Taking The Next Step

"What is happening on the 20th of July?" Ryan asked with a fork in his mouth.

"Oh, it's... It's my nineteenth birthday."

"Ah, I see."

"..."

"I see" was neither a "yes" nor a "no".

"If you are not against it, I will just book a lunch spot in a restaurant."

"Lunch? Why not dinner?" Ryan asked out of curiosity.

"If you have time for dinner, we can go for dinner."

"Let's have dinner at Skyview, then."

Aiden's mouth dropped open.

"I can't afford it, it's expens..."

Ryan's hand reached out and ruffled Aiden's blond locks.

"What are you thinking? Of course it is my treat. Angela will arrange everything, no worries."

"Oh, umm..."

That was also not bad.

"Alright," Aiden agreed, smiling to himself as he ate his lunch.

After lunch, Ryan and Aiden cuddled on the living room couch.

Ryan reminded himself again and again that he needed to send a set of brand-new living room couches to Aiden's house.

Not only that.