"Ariana! Get back here!" Alex yells after me. I giggle, sucking in a breath as I run faster. I don't know where I'm going, I simply run and run. I glance over my shoulder to find a dripping wet Alex chasing me, growing closer by the second. His eyes are lit up, droplets of water falling from his hair into his eyes.
"I'm sorry!" I screech, noticing how close he's getting. Laughter erupts from my chest, travelling upwards and I come to a slow stop, leaves crunching underneath my feet. I quickly turn and hold my hands up in surrender but Alex pays no atten-tion. He dives on me, arms wrapping around my waist. I let out a squeal as we both tumble to the ground, landing softly on the floor.
"Alex, you're soaking! Get off me!" I giggle hysterically, pushing at his strong hold with my hands. His
