I wished I were nervous as I got into the car with him; I wished my heart were pounding so loud so that could be my excuse for not wanting to follow him.Instead, it was different. My heart was pounding alright, but for a different reason, not from nerves, but in anticipation of what would follow, and I was ready for what it was going to be.With no music playing, we were only left with our thoughts, but I refused to think of anything. I didn’t want to change my mind now, so instead I focused on the road ahead of us, and occasionally, I stared at him.Aaron’s fingers tightened on the steering wheel, veins rising beneath his skin as his grip flexed. The light caught his ring, making it glint. He hadn’t said a word since we got in, and somehow, that silence made everything feel too loud.As if he had read my thoughts, he turned his head toward me, and our eyes locked.I swallowed, my throat suddenly dry, refusing to be the first to look away, even when I knew he would have to, if only f
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