Nikolai rented a car and insisted on driving. I watched him slightly apprehensively as he got the keys, then winked at me.
"Are you sure? Shouldn't we use a designated driver to..."
"If we both get wasted, we can get a driver. For now, I will drive."
I bit down on my lips, then gave a sigh. "If that's what you want. Just be careful and..."
"Iris," he said with a laugh, and I sighed, closing my eyes.
"Fine," I said simply. He came around and opened the door for me, his eyes tender as he watched me.
I got into the car and turned to him, my lips parting slightly as I watched him.
He had a small smile on his lips, his fingers resting on the car door.
"Are you okay?"
He nodded slowly, then laughed to himself and closed the door. I felt my heart skip a beat, as I waited for him to come
