Secret tossed her head, hitting Jackie's rump as she became antsy. Dakota smirked and jogged past Nate playfully, going further ahead tauntingly

Dakota pushed Secret into a lope, laughing with joy. She glanced behind her at Nate, still laughing

Dakota turned back to the trail and urged Secret faster as Jackie gained. They were stride for stride and Dakota was having the most fun shed had in a while

The two broke into a small clearing with a view of the sky. Laughing still, Dakota hopped off of Secret and walked to Nate. She smiled at him and took his hand with a kiss

"I don't ever remember having that much fun" She said, giggling