He presses a quick kiss to my nose. “I was wondering if you would like to spend the day with me.”
“Like a date?” I tease, heart racing.
“Yeah, like a date.”
A date. A real freaking date.
I, Aspen Alstone, am going on a date with one of the hottest men I’ve ever seen. One who makes my heart race and my palms clammy.
How is this even real freaking life?
“I would love that.”
Asher smiles. “Do you want to head out now, or do you need time?”
“Are we riding your bike?”
“I planned on that, but if you want me to see if I can borrow someone’s car or truck, I can.”
“Absolutely not. You promised me a ride,” I remind him, making him smirk.
“I did, didn’t I?”
Reluctantly, I pull out of his arms and go to my closet. I grab the leather jacket that randomly appeared one day and slip it on. Then I slip on the pair of riding boots I couldn’t help but buy the last time Maggie took me out shopping.
Spinning around, I face him. “Ready.”
Asher looks me up and down. “That looks good on you.”
“Thank you.”
I feel my cheeks flush, but ignore it.
Asher reaches out, and I place my hand in his. Side by side, we head out.
“Do you need to tell anyone we’re leaving?” I ask as he grabs a helmet that sits on his bike.
“No, I already gave your brother a heads-up. We’re good.”
“Where did this helmet come from?” I ask as he places it on my head.
“I went out and bought it after you told me you wanted to go for a ride sometime.”
Swoon.
I don’t know if anyone has ever done something so sweet for me. The helmet is sage green. It reminds me of the trees surrounding us.
“Thank you,” I tell him softly.
“You’re welcome.” He steps back and puts on his helmet.
When he grabs my helmet and presses his to mine, I can’t help but smile up at him.
“Hmm…I was right. That green matches your eyes perfectly.”
My breath catches in my throat as he flips down my visor.
He gets on the bike and holds out his hand to help me on, but I ignore it. I place my hand on his shoulder and swing my leg over. Instantly, I press myself up against his back, as close as I can be, and wrap my arms around his waist.
