We kiss for a few more minutes before we decide we need to go before my parents get suspicious. We are almost to the fairgrounds, stuck in traffic, when Ash takes my hand, kissing the back. “Thank you.”
“for what?”
“Coming with me tonight, for already being the best date I have ever had, and… for telling me about your father's plans.” He gives me a side glance that speaks more than his next words. “I can't tell you how many people try to use me to get to my family. Or just want to be with me because they think I will shower them with diamonds. I just… I hope you continue to be honest with me about stuff like that. It means more than you know. "
“Of course." I smile, taking his hand and placing a soft kiss on his stubbled cheek.
Once we get to the fair, it is all loud games, rides, and
