Vera's Choice

Chapter 5

I quickly put my school clothes back on and try to do my makeup as fast as possible. My hair's still wet but there's nothing I can do about it. I put my shoes back on and grab my phone before running into the front yard. I made it just in time- Asher pulls into my driveway on his motorcycle- sexy as ever. He takes off his helmet and shakes his head, his hair being messy in the hottest way possible. "Looking good, Shortie." He smiles before throwing me his helmet. "Put it on and get behind me."

I smile and nod, putting it on and sitting behind him. "You know you have to hold onto me so you don't fall off right?" He asks teasingly. I do a sarcastic laugh before holding onto his waist as tight as I can. I could feel his rock-hard abs through his rugged leather jacket and a white t-shirt. We start to speed up and I close my eyes and rest my head on his back. I can hear his laugh faintly over the motorcycle. After what felt like an eternity (in a good way) we get to a large house and he parks. "You can let go now Vera," He laughs. I quickly let go and almost fall off of the bike. He laughs again before helping me down and taking off my helmet.

"Welcome to my not-so-humble home, Shortie. Follow me," He says, turning and walking towards the backyard. I follow him and stare at his perfectly shaped body. My thoughts go to things that aren't very acceptable... "We're going into my brother's tree house. You're not afraid of heights are you?" He asks, he looks at me and raises an eyebrow.

"Of course, I'm not scared of heights," I lie before climbing up the very tall ladder, Asher following right behind me.

"You forgot your bike shorts," He laughs. I look down and see him staring up my skirt. I try to climb faster but almost trip. When we finally get to the top there's a pack of soda and a lot of fruit. "Your face is so red, why?" He asks jokingly, the corners of his lips curling into a playful smile. "You know why," I say before hiding my face in my hands.

"Are you thirsty? I brought some soda." He hands me a sprite that he already opened for me. "Thank you, Asher," I say, adjusting my skirt before grabbing it. I take a sip and smile even more. He grabs an orange and starts to peel it before putting it on a napkin in front of me.

"You look beautiful in the sunset, you know," He smirks before grabbing himself a soda. I blush even more and take another sip of my drink. "I know I just met you today but I've been staring at you in the halls and 5th period. I thought you wouldn't even be willing to talk to someone like me... Someone so broken. You were just so beautiful and whenever I overheard your voice I would melt. I think we have a spark, do you understand what I mean?"

I laugh, "Is this a dare or something? I'm not that pretty and my voice isn't 'melt worthy'. I'm so average compared to you. Every girl in school wants you, including me. You've been all I think about since 8th grade when you moved here." I say, scooting closer to the man of my dreams. I think I'm still in shock from his sudden confession.

He puts his large hand on my cheek, "You're perfect." He leans in to kiss me and I eagerly close my eyes. His perfect lips on mine, his hands holding me there. He's rough yet so gentle with how he holds me. He pulls away before smirking again. "It's getting pretty late, don't you think? How about I drive you home in my car?" I nod and lean against him. Everything's so perfect.