59. TRIBUTE

~ Zoie’s POV ~  “Sweet girl,” he said again, breaking the silence. “Yeah…?” Zoie watched his reaction cautiously, anxious to know where his mind was going. Asher’s expression was stern and serious. His eyes were hooded and dark. "I think we should get outta here," he said. "Oh? Why?" This is it… is he gonna ask me to…? "I need to take a leak," he said with a sheepish grin. So much for the sexual tension!  Zoie rolled her eyes in response. She almost felt embarrassed for feeling what she felt. And she wanted to smack that stupid grin off his face, but she restrained. "Ew! Don't you dare do it with me here in the water!" she said instead, pulling away and swimming to the shore. "I don't think I can hold it much longer!" he yelled playfully. "Asher! Euuugh! Get away!" “Hey, I think I just peed a little,” “Nooo!” she groaned. “Yuck!” Zoie pushed and paddled as fast as she could to the shore. Asher was just laughing that sinister laugh as he followed behind her. Once they reached the shore,