CHAPTER 39: THE DATE 2.

ROWAN.

I walk out of my room and with a little nervousness, a little excitement I head down the stairs where Louis is waiting.

He turns as soon as I begin descending and I see the flare of pleasure and mild surprise at my appearance.

“Not what you were expecting?* I ask as I come to stand in front of him.

“Hmm, that is not it. I was already half expecting you to change your mind,” he replies.

“I promised to give you a chance, didn't I?”

“Yes, yes you did,” he answers with a smile. “You look lovely by the way. This must be the first time I have seen you in a color that is not monotone.”

“Really? You must not have been looking well enough.”

“I don't know about that, from the moment I met you, I have been looking and have not stopped since then.”

“Wow, he is good.”

“Shh. They will hear you.”

I roll my eyes at Rina's and Lisa's failed attempt at whispering.

“Please, ignore them. I do,” I tell him.

“I don't even know who you are talking about,” he says with a cheeky smile before extending