[UNEDITED]

I stared at myself in the mirror. My usual straight brown hair was slightly curly towards the bottom and framed my face. A light coat of eyeliner winged out above my eye along with some mascara. I ditched my glasses and placed a pair of contacts on my eyes instead. A short navy blue dress hugged my body. The bottom of the dress went down to my knees and hung loosely from my body. A black belt was secured around my waist just to give off a little more detail. The dress was sleeveless and tied around my neck. Black ballet flats were fastened on my feet.

A grin made its way onto my face. This was Zeke and I's very first date and he was taking me to a very nice restaurant. I don't know why he couldn't have taken me somewhere more casual, but he claims that the restaurant has very good food that he really wants me to try.

Calla, who was sitting on my bed, stood up and squealed when she saw my appearance. "Oh my God! You look beautiful, Valentina!" She wrapped her arms around my body and gave me a tight bear hug. "I can't believe this is your first date! And with Zeke Anderson!" She gushed. "You know, I've always shipped you guys. Both me and Zeke's friends. It was bound to happen."

I rolled my eyes. It's been two weeks since the lockdown. They finally opened school back up after a week of investigations. They found all of the shooters' dead bodies out back in the football field.

Zeke finally asked me out a few days after the lockdown. He told me that he was waiting for the perfect moment to ask me. He popped me the question when Calla and I were hanging out with Zeke and his friends. We've all gotten close over the past couple of weeks. Zeke's friends aren't so bad, they're pretty chill actually. And really funny. Also, apparently Calla has a minute crush on Josh. But all of us know that it isn't so small.

"Zeke won't be able to keep his hands off of you." she smirked at me. My cheeks heated up and I shoved her. She stumbled backwards and tripped over some random bra that was lying on the floor, landing on her butt with a thud. She bursted out laughing when I sent her a glare.

The doorbell started ringing and I glanced at myself in the mirror one more time before heading towards the door. When I reached the door, Calla called out to me, "Good luck and have fun! Make sure to give me all the details when you get home. I'll be here waiting for you."

I chuckled before closing the door. "And just to let you know, I might finish off your Moose Tracts ice cream." Her voice was faint behind the door, but I could hear what she was saying. I was tempted to turn back around and threaten her not to, but Zeke was at the door waiting for me. I quickly walked down the stairs and to the front door, but my dad beat me to it.

He was at the door in a flash. He sent me a smirk before opening the door. I slumped my shoulders and leaned against the wall. "Hello, sir. Is V-Valentina here?" Zeke asked nervously.

My dad crossed his arms across his chest. "Are you the boy my daughter's been hanging out with." he questioned. Zeke nodded his head. "Come in." He motioned for Zeke to come inside. Zeke stepped in and my dad closed the door behind him. My eyes wandered over Zeke's tall figure. He was clad in a black button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, black jeans, and black shoes.

Zeke's eyes immediately found my form leaning against the wall and a smile graced his lips. "Hi Val." he greeted me. "Hi." I replied with a small wave.

My dad cleared his throat and we both turned our attention towards him. "Can I speak to your boyfriend for a moment?" he asked us politely as he eyed Zeke's nervous form with a curious yet amused look. Zeke flashed me a scared look and I chuckled quietly. I gave him an assured look, letting him know that it will be okay.

Zeke and my father disappeared into the next room. I stood there by the door with my phone in my hand, texting Calla.

'Is ur dad having the talk w/ him?' -Calla

'lol yup' -Me

'Do u think he's going to scare Zeke off?' -Calla

'No I don't think so. My dad's pretty laid back. He probably just wants to get to know him better. I've talked to him about Zeke b4 but I think he just wants to talk to him in person....' -Me

'Have fun on ur date! ;)' -Calla

'I will :P' -Me

I locked my phone when I heard Zeke's and dad's voices get louder as they grew closer. They came back into the room and Zeke immediately walked over to me. He wrapped his arm around my waist and sent my dad a grin. "Be good to her." My dad told him with a smile.

Zeke gave him a curt nod. "Will do, sir." My dad flashed me a smile before leaving the room. Zeke grasped my hand and lead me to the front door. He opened the door and held it open for me. I mumbled a 'thank you' before stepping outside. The cool air enveloped me. It was around 7:00 so the sky was setting, created a pinkish color to take over the blue sky.

Zeke's warm hand lightly pressed against the small of my back as he lead me to his car. It was a 2009 black Wrangler. I was actually surprised considering the fact that he has a motorcycle too. Either his parents make a decent amount of money or he has a pretty good job that would help him pay for both. He opened the passenger door for me and I climbed in. He leaned over to buckle me in. Then he looked up at me with a smile and pressed a soft kiss on my cheek. "You look absolutely breathtaking." Zeke complimented when he scanned my body.

