I watched a boyish grin creep across Rilian’s face. He didn’t say a word but slipped across the gondola to my side, sitting next to me.

“I dunno,” teased Rilian, “who do you think might be watching?”

Rilian brushed his fingertips gently across my cheek, and I quivered, frozen in place as he leaned forward so close I could feel the warmth of his lips near mine.

“Just me…” I whispered, my heart pounding in anticipation.

“Well, ...