Chapter 28

A loud buzzing noise rouses me from the hazy darkness when I realize I am in a bed that’s not mine. A familiar arm tossed casually across my waist, and sheets pulled up over me to my chin. Confused and disorientated, I blink my eyes open, blurriness clouding my instinct to be concerned, and begin looking for the god-awful noise with a groan.

Arrick groans next to me, reaching out to smack a nearby alarm clock and sending it crashing to the ground. Only the noise perseveres, and the next thing to meet the hard floor is his cell as he swipes it off into the room, bringing silence once more.

I sigh, a moment of relief, followed by the sudden realization that I am in bed with him. His bed, in his old room at his parents” house, and completely naked. Filtering through snippets of being kissed, lifted up, undressed, and “oh, my God,” he had his tongue on my…

I woosh awake fully, in utter shock. My eyes snap open properly as I turn my head to get a complete eyeful of tone