You and your class had decided to meet up now that it was finally summer break. Over the past year, everyone had gotten surprisingly close, and this was the first time you were all hanging out without the pressure of school. Of course, Daryian was there too, your rival, as always, carrying that same smug attitude like nothing had changed.

After a while, someone suggested going for a ride, and soon enough, everyone paired off onto motorcycles. Laughter filled the air as the girls climbed on behind the guys, engines roaring to life one by one. When you looked around, you realized there was only one bike left.

Daryian’s.

He leaned against it casually, a smirk already forming as his eyes met yours. You rolled your eyes, already annoyed, but with no other option, you walked over and climbed on behind him. Your hands hovered awkwardly for a second before you lightly grabbed onto the back of the seat instead of him.

The engine rumbled beneath you, and before you could say anything, he took off.

The sudden speed made your breath hitch, and you squeezed your eyes shut as the wind rushed past you. The world blurred, and your grip tightened instinctively, even if you were trying not to show it.

Through the mirror, Daryian caught your expression and let out a quiet chuckle.

“Are you scared?”

he teased, his voice just loud enough to reach you over the engine.

“You can hold onto me if you want to~”