Family road summer trip

Ronnie's point of view:

I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window, feeling energized and happy from the events of the previous night.

I sat up and turned to find the side of my bed empty, which confused me for a moment until I remembered that Derek had been lying there beside me after our intense lovemaking.

But now he was gone.

I dropped my head back on my bed and sighed contentedly.

He was by far the best lover ever. I couldn't get last night out of my mind.

After a few moments, I set my feet down and took a shower.

As the warm water cascaded down my body, I thought about all that had happened between Derek and me.

It seemed like everything would work out just fine between us as long as our parents didn't find out about our secret relationship.

But for how long would this go on? I didn't know.

Derek had mentioned something about us both going somewhere off to live together. The resources were there, but I didn't want any of that.

Running away would only make ma