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 issues he pointed out and glanced over at him. But when I turned my head, I was totally caught off guard. Hayden had passed out, half-sprawled on the hotel chair with the tablet still clutched in his

was the type who never got tired, but

just human, after all-who wouldn't get

would take naps; that god in

watching him sleep. His eyes were shut peacefully, and though his skin wasn't flawless,

and sharp, and the way the light hit his face as he slept made him look

Demi had been complaining about being tired, Hayden must be

out.

even though he occasionally directed me to do stuff, he was the 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

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asleep like that, he must've been completely

a breeze slipped through the room, making the curtains dance, and

his short sleeves and decided

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

seriously thought he might crush

I

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

moment, I was close-close enough for

could see his eyes held a deep,

didn't say anything. My lips moved, but for some reason, the words just