I took the steps two at a time as I raced up the stairwell, the anticipation of seeing my room getting the best of me. I kept running until I reached the door that had SUMMER written across it. I looked over my shoulder and saw SIERRA printed across the door behind me and smiled as I turned the handle and pushed it open. Inside, the room was gorgeous. In the center, the biggest bed I’d ever saw sat royal blankets and all with pillows covering it in rich colors and a canopy draped elegantly over it. I ran over and looked out the window; the view was stunning display of the sunset.
“Gorgeous isn’t it?” Zane’s voice startled me and I jumped despite myself.
“You scared me!” I scolded him as I grabbed his shirt collar and pulled him close to me.
“You know what?” he whispered into my ear and I giggled.
“What?” I whispered back as I buried my face into his shoulder.
“I love you,” he whispered then gave my lips a kiss and I
smiled up at him.
“I love you too,” I replied and standing on the tips of my toes, I put my arms around his neck and pulled myself up, wrapping my legs around his waist. “I love you a lot
,” I whispered seductively and he smiled as I blew on his ear then kissed him softly. As I leaned my face closer to his I heard a distinct knock on the door.
“Hon, are you in there?” My mother’s voice called through the thick wooden door and my cheeks flushed bright red as Zane carefully helped me back to the ground and I pulled my dress back into place.
“Yeah I’m in here mom,” I called to her as I motioned for Zane to hide. He nodded and quickly stepped into my huge walk-in closet.
“Just wondering how you like your room, Sierra was quite impressed with hers,” Linda said as she walked in and set down a suitcase.
“Yeah it’s great,” I replied as I went over and sat down onto the oversized bed.
“So…when did you meet Mr. VanLouge, he’s quite a charmer,” she said and I let out an embarrassed sigh.
“Can we not talk about this…ever?” I asked and she chuckled and clucked her tongue at me.
“No, but we can talk later, after you’ve unpacked,” she said then turning towards the door added, “And I haven’t forgotten about tomorrow, dear.” She smiled and walked out, shutting the door behind her.
“Tomorrow, what’s tomorrow?” Zane asked I blushed as he sat down next to me.
“It’s my birthday, I’m turning 18,” I replied and his smile widened.
“18’s a pretty big number…We’ll have to do something extra special,” he replied and I giggled.
“I’d rather just spend some alone time with you,” I whispered and he hopped up off of the bed before I could kiss him.
“Nope, no alone time, at least not during the day, you’re turning 18, it’s got to be memorable,” he replied and I could practically see the gears turning in his head.
“Alrighty then, but if I get a wish, I’m wishing for me and you,” I said joyfully as I lightly pushed him towards the door.
“You’re kicking me out already?” he asked and I sighed.
“Yep, sorry, but if the birthday girl is expected to look nice, she needs her beauty sleep.” He gave me a full on dimples and all smile then turned and opened the door, giving me one last look before shutting it behind him. I sighed and flopped backwards, my head hitting the soft cushioned fabric of the pillows. “Night Venice,” I whispered to myself then closed my eyes and fell asleep.