“What is this?” I croak out.
“Exactly what you think it is.”
“I’m so confused,” I stutter, gripping the keys harder.
He chuckles and grabs the keys out of my hand. He nods his head to the car, and the lights flash as he presses the unlock button.
I can’t help the shake in my hands as I stare at the one thing I’ve always wanted. The one thing that’s always been a goal of mine to have.
“Go check out your new car.” He hands me back the keys and lightly pushes me forward.
I can’t move. My entire body feels like it’s paused in time.
“No way,” I breathe out.
He laughs a laugh that sends electricity throughout my entire body. “Are you going to go up to it, or am I going to carry you?”
“I don’t think I can move right now,” I mutter, staring wide-eyed at the beauty in front of me.
Bending down, Leonidas throws me over his shoulder. I let out a squeal when my face smashes into his back.
“Leonidas!” I laugh as he runs toward the car with incredible speed with me being on his back.
He’s such a dork.
My feet hit the pavement as he drops me on the ground a couple of seconds later. I stare at my black Camaro.
Holy shit.
I’ve wanted this car for years. It’s more stunning in person—slick, full of muscle and sexiness. No matter how flattering this is, I know how much this car costs, and it’s too much. I get anxious, just thinking about how much he’s spent on me. I hate when people buy stuff for me. Even a water bottle makes me uncomfortable.
Leonidas just bought me a damn car!
“I can’t take this,” I say, not taking my eyes off my dream car. “This is way too much, Leonidas.”
He shrugs his shoulders and crosses his arms across his chest. “I don’t take no for an answer, and I already bought it.” His voice is demanding. His hair blows in the wind as he smiles toward the car.
“I’m not a gold digger.” My fear is him thinking I’m just with him for his money.
Pulling me into his body, he kisses my forehead. “I know you aren’t. I wanted to get you something you’ve dreamed of. Please, just take it, for me?” He pauses and licks his lips. “I’d rather spend all my money on you than on anything else.”
Someone, catch me. I’m going to fall.
The way his eyes bore into mine with determination makes me melt into the pavement beneath my feet. My mind can’t wrap around what’s happening right now.
The guy that I couldn’t stand a week ago, who I’m now obsessed with, just bought me my dream car.
“Plus, I know how much you hate sharing a car with your mom. And to be honest, I’m afraid it’s going to break down any minute.” He laughs, and I chuckle. “So, here’s your very own car. If you don’t take it, you’re going to leave me stuck with a car I don’t want.”
I’m not sure how to act. Should I leap in joy or cry? How about I do both?
“Thank you,” I let out while tears cloud my vision. “This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. I don’t know what to say.” I wipe the tears trailing down my face with a smile.
“Don’t say anything. Drive it. If anyone deserves this, it’s you,” he says strongly.
As I step closer toward the door, he puts a hand on my shoulder.
“There’s one more thing.” Leonidas looks nervous. I’m afraid he’ll vomit on my shoes. I raise an eyebrow when he nods to the keys. “Read the key chain.”
