I chuckled.
“But just so you know…I got a perfect score,” she added proudly.
“I didn’t expect anything less.” I gave her a quick kiss before closing the door and jogging around to the driver’s side.
As we pulled away from campus, she turned to me.
“So, where are we going?” she asked.
Today, she wore fitted jeans that showed off her legs and ass, a nice surprise, even though she still had on a hoodie.
“It’s a surprise.”
She rolled her eyes and smiled. “Fine.”
We fell into easy conversation, and a few minutes later, I drove under a sign that read Welcome to Lotus Luxurious Paddle Boating. Her eyes lit up instantly.
“Here? You’re taking me here?” she asked, excitedly.
I grinned. “I am.”
The moment I turned off the engine, she hopped out of the SUV, and I followed.
She glanced around, head tilted. “Why are we the only ones here?”
“Because I rented out the facility.”
“Oh.”
I held out my hand; she slipped hers into mine, and we walked inside. After signing in, Stacy—the manager—wished us a great time before we headed toward the lake.
Earlier, I’d had my men sweep the entire area and position themselves around the perimeter. I wasn’t taking any chances. Everything had to go perfectly. I’d also arranged a picnic basket, towels, a change of clothes, and everything else I could think of.
On the table waiting for us was a bouquet of white roses. I picked them up and handed them to her.
“A date wouldn’t be a date without flowers.”
“Thank you,” she whispered, lifting them to her nose. “They’re beautiful.”
“Just like the woman holding them.”
She blushed.
And what I wouldn’t give to see that look on her face every day for the rest of my life.
“So what do you want to do first?” I asked. “Eat or hit the lake?”
“First, the canoe. I’ve always wanted to try one. Then maybe the paddle boat. Then eat?” she lifted a brow.
“Sounds like a plan. Let’s go.”
I watched as Sienna tugged her hoodie over her head. Underneath was a thick-strapped fitted tank, and my eyes drank her in before I forced myself to look away. The last thing I wanted was for her to feel uncomfortable.
We headed to the canoes.
“Two-seater or one?” I asked.
“Can I try the one-seater, please?” she asked excitedly.
