tonight. This was so much fun. I may not have made you eat my dust at the end there, but I’ll settle for a tie.”
Chase lets out a low, husky chuckle that vibrates against my chest. “You’re a feisty one. I felt bad for that poor kid you ran off the road…well, only for a second, because I did the same thing more than once trying to outrace you.”
I bite back a smile as I draw circles on his neck with the tips of my fingers. I love touching him. Every chance I get, I find my hands on his body one way or another. “So what do you have planned for us next?” I ask as I slide out of his embrace and lace my fingers with his as he leads me off the track.
“You’ll just have to wait and see,” is all I get out of him, and I know there’s no use prying, because he loves leaving me in suspense.
WE SPENT TWO MORE HOURS at NASCAR Speedpark, miniature golfing and go-karting. I am having such an amazing day with Chase that I’m dreading the point when we’ll have to say goodnight and part ways.
We just grabbed a quick dinner at Broadway Bill’s Bar & Grill, and now we’re heading down to the water to walk along the shoreline. It’s already almost ten, but I am trying to prolong this day as long I can. It has been by far the best date of my life, and the most fun I’ve had with a guy since I don’t even remember when.
I have my flip-flops in one hand and holding Chase’s with the other as we make our way down the beach. It’s dark, with the only light coming from the stars and the streetlights that line the boardwalk. There’s no one else on the beach, so we have the entire place to ourselves.
Chase and I have been talking about our favorite movies, childhood cartoons, and vacations we’ve taken. I love seeing this side of him. He’s so sweet and funny. Every second I spend with him makes the idea of walking away at the end of the month that much harder.
I’m not stupid. I know what we have right now is just for the summer, but I plan on making the most of it. Every girl dreams of having a hot summer fling they can look back on. I know deep down no summer will ever compare to this one.
I hope once we do say goodbye that we’ll still keep in touch over texts or Facebook; there’s no reason we have to break all ties. I know it would break my heart to never see or speak to Chase ever again. I push away the negative thoughts clouding my head and try to focus on just us right now.
Tugging on our entwined hands playfully, Chase pulls me closer to him so he can press a kiss to my temple. This is the perfect way to end our day, walking together on the beach, listening to the waves roll in.
“So what’s your major in school? What does Ashlynn Myers want to be when she grows up?” he asks me with a flirtatious smirk as the pad of his thumb rubs circles on the back of my hand.
I can barely think straight with his scent tickling my nose and the feel of his lips still tingling on my temple. He makes it impossible for me to ever focus when I’m around him.
I feel silly telling him my major, when he’s on his way to becoming the biggest name in Nationwide Racing. “I’m majoring in English and Literature. My dream is to one day be able to write full-time. I love reading, and have always dreamed of being an author one day, with my books being read by millions around the world.” I keep my eyes down at our feet, watching the cool waves roll over us before washing back out to sea.
Chase stops walking and gives my hand a gentle squeeze. “Ashlynn, look at me.” I let out a shaky breath and lift my eyes up to his. “When you talk about your dreams, I want to see your face light up and hear the excitement of the possibilities that are waiting for you in the future. Don’t ever talk about your dreams as if they’re crazy or not good enough. I think if you set your mind to it, you’d be a wonderful writer, and I hope maybe you’ll base an extremely sexy character off of me some day. ”
Wrapping my arms
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