Chapter 21
Oh crap. I was late.
The sweltering heat hit me full force the instant I exited my car. I slammed the door, fumbling with my keys and pressing firmly on the fob. The car doors locked with a resounding clack. I hopped onto the footpath and power-walked across the car park, my heels click-clicking on the pavement.
The back of Aiden’s head popped into view as soon as I rounded the corner, his ruffled, dark brown hair in disarray.
It’d been five days since we’d completed part one of my challenge, yet seeing him again made it feel like it was only yesterday.
“Sorry I’m late,” I huffed out, feeling like I was dying in this heat. Sweat dampened my face and underarms. Ugh. This was what happened when I got spoiled with air conditioning every day.
Aiden whirled around to face me.
