Stronger Together (bxb) ✔

Chapter 46 - Chase

Chase's POV

"I have to go, little lamb," Diego mumbles against my hair. Instead of releasing him, I continue to hug him and nuzzle into his neck. Diego chuckles before squeezing me tighter and planting a kiss in my hair. "I'll see you after work and we'll go on our official first date!"

Our date was supposed to be the day after our double date at the roller skating rink, but Diego and Bryan ended up having to work. Since their company is opening the new office, Bryan has been busy finalising everything while Diego has been busy fielding questions and managing the company's public image.

For the past week, we've only seen each other for our morning workouts which always end in some cuddles. Evenings were a no go since recently my boyfriend has been working until around midnight. But even though we didn't spend that much time physically together, we always talk for at least a half an hour everyday.

I've considered just showing up at his workplace with dinner, but I always chicken out. I'm not sure how many people would be working in the evenings and I also don't want to interrupt his work.

This morning he cancelled our workout and instead dropped by to eat breakfast with me. He claims that none of these meet ups were dates and that we have yet to go on our official first date as a couple. I think we both want our first date to be special, so I'm not complaining about having to wait.

"Sweetpea, as much as I love this, I really do have to go," Diego says, but makes no attempt to release me. After another minute of enjoying his embrace, I reluctantly drop my hands from around his waist and Diego gives me one last squeeze before letting go. "I'll see you later! I know you'll like what I have planned!" He says, showing me his gorgeous dimples.

"I can't wait!" I exclaim, gazing into his eyes with a huge smile on my face. He has refused to give me any details about our date, so the excitement has been steadily building for the past week.

Diego's eyes light up at my enthusiasm and he grins wider before pecking my cheek and waving goodbye. I giggle and wave as I watch my boyfriend get into his car and leave. I'm certain that he's waiting until our first date to give me a proper kiss. He has spent too much time staring at my mouth to not want to kiss me.

My hand drifts to my lips as I think about what it would feel like to kiss the man that I'm now certain I'm in love with. I can't help the excited, high pitched squeal that I elicit at the thought of Diego's lips on mine. Just a few more hours to go, then he's all mine!

I head back inside with a dreamy smile still on my face. Upon sitting at my desk, I decide that the best way to pass the time is to start working on a script.

Going to the film festival with Diego really was inspirational! I was bursting with ideas and already started jotting them down. It's difficult to only focus on one idea but I already know that I can't pursue all of them at the same time.

I flick through my idea book, rereading my thoughts as I try to determine which idea I should turn into a script. After deciding on one, I open my laptop and begin doing some research before I start writing.

"Chase?" Jesse's voice breaks my concentration and I turn to find him standing at my bedroom door, wearing a soft smile.

"Oh you're back early!" I exclaim, getting up from the chair and stretching.

Jesse's eyebrows knit together. "I've been gone for six hours. Oh my god! Baby bro, have you been working on your script this whole time?"

My eyes widen at his statement. Wow! Have I really been sitting here that long! A smile spreads across my face, because that means I only have about an hour and a half to go before Diego comes to pick me up! "I'm going on a date with Diego soon!" I giggle, unable to contain my excitement. "Why didn't Diego message today," I mumble with a pout, as I pick up my mobile.