Chapter 14“Before we go any further,” Julian said. “I have to ask: is this a date?”
Maria laughed, tugging on his hand as they walked across the street. Most of the houses they passed by now weren’t decorated. In the distance, Julian saw an apartment complex. Most of the lights were on, casting an eerie blue glow if they didn’t have Christmas lights hanging off their balconies.
“What would you like it to be?” Maria asked. “I’ve been pretty much playing this whole thing like improv. My idea about throwing together Josie and Davis worked, but I don’t like to get ahead of myself.”
“Really?” Julian asked, somewhat skeptical. It seemed like all Maria did was get ahead and make jokes. But those were jokes, he reminded himself. Now, with her hand in his, things were different. Real. And she li
