I swallowed this thick lump that had formed in my throat. "U-um, I just went to class and came back here to get a head start on my paper that's due Wednesday," I stuttered out before my tone became more convincing towards the end. Lying to him left a bad taste in my mouth, but I soothed it by promising myself the surprise would be worth it and I could tell him the truth when everything was said and done. I could tell by the way he narrowed his eyes at me and searched my face that he knew something was up. I gave him a pleading look that thankfully seemed to ease his suspicion.
I quickly lead him to the couch and kissed him on the cheek to distract him before going to the kitchen and making him a cup of jasmine tea. He'd completely given up coffee in exchange for this after he'd done some
