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“We can give you a lift home.”
“I think the fresh air will do me good.” I shook my. I needed to be alone.
Cassie screwed her lips, eyeing me. “Will I see you at the club later?”
“I’ll make an appearance.” I leaned in to hug her. The walk home would do me good. I had not been alone with my thoughts since I got back to Portland. I enjoyed being along and away from all the chaos of Cassie’s life. Cassie was different she like being busy all the time and always having something to do. I enjoyed sitting on the couch reading a book, don’t get me wrong I loved going out with great friends and having a good time too. Just a little less than Cassie did.
By the time I had made it to the end of the road the clubhouse was on, Charlie and Cassie drove up honking as he pulled up next to me. He stopped and tried to convince me to accept a ride home, but I was pretty adamant in my refusal. He looked disappointed, but I didn’t care. Eventually, when I wouldn’t budge on my answer, he slowly pulled away. I shook my head and continued on my way.
About two blocks from my house, I heard a car pull up behind me. Then someone whistled. I turned around; spotting the same red Ferrari that Mason was driving earlier. I grumbled, turned and kept walking. I heard the car door open and shut.
“Lauren!” he yelled. I stopped walking, squeezed my eyes shut and twirled around to face him. “Hey.” He smiled widely.
“Hey.” My head slightly titled, staring at his shirt to avoid looking into those big, beautiful eyes of his.
“Want a ride?” he asked, thumbing over his shoulder. “Nope,” I said abruptly.
His eyes looked away a moment, then back at me. His lips parted and his tongue darted out to moisten them. I watched as his lips pursed slightly, as he stood, silent. “Oh, come on, I don’t bite. Unless, of course, you want me too.” He smirked.
Ugh. I hated him. Regretfully, I spun around and started walking away. His sexy little smile was not going to win me over. Then I felt his hand grasp my arm, stopping me from getting farther away.
As I turned, I grumbled, “Mason—”
“Would it kill you to say yes to me once?” he asked.
I tried to keep from smiling as I said, “Yes.”
“Touché.” He grinned. “I was actually heading to the beach, if you wanted to join me.”
“Uh—it’s cold,” I said, tugging at my jacket.
“I’m just walking around.” That damn smile stretched. “I figured since it’s a walk you seek, maybe we’d do it together. It’s a better view.”
“I think this is a great view.” I turned and pointed to the bare shrubs, then pursed my lips as I turned to face him again.
Mason playfully bit his bottom lip. “If anything, you are the one worth looking at here.” I rolled my eyes, making him chuckle. “Come on.” He dragged out the words. “It’s a walk, your favourite activity.”
“Fine,” I huffed, giving in.
His blue eyes practically sparkled at my response. I forced my legs toward his car. He opened the door for me, helping me in then he got in, looking over at me as he started the engine and pulled out onto the road, smiling the entire time.
When we got to the beach, Mason was a gentleman and helped me out of his car. We walked down the dock towards the dam. The lake was a beautiful sight. The clouds hung low enough that it almost looked as if they were touching the water.
“This is pretty.” I turned my head to look at him. Another couple walked past where we had stopped. I looked over the cement wall of the dam at the rushing water below. “Thank you for convincing me to join you.”
“Nope problem,” He said glancing over at me. “I come here sometimes, to think.” He leaned on the cement wall, looking out at the water. “It’s even more beautiful at night, with all the lights from the city across the water.”
I cocked my head slightly to get a look at him, and said, “I can’t figure you out, Mason.”
“What’s there to figure out?” he asked, smiling and craning his neck to look at me.
I shook my head, glancing away. “You’re a mystery to me.”
“I’m an open book.” He shrugged, looking back at the water.
“Obviously not,” I scoffed then turned around leaned back on the wall looking up at him.
“What does that mean?”
