I should have added an 'E'

17. sparks

Anne and Gilbert sung at the top of their voices as the 1975 played loudly out of Gilbert's car speaker.
Gilbert and Anne had bonded over the 1975 as soon as Gilbert started playing them when they begun driving.

He had refused to tell Anne where they were going, so Anne's thoughts were racing as they drove through the woodland roads.
As they drove Anne looked at Gilbert, really admiring him for one of the first times. How his hazel eyes gleamed in the sun, how his curls shifted slightly as the breeze from the open windows hit them. She smiled at how his fingers drummed the steering wheel to the tune of the song and how he hummed slightly. This Gilbert seemed so much more genuine then the other Gilbert's she's seen. Still she couldn't believe just a few months ago Gilbert was merely a famous singer on her tv, now she was in a car with him.

Anne turned away from looking at Gilbert and leaned herself out the window, letting the breeze run through her free hair and cool her off. This time Gilbert turned to look at her slightly, although he was still looking at the road.

He watching in adoration as Anne giggled as the her head flew wildly about like a fire. Her laughter was sweet and made Gilbert stomach feel warm. She looked so carefree and happy, completely different to the stubborn and hostile Anne that he had grown accustomed to.
Turning back to fully face the road, he smiled to himself.

•••

"right i want you to close your eyes." Gilbert commanded as they were driving. They were near the destination and Gilbert didn't want the signs to ruin the surprise.

Anne huffed but obliged.
"so we are nearly there i take it?"

"yup!" Gilbert smiled as he watching the corners of Anne's mouth lift slightly in a excited smile.

•••

Soon they pulled up at the destination, Anne's eyes were still covered. He jumped out of his car and walked round to Anne's side. She couldn't see or use both of her hands so Gilbert wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her too him before turning around and placing her on the ground. Anne was taken aback, she didn't expect it and when Gilbert's hands wrapped around her waist she felt her heart rate increase rapidly.

Gilbert interlocked his and Anne's hands causing them both to feel sparks shimmy down their body. Slowly, he guided her to the entrance to the place.

"Here we are." he removed Anne's hand from her face and watched her face light up and a bright smile grew on her face.

"my favourite place in the world... the beach."