>>-----------♥----------- **Ari’s POV**
I nervously sit in the back seat of Ryker’s car as we head to Starbucks. The first part of the drive is quiet, and I lightly fiddle with the seat belt wrapped around my waist. I notice Kai looking at me in the rearview mirror occasionally. I focus on the scenery passing by the car to distract myself. Once we arrive at Starbucks, Ryker pulls into a parking space, and Kai hops out. He reaches his hand in for me to grab as I am unbuckling my seatbelt. I lean up and gently grab his hand, my heart racing with the warmth of his touch. He gives me a light tug, helping me the rest of the way out, and smiles as I plant my feet firmly on the ground.
“Thank yo
