Page 19 of One Weekend in Seattle

They sat there in silence for a bit until Sawyer shifted. “We need to go.”

Gabby sighed. “Thank you.” She brushed a kiss over his cheek before he helped her to her feet. “This was so relaxing.”

“Good. Now for our next stop of the day.” He guided her out of the park to where the car waited.

“When did you call him?”

“I didn’t.” Sawyer opened the door and allowed her to slide into the vehicle.

“But…”

He slid in, and Gabby forgot her words as his thigh touched hers. It had been like that all day. A single touch, holding hands, thighs brushing. Her body short circuited each time.

“I gave him our timeline.”

“Sneaky man.”

“You have no idea.”

Gabby gazed out the window. The scenery was mostly businesses, but she did see some apartments and the Seattle Public Library building. They made several turns and stopped at a light.

Wait a second. “The Space Needle,” she said softly as it came into view.

Sawyer grinned. “In all its glory.”

The car went straight ahead and into the loop. No parking signs graced the area. “Out we go.” Sawyer opened the door and helped her out. He leaned in the open door and told the driver he’d text him when they were done.

The door was shut, and Gabby turned and looked up. “Why couldn’t I see this before we got here?”

“Too many buildings in the way.” He guided her along the walkway. At the entrance, he pulled out his phone and showed the tickets, and they walked in. “We have about an hour and a half before our dinner reservation.”

“Where are we eating dinner?”

“You’ll see.” They moved into a room that displayed the history of the Space Needle. Gabby was fascinated by how they built the Needle and the history of it. All too soon, Sawyer guided her toward the elevator.

“Can we take a picture?” she asked upon seeing a photographer. It would be nice to have a picture to remind her of this day.

“Sure.” They posed for the picture and then made their way into the elevator.

Gabby clung to Sawyer’s hand as the elevator ascended.

“You okay?” he whispered.

“Yeah. Just a little nerve-racking going up this high in a glass elevator.”

“I promise the view will be worth it.”

The elevator came to a smooth stop, and Gabby took a breath. They exited, turned right, and climbed a set of stairs to the upper observation level. Sawyer put his arm around her waist and guided her outside.

The view was amazing. Floor to ceiling glass. “This is…breathtaking.” She moved up to the glass and glanced out. Sawyer moved up beside her and slipped his arm back around her waist.

He pointed out several Seattle landmarks to her. They walked around and got a great view of the city. All too soon, he guided her back down to the enclosed observation desk and to the elevator. Sawyer led her over to another elevator.

“Another elevator?”

“Yes.” He gave his name, and they were allowed into the elevator and whisked up. When the doors opened, she lost her breath.

“This is the rotating restaurant.” Gabby almost couldn’t believe it. “You are the best.” Without thinking, she threw her arms around his neck and gave him a quick kiss on the lips.

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