Page 9 of Seductive Heat

Feeling slightly more relaxed about the whole adventure, I sit back and relax in the car.

"Hey, Theo. Mind if I plug in some music?"

"Sure, what've you got?"

"It might not be your thing, but give it a try."

I hook up my phone to his car's system and put on some Frank Sinatra Duets. I love almost all of the songs in those albums.

"Oh, Frank. That surprises me." He smiles.

"I love his voice. Nobody croons better. How long is this drive?"

"Depending on traffic, an hour and a half to two hours. It'll be worth it."

We spend the time on the road in comfortable silence. It's nice just being here with Theo, even if I just met him two days ago. I see some road signs and think we're going to Orlando. Wouldn't it be wonderful if he took me to my favorite park? But he wouldn't know which was my favorite, would he? I mean, I don't remember posting anything about loving Universal Studios on my social media.

The closer we get to our destination, the more excited I become. When he follows the path to the park, I enthusiastically grab his knee, and he tenses. I take it away almost immediately, embarrassed.

"I'm sorry. It's just… are we really going to Universal Studios? It's my favorite park."

"Yeah, I want to take you to the Harry Potter area. I read you like the books. I'm a big fan, too."

"You should have told me. I would have brought my Ravenclaw robe."

"Mine's Slytherin. I got Professor Snape's wand, too."

"I got Luna's. She's ditzy but has great potential. Have you seen the interactive ones?"

"Yeah, maybe I'll get one of those today. I like the Poplar and Dragon Heartstring."

My face feels flushed, and my smile is so big it starts to hurt. This conversation makes me want to climb him like a tree and just eat him up. We go directly to the Harry Potter Castle, screw the rest of the park. The first thing we do is buy our robes and interactive wands. Diagon Alley is as amazing as if it was the first time I visited.

We get on all the rides, and he buys me whatever he sees I'm interested in. Riding the Hogwarts Express is an experience, and we have lunch at Hogsmeade. This has got to be the best date I've ever been on. Theo holds my hand all day long, insisting that 'we might get separated.' Doubtful, but I love feeling this close to him.

There's a light show at Hogsmeade at night, and he holds me close while we watch it. I'm sad when it's time to go.

"I can't believe it's over. I think I'm going to cry."

"No need for that, goddess. I'll bring you back whenever you feel like it."

"Promise?"

"Cross my heart and all that."

When we get to the car, however, there seems to be some sort of trouble. We call Triple A, but we're out of luck. The repairs need a part, and they won't have it until tomorrow. Thank God I'm free all day tomorrow.

"Well, goddess. I guess we're staying the night."

A little thrill goes through me at the thought. Please let there be only one bed, please. The litany goes on and on in my head. He's frowning and almost seems defeated when he looks at me.

"I got us something, but we might have to share."

Yes! I give a shy smile and nod at this announcement as we wait for a rideshare to take us to the hotel. We have a ton of bags from all the things Theo bought me at the park, and when the driver reaches us, he whistles at all my goodies.

"You guys certainly enjoyed yourselves today. Slytherin and Ravenclaw. That's an interesting match."

"It was an amazing day."