We cling to each other like lost lovers, eyes locked on each other as if neither of us wants to miss a single moment of this, our bodies moving in a perfect rhythm. When his warmth fills me, I know that I’m home and that nothing will ever beat the feelings Noah gives me.
Thirty: Noah
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The last few months have flown by. Our team is top in the league by a landslide. Having Audrey along for most games has made a world of difference in how Connor and I play, proving how great of a lucky charm she truly is. Most of the time, I can’t believe Audrey and I have been together for almost four months. It all feels like a fever dream.
But between her being a nanny for Poppy part-time and her online store having constant orders, she’s having to miss games more often lately. Having numerous big athletes and their families sharing about it on social media and shopping from her has helped her business take off more than any of us could have predicted.
She loves it though, and she’s happy so that’s all that matters to me.
She’s still living with Connor, but spends most nights at my place when I’m home. I’m glad we didn’t rushinto moving in together right away, though nothing beats falling asleep and waking up next to her.
I was gone for the weekend, so I’m glad to be back with her, and tonight is a perfect excuse to take her on a date.
“Can I have a hint?” Auddie asks impatiently from the passenger seat, a blindfold over her eyes. “You’re not planning to murder me, are you?”
Letting out a chuckle, I squeeze her thigh. “Not tonight.”
“She gets to live to see another day, huh?”
“We’re here,” I tell her as the sign comes into view. I pull off to the side of the road. “Keep your blindfold on and I’ll come collect you from the other side.”
I guide her to the sign, grateful that there’s no traffic coming.
“Noah?” She sounds anxious, but her smile grows as she grips my fingers tighter.
“Okay, stand here. And take your blindfold off.” She does as I say, blinking with confusion when I come into view. But when she sees the crack in the pavement and the sign for Kansas City comes into view, she gasps.
“Auddie, you are officially in–”
“Two places at once,” she cuts me off, jumping into my arms with a giggle.
“Yes ma’am.”
She kisses me urgently before planting her feet back on the ground with tears in her eyes.
“Noah …”
“This is your dream date. I know Auddie,” I finish for her, kissing her forehead.
I pull out a disposable camera to take a picture of her straddling the line, before she makes me pose too.
The smile on my face hurts my jaw and her smile is just as big.
“We must move along, there are many things on the agenda tonight, my love.”
“Okay,Landon Carter, I see what you’re doing.” She lets out another giggle with a skip in her step.
“What can I say? I wanted to give you ‘A Walk to Remember.’”
She shakes her head with a laugh, smacking my chest. “God, you’re cheesy.”
She has no idea.
We get back into the car and when an outdoor restaurant comes into view, Audrey’s expression grows even more excited.
“I love you, I love you, I love you!” She all but bounces up and down in her seat.
