Lockdown

Epilogue

[UNEDITED]

I stared at myself in the mirror. My usual straight brown hair was slightly curly towards the bottom and framed my face. A light coat of eyeliner winged out above my eye along with some mascara. I ditched my glasses and placed a pair of contacts on my eyes instead. A short navy blue dress hugged my body. The bottom of the dress went down to my knees and hung loosely from my body. A black belt was secured around my waist just to give off a little more detail. The dress was sleeveless and tied around my neck. Black ballet flats were fastened on my feet.

A grin made its way onto my face. This was Zeke and I's very first date and he was taking me to a very nice restaurant. I don't know why he couldn't have taken me somewhere more casual, but he claims that the restaurant has very good food that he really wants me to try.

Calla, who was sitting on my bed, stood up and squealed when she saw my appearance. "Oh my God! You look beautiful, Valentina!" She wrapped her arms around my body and gave me a tight bear hug. "I can't believe this is your first date! And with Zeke Anderson!" She gushed. "You know, I've always shipped you guys. Both me and Zeke's friends. It was bound to happen."

I rolled my eyes. It's been two weeks since the lockdown. They finally opened school back up after a week of investigations. They found all of the shooters' dead bodies out back in the football field.

Zeke finally asked me out a few days after the lockdown. He told me that he was waiting for the perfect moment to ask me. He popped me the question when Calla and I were hanging out with Zeke and his friends. We've all gotten close over the past couple of weeks. Zeke's friends aren't so bad, they're pretty chill actually. And really funny. Also, apparently Calla has a minute crush on Josh. But all of us know that it isn't so small.

"Zeke won't be able to keep his hands off of you." she smirked at me. My cheeks heated up and I shoved her. She stumbled backwards and tripped over some random bra that was lying on the floor, landing on her butt with a thud. She bursted out laughing when I sent her a glare.

The doorbell started ringing and I glanced at myself in the mirror one more time before heading towards the door. When I reached the door, Calla called out to me, "Good luck and have fun! Make sure to give me all the details when you get home. I'll be here waiting for you."

I chuckled before closing the door. "And just to let you know, I might finish off your Moose Tracts ice cream." Her voice was faint behind the door, but I could hear what she was saying. I was tempted to turn back around and threaten her not to, but Zeke was at the door waiting for me. I quickly walked down the stairs and to the front door, but my dad beat me to it.

He was at the door in a flash. He sent me a smirk before opening the door. I slumped my shoulders and leaned against the wall. "Hello, sir. Is V-Valentina here?" Zeke asked nervously.

My dad crossed his arms across his chest. "Are you the boy my daughter's been hanging out with." he questioned. Zeke nodded his head. "Come in." He motioned for Zeke to come inside. Zeke stepped in and my dad closed the door behind him. My eyes wandered over Zeke's tall figure. He was clad in a black button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, black jeans, and black shoes.

Zeke's eyes immediately found my form leaning against the wall and a smile graced his lips. "Hi Val." he greeted me. "Hi." I replied with a small wave.

My dad cleared his throat and we both turned our attention towards him. "Can I speak to your boyfriend for a moment?" he asked us politely as he eyed Zeke's nervous form with a curious yet amused look. Zeke flashed me a scared look and I chuckled quietly. I gave him an assured look, letting him know that it will be okay.