Page 82 of Stolen Kisses

I smiled, putting my seat belt on. I didn't know how to explain that it wasn't the flowers that made me happy but that he'd gotten me something. He'd been thinking about me. That was special and something I didn’t overlook.

He got into the car, and we drove off right away.

"I spoke to Blair, by the way," I told him.

“How did she take it?"

"She actually likes you. She was happy. Apparently, she and Mom have been talking about this a lot. They’re both excited. Now, tell me where we're going."

He winked at me. "I'm taking you on the rooftop to see the sunset."

My heart gave a mighty sigh. I had to fight against my impulse to press the flowers to my chest even harder becauseI’d ruin them. To be fair, I actually wanted to hug the living daylights out of Chase.

"I can't wait," I said.

Fifteen minutes later, Chase parked in front of a white building with three stories.

"What is this?" I asked, stepping out. It looked like a residential area. "Whatever it is, the view is amazing."

"It's my loft."

Understanding dawned on me, and I grinned. I had to tease him. "How convenient. The rooftop is above your apartment, huh?"

"Yep."

"You're good at getting in my pants." I winked.

He stepped toward me, taking the flowers and putting them on the front seat, then kissed me against the car long and deep. I nearly jumped him right there in the parking lot. With a groan, he finally pulled back.

"Let's go up,” he said. "We don't want to miss the sunset."

Oh, Chase. He'd bought me flowers, was taking me on the rooftop, and remembered I wanted to see the sunset. Even though his mind was definitely in the gutter... he was a winner.

Chapter Nineteen

Hannah

"Wait, I forgot to take the shelves from the back seat," I said after grabbing the flowers from the passenger seat and closing the door.

"You can leave them there for now."

"Okay."

He took my hand, leading me to the back of the building. The garden was well tended to, and there were three jacaranda trees and a magnolia right next to the entrance. None were in bloom, but still there was a sweet smell permeating the warm air.

I was so excited. I knew from Josh that Chase didn't easily let people in his life, yet he was bringing me here, to his home.

"Wow," I whispered, stepping inside.

The loft was one room, just like mine, only it was about five times the size. The living room and kitchen were on the ground floor, and the bedroom was on the upper level. It was all white except for the huge brick wall behind the staircase leading up.

"I like this. It's so elegant and simple. Can you put my flowers in a vase?"

Chase frowned. "I don't have one."

He opened the cabinet above the sink and took out a water jug.

"Perfect." I immediately filled it with water and put the flowers there. I couldn't stop looking at them.

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