"I, uh, haven't figured it out yet." I honestly replied, which made her laugh.

"Fine. Take me to your favourite place in Joburg. I'm willing to get to know you better as well." Kiara stated and stood up. She picked her purse up from the glass table and redid her scarf around her neck. She looked back at me with a flick of her hair and smiled. "You coming?"

"Oh, uh, yeah." I stuttered and quickly jumped to my feet. Kiara walked off, and I followed behind her. I tried to hide the excitement that she wanted to get to know me better and refrained from happily cheering. A voluminous smile spread onto my face as I quickly looked at Kedwyn as we walked past. He gave me a thumbs up and chuckled to himself.

"We'll take my car," Kiara remarked as we walked out of the grocery store. She interlocked her fingers in mine and pulled me towards a blue 1967 Camaro SS Convertible.

This car was a stunning Chevrolet with a rectangular shaped frame. It only had two doors, so the backseat passengers had to climb over the front seats. The car had the original solid white line painted across the front of the bonnet, just above the headlights. The roof could open and close depending on the weather. The interior was covered in white leather and in mint condition.

"This is your car?" I gasped and ran my hand gently over the door.

"Yeah, I have a thing for old cars," Kiara responded and tucked her hair behind her ear. She looked so damn gorgeous when she did that. It made my heart melt.

"This was my childhood dream car. My Dad used to work at a repair shop, and they had this red Camaro that was never claimed. It just sat there and rusted away over the years as I grew up. I loved that car, but the repair shop owner refused to sell it." I smiled as I retold the memory.

"I guess you would like to drive then?" Kiara offered and threw the keys at me. I caught them and beamed at her like a child that just opened his Christmas gifts.

"You serious?" I gasped, and she nodded with a giggle. I quickly opened her door, and she climbed into the passenger's seat. I excitedly jumped in next to her, and the engine roared to life as I started the ignition. The sound was music to my ears.

The roof was open as I dropped the clutch and spun the tires before speeding off.

As I drove, the cold wind blew into my face. I loved speed. I joined in races and accelerated my way past vehicles on the roads every chance I got. I always loved to go fast. When I was younger, I learned how to drive a motorbike before a bicycle. My Dad would often take the vehicles he was working on in the repair shop for a spin. JB and I loved it when he clamped down the accelerate and shot forward.

As I got older, my passion moved more toward cars. My high school memories were mostly of how I stole cars and took them for joy rides. That and many overnights spent in jail and being at the hospital from an accident. The broken bones didn't stop me for long; as soon as I could, I was back in a car and speeding down the street. I honestly have no idea how I passed the grades. I never studied, and bearly was at school to attend the classes.

Kiara's laugh made me smile. She seemed excited by the speed I was going. Her silver hair and scarf blew in the wind behind her. I skid the tires as I drifted around a corner, and she held onto my leg with her hand.

"Jason!" Kiara yelled and seemed a bit scared, so I slowed down.

"Don't worry. I won't let you get hurt." I reassured her.

"I don't trust you enough to believe that." She shook her head. Her nose and ears were red from the cold. She looked super cute, besides the frown placed on her lips.

"Hey, don't frown, love. I'm sorry for scaring you." I stated and touched her leg. I tried to show Kiara some attention while I drove. I had to focus on the roads, especially since I lived in South Africa. The people here don't know how to drive.

"Just don't do it again. Where are you taking me in any case?"

"My favourite spot," I replied sarcastically with a laugh. "It's an old cabin that my brother and I found when we were younger. I'm pretty sure that it's abandoned, but we always used to come here and pretend we lived alone." I added with a smile.

"Let me guess, you bought all your girlfriends here as well." Kiara raised her eyebrow. I shook my head and drove passed the sign for Emmarentia Dam.

"Well, my brother JB did. It was his hookup spot. I didn't date much. I was too interested in racing. After my Dad died, we didn't come here much. So, you're actually the first."

"You never bought another girl here?"

"I did. Just not one I liked." I replied and winked at her.

