After dinner, the two of them walked together on a slightly crowded street. For the first time, Sophie Smith felt that Asher Land seemed to have stepped down from that pedestal, and there was not much distance between them.
The weather wasn't cooperating, as thunder rumbled overhead, signaling an impending downpour.
"Where did you park your car?" Sophie asked.
"In the parking lot across the street."
"Then let's hurry over. It's going to rain soon." A gust of cold wind blew through, making Sophie shiver involuntarily. The bustling crowd was somewhat panicked, seemingly disrupted by the imminent rainstorm.
Without thinking, Sophie reached out and grabbed Asher Land's arm from behind.
"Can you hurry up? It's about to rain."
Asher's tall frame jolted slightly. Did she just take his hand willingly? Geez, unbelievable.
He let her lead him through the crowd, but they weren't lucky enough. The rain fell as expected, and by the time they reached the parking lot, they were drenched.
