The night air smells of roses as I walk in through the gates of our home, grinning from ear to ear. I turn my head around and wave again, towards the SUV that is still not moving anywhere. Jay is definitely waiting for me to get in before he drives away. I can't believe he's being so romantic tonight like a totally different person. He showered me with a lot of kisses back at the restaurant, it was hard for me to contain my wild thoughts and feelings. I pass the gate and I'm about to enter through the front door, which I'm surprised is still unlocked. My phone shows the time 10:53PM, at least I've made it back before 11PM. I'm wondering when I've become so excellent at sneaking in and out without my parents noticing that I'm gone. If they had noticed my absence, Mom's call would've been e

