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“Not this one.”
“You’re not… scared are you?” She snickered into her hand.
“Don’t be such a bitch, Linds,” Aaron gritted out.
“What? I’m just saying, it’s a bit lame that a seventeen-year-old girl is scared of the—”
“You know why.” I pinned her with a dark look, and her eyes grew to saucers.
“And what’s that supposed to mean?”
“Nothing,” I conceded, surprised I’d even said that.
Thankfully, the attendant called them all forward, and I escaped explaining myself. Kaiden glanced back as he entered the ride. His expression softened, his mouth kicking up at the corner, and I’m sure I saw pride there. Then he disappeared into the black abyss with his friends trailing behind.
“What?” I said to Peyton as she watched me quietly.
“You’re different. I like it.”
“Yeah, well, she’s a bitch.”
“Lily May Ford, you did not just cuss.” She threw her arms around me. “My girl is all grown up.”
“You’re a goofball.”
“But you love me.” Peyton smothered my cheek in cotton candy scented kisses.
“Yeah,” laughter bubbled in my chest. “I do.”
* * *
We didn’t stay longafter that. A storm blew in bringing with it a heavy downpour that had us running to the parking lot. In the spur of the moment, Peyton had ended up with Bryan and Gav in his car and Kaiden was with me in Ashleigh’s car.
“I guess we’re going across the river.” She grinned at us through the rearview mirror.
“You don’t have to do that,” Kaiden said, digging out his cell. “I’ll call Gav and tell him to circle back for me.”
Rain pelted the car, drowning out the wild beating of my heart.
“It’s still early, we can give you a ride.” Ashleigh winked, and my cheeks flushed.
“Only if you’re sure?”
She turned on the radio, giving us some privacy. It wasn’t like being alone, but it was better than saying good night.
Kaiden had my hand tangled in his, his thigh pressed up against mine. I rested my head on his shoulder and let out a contented sigh. “You’re all wet,” he whispered against my damp hair.
“I can’t believe you came with us.” I peeked up at him.
“I wasn’t ready to say good night.”
“Me neither.”
His cell phone started ringing. He dug it out and hit answer. “Yeah?”
I could just make out Bryan’s gruff voice.
“Yeah, okay… laters.” Kaiden hung up. “Change of plans… Bryan wants to know if we want to hang at his house.”
