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Evelyn.

I hate dates. Why do dates exist? I don't even want to go on a date.

Is this considered a date? It's just dinner, right?

After work, Luke and I headed to our respective homes, showering and changing for dinner. After much deliberation, I caved and decided on a dress.

It was a short, black dress with a V-neck, flowing loosely down to my thighs.

I let my hair down as well, fixing it on my shoulders anxiously. Staring at myself for forever in the mirror, I finally gave up and hoped it would be fine.

When Luke came to pick me up, I was nearly drooling at his outfit. He bore a leather jacket, a dark shirt underneath with black jeans and a belt.

It was, though he could never make me admit it, very hot.

He did not ask me if I wanted to go anywhere particular, merely driving us to a restaurant. I appreciated that- I don't like to go eat out much, so I trusted that he knew more than I did about food.

Luke held the car door open for me, the restaurant door open, and even took my coat at the booth.

What a simp.

I rolled my eyes, though hiding a smile. He sat across from me, scouring the menu with his eyes. I watched him swipe his tongue against his bottom lip in concentration, my mind falling somewhere else.

Luke looked up, his eyes trained to mine as if catching my stare.

I looked away.

He smirked, "Don't be shy darling, I stare at you all the time."

Personally, I never liked the endearment darling. It was much too soft for me, something that made me sick to my stomach.

Still, I couldn't get over the way he said darling. How easily it rolled off his tongue.

I liked it from him.

"So," He cleared his throat, "Have you picked from the menu?"

I scrambled to pick something, not quite having settled down on something. Luke let out a laugh, putting his hand down on the menu in front of me and gesturing to a waiter.

"I'll order for you," Luke smiled, turning to the waiter and pointing at something on the menu without saying a word.

I stared blankly at him as the waiter left, turning his attention back to me.

"What did you get me?" I suspiciously narrowed my eyes. He raised his eyebrows playfully, refusing to answer me.

I groaned, "If you got me some fancy-ass food or a salad, I'll end your life."

He chuckled, running his hand down his chest and letting it fall into his lap.

It wasn't long before the food arrived.

My mouth watered-there was a burger. With fries.

I nearly groaned, grabbing the burger with my hands and taking a large bite out of it, "I love you."

He smiled proudly, a teasing smirk growing on his face, "Isn't it a little early for I love yous?"

Unwavering, I glanced up at him with a stare. I mumbled behind the mouthful, "I was talking to the burger."

Luke laughed, biting into his burger.

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He drove me back to my apartment, his hand perched on my knee lightly on the drive home.

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