Ice Dreams Part 1 by Melissa Johns Read Free Book Online

that it had to end so early,” Madison explained as he walked her towards the house.
    “It was my pleasure and I hope you realized that I’m a good listener, Madison. I’m fascinated by you and tonight was just the beginning, I hope.”
    He leaned in slowly and was about to kiss her when the front door swung open and Carter walked out. “Hey Guys.”
    Madison pulled away as she heard Alicia yell at him from inside. “Carter, your timing is amazedly perfect as always.”
    “Just making sure my little sister was doing ok.”
    “I’m fantastic, Carter. I was just about to ask Hunter a question.”
    “What’s up?” Hunter asked as he grabbed her hand.
    Madison closed her eyes and tried to gain some confidence. “Would you like to escort me to my birthday party tomorrow?”
    She felt his body press into hers as his arms grabbed the handrail behind her. He leaned towards her ear so she could only hear him. “ Madison, open your eyes. We need to work on that confidence of yours, I love seeing those big brown eyes as they look back to me and as for your question, I would be honored to be your date.”
    Madison smiled as she ran her hands into his long hair and kissed him good night. She could hear Carter as he cleared his throat behind them.
    “Good Night, Hunter," Madison whispered as she smiled and went into the house.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER FIVE
     
    Madison woke up with a smile on her face and could swear that she heard birds chirping outside of her window. She replayed her date with Hunter over and over in her mind until she fell asleep. Jessie called her first thing in the morning and Madison re-lived her first kiss again.
    Alicia also wanted all the details as soon as Madison crawled out of bed. She enjoyed being the center of attention. Her birthday party started at five and was told to wear something comfortable but warm. She asked Alicia if she could help her apply her makeup again and for the first time Madison felt like she was a part of a real family. After she dressed and was ready to leave, she headed downstairs and found Carter on the phone.
    “Mom it’s her birthday, be nice to her.”
    Madison sighed as Carter turned around and handed her the phone.
    “Hello Mother, how are you?”
    “I’m doing well. How’s your day?” she asked.
    “It’s been wonderful so far. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for me.”
    “Carter told me that he’s throwing you a party today,” her mother said very nonchalantly.
    “I’m very excited about it.”
    “I hope you decided to stay at his house and not disturb him at the all star game. He needs to focus on the game and not all the distractions around him.”
    “I haven’t decided yet but he did invite me to tag along with him.”
    “He’s just being nice. Stay there. I need to run, bye.”
    Madison handed the phone back to her brother. “Let me guess, she didn’t actually say happy birthday to you.”
    She shook her head. “Nope but I’m used to that though. Do you really want me to go with you tomorrow?”
    “Of course I do, why? What did she say?” Carter sighed.
    “It’s nothing. Let’s just enjoy today and I will make up my mind about tomorrow this evening.”
    Carter hugged her, “Happy birthday, Maddy.”
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    As they drove through town, Madison got more excited. Alicia told her that Hunter was going to meet them there but that’s all she had managed to get out of them. She smiled from ear to ear when they pulled in front of the local ice rink. “Are you guys taking me ice skating?”
    “It was Hunter’s idea,” Carter said.
    “Do you like it?” Alicia asked.
    “It’s fantastic! Oh my God, let’s go inside.”
    As they walked inside, she heard, “Surprise!” She looked around and spotted Alicia’s parents and a lot of strangers which she assumed were friends of Alicia’s and Carter’s. Then she spotted those familiar green eyes as