Panting heavily, she exclaimed, "Even exams don't get my heart racing like this!"

Jason reached over to zip up her jacket, chuckling, "I texted you the time, it's your own fault for not getting ready sooner."

"I saw your text too late!" Sophia complained.

Raising an eyebrow, Jason teased, "Rough night?"

"Nope, slept like a baby 'til dawn!" Sophia replied with a laugh.

Jason's expression softened, "Alright then, let's get going!"

He took off running, with Sophia quickly catching up, "How about we make it interesting and race?"

Jason smirked, "Don't embarrass yourself!"

Sophia tilted her head defiantly, "Ever heard of the Tortoise and the Hare?"

Jason scoffed, "You've got the turtle's speed and the rabbit's laziness!"

him, "You're the

Jason sprinted ahead, "Catch me

"You just wait!"

the

neighbor noticed them running together and greeted with a smile, "Jason, Sophia, you two back in

down, smiling and waving, "Hey Vicky,

Sophia. Another year older, huh? Maybe it's time you and Jason thought about tying the knot. Just make sure to send an invite my way, I'd love to celebrate with you!" Vicky

at a loss for words, but Jason had already

managed a quick wave

"How old does Vicky think she is, getting all muddled up? When did we ever talk about

the morning mist, making his expression hard to read, "Maybe she

mom just said yesterday that I'm not good enough

Zoe say that?"

to set them up, to avoid. awkwardness, she mumbled, That's just what people

What about you?" Jason asked as they

they're probably right. Why are we

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