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.

wrapped up the last of the issues he pointed out and glanced over at him. But when I turned my head, I was totally caught

always figured he was the type who never got tired,

after all-who wouldn't

would take naps; that god in the show

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

as he slept

complaining about being tired, Hayden must be

out.

climbing up and down, not just using his

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he must've been completely wiped

through the room, making the curtains dance, and I

his short sleeves and decided to grab

open, and he grabbed my wrist. I couldn't tell if I'd been too loud and woke him up, or if he was

was so strong, I seriously thought he

hurts," I gasped

loosened his hold just a little, but didn't

enough for

this close, I could see his eyes held

words just wouldn't come out. We stayed like that, frozen in the