#Chapter 108: Let’s get dirty

They were quiet for the first leg of their run, just keeping pace side by side.

Evan heard that the patter of his and Yena’s footsteps had fallen into sync and smiled.

It made for a nice, rhythmic sound. And made him think about how good it was to be back with Yena. How natural and comforting it felt to be near her.

The sun was coming up, lighting up the clouds in shades of pink and orange.

Evan’s heart started racing as they neared the turnaround point at the bottom of the hill, where last time they’d stopped to stretch.

Yena slowed to a stop and started rolling her shoulders.

“Same stretches as last time?” she asked, giving Evan a bold smile. “Or are you gonna teach me something new today?”

Evan smiled back and said, “I can teach you whatever you want.”

It came out sounding much dirtier than he’d meant it to.

Yena noticed. She narrowed her eyes a