LEAH
As we walked through the city streets, I felt Jackson's hand slip into mine. The simple gesture sent a jolt of electricity through my body, and I couldn't help but smile. We continued to talk and joke around. We finally reached a place close to our apartment building and stopped.
"So, Leah," Jackson said, breaking the comfortable silence between us. "I was wondering if I could take you back to my place."
My heart skipped a beat at the suggestion, and I felt a rush of heat spread through my body. I had been waiting for this moment, expecting it to come but it was still odd. I didn't know if I was ready yet but when I looked at him and saw the clearness in his eyes and the way his hand tightened on mine like a school boy, I nodded.
"Sure," I replied, trying to act cool and collecte
