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at all surprised to see his choice of transportation—a black BMW Coupe; it fit him like everything else. “Nice ride.” I trailed my hand across the hood, “an M5 series?”
           “Actually, the M3 series,” Ian said with veiled eyes, “it’s a needed distraction.”
           “I need a distraction like this too,” I said, trying to lighten the mood.
           Our ride back to Jefferson was a blur, not only because Ian was a maniac on the road, but because I was completely overwhelmed. I wasn’t sure what this all meant. What were we to each other, if anything? Where was this all headed? I knew that I had missed him. It was like a part of me was finally waking up, and I was excited to discover myself all over again.
           We pulled up to Gram’s house in record time. I was so reluctant to get out and have the night end. I turned to him and said, “I don’t want to go. I still have so many questions. Please come up, just to talk.” My mind pleaded for him to stay. I reached out for his hand.
    ***
           Ian wrestled with his emotions. It was a bad idea, he really shouldn’t stay, but his feelings overpowered any sort of logic. He looked at their clasped hands and could almost feel the warmth on his cold skin. It was too tempting, but he’d made a breakthrough with Sophie. As much as he hated to admit, he wasn’t ready to part her company either.
           Ian sighed and said, “I’ll meet you upstairs.”

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    REVELATIONS
     
     
    I couldn’t believe that it had only been a week since Ian and I had “officially” met. I was enjoying every moment of it. It still seemed surreal at times, but I felt so alive; I was acutely aware of my five senses now and had a greater appreciation for everything around me. Something akin to a deeper connection to the world surrounding me. Nature was a rare gift, one I’d taken for granted in the past. To me, everything was now perfect.
           “Sophie.” Emily tapped me from behind.
           “Hmm?” was about all I could muster, as I was still deep in thought.
           “What’s with you? It isn’t like you to daydream in class.”
           “I’m just a bit preoccupied, that’s all,” I lied.
           Emily shook her head, obviously not buying it, but left it at that. The clock read one-thirty. One more hour and I’d be with Ian. Just thinking about it gave me goose bumps! Okay, I needed to concentrate on this Calc test. Repeating my senior year due to Calculus was not an option. I rushed through the test problems; Ian was a great tutor. I don’t think there was a subject that he didn’t have mastered. It was amazing—he was like my very own Google.
           The bell rang. I quickly gathered up my books and stuffed them into my backpack. I walked with Emily back to our lockers.
            “What’s with you today?” Em asked.
           “I’m just excited for the weekend. Ian is picking me up,” I said. 
           Emily voiced her concern, “I should have known. You are seriously obsessed with this guy, Soph. It’s only been like a week.”  I knew she meant well. “What do you really know about him?” Em quizzed. “Max is worried about you. You’re doing things that aren’t like you.”
           “What do you mean?” I asked a bit defensive.
           “Oh, how about blowing off the dance committee,” Emily began, “I mean we’re seniors this year! We were going to make this the dance to remember!”
           “Okay, so I missed a few meetings Em,” I said, “but that doesn’t mean I’m not excited about the dance and graduating. This whole thing with Ian just sort of happened. I don’t know what to say.”
           I hated lying to Emily and Max; they were the closest thing to family I had besides Grams. “Em, really, I know what I’m doing. Have I ever done anything that I didn’t want too?” I