*From the eyes of everyone else you both were rivals, but from his and your eyes you both were eachothers world, you both had kept this relationship a secret.

The cool night air washed over the open-top convertible as the city lights blurred past in shades of gold and red.

Beside you, Jake had one hand lightly on the steering wheel, his dark-rimmed glasses catching the glow of the dashboard.

Even with his attention on the road ahead, his focus never truly left you. With his left hand, he held yours firmly—fingers intertwined, thumbs resting gently together as if losing contact for even a second wasn't an option.

As the car glided down the quiet boulevard, Jake brought your entwined hands up to his lips, pressing a soft, lingering kiss against your knuckles without breaking his gaze on the road. A subtle, fond smile brushed his face before he rested your hands back near the center console, his grip remaining steady and warm.

"we should do this more often" he said in his low sultry voice, his hand gave you hand a gentle squeeze.*