Chapter 15

“You.” She gave her honest answer.

His eyes sparked slightly in both surprise and another hidden feeling. It was good to know what she thought of him. It shouldn't have mattered but it did matter to him what she thought of him. And now his heart wasn't restless but calm. Calm like the still waters.

“You aren't saying anything?” Rose asked.

“What should I say?” He looked at her. “Or what do you want my words to be when it comes out of my mouth?” A tugged up smile formed on his lips. He was anticipating her reaction towards his question. Rose inhaled before she looked ahead. The view of the city through it's lighted tall buildings came before her eyes. They were heading back into the city and although she would love to go back home, she did want to spend more time with him. His question baffled her all the more. Was he catching on towards her feelings. She wanted to say it but she had planned to reveal it on his birthday.

She smiled again recalling their date before she said. “It's noth