Chapter six

I was awake but I didn't want to open my eyes yet. I felt so comfortable and warm. I rubbed my face into the pillow. Wait this was too hard to be a pillow. That's when I smelt his scent and realized where I was. Shit. I opened my eyes and sat up straight. My back and neck were a little stiff but I was used to that happening. I looked over at Aiden. He was awake and looking at me.

"Are you alright?" He asked sitting up. I nodded. I glanced down at my watch it was one in the morning. Crap.

"I'm sorry about falling asleep on you like that." I said feeling embarrassed and looking at the floor.

"Don't worry about it. It's late though. You can either stay here and I'll let you sleep in my bed and I'll take the couch, or I can walk you back to your dorm." As much as I wanted to stay here because I felt safe I decided that was definitely not a good idea. I shouldn't of even been here in the first place. We've only known each other three days, that wasn't long enough for me to feel this comfortable around someone. Maybe it was just a desperation thing on my end. It had to be.

"I better head back. I don't want Teighlor and them to worry." I knew Teighlor would most likely be up waiting for me. He stood up and stretched.

"Well let's get you back then." I looked up and smiled at him my best smile.

"Thank you for tonight. I'm sorry it turned out so bad." He shook his head.

"I don't blame you for any of it. Your ex is an ass hole. I'm sorry you had to experience that tonight and I'm sorry I brought you here when you were against the idea to begin with. I just don't like to see you sad and I wanted to do something to make you feel better." I understood and I didn't regret coming here, not completely at least. He looked down at the floor and froze. He looked upset all of a sudden. I looked down and saw why. Shit. My shorts had scrunched up a little revealing the bandage. I had almost forgotten about that.

I tried to pull my shorts down quickly but before I could he was on his knees in front of me. He pushed my shorts up and an electric feeling shot through my body as his fingers touched my skin. He unwrapped my leg and stared at the cuts that were now starting to scab some. I knew I should have left the bandage off after my shower this morning.

"Did you do this?" He sounded angry and I felt nervous.

"Yes." I managed to whisper after a few moments. He looked up at me and his golden brown eyes looked slightly red. Wait what? I didn't want to think about it so I looked away.

"Was it because of him?" I knew he was referring to Mark. I nodded. I felt like I was going to cry. He grabbed my face gently and forced me to look at him.

"Do not do this again little one." He said in that commanding voice of his.

"Why do you care if I do or not?" I didn't mean for it to sound so rude but this guy barely knew me so why did he care if I self harmed or not. He leaned in close to me. I felt the urge to kiss him again

"I don't like to see you hurt. That includes self inflicted injuries." I just nodded. I didn't want to upset him or make him angry with me. Wait why did I care if this guy was upset with me or not?

"I'm sorry." I eventually whispered looking down at the floor.

"Just please don't do this again." He said softly. I nodded and he stood up. "Ready to go?" I nodded as I grabbed my bag off the table and stood up. I slid my flip flops on then followed him out the door. This time I was a little more aware of my surroundings. The hallway had wooden walls and flooring with a maroon carpet and his door was a short walk to the elevator.

The front lobby was dead when we left the building. A security guard smiled at us and greeted Aiden. He waved and continued to walk a little ahead of me. I was almost certain Teighlor was going to be mad at me for coming back so late. Aiden slowed his pace down to walk beside me.

"Something on your mind?" He finally asked.

"Not really." He chuckled.

"Thinking back to your nap?"

"No" I hadn't been but now I was. I literally fallen asleep in the arms of a stranger. He didn't seem to mind though.

"Wouldn't blame you if you were. You seemed very comfortable and I enjoyed being your pillow even if it was unintentional." He said grinning at me.

"I was comfortable but we've known each other for three days so I kind of feel bad." He laughed.

"Times an illusion. You can know someone your whole life and still not completely know them." He did have a point but I didn't want to admit it.

"If you don't want to we don't have to go out on Saturday." I whispered. He stopped and turned to face me.

"Why is there something else you'd rather do? Something more private?" He asked in a low voice. That wasn't what I meant though.

"No I just mean if you don't want to see me on Saturday after tonight I understand." He looked confused.

"Why wouldn't I want to see you?" I shrugged.

"I wasn't sure if Mark basically made you never want to see me again. Plus I feel like I'm giving you mixed signals." He raised an eye brow at me.

"Like anyone could make me want to not see you. Do you feel you're giving me mixed signals because I don't think you are." I shrugged

"I know I'm not completely over Mark and I don't think that's fair to you but I do like you because you make me smile."

