#63 A Step to More

"Do you like this?" Jake asked as he pulled my chair.

"Very much," I smiled, though a little sad that this luxurious private room in the five-star hotel could have been a perfect setting for our date. But we were here for an entirely important matter.

But for now, Jake and I were alone, waiting for the spy he had planted in my school. This was the first time he had shared something so important with me. The weight of it was both exhilarating and daunting. This was a significant step in our relationship, something towards shared goals and ambitions that were more than being romantic partners.

“I can't believe you are finally telling me who this spy is,” I said, trying to sound casual, but my excitement leaked through. “It feels like we’re really starting to trust me a bit more.”

"What?" Jake’s surprise was evident. “Why do you think I don't trust you, mate? I have always trusted your skills and the moon goddess’s judgment,” he said. “The only thing that held me back was... well, our ag