52. NESTING

~ Zoie’s POV ~ Zoie quickened her steps as she scurried down the long staircase. It was 5 PM and her last class of the day had just ended. With every step she took, her heart was beating faster and faster. This wasn’t the first time Asher was picking her up from school, he does this almost every day. And yet, every time she was going to meet him, she always got excited and giddy. Like a five year old girl going into Disneyland for the first time. “Hey!” she beamed and waved her hand, looking at Asher who was leaning against the black BMW parked in the parking lot. He was wearing his signature black leather jacket and sunglasses. His style was simple, but he looked so cool. As always. “Hey,” he beamed back, flashing her that mega-watt smile. “Ready to go home?” Home. That word never sounded so sweet. Zoie’s smile grew wider as she leaped and linked her arms around him. He responded by hugging her back, pressing her tightly into his chest. Zoie let out a sigh and stayed in his arms for a