins.

   Then, a song started playing from the jukebox in the back.

   She glanced back at it before looking at me again. "Wanna dance?"

   I raised an eyebrow. "Here?"

   She nodded before getting out of her seat and leading me with her.

   I laughed as she spun me a few times before pulling me into her. We swayed together to the music, neither one of us caring about the looks we were getting. Honestly, it didn't matter, in this moment, all I could think about was Jane. The way her face seemed to light up when I was around, or that contagious laugh of hers, even the way she smiled was enough to make me fall harder for her.

   I knew it was to early to tell her and I wasn't sure if she even felt the same way, but that didn't matter right now because I was perfectly happy just being with her. The love stuff could wait for another time.

   After our little dance, we decided to head home. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face the whole ride back. Tonight had been perfect and nothing would change my mind about that.

   Well, that was until we saw her husbands car in the driveway. She came to a stop a few houses down from hers.

   "Shit, he wasn't supposed to be home tonight."

   "It's ok, I'll just get out here." I said, a little disappointed I couldn't spend some more time with Jane, but I understood.

   She gave me a sad smile. "Sorry, I'll make it up to you next time."

   I smiled back. "It's a date."

   She leaned in for a quick kiss before I got out of the car. "I'll text you."

   She nodded before saying her goodbyes, then she drove off.

   I decided to walk down a little further before calling Emma for a ride.

   Just as I was about to turn the corner, I heard a voice call out. "Hey, you!"

   I stopped dead before slowly turning around, coming face to face with Janes step daughter.

   'Shit, just run. She doesn't know you, you can still make your escape.' I thought to myself, panicking slightly.

   My panicking got worse when she spoke up again. "This is second time I've seen you here."

   'Dammit, she recognized me. You should've ran when you had the chance.'

   I decided to play dumb. "I'm sorry, miss, but you must have me confused for someone else."

   She folded her arms over her chest. "Maybe, maybe not, but I'll be keeping an eye out for you." She said before turning on her heel and walking off.

   I released a breath I didn't realize I was holding. 'That was way to close.'

   I decided to call Emma and get the hell out of there as fast as I could.

   When she finally pulled up, I quickly got in and she drove off.

   "What's the rush?" She asked.

   She already didn't like the fact that I was seeing Jane because she was married, so I decided not to fuel that fire.

   "I was cold."

   She glanced at me before laughing a little. "You're such a freeze baby."

   I let out a relived laugh. 'Dodged two bullets in one night. You're getting way to good at this lying thing.'

   After saying my goodbyes, I headed inside, where my moms immediately started up their interrogation again.

   "How was the date, sweetie?" Marry asked.

I smiled at the memory of tonight, the big sundae, dancing with Jane. "Great." I replied.

They smiled. "Where'd this mystery girl take you?" Vanessa asked.

"Just out to get some ice cream." I said as I made my way to my room, attempting to avoid anymore questions.

Luckily, I was successful and I closed the door behind me before plopping down on my bed with a happy sigh.

With Jane getting a new job, there was a good chance she'd be moved out and single soon. Which meant we could officially start dating. Then, all we'd have to worry about were my parents and they were pretty easy going, so I was confident.

Confident in my future with Jane...