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.

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

that. We kissed for what seemed like only 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 and a reassuring squeeze. His infamous smirk returned

mean that the bet is off, you know," he said. I laughed and pushed him

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

said softly.

all mushy on me, are you?"

my smile spread. I kissed him

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

He smirked and pulled me

not going to say it all the time... especially

figured," I said. He smiled and rolled

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 the

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 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 come with me. It's very formal, and there's dancing, and food. I want you to go with me," I