Sebastian, on the other hand, is moving like we have all the time in the world.
“There is nothing wrong with my stamina. I’m just not the biggest fan of stairs after I’ve been working out for four hours today.”
Why did I even bring up the word stamina?
Now, all I can think about is the man behind me and his freaking stamina.
And not the kind related to walking up stairs.
I stay silent as we finally climb the last part. When I find a spot overlooking the city, I stand there in awe.
There is just something about the twinkling lights of a city that is getting ready for the evening, one light at a time.
“Wow, this is beautiful,” I say, watching the colours of the sky turning pink and orange.
The clouds have mostly cleared for the day, leaving a beautiful sunset in their wake.
“Yeah, it is,” Sebastian murmurs beside me.
After a little while gazing at the view, I pull out my phone and snap a few photos and videos to send to my family later.
Our group chat is quickly being filled with pictures of my adventures here, and Mom is always sending back hugs and kisses. Dad is more of a thumbs-up guy.
“Come on, get in frame, Sebby,” I say, turning my phone around and having the city view behind me.
“Don’t call me that, Lily,” he grumbles beside me, coming closer to me, making my body light up.
“Sorry, Sebastian James,” I snicker.
Sebastian quickly pinches my waist, making me jump and let out a small yelp.
This man and his touches to my waist will send me into cardiac arrest soon.
He steps up close to me, leaning down to whisper in my ear.
“Just Sebastian.”
Hell. When did it get so hot out here?
Every hair on my ears, down to my toes, raises at his closeness. He smells divine, and I’m tempted to turn my head. I would probably be inclined just to kiss him right here.
But I don’t dare.
“Lily, picture,” he says, shaking me out of my desires.
“Yeah, right.”
I bring up my phone in front of us, feeling my hands shake, and praying that he’s not able to see it.
I don’t turn into a quivering mess around men.
Right now, though, I’m struggling.
But this isn’t just any man; this is Sebastian.
I snap a few pictures, probably smiling like a lunatic as my head is all over the place and my facial expressions are probably messed up.
All I can focus on is the man beside me and the way he’s making me feel.
