Page 34 of Ride with Zane

“I'm ready, Princess. Better you prepare the tickets.”

“Fasten the strings,” she admonishes him, showing him hers.

“This is going to be fun.” I chuckle.

“Fuck you, Rock.”

Ashley gets into the rink, skating to the side and moving backward. “What are you waiting for, Mac?”

“I'm fucked, am I?” he asks me when he gets up, almost losing his balance.

“Oh yes.” I hold back my laugh.

Once he gets on the ice, he miserably falls.

“That's one, Mac. Do you need a hand?” Di shouts, triggering our amusement.

“I can do it.” He snaps. I have to give him credit. He’s trying hard to stay still but when he tries to move falls and after the endless fall he growls in frustration.

“I give up. You won. It's impossible.”

“Trust me, it's not impossible. Give me your hands,” she says but Mac is holding on the dasher.

“My ass hurts already, Princess. I've learned my lesson.”

“Come on, trust me.”

I look at Mac taking her hand trying to stay up. “Eyes on me, Mac, breathe and focus on me, okay?”

“Okay,” he takes a deep breath and she skates away with him.

“Guys, Ashley said we can skate too.” Bonnie smiles.

“I'll stay here,” says Di.

“Yeah me too,” Brick agrees.

“Same.” Said Blue and Doc, but to my surprise Bonnie joins them.

When Mac rejoins us, he smiles like an idiot.

“Apparently I won,” she giggles.

“Most definitely.” Mac nods.

“What about you all coming to my barbecue party tomorrow?”

“You want us to come?” he asks, surprised.

“You've shared a piece of you with me and I'd like to do the same. It's nothing fancy though. Food, music, beer and a lake to swim in. You'll meet some of my friends and that's all.”

I pull her in my arms. “That's what you want?”

“Yes, Rock.” She kisses me. “Plus, I want a sneak peek of those Mickey Mouse briefs.” She teases Mac. He’s been obsessed with Mickey Mouse since he was ten and still is.

“I like her,” Di nudges me.

“Yeah, me too.”