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great start to the new school year.   I opened my eyes and regarded him.
    “I don’t recall a conversation about me needing a ride to school.” 
    “I was passing by.  Thought it would be a nice gesture, it being your first day in a new school and all.”
    “Is Cassie with you?”
    “No.  She rode with the others.”
    “Others?”
    “Brody, Hunter and Bree.”
    “Do you all live around each other?”
    “Not far.”
    “Oh.”  I glance at Nicole and Steve to see them watching our exchange with interest.  A little too much interest on Nicole’s part.  I cleared my throat.  “If we’re doing this, we should probably be going.”
    “After you,” he gestured for me to go in front of him.  I turned and made my way toward the front door but he stepped around me to open it for me.  I gave him a sideways glance that he didn’t acknowledge. 
    “Bye Kendra!”  Nicole called as we made our way down the front steps.  “Have a great first day!”  I waved in response and looked down the driveway to see an unfamiliar car.  An unfamiliar NICE car.  It was a Dodge Charger, newer model, sleek black, and oh so sexy.  I had to be drooling.  Did he have an obsession with black vehicles?  Not that I was complaining.  This car was a powerhouse of power…speed…and sexiness.  I stared hard at the car as we approached and finally noticed that Cade was following me to my side.  I turned and faced him. 
    “What are you doing?” 
    “Being a gentleman.”  He again sidestepped me and opened the passenger door.  I looked from him, to the door and back, then raised an eyebrow.  He grinned in response.  “Just get in.”  I shook my head and slid inside, holding my backpack on my lap.  He shut the door and I watched his graceful frame saunter around the front of the car.  I couldn’t believe I was letting him drive me to school.  But then again…
    I glanced around the interior and thought I could put up with him for a few blocks just for a chance to ride in that car.  I sighed in admiration just as he opened his door and folded himself inside.  Without asking, he grabbed my backpack and set it down in the seat behind.  He glanced at my seat before demanding, “Buckle up.”
    “Well aren’t we bossy this morning.”  I grumbled as I reached for the seat belt.  He didn’t answer as he put his own seat belt on and started the engine.  I closed my eyes in satisfaction at the purr of the engine and a small smile escaped. 
    “You okay?”  Cade asked, and I looked over to find him looking at me funny.  I sat up straighter and cleared my throat. 
    “Fine.  What happened to the truck?”  I asked to sidetrack him.
    “I don’t like taking that into the school parking lot.”
    “And this is better?”  I asked appalled. 
    “Well, it fits better.  Besides, people know not to park beside me unless they have a death wish.”
    “A little protective of your babies, huh?”  I teased. 
    “I’m protective of everything.”  His fleeting glance in my direction had me clamming up.  He backed out of the driveway and headed in the direction of the school.  The school really wasn’t that far.  It would have only taken me fifteen minutes to walk.  Now it was going to take five. 
    “Do you like your stepdad?”  Cade’s question caught me off guard.
    “What?”
    “Your stepdad.  You don’t have the same last name as him so I assumed your mom married him after you were born.”
    “He’s not my stepdad.”
    “He’s your father then?  He took your stepmom’s last name?”
    “Look, I’d really rather not talk about it.”  I stated firmly as I looked out the side window.  I pulled my silver necklace free and played with the pendant on the chain as I ignored Cade beside me.  Thirty seconds later we pulled into the parking lot, near the end of course, and farthest from the school doors.  As soon as he parked, I reached behind the seat, grabbed my bag, and was out of the car