"You're sad." Kiara laughed and looked away from me. I could see her cheeks were a slight pink as she looked away. It was probably another one of her acts to make people think she was a bitch. I shrugged, and a few minutes later, I took a turn down a dirt road.

We went through a woodsy area and past a bunch of barren trees. The road had a few bumps and the overcast sky shined light through the dry branches. In the distance, I could hear the flowing water as it crashed against the river banks. We stopped by our destination, just outside the old cabin.

I hopped out and walked around to open Kiara's door, but she beat me to it and opened it herself.

"I can help myself, thanks." She stated and looked around.

The cabin was well hidden, and not many people would be able to find it unless they knew which turns to take. Kiara's ankle boots pressed against the hard ground as she stood up.

The cabin itself was made of wood and looked like it wasn't taken care of. The glass of the windows was thankfully not broken, and moss grew on the wood in patches. It had gotten worse since I last saw it.

"It's uhm... cute. If you like that Forrest type of vibe." Kiara remarked as we walked towards the front door.

"She just needs some TLC." I smiled and turned the door handle. The door didn't open due to the wood swelling at the bottom from the water, so I had to use force to get in. It flew open and broke away from the hinges as I pushed the door. With a loud crash, the door fell against the wooden floor.

"Fuck." I muttered, and Kiara burst into laughter.

"Maybe you shouldn't have pushed so hard." She stated and walked in. Her boots clicked against the wood as she walked over the door. I walked into the cabin behind her and picked up the door to lean against the wall. The hinges were completely rusted and brittle, which is why the door broke off its frame.

I should probably come to fix this place up a bit.

"Sorry, I know this isn't like the fancy places you usually spend your time in." I apologized and ran my hand through my hair.

"I don't mind." Kiara sweetly said and held up her hand. "Want to give me a tour?" She asked as I took her hand in mine.

"Sure." I happily smiled. Kiara seemed to like the old cabin as I showed her around. It warmed my heart as this was a place dear to me.

The cabin had a single bedroom with a metal frame bed but no mattress. There was an old painting of what the cabin originally looked like when it was first built. The room also had an ancient chest of drawers which had a hole on the side and was missing the drawers handles.

The bathroom was a metal bath with a toilet. A cracked mirror hung against the wall, and I remembered JB broke my accident when he shot me with his slingshot. The cabin used to have running water, but now the pipes were dry.

The lounge/dining area and kitchen were all one room. There was a small wooden table with a broken chair. Then another painting of a car that I hung up. JB also painted a tree on the wall, which was pretty well done. The kitchen had a few cabinets with an odd plate or cup in them. There wasn't much, but the cabin was like a dream home for two young boys.

While we were in the lounge area, I removed a loose floorboard. This was our secret stash spot in case someone broke into the cabin. There were blankets, candles and stuff to start a fire in the fireplace. I just had to collect some wood from outside. Luckily, I stuck a machete under the floorboard as well.

"I can see why this is your favourite place," Kiara stated. "You can go collect some wood while I make the place a bit more comfortable."

"Okay. I'll be back soon." I nodded and was about to walk off when I looked back at her.

"What?" She asked and tucked her hair behind her ear. She was so gorgeous. It was like my mind refused to accept that I was here with her. I, Jason, a nobody that disobeys the law like I deserve a free pass for growing up poor.

Kiara... she was intelligent, exotic and hard working. She was... perfect. How was I this lucky to be alone with her right now?

"You take my breath away," I said and walked over to her. With one hand wrapped around her waist, I pulled her closer to me. Our lips found their way to each other, and I gave her a passionate kiss.

She felt so warm pressed against my body. I wanted to stay inside and cuddle, but the cold breeze that blew in from the open door reminded me to get wood. Kiara giggled as I pulled away and lightly tapped her ass. With a wink, I quickly walked off and collected some wood.

Kiara had laid out some blankets on the floor and lit candles as the sky started to grow dark. She smiled at me as I walked back inside and showed off her efforts. Her eyes lit up, and I smiled at her. It was like she was happy that I accepted the way she made the place comfortable.

