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

Chapter 301

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Hayden let out this dramatic sigh, like I was too much to handle. "Because you're the only one who makes me forget all my principles "

He wasn't even trying to be smooth, but everything he said sounded like it belonged on some sappy Pinterest board. He didn't say he loved me, but it was written all over his face. I swallowed, still chewin

commeal pancake. "Hayden, get over here."

"What for?" He looked at me, confused.

"Just come here when I tell you to," I demanded, probably a little too bossy.

He stood up and moved closer. As soon as he sat down, I rested my head on his shoulder.

He seemed surprised, but I mumbled, "I can eat better leaning on you."

He laughed softly, this warm sound that made me smile, too.

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After dinner, we left the hospital and headed home. Once Hayden had me all settled in, I asked, "Are you staying here tonight, or going back to your place?" "Staying here!" he replied without a second thought.

I suddenly remembered him doing push-ups and taking cold showers in the middle of the night. I

"Then no push-ups

tried to act all serious. "Don't bring

snuggled closer, wrapping my arms around his waist. "If you don't do it, I won't

hard.

I teased, going even

tightening. "Don't be naughty, and definitely don't...

was deep and rough by the end of

I asked, each word more daring than the

"Kiki...."

hand slipped under his T-shirt, tracing along his skin like

out, his voice

my tiptoes, brushing my lips lightly against his ear.

Hayden froze.

he didn't seem convinced. Or maybe he was just scared to go

I have no idea what got into me. It was like I couldn't stop pushing his buttons, getting more and more excited watching him struggle to keep it together-sweat beading on his nose, veins popping at

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You're probably still healing. Even if you're fine now, you need more time to recover," Hayden pleaded,

shook my head. "No, I want

"Kiki..."

more you say no, the

just stared at me, and my heart raced, like I'd just dared

were on my

worked. I giggled, resting my