As school ended, Aria made her way to where Ace parked his car. She thought she'd have to wait, but surprisingly, he was already there, waiting for her.
"You're early," Ace said, smiling warmly at her.
"Would you prefer I keep you waiting?" Aria asked, smiling back instead of answering his question.
Ace chuckled. "Come, let me take you home." He walked around and opened the black door of his latest sports car for her to get in. Aria was stunned, shy, and blushed at the same time.
Seeing her not moving forward, Ace urged, "Come on, get in." Aria nodded, walked forward, and lowered herself to get into the car. After getting in, she made sure her seatbelt was secure.
As Ace drove, he asked, "Are we going to pick up your brother on the way?"
"Yes," Aria replied.
Ace asked again, "Is there some time left before the closing bell?" Aria wondered what he was trying to do, but still, she answered, "Yes, I think there are twenty-five minutes left. But why are you asking?"