They finally made it to the spot where she’d seen the teenagers jump. Jesse grinned over at her as he straightened. “Ladies before gentlemen?” he asked.
“Together,” she declared, not letting herself look down. Logically, she knew it wasn’t very high, and she could force herself to do it if she just didn’t look down.
Jesse extended his hand. Jade clasped it, loving the rush of feeling that shot through her, a thrill more exciting than jumping off this small cliff would be. Maybe if she got very lucky, he’d lose his hat and sunglasses.
He grasped his hat and sunglasses firmly with the other hand. Her neck tightened, and her heart thudded faster. “Now!” she cried before she wimped out.
Together they plunged off the rock, her stomach feeling like it launched itself into her throat as she screamed. His hand was ripped from hers as they hit the water. Jade plunged down into the cool liquid, hit the bottom very softly, and then pushed up to the top.
Jesse was already up. His hat and sunglasses were still in place. Dang.
“You liked it?” he asked.
“Again!” It had actually been fun, and she was super proud of herself for doing it. Maybe she would conquer her fear of heights.
Jesse chuckled and tilted his head to the side. “I like your crazy side.”
“I like you,” she admitted. Her eyes widened as she realized what she’d said. She quickly swam back to the spot to climb out, and luckily, he didn’t reference her slip of the tongue as they jumped off several more times.