Page 36 (1/1)

Bending lide the few feet between us I moved a few inches, and panic set in as I wheeled

“Hold my hand You’re a terrible skater, so no one will think…” He shrugged

I guess neither of us were used to being a couple in public Taking a deep breath, I inched forward on my blades and kissed hiue bath either A good, solid press of our lips

Our breath plumed white in the winter air as we parted I asked, “What about now? Will everyone think you’re my boyfriend?”

Etienne bulanced around at the people starting the trail around us in a strea they can’t read my mind, eh?”

Behind hed “Uh, your mind is very transparent, just so y’know” She held Tim’s hand as he took choppy strokes beside her

Henry glided up and nodded to us, his eyes gleaet a chance to skate even though he should have been taking a complete break from the ice

Theo appeared with a friendly wave He called out, “Hey guys! This trail is awesome!” He squinted into the distance where the ribbon of ice curved into the forest, the colored lights reflecting on the fresh mounds of snow “Not too many people We should race”

The words were barely out of his raceful strides building speed instantly Theo sputtered and chased hi low

Bree shook her head “They need to sleep together and realize they’re secretly in love Like you two!” She winked “Not that it was much of a secret”

“It was too!” I insisted “I had no idea!” Gru I inched forith tiny little steps, watching Bree and Tione in their own little world

“We’re going to skate,” Etienne said “Not walk on the ice”

“Are we, though?” I bent my stiff knees

“That’s it! I won’t let you fall”

Holding Etienne’s hand, I trusted him the way I always had He was ether

THE END