EROTIC NIGHT

Noah could hardly hold herself back, with her fist connecting with the steering wheel, saying out loud under her breath, "Yes! Yes!" She had done it-crossed the finish line. The wind was in her hair; adrenaline was running through her veins. She slammed on the brakes, sending the car into a sudden stop. The screech echoed in the night air.

Before she could utter a breath, Jenna came barreling down toward her, arms wide open, her face shining with pride. "You did it!" Jenna squealed, hauling Noah into a tight squeeze. Noise erupted around them as voices cheered in celebration of her victory. It felt unreal, like some dream from which she'd never awake.

In a second, it was ruined when Nick burst through the crowd, red-faced, furious. He wedged himself between Noah and Jenna, his fists clenched into his sides. "Have you lost your mind?" His voice was loud, sharp, like a knife that cut through the celebratory atmosphere.

Noah was still panting from the race, furrowing a brow in ques