Down the Rabbit Hole (Stuck On You)

Chapter 22: Who Lost the Bet?

Back at the apartment, things were the most heated that they'd ever been between us. I couldn't keep my lips off of him. I was only in a spaghetti strap bra and spandex shorts. He was only in his boxers. He chuckled as his hands moved down my sides. We were laying on his bed. He pulled up and smiled at me. "What's gotten into you?" he asked playfully. I shrugged and smiled.

"I love dancing," I said slightly out of breath. He chuckled and kissed me deeply. His lips went to my neck and then to my chest. My hands held on to his bare shoulders. A satisfied smile spread across my face and I giggled. "Okay, time out," I breathed. He laid down beside me and I sat up.

"I think I want to beg now," he said, out of breath. I laughed and straddled his lap. I leaned down and kissed him gently.

"Are you sure?" I asked. He nodded and flipped us over. He kissed me deeply and his thumb rested on the edge of my shorts. I was suddenly really nervous. Hayden felt it. He pulled away and his eyes searched my face.

sex with you?" he asked. I giggled nervously. I wasn't sure. "Are you sure?" he asked softly. I looked away from

to. I just..." I trailed off.

beg another time," Hayden said with a soft smile. He was so sweet it made my heart melt. My hand went to his cheek as I kissed him again. He groaned and pulled away from me again. His eyes were lustful. I knew that

breath caught. I was happy that I could make him react that way. I smiled gently at him and laced my fingers together behind his neck. I kissed him deeply. I couldn't help it. My back was pressed up against the wall by his headboard. One of my hands went to the side of his face. His

shoulders back gently.

I meant them, but I didn't even mean to say that. I knew that I was nervous, but this was Hayden. It was right. He looked at me confused. "It's okay. You don't have to be in control all the time. It's okay," I explained. I pulled off my bra and took his hands. I moved his hands to my waist and pressed my body

he practically