Ava's eyebrows rose high. Her blinking implied embarrassment. "Why did you ask that? Isn't what's important now that we're together?"

Jeremy shook his head slightly. "I already admitted when I started paying attention to you. Now it's your turn. If you don't want to, then obviously, you were the one who noticed me first."

Ava let out a small laugh. "Your confidence hasn't changed, hmm?"

"It actually increased because you were willing to accept me. So, when? Was it the first time we passed ...