"I know you're not over him, I can tell from the way he's made you feel especially last night. I don't mind though because seeing you smile assured me there's still a chance I can make you forget he ever existed." The way he said the last part made a lump form in my throat. Just wow.

We continued the rest of the walk in silence. What was I going to do. I really did like Aiden. He made me smile and feel relaxed around him. I don't remember ever feeling that way with Mark. I still loved Mark though. Or at least what he had been. When we first started dating he was kind and sweet and very romantic. Then he cheated on me, left me for the other woman, did all kinds of drugs and after that was never the same again.

I wanted to believe so badly that the kind hearted, thoughtful and gentle man I had fallen for was still there beneath the surface. Last nights actions though made me question that though. What did he have to gain from hurting me? Was what Aiden had said to him true?

I tried to not to think of it as we reached my dorm building. I looked up at him and tried not to yawn. He smiled and hugged me. He held me for a few seconds and I almost didn't want him to let go of me. He did though and I felt a little sad.

"Get some rest Letty. I'll call you later." I nodded and waved good bye as I walked inside.

Once inside my dorm I headed to straight bed. I couldn't sleep though. All I could think about was Aiden. His smile, his eyes, the way he smelt. Ugh. Had I been like with this with Mark when we first met? I thought back to the beginning.

We had met in our freshman year of high school. He was in my art class and sat next to me on the first day. We had started talking and he even flirted with me. I of course wanted to ignore him and his advances. I was planning on killing myself that week. He made me smile though and the day came and I couldn't go through with it.

We started dating after a few weeks and I was practically smitten with him. He'd let me wear his sweater around and I loved it. He walked with me all the time and we'd steal kisses by his locker frequently. We actually shared a locker.

He broke up with me right before my birth day that year. I was really depressed about it. He wasn't my first boyfriend but he was the first one I had really fallen for. We got back together after my birthday but broke up again before Christmas break. He asked me back out about two weeks after Christmas break. We broke up again right before summer break. It was the same thing all through high school.

I cried over him every single time he left. I'd loose my appetite for a day or two. Then when I'd finally start to feel better and like I could pick up the pieces and keep moving he would come back every time with some kind of excuse and an apology. He would sweet talk the hell out of me. Once or twice when I had refused to go back to him he'd gotten angry and stormed off and I had chased after him.

I rolled onto my side and looked at my sleeping best friend. She had tried to get me to break up with Mark more times then I could count. Once she even set me up with another guy who was nice but I didn't love him. I did loose my virginity to him though and that had pissed Mark off but he had lost his virginity on Christmas break that first year to some random girl. He was a double standard.

He would get mad when I would ghost him and go hang out with Teighlor even though he did it all the time to hang out with one of his friends. He always left me and hooked up with someone else but if I did he would get super mad at me.

I honestly couldn't explain why I kept going back to him. A part of my brain thought it was because he eased the pain I felt. When I was around him I didn't feel lonely, I felt seen and heard. I felt like living wasn't so bad when he was around.

I had tried to explain that to Teighlor but she had never understood. I don't think she truly understood a lot about me but I was alright with that because having her, Amber and Sam in my life made me not feel alone. I felt loved and cared for with them. They were my family.

After tossing and turning for an hour I gave up on the concept of sleeping tonight. I wanted to talk to Aiden but I was sure he was back at his apartment sleeping. After staring at my phone I decided to text him if he was still up. After a few seconds my phone rang.

"Hello?" I asked answering it.

"Miss me already?" It's like I could hear the smile in his voice.

"I can't sleep." I finally admitted.

"Mmm too bad you're not here, I'd make you sleep." I blushed.

"Oh really? How would you manage that?" I wasn't sure why I was flirting with him but I was definitely enjoying it.

"Are you really sure you want to know little one? Wouldn't you rather that be a surprise?" I laughed.

"I hate surprises. Why do you keep calling me little one?"

"You're very short and when the time comes you'll understand more." I wouldn't admit it to him but I actually liked when he called me that.

"Not my fault I'm short." He chuckled.

"Must not of drank enough milk as a child." I laughed.

"I drank plenty as a child. My grandmothers on both sides and my mother are short so I blame them." He was silent for a second. Had he fallen asleep? "Still there?" I finally asked after a few minuets.

"I'm still here little one." I smiled.

"Are you tired?" I asked feeling bad that we were on the phone this late.

"If I was I wouldn't of called you. Truth is I can't sleep either." He didn't strike me as a sleepless guy.

"Why not?"

"I can't stop thinking about you laying in my arms."I blushed. I should of known he was going to say something like that.

