_Ethan's arrival_

The doorbell rang, and Diana's heart skipped a beat. She had been waiting for what felt like an eternity for Ethan to arrive. She had met him briefly at school, but they hadn't had a chance to talk much. She was excited to finally get to know him better.

"Diana, can you get the door?" her mom called from the kitchen.

Diana jumped up from the couch and made her way to the front door. She took a deep breath, smoothed out her hair, and opened the door.

Ethan stood on the porch, looking even more charming than she had remembered. He was wearing a smile and a pair of worn jeans, and his hair was messy in a way that made her heart flutter.

"Hey," he said, holding up a bag of groceries. "I brought some stuff for dinner....