Chapter 19

Pierson's POV

I take my dad's advice and head down to Elena's office with twelve long stemmed roses and a box of chocolates.

When I arrive outside the door I start to over think my plan. I look at the contents in my hands. Isn't this to Valentinsey?

Before I can turn around and back out I hear a small voice behind me, "Pierson?"

I turn around and am met with those gorgeous blue eyes.

"Hey Elena. I was just looking for you."

She looks to my hands. "I got these for you," I tell her while handing each item to her.

I scratch the back of my neck nervously. She looks a little confused, but I can see her small smile. "Thank you. That was very sweet of you."

"You're welcome." She sniffs the roses.

"So I was wondering if you wanted to go get something to eat with me?" I ask her.

She stops her action and freezes. Now she looks nervous. Her mouth opens once and closes.

"We can just go as friends if you want. Just a quick bite, that's it. It doesn't have to be a date," I add.

She looks at me,