Disclaimer: Same as before.

A/N: I have to thank my reviewers. Although, I think my last couple of chapters haven't been the best, I like to know that someone is enjoying it. So thank you Nev2 and spiceyoregano.

~*Ellie's POV*~

As I put the finishing touches to dinner, I still couldn't believe that I had invited Luke over for dinner. /Why didn't we just go out? Why did I need to invade the one place I didn't have memories of him?/ I continues to beat myself up over this decision as I set the table.

As soon as I had finished that, there was a knock on the door. Looking at a clock, I saw that it was ten minutes before I told him to come. "Don't tell me he's early," I muttered to myself. I had not finished dressing yet, and my hair was still in tangles. Rushing to the door, I looked through the peep hole. It was only Alice.

I opened the door, but didn't let her in. "Alice, what are you doing here?"

"I thought I would come and visit my little sister. Plus, I needed a break from the farm."

"Now's not the best time."

"Why? What's going on?" She looked at my dishabille state and said, "You have company?"

"Not yet, but he'll be here soon. I need to finish getting ready." Looking behind Alice, I saw Luke coming up the walkway. "Just come in. Let Luke in too and keep him entertained. Don't let diner burn." After throwing my instructions to Alice, I rushed to my room.

Looking in the mirror, I shook my head in disgust. I looked like a single mother who hadn't been on a date in ten years. I quickly pulled the curlers out of my hair and pulled a brush through it. In the end, soft curls framed my face. I pulled on my favorite light pink sweater and my black leggings.

Looking back in the mirror, I felt my spirits soar. Now this was a lot better. As I started to walk out of my bedroom, I felt that things might turn out right.

~*Luke's POV*~

I was surprised when Alice opened the door, but it was still good to see her. "Hi Luke."

"Hi Alice. How's the farm?"

"Doing well. I never thought that I could do it, but I've got it producing a good amount of crops. Ellie will be out soon. It's just taking her longer than she thought it would."

At that moment, Ellie walked into the living room. She looked like the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The curls held that shimmering look that accompanies just brushed hair. The black leggings molded her perfect legs, while the sweater added the right amount of color. I felt my mouth go dry as I watched her.

"Hi Luke," she said as she smiled.

I didn't think I could respond, until Alice poked me from behind. Getting up, I walked towards Ellie. "Hi. These are for you." I pulled the flowers I was holding until her line of vision.

"Um. I think I'll be going now," Alice said, but I could barely here her.

"Bye Alice," Ellie said. "Let's get these in some water. Dinner should be ready." She turned towards the kitchen. After placing the flowers in the vase, Ellie turned back to me. "This way to a delicious dinner."

Dinner passed without a single argument. We talked about our lives before the virus and our lives now. I mad sure to stay away from any talk about the Chosen. I think she did too.

The only time we came to a touchy topic was when she asked me what I did after I left. "For the longest time, I roamed. I had no destination. When people started to hold jobs again, I decided that I should be a teacher. This way I could help the next generation from making the same mistakes we did."

As I was walking to the door to leave, Ellie stopped me with one more question. "Why did you come back?"

"I want to say that I missed the city," I said as I placed my hand against her cheek, "but it was because I missed you." Before she could say anything, I shut the door. I didn't want her to rashly say anything; I wanted her to think.

I did leave there happy though. I felt that our friendship was almost back to where it was.