Down the Rabbit Hole (Stuck On You)

Chapter 8: Along Came Louis

The next morning, I woke up on the floor. I felt an arm around my waist. I turned and snuggled into his chest. He sighed before his grip tightened around me. "Are you awake?" he mumbled. I nodded before I sat up and stretched.

"Let's agree to say that last night never happened," I said. He smirked sleepily and sat up too.

"I didn't shag you or anything. You just cried," he said. I glared at him.

"As I recall, so did you," I said. His smile dropped.

"Last night never happened," he agreed. He stood up before he offered me a hand. I looked at the time.

"Crap! I'm going to be late for my class," I realized. I ran into my room and took a quick shower before I dressed and ran to the front door. Hayden grabbed his keys and jogged out after me. He drove well over the speeding limit and stopped as close to my class as he could. I ran inside just in time. I tried to catch my breath as I slipped into my seat.

"Jordyn?" I heard from the other side of me. I looked over and stopped in my tracks.

a strong, slight lean figure and a light stubble. I knew him. I practically grew up with him. I dated him for a few

What are you doing

seen you since you moved to live with your mom. How is she?" I

my almost. After class, he walked with me to the Quad. "Coffee?" he asked.

been? I think the last time I saw you, we were only 16," he said. I shrugged and giggled

your room, and you were

never talked again after that,"

apologized. He shrugged and handed me a

now," he waved it off. "But I would like to pick up with you. Dinner tomorrow night, I'll cook. I live in the Shady Palm Apartments right off campus," he explained. I

the third floor," I laughed. He

the last second so that he only kissed my cheek. I couldn't help but to think about Hayden. It bothered me that I was even considering him. He didn't even do relationships. I would

referring to his date offer. He smiled and gave me his room and phone number before he

that?" I heard from behind me. I turned and