it must've been a mistake, right? her best friend's brother swiping right on her tinder account; finding out in the middle of the night when he was one room over made it difficult to fall asleep. settling in her mind that his thumb might've slipped. the following morning, she got up later than everyone else. entering the kitchen, only to see his looming presences causing her pulse to pick up. "ooh muffins, my favorite -- did ainsley pick these up? by the way, do you know where she is?"

digits tap against the coffee cup awaiting for her arrival -- he already ordered her favorite drink off the menu. he was nervous, the last time they spoken to each other didn't end well . . . and now he was asking to meet in person for a favor? he hopes that the added pastry and a soft smile he'd be able to convince her, though his nerves were eating him alive. wesley's gaze lifts up, it was as if his body instinctively knew she was nearby. she was prettier than he remembered, "hey -- thanks for meeting me."

"this is some sick joke, right? what could you possibly want from me?"

"looks like things are falling into place with east and iri as well as kaiden and ayla -- so think it's only right for me to ask.. would you like to go on a date with me, elizabeth?"

"it's been a while since you've been on ice, you sure i'm not better than you by now?"

"hey! you made it," a smile breaks out the moment that he spots her in the crowd, making his way over. "did you bet on me or against me?"

"i promised to make an appearance and here i am... so what's the special event for?"

"c'mon, thena!" kai calls at from the bottom of the staircase. "we can't be late to lani's new years party. we can't miss the big proposal!" he exclaims loudly, in hopes of it capturing her attention and rushing to come down the stairs.