Chapter Sixty-Five: Paige

I follow him through the woods, letting him guide me to whatever he has planned now. Colin walks us to a small clearing between the trees. It’s decorated with a tent and roses. Twinkling lights highlight my smile.

“What is all this?”

“The date I owe you.”

“It’s beautiful.”

“Not more so than you. But I’m glad you like it. Alex and I worked on it all afternoon.”

“I’ll have to remember to thank him.”

“Nah, he only helped a little, but you know if you want to thank me. I wouldn’t be mad.”

“In that case, let me show you thankful I am.”

He yanks the tent open. It’s filled with blankets and pillows. I crawl in and plant myself on the soft pile. Colin falls n