When we got home, Zebulon looked totally put out. "Wow. You're trying to date already at such a young age?"
I couldn't help but giggle at his petty, jealous act.
"Be serious," he said sharply.
I stopped smiling and looked him straight in the eyes. "I swear. I'm not dating anyone, and I have zero plans to."
Zebulon eyed me doubtfully. "Really?"
I nodded rapidly and raised my hand like I was taking an oath.
A faint smile finally tugged at his lips. "You're still too young for dating. If you ever do start seeing someone, you have to let me check them out first. You're way too naive—you'll get scammed easily."
His earnest nagging made my heart feel warm and fuzzy.
I could tell—he was definitely jealous.
After that little incident, I made my stance clear to Hank. I turned him down plai
