Page 79 of Chasing Lyric
It’s justfun.
Chase steps up with the brightest expression on his face, which relaxes me instantly as he places his hands on myshoulders. “I’m so proud of you right now, Lyri. Do you have a particular song you want to sing?”
I delve deep into his gorgeous eyes, and I know exactly what I want to sing. The words of the song will tell Chase everything I want to say to him. Everything about what I’m about to do, and also the life I want to make withhim.
It’s a song that explains two things at the same time. Letting go of my past, a past where singing was my life, and holding onto Zane and what he did. But secondly, it’s all about moving forward with Chase. He’s my new home, and I needhimto know that.
““Walking Away” by Unspoken.”
He seems to understand what I’m telling him.
That my life is withhimnow.
I choosehim.
And I’m walking into a brighter life withhim.
His hands come out, cupping either side of my face before he leans in. His lips touch mine softly, and that spark, the same one I felt the first time he kissed me, is still there. I moan into his mouth as his tongue dances with mine, the hint of lime from his soda is refreshing, while his hand tightens around my waist.
I wanthim.
I needhim.
Kissing Chase is the only thing that makes me feel like the world is on its right axis.
I love my life right now.
Me… Chase… our life together, it’s so damn perfect.
Kissing him with a little buzz is even more intoxicating than I could have ever imagined. I can’t wait to fuck him when we get home. We haven’t had drunk sex before, so that will be something new. I pull Chase closer, kissing him deeper, when the karaoke guy clears his throat, gaining our attention. Mydamn clit is throbbing with need as I groan out my disapproval. Chase chuckles, slowly pulling back, making us part lips.
The karaoke dude tilts his head toward the stage. “It’s your turn, love.”
I beam at Chase, then turn to leave, but he pulls me back, and our eyes lock. He stares at me. There’s something passing between us—a moment, a connection. The room vibrates with the energy surrounding us.I love you,Chase mouths.
My heart leaps into my throat, and I blink a few times.
It’s the first time either of us has mentioned the L-word.
I don’t know if it’s the buzz from the alcohol or the complete high I’m on right now, but I feel like I’m on top of the world.I love you,I mouth back.
His entire face shines so damn brightly it’s like a neon light. Chase grips my shoulders and spins me to face the stage, pushing me toward it. I take a deep breath. My eyes follow Chase walking to the back of the room to sit with Rory and Dax. It’s as if my entire body’s floating above my head. Like I’m drunk all over again just from histhree little words.
The music starts, and I reach out for the microphone. My heart thumps as the bright lights make me swelter. The moment’s bittersweet, and I know in my heart this will be the very last time I perform on a stage.
My big finale.
Chase told me he loves me.
I know my life is with him now.
I’m a florist.
A girlfriend.
I have no need even to think about the performing kind of life anymore.
It’s time to saygoodbye.
