[WATTYS 2021 SHORTLIST]
After suffering a heartbreak caused by no explanation, DYLAN MILLER does everything she can to forget about HUNTER GRAYSON.
That all changes 18 months later when the two finally meet once again. Except this time is nothing...
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HUNTER
"What are you doing?"
"I am studying, Hunter." The sound of her voice from the other end of the call brought a smile to my lips. "What are you doing?"
"I want to take you out. You look beautiful, by the way."
"Hunter, I said I was – Wait, how do you know that?" I watched as she looked out the window from her spot on the bench, her eyes catching mine. "What are you doing outside my apartment?"
"I thought it would be romantic!" I answered with a shrug. "Now, come on. Let me take you somewhere."
"Hunter, I said I was studying."
"It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Angel. Are you really going to spend it all day inside?"
Her response was a low, audible sigh. From my view on the sidewalk, I knew she was contemplating.
"How long will this take?" she finally replied.
"Wow, are you putting a time limit on my romantic gesture?"
Dylan laughed, "I have a test on Monday!"
"A few hours."
"You promise?"
I smirked. "No."
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"Will you finally tell me where we are going?"
I grinned. "I don't want to ruin the surprise. Don't worry, Angel, we're almost there."
I noticed her cheeks tint a shade of red, hearing her nickname. She was still getting used to me calling her that, but I could tell she liked it. Besides, it suited her perfectly.
The long drive felt shorter than usual. I assumed that was because of my company, whose sweet voice kept a smile on my face the entire time. Turning the car onto a side street, I drove us along a narrow dirt path with large trees on either side. Within a few seconds, the narrow path opened to beautiful scenery.
Slowing the car to a stop and shifting the gear into park, I turned my head to the side, "Here we are."
I got out of the car, hurried over to her side and opened the passenger door.
