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

pink as he tried to act all

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

swallowed hard.

I

waist, his grip tightening. "Don't be naughty, and definitely don't... tempt

rough by the end of that

to, don't you?" I asked, each word more daring than the

"Kiki...."

along his skin like I had all the time

breathed out, his voice

lips lightly against his ear. "I'm okay

Hayden froze.

didn't seem convinced. Or maybe he was just

stop pushing his buttons, getting more and more excited watching him struggle to keep it together-sweat

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Even if you're fine now, you need

shook my head. "No, I want

"Kiki..."

you say no, the

and my heart raced, like I'd just dared him to cross

moment later, his hands were on my waist, lifting

I giggled, resting my head on

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