Naughty Neighbor: Falling for a Libra (Falling for the Stars) by Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette

Author:Lauren Runow & Jeannine Colette [Runow, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-22T16:00:00+00:00

Without a doubt, Navy Pier is Chicago’s top attraction. Stretching into Lake Michigan, the pier houses a bustling array of activities, including rides, games, restaurants, boat tours, and Centennial Wheel, a Ferris wheel standing at one hundred and ninety-six feet.

As we get out of our Uber, we’re welcomed by the U-shaped sign at the foot of the pier. Group tours are all gathered in their meeting locations to the right while families walk in, corralling their kids, and couples leisurely stroll hand in hand.

“Welcome to Navy Pier,” Jake sings out, opening his arms out wide. “What should we do first?”

“I want to ride that!” I point up at the Ferris wheel with its navy-blue gondolas lined with wall-to-wall glass.

He pulls up his wrist to check his watch. “Well, it’s six o’clock, and the sun will be going down in about an hour or so. Why don’t we walk around first and then go to the wheel? The view from up top is pretty cool at night.”

I bounce my shoulders up and down. “I like your style. Lead the way, my good man.”

Holding out my elbow, I offer him to take it. He eyes me curiously and then slides his arm through mine and gives it a tug.

We stroll through the pier. I pull him into one of the shops, and he follows me around as I look at the trinkets. Then, I stand by as he tries on designer sunglasses at another.

Everywhere we go, Jake knows someone. He gets stopped by a friend from high school as we walk past a carousel, and then while standing outside a tropical garden, he talks to a couple he worked with, doing centerpieces for their wedding. We stop and watch a street performer create a painting, using various objects. Jake is enamored with the creation, so we wait until it is complete, and then he praises the man for a few minutes about his craft.

As the wind blows over the pier, I curl my arms around myself and rub my forearms. Jake notices and slings his arm around me, pulling me close and kissing the top of my head.

When we hear music pouring out from the Beer Garden, we head on over and grab beers, and I watch him ponder over the menu for ten minutes.

“I’m gonna get a burger,” I announce to him as I put my menu on the table.

He’s playing with his lower lip as he scours the list. “The beer-soaked brats here are amazing, but so are the nachos. And I haven’t had a burger in a while.”

I shake my head and watch the band play. “Take your time.”

A few minutes later, a waitress comes over to take our order. Jake still looks conflicted.

I laugh. “Are you always this indecisive?”

“About food? Yes,” he confesses.

I take the menu from him and hand it to the waitress. “We’ll take a bratwurst, nachos, and a burger to share.”

She writes the order down and walks away while Jake looks at me like I saved his life.

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