Chasing Champions

The trip home, and tough decisions

Sarah POV:

After we stuffed ourselves with food, and sneaking some snacks for the road. We make our way into the hotel room and start to get dressed and pack everything away. But I run into a problem, none of my clothes are here. As I turn around to tell Chase that, he's hold my duffle bag with a dorky grin on his face. I huff a laugh and go to grab it only for him to hold it out of reach. I stand there with a raised eyebrow wondering what his game is. Only for him to hand it to me. As I roll my eyes and go to walk to the bathroom, he stops me and gives me a quick kiss and walks away. I just shake my head with a smile and enter the bathroom. Rooting through my bag I pick out a pair of nike shorts and a racerback tank, all black. I quickly get dressed, brush my hair into a low pony and brush my teeth. I walk out to see Chase dressed, packed up, and ready to go. As we grab the bags and check out, I turn to look at him seeing as I don't have a idea where my truck is nor do I have the keys. As he takes off I follow and find my truck. After we throw our stuff in the back seat we climb in and just sit there. I turn my head towards him and slowly grab his hand. He snaps his head towards me, and slowly smiles back. And with a quick squeeze he starts the truck and pulls out. As we get on the highway, I roll the windows down, turn the music up and lay back. But never, not once, letting go of his hand. The thought never crossed my mind. Right here, right now, this what I dreamed about.

Chase POV:

As I start the drive home, I watch out of the corner of my eye as Sarah gets comfortable. As she sits there relaxed watching the scenery go by with a small smile I couldn't help but notice just how naturally pretty and unique she was. In all my years traveling and racing I have never meet someone like her. She's determined, hard working, goal driven, stubborn, and doesn't take crap. But at the same time she's sweet, caring, loving, has your back, and so loyal. I honestly don't think she knows the term give up, because after everything where most people would have, she didn't. She fought tooth and nail to get what she has, to where she is. Against all odds she's gotten to this point. And I have no doubt that she will go farther then even she thinks she will. And I will be there for every moment, good and the bad. I have already felt what it might be like without her by my side. And I never want to feel the real thing. Ever since I first saw her, tripping while trying to put her riding pants on and flipping people off I knew she was different, special even. But never did I imagine that I'd fall for her like I have, or so fast. These past almost 4 months since she came here have flown by in nothing but jokes, laughs, and flip flop throwing. Even though I have come to respect the flip flop, it still scares me how she can not even look and still hit you. As she told me once, it's how she keeps us dorks in line. I don't think I need it, but she thinks I do. But after 2 hours on the road I notice shes asleep. And I can't help but laugh as I hear mutter under her breath. She really does have no idea what kind of power she has over me, does she?

Sarah POV:

At some point I fell asleep, seeing as when I woke up I was sitting at a gas station half way home. I sit up and stretch before climbing out and looking around for Chase. Right as I was about to walk towards the building he walks out holding sandwiches. I grin as he comes closer and say,

"Oh, what is this I see? You eating gas station food now? The world must be ending!"

In response I get a sandwich thrown at my head, which I caught with a laugh. As I sit it in the truck I quickly grab my bank card, run around the truck and put it in the pump before he could put his in. As I start to pump the gas, I get pinned to the side of the truck with Chases face not even 2 inches from mine. As our noses bump each other he breaths,

"So, think your going to get away with that stunt? Because I don't think so baby."

I can feel my eyes widen slightly and my breath hitch in my throat. The look he was giving me, the way he had his body pressed into mine. And how husky his voice had dropped to made me feel like I was on fire. And I didn't know what to do. Before I could even think to do anything he nuzzles his face into my neck, I feel my eyes slide closed and what could only be described as a purr come from me. Right as I was about to jump up and wrap my legs around him, he steps away with a smug look on his face. As the pump clicks off and he goes to finish that up I'm left nearly gasping for air, my legs weak, and completely confused to how he could get me so undone so fast. That's when it clicked, as I turn my head to look at his back, I think ,well two can play at that game, and I know who will break first!