Tearing my eyes away from the water, I looked back at Nate, staring into his impossibly perfect face, his full mouth, his windswept hair. A fresh wave of chagrin overtook me in that moment. In trying to prove myself, I'd end up disappointing him even more.

Way to go, Kate.

I suddenly felt incredibly exhausted. Hesitantly, I leaned into him, resting my head against his chest. With a sigh, I murmured, "Take me home?"