"Brrr, it's chilly." I laughed and started the fire. I placed the door back in its frame to block out the cold air, and soon the old cabin warmed up.

Kiara placed a blanket over both of us as I sat down next to her. For weeks, all I wanted to do was speak to her. But now... it seemed like my mind hit a blank.

"I'm sorry about your Dad. When did he pass?" Kiara asked innocently and placed her hand on my leg to comfort me in case it was a sensitive topic.

"It's okay. He passed in my last year of high school. He was diagnosed with cancer about 2 years earlier, so it didn't come as a shock. JB and I tried to prepare ourselves, but it still hurt when he did pass." I shrugged. I wanted to be open and honest with Kiara from the start. So, I pushed past the pain from that memory and felt safe enough to share it with her.

"He was your Dad. It's normal to have hurt. What about your mommy?" Kiara said.

I smiled at the way she said, mommy.

"You're so cute when you say that. Mommy." I laughed. "I never knew my mom; she passed away before I was born," I added to answer her question. "What about your parents?"

"My mom and Dad divorced when I started primary school. So, I was constantly travelling between homes. My mom eventually remarried and moved overseas. She left my Dad alone to take care of me. He didn't find another woman and grew into a bitter old man. I swear I'm the only one who can make him smile." Kiara responded.

"Are you and your mom still in contact?"

"Nope. I haven't spoken to her for years. She doesn't even try to reach out to me, so I'm not even bothered."

"I'm sorry. What about siblings? Do you have any?"

"I'm an only child. Is it just you and your brother or...?"

"Yeah, just JB and I." I nodded. "When we first, er, met... you said something about an ex. Did the 'no dating' rule happen because of him?"

I instantly rejected asking the question as Kiara frowned. It was perhaps a bit too personal. She crossed her arms across her chest and glared at me.

"Why do all men assume that the way I live my life is because of them?" She snapped. "Can't I just be happy on my own? Why do I need a reason to stay single?"

"I'm sorry, Kiara. I didn't mean to offend you."

"Yeah, well, you did. Being with someone else is just so much unnecessary stress. At any second, that person could do something to hurt me. I don't want to live my life like that. I'm happy by myself, okay. Now let's just drop the subject." She muttered, and we fell into an awkward silence. The fire cracked as it burned in the fireplace.

I could hear the soft running water of the river in the distance and an owl that flew past the trees outside of the cabin. My brain was debating on what I should say or how to make Kiara feel better. After a few minutes, I opened my mouth.

"I wish I could be happy alone," I stated, and Kiara looked at me. "You're happy with yourself and who you are. That's amazing. Usually, everyone is their own worst enemy, and you somehow found a way to accept that. I find it admirable."

"Why don't you like who you are?" Kiara questioned and moved her arms from her chest. She seemed to be in a better mood, at least.

"Well, for one... I'm a criminal. I steal for a living and run from the cops. You can't get lower than that. Plus, look at me. I'm awkwardly tall, have no real purpose in life and am pinning over someone that is way out of my league." I shrugged. I wasn't trying to sound depressing but just being honest.

"Don't talk like that, Jason. I'm sure you have great qualities as well. You're a good driver. You're kind and really good at sex." Kiara remarked, which made me laugh.

"Thanks, I guess." I smiled, and she touched the side of my face.

"I hope you learn how to be happy by yourself." She stated and stared into my eyes. For a moment, I found myself lost in her deep brown eyes as she just stared at each other silently. It only lasted a few seconds, but to me, it felt mesmerizing.

I leaned in closer to Kiara and rested my forehead against hers.

"Maybe you can show me how to be happy," I whispered before I pressed my lips against hers. Kiara's fingers curled around my neck. Her fingertips were cold, but her mouth was hot against mine. She moved and sat on top of me with her pussy pressed against my dick as we kissed.

