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My head swiveled to look at him. “What about Hadley?”
“You can sleep in the guest room. I know she wants to be able to wake you on Christmas morning. Please, Emma.”
The way his blue eyes sparkled, and his boyish grin made butterflies dance in my stomach, there was no way I could deny him.
“Okay, I’ll stay the night.”
“And if I happen to sneak into your room to say good night, we’ll just have to be quiet."
I gave him a warning look. “Aiden.”
“Emma,” he replied.
“Would it be crazy for me to ask you to pull over again so we can make out in the truck?”
He laughed. “We should probably get to the house. I’m sure Hadley is ready to start all the traditions.”
“Oh, I love traditions. I always dreamed of having my own at Christmas.”
Reaching for my hand, he drew it to his mouth. “Then lucky for you we’re starting some new ones this year.”
I couldn’t help the smile that spread over my face.
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
EMMA - TRADITIONS
Aiden pulledup and parked in the driveway. He’d been having me park in the garage so that in the mornings, Hadley and I wouldn’t have to fight with the snow and cold weather. The other bay of his garage was set up with workout equipment. I could definitely confirm that Aiden used the weightsa lot.
“So what are some of your traditions?” I asked as Aiden opened my door and took my hand.
“Hot chocolate, s’mores, and we usually watchThe Polar Express.”
“What’s the movie about?”
Aiden stopped walking, and I nearly ran into him. “You’ve never watchedThe Polar Express?”
Laughing, I shook my head. “I haven’t.”
He slowly shook his head. “We are going to fix that tonight.”
With a lighthearted tug on my hand, we quickly made our way in through the garage, entering the kitchen.
I glanced around, realizing the house was quiet. “Where is everyone? Did they go to your parents’ house?”
Aiden frowned and shrugged. “I’m not sure.”
He dropped my hand and headed toward the dining room, then to the living room. The entire house was empty.
“Did you want me to call Patty or Lance to tell them we’re home?”
A thud came from upstairs.
“They must be in the loft,” Aiden said, motioning for me to head up the steps first.
“I think I’ll head to my place and change into some comfy Christmas sweats I bought with Tammy the other day. I got Hadley a matching pair. You think she’ll want to wear them?”
“I’m sure she’d love that.”
