Awkward

Chapter 17

“Guys!” Jase said as I walked with Ashley to our science class, he was running down the hall and when he reached us, he bent down and put his hands on his knees as he panted “I… I…” he wheezed, Ashley laughed 

“Alright there, Jase?” she laughed, he rolled his eyes as he stood straight

“Sorry…” he huffed “I’m just here with news!” he said excitedly 

“Well then, tell us the news!” I said and he smiled 

“I sent my application to the New York Film Academy!” he said, I smiled and hugged him, congratulating him “And they accepted my application, even though they said I was a little late.” he said with a shrug 

“Wait, I sent an application to Juiliiard!” I said excitedly and he smiled brightly “And it’s in New York!”

“Well it looks like we’ll be seeing more of each other.” he said as he ruffled my hair “See you around, ladies.” he winked before walking away to his classroom 

“Juilliard?” Ashley said as we entered our science class and sat at our usual place “You didn’t tell me about that.” 

“I know, Chase was the only one who knew about it.” I said as I shrugged 

“Wow.” she said, clearly processing this information “And what’d he say about it?” 

“He freaked out.” I laughed and she shook her head “But… we talked about it and we said that if it happened we’d figure it out.” I said with a sigh 

“I’m happy for you two, I really hope you can.” she said and I smiled

“Me too.” 

*****

“Who’s nervous now?” I smirked as I opened the door for Chase, he had flowers in his hand and a bottle of wine in the other. Bless him. My dad had come around again for another weekend and insisted that he wanted to meet Chase, much to my begging, he finally agreed to come 

“Not helping.” he muttered nervously, I giggled as I took the flowers from his hand and handed them to my mom as I slipped my hand in his as we walked over to the kitchen with my mom in front of us 

“It’s great to see you again, Chase.” my mom said as she hugged him quickly, he smiled nervously “Don’t be nervous, my husband doesn’t bite.” she smiled as she patted his cheek, he breathed nervously and I giggled 

“Mom, you’re not helping him.” I laughed, and his grip tightened on my hand and I saw from the corner of my eye that my dad was staring at the whole situation with an amused expression 

“Nice to see you again, Chase.” my dad said as he patted his back, Chase laughed nervously

“Likewise, sir.” he said softly, I gripped his arm and make him take a few steps back 

“Chill dad, you’re making him more nervous.” I said softly, and my dad laughed

“Alright, I promise to go easy on him.” he winked as we walked over to the dinner table and sat around as my mom brought our food, she made lasagna and salad. She even brought over the bottle Chase had brought and opened it 

“Honey, would you and Chase like some wine?” My mom asked, I looked at Chase and he shrugged. My mom chuckled as she poured us some and then she joined us at the table 

“So, where did you meet my daughter, Chase?” my dad asked 

“At school sir.” he said and I laughed