Page 26 of Best Part of Me

The first song begins, and I somehow find my voice to belt out the lyrics to “This Feeling” by The Chainsmokers and Kelsea Ballerini. Though, I turn the volume up on the stereo to drown out my voice somewhat. Maverick has a permanent smile engraved on his face as he drives, and it’s sexy and adorable at the same time.

Rain patters against the windshield, and I revel in the beauty of it, along with the moment. I don’t want to take anything for granted. Going anywhere with Maverick, never mind a ten-day road trip, is like a dream I don’t want to wake up from. I know when our time together comes to an end, we will go our separate ways. Because Ladies’-Man-Mav doesn’t settle down with one woman.

And my dad and Jones would never approve either.

I send a text to Rosie. Mostly because I need to tell someone else about this moment. Because if I don’t, did it really happen? But also because I promised I would keep her updated on my whereabouts. She will be my only connection to my world back home.

Me:

I am dead.

It was probably the wrong thing to text to the only person who knows where I’m at, but if you’re not dramatic with your best friend, who can you be dramatic with?

Rosie:

Please tell me this is code for embarrassed or completely blissfully happy or I’m going to hunt Maverick down and tear off his balls.

Me:

The second one.

I am doomed.

Rosie:

You knew this was gonna happen babe. You’re the only one to blame.

Me:

I know.

But I love him. Like smack you in the face, go to the ends of earth, take a bullet for, in love with him.

Rosie:

Stop it! You’re sickening me.

Me:

Am I crazy?

Rosie:

Honestly?

Kidding.

But for real, honestly?

Me:

I signed up for 10 days but ROSIE!!!??

He has my heart.

Rosie:

Mabye after the ten days you’ll know.

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