Claire & Jay sitting in a tree-Chpt. 21
The homecoming dance was almost over. Unfortunately, Claire did not want it to be over yet. Not only was she having an amazing time dancing with her girl friends, there dates, as well as hers, what she really wanted was a kiss from Jay. Why hadn't he kissed her yet?
Suddenly behind her she heard a voice say " Want to take a walk outside for a little while?" It was surprisingly the voice of Jay. Kind of shocked she answered almost shyly "Sure." He took her hand and they started walking slowly to the door that led outside. He opened the door for her and walked after her after she had walked through. There were lights. But they weren't your average lights. These were bright colored Chinese paper lanterns dimly lit and they lit down a long path that led to one of the school's blossoming rose gardens. They continued walking.
"Having fun?" Jay asked. "Umm yeah, Its been great" I added. "Look," he said suddenly. He grabbed both her hands and they were standing face to face. "I really like you. I know we haven't known each other that long. That it's only been a month or so but well, I'm kind of trying to ask you out. Would you Claire Lyons be my girlfriend? I mean…. Well yeah. Here." He handed Claire a small silver bracelet that was beautiful. "Thank you. For the bracelet I mean," I said. " Yeah. We should go out. But on one condition. You let me do this." & just like that she leaned over and kissed him as if there were no one with the name of Cam.