"Mmm but if I stayed you might of done something." I teased trying to sound seductive.

"I told you I don't do anything without permission. But I'm not worried because I know soon my little prey you'll be begging for me to hunt you." Well damn. I felt the muscles in my vagina tighten at the thought of him hunting me. Well that wasn't something I expected.

"Just remember I bite." I said teasingly.

"So do I little one." Yep this guy definitely made something inside me feel on fire. I laughed though.

"So tell me what you do when you're sleepless?" I needed to change the subject.

"It depends." He said in a slightly teasing way.

"On what?"

"On what I have permission to do." Oh crap this was getting hot and fast.

"What do you need my permission for? You're a grown man who can do as he pleases" I tried to play it off as I had no idea what he was talking about.

"That may be true but it's so much more fun when I have permission." A cold chill went down my spine.

"What is it you want permission for?" I asked trying to understand him.

"Perhaps I'll show you in your dreams." Tease.

"Mmm you'd be disappointed my imagination isn't that good." He chuckled.

"You won't need it." I yawned.

"I probably should try to sleep since I do have classes tomorrow." I finally said after a little while. My eyes were starting to feel heavy.

"Good. Get some rest I'll see you soon Letty." The way he said that made my heart beat faster.

"I hope so." I said after I hung up. What the he'll was I doing? I barely knew this man and here I was flirting with him. I mean I knew that was normal but I knew I wasn't ready for a new relationship. Was I? Was I truly not ready or was I just saying that because of the shit Mark said about me basically being undeserving of love? I was too tired to think clearly. I climbed back in bed and closed my eyes finally drifting off to sleep.

I knew I was dreaming but I couldn't tell what of. I was in a tropical place I could tell by the weather and the trees. I was on a beach with crystal clear water and white sand. It was dark out but there was a full moon and plenty of light behind me illuminating the beach.

"Could you look any more beautiful?" Aidens husky voice said in my ear. I was wearing a black off shoulder dress that felt light. Definitely not something I owned. I turned to see Aiden standing there in a button up shirt and slacks.

"Aiden!" I said hugging him. After all this was a dream might as well enjoy it. I looked up at him smiling and he smiled back.

"You seem surprised I'm here." I shook my head.

"No, I'm happy you're here." He leaned down and kissed me. Electricity surged through my body as he kissed me. I felt warm and light headed but in a good way. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he pulled me against him even more. He finally broke the kiss and I already wanted to pout and kiss him more.

"I can tell.Come with me." He laced his fingers through mine and led me to the hotel behind us.

He led me through the front doors and down a hallway on the right. He unlocked a door and we headed inside the room. He shut and lock the door and I quickly took off my sandals. He turned back to me and our lips collided again. I ran my fingers through his hair and pulled his face against mine. Was I about to dream fuck the guy I liked? He broke the kiss again and led me over to a bed.

I followed him obediently and sat down on the bed. He kissed me again and I pulled myself into his lap so that I could better kiss him. When he broke the kiss again I stared deeply into his eyes. He smiled at me and I felt a blush creeping up as I felt him harden against my inner thigh.

"So tell me little one what am I allowed to do." Feeling his breath on my neck sent shivers up my spine.

"Whatever you want." He laid me on my back and spread my legs. I felt him pull down my panties and I gasped as his tongue brushed against my clitoris.

He continued to lick me to his hearts content for what felt like forever. I was moaning with in a few moments but I didn't complain. It felt so good. After a while he pulled his head back and looked up at me. I reached down to touch him but saw he wasn't there. I heard someone calling my name but it wasn't Aiden. I was furious and made a mental note to kick someone's butt for waking me up.

I opened my eyes and my best friend was looking over me she looked concerned but had a smile on her face. Jerk.

"You got in late. Hot night?" I wanted to blush.

"No."

"Mhmmm tell me everything." I sat up and moved over to give her a space to sit.

"Well we went to the cafe but it was closed so we decided to got to Moms Diner. Mark and Carmen showed up. I'm pretty sure Aiden was about to kill Mark but we ended up leaving and we went to Aidens apartment. We talked a little I ended up crying myself to sleep in his arms. Woke up and came back here." I said matter of factory. I refused to let her get any wrong ideas.

"Ugh you're so plain. I would of slept with him. Which by the way you failed to mention how much of a hunk he was" I blushed.

"I didn't think it mattered. He's really nice to me and he even reassured me that I'd we do date and I do end up in his class he wouldn't take it easy on me." She smiled.

"Good well I'm off to class. See you later." Teighlor left me alone in the room and I laid back down to sleep some more.