Draco had been about to reach for the bill, only to realize he hadn't been fast enough. "Fine, as long as I get to pay for the next one," he replied with a grin. It also let Jake know as well, he wouldn't mind going out again with him. The nervous energy was all on himself and not directed at Jake.

It was so strange to having someone else pay for his meal. Even with his friends he had usually been the one to pay for everything. Not that he had minded. At the same time it felt nice to not have to pay.