Chapter 18

"Grayson, this is beautiful!" The first thing that catches my eye is the sparkling blue-green lake that seems to extend for miles. After walking through the forest with no clear path in place, an opening in the trees revealed the breathtaking scenery. The way the sun reflects off of the water created sparkles that glimmer so brightly that it's hard to believe that it's not man-made. However, the sweetest thing about Grayson taking me here is the perfect picnic already set up. A checkered picnic blanket lay in front of the view of the lake, and a brown woven basket sits on top. This set-up could be a scene from a movie with how perfect it is. I almost feel unworthy of the sweet gesture, but one look at Grayson and all I can feel is appreciation. He looks so vulnerable standing here, the most open he's ever been around me. I can tell that he's worried about what I think of his gesture, but I can't reassure him right now because I am literally speechless. My eyes begin to water and my bot