"I'd like to know what's on your mind right now," he laughs, pulling me from my thoughts and making my cheeks even redder.

"Do you think we'll have some alone time today?" I ask while looking at our entwined hands. I can't help the shy smile tugging at the corners of my mouth, but I try to suppress it.

"And why, Julianna, would you want to be alone?" He inquires in a hushed tone. I shrug my shoulders, attempting to conceal my shyness.

"N-no reason," I whisper, and he ...