Roman and the Hopeless Romantic (Gulf City High Book 2) by Michelle MacQueen

Author:Michelle MacQueen [MacQueen, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twin Rivers Press
Published: 2020-02-06T16:00:00+00:00

This was what was so urgent? Jesse had to be kidding.

“We’re going to race.” Jesse’s face lit up in excitement. “It was Hadley’s idea.”

Roman shot Hadley a glare. Of course, it was her idea. That was why it was more than a simple footrace.

Hadley shot him a grin. “It’s not my fault Jesse got all annoyed when I said you looked to be in better shape than him.” She shrugged as if she hadn’t known her words would egg him on.

Jesse continued. “We’re going to race from the edge of the parking lot to where the markers are down the beach.”

Roman eyed his friend. “What’s the catch?” It wasn’t a far enough distance to just be a footrace.

Hadley’s eyes sparkled as she looked at each of them. “You have to carry someone on your back.”

“Let me get this straight… you want me to run while giving you a piggyback ride?”

She laughed. “Nope. I’m the judge.” Mischief flashed across her face. “Cassie will be your partner.”

Cassie’s face paled. “What… no…”

Charlotte crossed toward her. “Come on, Cass. It’ll be fun. The boys have to do all the work.”

Cassie’s eyes stayed wide, but she nodded. None of them understood why she’d trusted Charlotte since the day she met her, but Roman was glad to see someone else watching out for her.

They lined up parallel to the edge of the parking lot. Charlotte climbed onto Jesse’s back.

“Come on, Cass, just like old times.” Roman gave her a lopsided grin. “We can beat them.”

She walked around behind him. It was a familiar position because he used to give her piggyback rides from the time he could first lift her. They were pros.

Cassie wrapped her arms around his shoulders and jumped. He caught her legs at his waist, holding her in place. She rested her chin on his shoulder for just a moment before whispering in his ear. “Let’s beat them.”

A grin slid across his face. His competitive Cassie was back. “You got it.”

He hoisted her weight higher and waited for Hadley to drop her arm. When she did, he took off, the sand making it harder to run. Cassie bounced against his back, her laughter ringing in his ears propelling him on.

He’d give anything to see the genuine smile he knew was on her face. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d heard her laugh like that, but he didn’t want to let her down. Glancing sideways, he noticed Jesse only a step behind him, Charlotte clinging to him.

Pumping his legs faster, he sped up, never loosening his grip on Cassie’s legs.

Hadley cheered them on, jumping up and down near the finish line.

Almost there.

“Go, go, go!” Cassie screamed.

His chest heaved. He was used to running for hockey, but not with an entire person weighing him down. His heart hammered against his ribs as he tore past Hadley, only a few steps before Jesse.

His knees gave out, and he stumbled, trying not to drop Cassie. He pitched forward, unable to stop himself from falling. Cassie landed on top of him, stealing the breath from his lungs.

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