One of Life's Embarrassing Moments -- Again!

How long has it been since I’ve been on a bike? The cool breeze in my face feels wonderful! And the ride’s a lot different from pounding the pavement when I run. It’s sweet of Thomas’s mom to let me borrow hers, especially since it’s a nice, fairly new one. Poor lady. She hardly had a chance to ride it before her hip surgery. But maybe I need to invest in one for myself?

Save your pennies, Amy!

What’s he saying? I can’t help but grin at him. He’s so handsome in the long-sleeved, blue workout shirt that matches his eyes and his reddish hair shining in the sun. And that smile! But I can’t hear a word he’s saying.

“What?”

“Let’s go this way!”

“After you!”

The lake! It looks gorgeous sparkling in the sun. The park trees are leafing out, azaleas are beginning to bloom. 

Springtime. What's not to love?

Cross the street… From sidewalk to sandy path, a bumpier ride. But who cares? Not me! I know where we’re going.

Thomas cruises to the grassy bank and stops by our bench in front of the lake, underneath the enormous swamp maple. Yesss! We can sit and chat. Maybe even kiss…

He’s grinning at me. Oh, we’ll definitely kiss.

The grass is wet. But if he’s parked his bike there, I guess I can, too.

Wait. What? My shoelace… What’s happening? It’s tangled in the spokes! Lean the other way, Amy!
Don’t fall!

​Don’t…