Scott seemed a bit startled, then he wrapped his arms around her gently. Brianna relaxed in his embrace. She felt safe, with her head resting on his chest, and she loved the pleasant scent he had.

To her own surprise, she asked, "Scott, do you think you will ever fall in love with me?"

Scott lifted Brianna's chin up with his long slim fingers, looked at her into her eyes, and chuckled. "You wish. Ha-ha."

Brianna felt a sharp and sudden pain in her heart, but she recomposed ...