Lena's POV
When the check came, I reached for it. I did ask him out after all. But he quickly put his hand on top of it, preventing me from sliding it towards me. I looked at him in question. "I asked you out. To thank you for everything you've done for me."
"You did, but only because you beat me to it. And I did those things because I wanted to," he said, taking the check more firmly and sliding it towards himself before taking out his wallet and placing his card inside. "But," I started in objection. "Save your money, for your trip," he said insistently.
"I'll be perfectly fine on my trip even after paying for dinner," I responded with a laugh. "I have no doubt, but I'm still not letting you pay." He kissed my hand and I rolled my eyes as he handed the check to the waiter when he ca