That amazing scent of coconut drifted from her skin, and I moved my lips down to kiss her neck. My hand caressed over her back and grabbed her ass cheeks. Her hips started moving, which made her grind against me. Her mouth tasted sweet and like soft peppermint. Being with her reminded me of the first night we spent together.

"I'm really wet," Kiara mumbled in my ear. "I can feel how hard you are. I want your throbbed dick to be inside of me."

"Fuck, Kiara. You are so fucking sexy." I groaned and tugged her shirt off and over her head. She had on a sexy red lace bra that cupped her breasts firmly.

"Get undressed but keep the bra on," I ordered in her ear, and she quickly climbed off of me. I also got undressed while she obeyed. I pulled her back towards me and claimed her mouth with mine. We made our way back down onto the blanket.

"I want to get on top," Kiara stated and shoved me to lay down. Her wet pussy rubbed against my hard dick as she quickly dug in her bag and pulled out a condom.

"Do you just carry those around?" I laughed as she squeezed my dick with her hands.

"Obviously. Better safe than sorry." Kiara smirked and tore open the condom wrapper. She then proceeded to put it on and knew exactly what she was doing. I got to lay back and relax.

"Your so fucking bad, baby." Kiara groaned and leaned down to kiss me. She bit onto my bottom lip and pulled it into her mouth, which made me want more. I smacked her ass as she kissed me and twirled her tongue around my tongue. She even sucked on my tongue, which was slightly painful but sexy as fuck.

"Have you been bad, Jason?" Kiara asked as she pulled away and positioned her hips. I caught on that she was into some sort of role-playing, which I found hot.

"Real bad. Are you going to punish me, Kiara?" I huskily replied and squeezed her breasts.

"Yes." She stated as her hips thrust forward, and I slid inside of her. We both moaned as she did so and then started moving, so I went completely out and then back in. Her pussy was tight around my dick as I slid in and out of her.

Kiara moved my hand to her neck while her hips moved magically on top of me. She stared at me as I moaned while she fucked me and smiled. It felt so good to be inside of her. I thrust my hips up and tried to fuck her faster.

"Yes, baby. Keep doing that. It feels so good." Kiara mumbled and moved her hand down her body. Her finger rubbed her clit while I fucked her pussy. Her sexy moans and deep breaths filled her air.

"Come for me, love," I begged Kiara as her mouth flew open. Her body trembled as her vagina walls clenched. As she orgasmed, warm moisture flowed down my shaft and made me grip onto her ass. I cumed as Kiara rammed her hips hard against me.

"Fuck, love." I groaned, and she burst into giggles as she moved her hips, so my dick slid out. Kiara sat on my legs as I sat up and took off the condom, which was full of white cum. She tied a knot in it and then handed it back to me.

"Thanks." I smiled and kissed her before tossing the condom aside and pulling her naked body closer to me so that we could cuddle. I also covered us with a blanket and made sure she was tucked warmly in my arms.

"You are so beautiful," I mumbled and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Thank you, handsome. Did you enjoy yourself?" Kiara asked and nuzzled her face closer to my neck.

"Yes, fuck yes." I nodded and squeezed her ass.

"I like you." Kiara softly said that I almost didn't hear her.

"I like you too," I replied, and her cheeks shot red. She placed a kiss on my chest and wrapped her arms around me.

"Can I be honest?" She suddenly asked and lifted her chin to look up at me.

"Of course."

"When you are near me, I feel... safe. I don't know why."

"That's good, love. I swear I have no bad intentions when it comes to you."

"Maybe I do trust you a tiny bit." Kiara smiled and shrugged her shoulders. Her warm body was so close to mine, and she looked gorgeous with her messy silver hair sprawled out on my arm.

"Are you busy tomorrow?" Kiara suddenly asked, and I shook my head. "Good. My Dad's having a Sunday luncheon, and I know he wants me to invite a plus one. Would you like to join me?"

"You want me to meet your Dad?" I asked, shocked and stared at her.

"I guess so, but only as a friend." She firmly stated.

"I would love to be your plus one." I smiled and placed a quick kiss against her lips.