Our Summer

Chapter 32

 I didn’t get a chance to see Lucas again that evening. It was strange for him to stay up in his room like that – that was more Brayden-like behavior.
That night, at about 10:30, I went to get a drink of water, and I noticed someone was sitting out on the deck. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was Lucas. I set down my cup and stepped outside.
“Natalie?” he said, surprised. “What are you doing out here?”
“I could ask you the same thing,” I replied as I sat down next to him on the steps.
“I’m just thinking,” he sighed.
“’Bout what?” I asked, bumping his knee with mine. He didn’t answer. As we sat there, I began to get goose bumps. It was surprising how chilly it was.  A breeze picked up, and I shivered a little.
“You’re cold?” Lucas realized. I nodded. “Put some pants on, girl!” he teased. I was wearing my pink plaid pajama shorts. He handed me his sweatshirt, though, and I gratefully pulled it on.
“Thanks,” I smiled up at him. He smiled back and absently brushed a stray hair off my face. My skin burned at his touch and the butterflies in my stomach went wild.
“Do you want to go for a walk?” he asked suddenly, standing up.
“Sure,” I giggled. He offered me his hand to help me up, and when we started walking he didn’t let go.
We walked in the sand, just on the edge of the shore line.
“How mad would you be if I threw you in the water right now?” he asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
“Don’t even think about it,” I warned.
“Too late,” he replied. I rolled my eyes.
"You would die.”
“Is that a threat?”
“It’s a promise.”
“Well, I better not do it then. I wouldn’t want to make you break a promise,” Lucas said. I laughed and hit him lightly with my free hand. His grip tightened on my fingers.
“Can I tell you something?" he asked seriously.
“Yeah,” I said. “Go ahead.” 
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