Down the Rabbit Hole (Stuck On You)

Chapter 19: Maybe Change

I hopped in the shower quickly before I walked back into my room with my towel wrapped around me. Hayden was sitting on my bed watching me.

"Jordyn," he said, looking away from me as I slipped on my underwear and big t-shirt. He stood and pressed his body against mine. It got me excited and nervous all at the same time. "What if I'm falling in love you," he said softly. "Now you're just talking out of your ass," I whispered.

"You could say it back to me," he said.

"Stop playing with me, Hayden. This isn't funny. You shouldn't say it if you don't mean it," I warned, not breaking eye contact with him. I couldn't help it; I was getting angry. He knew how I felt, and it seemed like he was rubbing it in my face. This wasn't a joke I'd be laughing at. I took another look at him. He looked slightly nervous.

"I'm serious, Jordyn," he practically whispered. I knew that he was uncomfortable admitting this. This wasn't just one of his stories, or a joke. He really was serious.

"I love you, Hayden," I whispered. And I did. I meant that. Hayden's lip pulled up in a small smile but he looked sort of scared. I knew what he was thinking.

"Good," he said despite himself. I touched his cheek gently. I knew what he was thinking and I didn't want him to go there.

handle yourself. You don't have to do everything, okay? It's not your job to protect me 24/7 I'm not going anywhere... I swear," I said quietly. A tear escaped his eye against his will. I gave a soft smile before I kissed him. It wasn't like most of our kisses. This one was soft and tender. It was meaningful and gentle. Both of his hands went to my cheeks as he kissed

understood that. We kissed for what seemed like only seconds, but when I pulled away, I noticed it

bet is off, you know," he said. I laughed and pushed him down

on his lap and

you, Jordyn," he said softly. I pulled away from

to get all mushy on me, are you?" I

smile spread. I kissed him deeply. He leaned back and I followed. His

nodded excitedly. I rolled off of him and stood up. His hand went to my hip and he kissed

love you," I smiled softly. He smirked and pulled

to say it all the time... especially out," he

figured," I said. He

putting some steaks in the oven. I knew it was really late to be eating this heavily, but I was craving something of substance. Hayden sat on the bar side of the island and just watched me. I started boiling some water before I leaned

even planning on bringing this up, but I wanted him to come with me after all. "He wants me to come up for a charity ball. My mom and I lived in Texas but my dad remarried and moved, so he's here. Well, he's in Los Angeles. He asked me to come and stay a few days, and then go to the charity ball. He reserved a hotel room for me, and