Chapter 50. Never Once Asked... or Thought

TARA

“What date did you both talk about now?” I asked, voicing out the question that came to my mind after Nadia's last statement.

Aidan looked like ants had suddenly invaded his boots with how uncomfortable he felt, and Nadia only made a weird expression on her face, mouthing the word “awkward” to herself.

Aidan finally responded after some silence.

“She made me promise a while ago to take you out on a date,” Aidan said, shocking me. “More like many dates,” he added, smiling to reveal a dimpled cheek.

Thankfully, I didn't allow myself the chance to get sucked in like I usually did. Now wasn’t the time.

Nadia spoke now. “But he said you both first have to agree to go out, and Aidan was down, so I’m guessing it’s left to you.”

Opening my mouth and closing it back twice because I couldn’t find the right words, I locked eyes with Aidan who only gave a guilty shrug.

“I mean…” I started, “Aidan hasn’t asked me on any dates,