Top of the World

Tommaso

I stumbled off the plane in New York City, legs a little wobbly from the slightly more than a quickie we’d had on the plane until the pilot announced we needed to put our seatbelts back on.

“So,” I said, “how would you feel about a couple of surprises?”

She pouted playfully. “You know I love to know what’s going on.”

I wrapped my arms around her waist. I knew Paige blamed herself for having been distant recently, too busy trying to get her shelter set up, but I also knew that I’d been busy, too. We split the blame.

“What’s going on is that I love you.” I kissed her. “And I want to show it. I promise, almost nothing you’ve never done before. New places, same experiences.”

She kissed me back. “One condition. I change before you take me anywhere fancy.”

“Already in the plans.” I grabbed her hand and led her to a car I’d hired for the evening. “First stop is a designer who owes me a favor.”

She smacked me. “If you’re not careful, I’m going to end up spoiled.”

“Oh no.” I kissed the