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.

know that you can 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

seconds, but when I pulled away, I noticed it was more like minutes. He searched my eyes almost frantically, but surprisingly, I was calm. I gave him a soft smile

doesn't mean that the bet is off, you know," he said. I laughed and pushed him down on my

sat on his lap and kissed him gently. I felt him smile against

said softly. I pulled away from him and

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

that be so bad?" he asked. I shook my head and my smile spread. I kissed him deeply. He leaned back and I followed. His hands moved to

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

love you," I smiled softly. He smirked and

time... especially out," he smirked. I chuckled and looked

said. He smiled and rolled

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 against

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 that was my dress for the ball in the package, and there's going to be a lot of important people there and... I'm rambling now. Sorry, what I'm trying to get at is... I would love it if you would