Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 118

Chapter 118

As soon as those words left my mouth, a wave of embarrassment crashed over me.

I cringed inwardly, thinking I'd been way too blunt. I bet Hayden felt super awkward, too.

But instead of backing off, he just stared at me for what felt like forever before saying, "Oh."

Just Oh?!

Seriously, how was he so chill?

I glanced up at him, watching as he slowly straightened up. Then he added, "Your eyesight sucks, and even after I showed you exactly where it was, you still missed it. How else was I supposed to help you without getting closer?"

His logic was so on point that it made me feel like I was the one with the dirty mind.

Hayden then casually walked over to the side, sat down, and picked up his tablet to work on something. I stole a few glances at him before taking a couple of sips of water, trying to get my brain back on track. Sure, there were a few minor issues in the document that Hayden had flagged, but nothing major. He could've easily handled them on his own. Even if he needed my input, a quick phone call would've done the trick. Making me stay this late just to go over them felt like overkill.

Was this all on purpose?

I couldn't help but sneak another look at him. But he was totally engrossed in his work, not even glancing at me, which made me feel like I was just overthinking the whole thing again.

the last of the issues he pointed out and glanced over at him. But when I turned my head, I was totally caught off guard. Hayden had passed

always figured he was the type who never

after all-who

god in the show

were shut peacefully, and though his skin wasn't flawless, his warm tan gave him this rugged,

face as he slept made him

how much Demi had been complaining about being

out.

one constantly on the move, climbing up and down, not just using his muscles but also his brain to get the lighting just right. After a full day of that, it's no wonder he

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that, he must've been completely

room, making the curtains dance, and I

glanced at Hayden in his short sleeves and decided to

over him, his eyes suddenly snapped open, and he grabbed my wrist. I couldn't tell if I'd been too loud and woke him up, or if he

so strong, I seriously thought he might

I gasped

his hold just a little, but didn't let go. He just stared at

close-close enough for him

being this close, I could see

moved, but for some reason, the words just wouldn't