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I giggle but then focus on the clear waters, towering rock ledges, and the trees surrounding the lake. It’s not big by any means, but it’s perfect for kayaking. I take a deep breath. “I think this might’ve been good for me, too.”
“What’s good for you?”
“Coming here.” I glance over to him, meeting his gaze. My stomach flutters as I take in the perfect dimples in his cheeks as he smiles at me.
Everything about Cameron is attractive—even when he’s being frustrating.
And I hate it.
“I’m glad one of us is getting something out of it.”
“Oh stop.” I laugh. “I think you just need to give this place a chance. The fresh air is good for the soul.”
“This is definitely a side of you I never expected.” His comment makes my heart flutter, a sweet expression building on his face.
“Yeah, I guess maybe there’s more to me than meets the eye,” I tease and then start paddling.
I stick my hand in the water, expecting it to be freezing. After all, they made us wear wetsuits. However, it’s not nearly as cold as I expected.
Still cold, though.
“Would you get mad if I dumped you?”
I whip my head around just as Cameron glides up against my boat. “Um, yes. I don’t want to go into the water.”
“Aw, okay.” He sticks out his bottom lip at me. “I was really thinking about it.”
I raise a brow. “The water is cold.”
“We’re in wetsuits.”
Yes, and you look super hot in yours.
“And?”
“We’d be fine.”
I shake my head at him and continue paddling, filling my lungs with crisp air and drinking in the sights in front of me. It’s been so long since I’ve gotten out of the city, and now I realize I need to do it more often.
“Did you ever go on vacation with your ex?”
Whoa. I did not expect that question.
I turn to face him, and his expression is uncertain as I meet him with silence—but there’s something in me that urges me to share. “No,” I finally answer. “I’ve never gone on vacation with a boyfriend before. I’m assuming you have.”
“No, I’ve never had a boyfriend.”
“You know what I meant,” I level with him as he laughs.
“Okay, okay.” He holds up his hands in surrender, the paddle lying across his lap. “But no, actually, I haven’t. I really haven’t dated all that much. Hockey has pretty much been my life.”
“Lacey Reign seems to think you dated a lot.”
His smile instantly fades. “She never even got to know me. Despite being together for six months, we rarely saw each other. She ghosted me when she came to town.”
“Oh.” I pause, feeling guilty for giving him a hard time. “I’m really sorry. That’s awful.”
“Yeah, but it’s water under the bridge.” He waves it off. “Maybe one day, I’ll actually find the right person for me and settle down…”