He pecked my lips before running around the Jeep and getting into the driver's seat to start up the vehicle. We were both silent for a few minutes as Zeke drove down the street, leaving my neighborhood. The song "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers silently played on the radio, filling up our silence. I quietly hummed to the song while staring out the window. Zeke began tap the stirring wheel with his fingers. A smile spread across my face as I turned my gaze to him.

His chocolate brown eyes were staring at the road ahead of us. I stared at his face. His pale pink lips slightly parted. "Take a picture. It'll last longer." The corners of his lips tilted up into a smirk. My cheeks started to heat up and averted my gaze.

"I wish I could......." I mumbled quietly. I didn't mean for him to hear it, but he did. He quietly chuckled and reached over to grab my hand. He gave it a small squeeze and glanced at me before turning his attention back on the road.

"We're almost there." he informed me. I nodded in response and watched as we passed by a few more stores and restaurants before we reached an Italian-looking restaurant. The sign of the restaurant said "Olive Garden" on it. My lips curled up. I've always wanted to come here but my dad doesn't like Italian food. I didn't notice that Zeke was already out of the car and opening mine. I unbuckled and slid out.

He took my hand and lead me to the front doors of the building. He opened it and ushered me inside. I flashed him a smile before stepping in. We both walked up to the front desk where a girl who looked to be in her mid thirties with bleach blonde hair tied up into a ponytail. She had on a cream-colored blouse that had Olive Garden imprinted on it with a black skirt and a white apron.

When she saw us coming in, she smiled, flashing her pearly whites. "Good evening, welcome to Olive Garden."

"Hello, table for two." Zeke answered. The lady nodded and pulled out two menus and waved us to follow her. I looked around as we followed her. This place looks pretty formal as I saw people sitting down in formal clothes, very few people wearing casual. Music played quietly on the speakers while the sounds of forks clattering and people talking filled the air. The lady lead us over to a row of small booths and pointed to the one in the middle. "You guys can sit here."

We both nodded and sat down across from each other. "Your waiter will be here in a moment." We thanked her as she walked away,

"This place looks nice." I complimented as I gave the room we were in a once over. Besides the booths that were in here, circular tables for four to six people scattered the room as well as rectangular and square tables. To my left was a window that gave me a view of the parking lot that had quite a few cars of different sizes, colors, and brands.

"Yeah." Zeke replied. "I love this place. Their food is really good."

"I'll be the judge of that." I smirked when I saw a waiter walking up to our table. He looked really hot. He had short blonde hair that spiked up in the front, icy blue eyes, pointed nose, and well-defined cheekbones and jawline. I automatically knew Zeke was going to have a problem with our waiter.

When the man reached our table, I heard Zeke mutter 'Just great.....' so I kicked him under the table. He winced and sent me a pained look. I smirked at him and mouthed 'be nice'. He rolled his eyes at me.

"Good evening. My name is Vince and I will be your waiter for tonight." He smiled at me before looking down at the pad in his hand. "Would you two like anything to drink?"

Zeke motioned me to go first, so I did. "I'll have a Sprite please." Vince nodded before looking at Zeke. "Coke." He mumbled in annoyance when Vince glanced at me again.

"Your drinks will be here soon." He turned and left. I chuckled when Zeke released a breath.

"Did you see the way he was looking at you?" he muttered to himself. I rolled my eyes playfully and suppressed a quiet laugh. "I swear.... If the rest of the night continues like this...."

"Chill....." I teased him. He looked at me with a frown to which my smile grew even more. Having a hard time staying serious, Zeke's mouth curled up into a smile. "Tonight is going to be just fine, Zeke. Loosen up. I love you and would never leave you. Don't worry about other guys, no one is as good as you."

Zeke's cheeks started to tint the color of pink. 'Awwwwww' I mentally cooed as I stared at him in awe. He's so adorable. "I love you too, Valentina." He replied with so much emotion evident in his voice. "You don't know how badly I just want to take you right now....." he blurted out the last part.

My eyes widened and my breath got caught in my throat. Zeke must've realized what he said because the look on his face. His eyes were the size of saucers and his lips were slightly parted. "I-I'm sorry..... I-I didn't mean-" He got interrupted by Vince playing my drink right in front of me.

I thanked him politely and he replied with a 'you're welcome' before turning to Zeke and placing his Coke in front of him. I couldn't help but catch the way Vince was staring at Zeke when he gave him his coke. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. I inwardly laughed. If only Zeke knew.

"Do you guys know what you want to order?" he asked, still looking at Zeke. Zeke glanced at me, oblivious to the fact that Vince is gay. I don't get why he was eyeing me earlier, probably wondering how a girl like me could get a guy like Zeke.

"Yeah, I'll get the Fettuccine and Alfredo, please." I ordered. Vince nodded and jotted it down on the notepad he was carrying.

