Ethan's POV
I gunned the engine, maybe showing off a little as we peeled away from the curb. The city lights blurred past us, creating a kaleidoscope of colors through the windshield.
We pulled into my building's garage, and I killed the engine. Before I could get out, Stella grabbed my tie and pulled me close.
"Race you to the elevator?"
"Oh, you're on." I reached for my door handle, but she was already out and running, her heels clicking against the concrete.
"Cheater!" I called after her, scrambling to catch up.
She reached the elevator first, jabbing the button repeatedly. "Come on, come on!"
"That's not going to make it come faster." I caught up just as the doors opened.
We tumbled inside, laughing like teenagers. Stella pressed the penthouse button, then turned to fix my croo
