"Basically, yes," I tell him, though I know it sounds a lot easier than it actually is on first try. "The hardest part in the beginning is just keeping balance so try to focus on that first. Don't worry too much about speed or stopping. We'll get to that."

I'm surprised when he actually asks me to pull him and I'm hopeful that my visor at least hides some of the flush to my cheeks and, if not, that he can attribute it to the cool air. Sliding closer, I take both his hands in mine, holding tight and waiting as he stands up a little straighter.

"Let me know when you want me to let go," I tell him quietly, easing backward carefully and keeping my grip tight the entire time. The best thing about this is I have an excuse to watch him the whole time and I still can't help grinning as I take in the curve of his smile and breadth of his shoulders. He's not as tall or as strong as Derek, but not too many people here are and Simon's so, so nice.

And I still don't know if there's even a possibility here.