He then turned to Zeke. Vince's eyes lit up when Zeke looked at him. "And you....sir?" His voice deepened and shook a little. This is so cute. I honestly don't really care that someone is hitting on Zeke, because I know Zeke isn't gay and he loves me, so he wouldn't leave me for Vince.

Zeke didn't even notice Vince's voice change and spoke nonchalantly, "Um... yeah I'll get the Baked Ziti." Vince wrote his order down and sent him a smile. Zeke shifted in his seat a little and I could tell he was uncomfortable with the way Vince smiled at him. Not once did Vince look at me before turning around and walking away,

I really wanted to question Zeke forward about what he meant when he said he wanted to take me, but I knew he was flustered when he was trying to cover it up, so I decided against it and say something else. "Vince definitely has a crush on you." I blurted out with a chuckle following after. Zeke was in the middle of taking a sip of his Coke and began choking on it. Once he finished choking, his eyes snapped to me and his eyebrows knitted together.

"What the hell are you talking about?" he asked in confusion.

"Vince, he's interested in you." I replied.

"Really?"

I nodded in response with a smirk on my face. "And you thought he was hitting on me." Zeke scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"Well how was I suppose to know he was-" I kicked him under the table when I saw Vince coming back with our food. "Shhhh." I shushed him. Zeke's face morphed into one of pain.

Vince placed our food in front of us and pulled out a cheese dispenser. "Cheese?" he asked me. I nodded and he started sprinkling it over my pasta. Then he turned to Zeke and asked him the same thing. Zeke nodded. Vince leaned over and I noticed he was a bit too close by the way Zeke was trying to lean away. Once he pulled back, he flashed us a smile before saying, "Enjoy."

I laughed when he left. "You looked so uncomfortable." I giggled, taking a bite of my food. I silently moaned when I tasted the Alfredo sauce. Salty with a pinch of sweetness. It tasted so good.

"Why do you seem so okay with this?" Zeke rose his eyebrow.

"Because," I started, swallowing down my food. "I know you're straight. If Vince was a girl, we would be in a whole different situation." Zeke smiled and started eating his food.

We continued talking about our day and how amazing the food is. We finished in 45 minutes, taking our time. We also started talking about how its exciting that this is our first date and if we traveled back in time and told our past selves about how we're dating, they wouldn't believe us or they'd be shocked.

Once we were done, Vince took our dishes and handed us the check. I insisted on paying for my food, but Zeke refused. When Vince came back for the check, he slipped a piece of paper towards Zeke before walking away. I quickly snatched the piece of paper before Zeke could and read it. It was a phone number. I laughed when I saw the words 'call me' on it.

Zeke quickly grabbed it and read it. He rolled his eyes, but released a laugh. He shoved it into his back pocket before grabbing my hand and leading me towards the door. He opened it for me and I smiled at his kind gesture. When we got back to the car and got it, I turned to him with a smile. "Thanks for dinner. I had fun. The food was delicious."

He leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. Before the kiss deepened, he pulled away. I stuck my lower lip in a pout and he smirked. He pecked my lower lip before starting the car.

When we reached my driveway, he put the car in park and took the keys out of the ignition. He turned around in his seat to get something from the back. I smiled when he turned back around with a bouquet roses. He got out of the car and went over to my side and opened it. I got out and stood in front of me. I tilted my head to look up at him. He handed me the flowers and I took them, inhaling the scent.

"Thank you."

His hands went down to my waist as mine went around his neck. He lowered his head so that his lips were leveled with mine. Our noses brushing each other and his hot breath fanning my lips. He leaned forward and claimed my lips with his. It was gently, slow, and sweet. He tightened his hold on my waist as he pulled me closer to him. The hand not holding the bouquet started playing with his hair.

I sighed in content. His lips are so addictive and soft. They send so many pleasurable feelings all throughout my body. We may have just got together, but I know for a fact that I love the guy in front of me. He may be a bad boy. He may be the guy who I've hated ever since elementary. The guy who I got stuck with because of a shitty lockdown. But I know that if it wasn't for the lockdown, I wouldn't be with Zeke right now.

I would've never been able to experience something new. Having a boyfriend who loves me. Getting my first kiss. Did I forget to mention that I finished that Wattpad story I was reading? It was AWESOME! Anyways, I would've never imagined any of this happening, but I'm glad it did.

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Hey guys!!!! So this is the ending of Lockdown!!!! I know, it's sad and short, but this was a short story. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed the epilogue. And I also hope you enjoyed this story. Thank you so much for bearing with me, I know at some points it took me forever to update, and I'm sorry about that.

I will be doing one or two bonus chapters, so stay tune for that. I don't know when they'll be up, hopefully soon. Thank you guys again!

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~Cheezlover ^-^