Chapter 23
I stretched a little after our shift ended. Time flew by—probably because Aron and I spent most of it just talking while working.
“Are you heading straight home?”
I turned toward Aron, a little surprised by his question. I gave him a small smile and asked if he wanted to have dinner at our place.
“Art’s a great cook. I didn’t get to invite you last time since you were in a rush,” I said. Aron looked a bit shy as he asked if that would be okay.
I was a little shocked when he agreed so quickly. I answered right away with a cheerful yes. Why not, right?
I gave him a warm smile. He told me to go on ahead—he just needed to grab something from his locker.
We each had our own locker at the shop, so I walked out and waited for him outside.
As I stood there, something caught my e
