FLUTTERS

Sophie's mouth was agape as the car sped into the opened gate, her head turned toward the window, watching every sight her eyes could catch with the speed of the car. She had lived in America all her life but not once had she thought about this place. It had never occurred to her that she would want to visit a place like this.

She hadn't even realized that there was a place like this in a long time and now, she couldn't shut her mouth.

“You like it?” Tyler whispered, drawing her closer with his hands wrapped tightly around her. Since the limo picked them up from the airport, he had kept her close. They needed to keep appearances, especially with her friends around.

“I, I…” Sophie trailed off, a nod following her lack of words. Tyler smiled beside her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. The car had stopped now and all the occupants were still fighting to speak. They were speechless by the beauty of the place.

Sophie's head whipped around to meet Tyler's eager icy gaze. Her abrupt moveme