13

I burrowed myself into the soft warm sheets as I smiled gently to myself, feeling oddly comfortable. I opened my eyes and gazed out at the horizon; its vivid light extended across a rosy sky. Though it was something I would consider beautiful, but I found it strange, hard even. Then it clicked.

I never had such view in my room. I immediately rubbed the remainders of sleep from my eyes as I rouse from the bed to check out my surroundings.

Grey sheets, silver desks, grey rugs. Yup not mine.

Almost immediately, the door opened to reveal a half-naked Matt with wet hair dripping all over his muscular chest. I’m guessing he just showered as he had a towel flung on one of his bulky arms.

His shorts which hung low on his hips cause my cheeks to turn pink.

Jesus. What is wrong with me?

I looked up to him and rest my hands on my waist and frowned “Why am I at your place?” I tried sounding intimidating but he wouldn’t take me seriously.

He smirked “Well when I asked for your address you didn’t give me an answer because you were fast asleep”

“So? You could have woken me up” I pressed.

He smiled then walked over to me “I wasn’t going to disturb your sleep” he bent down, letting me smell him as my heart raced and continued in my ear “Besides, you looked too beautiful for me”

And trust me to become a hot mess. My whole face became red as my heart raced some more. So, I stepped back as he stood up right, clearly aware of his effect on me.

Seriously, since when did this happen. In desperate need to get out from his amused gaze, I turned back to the bed to gather my phone and purse and muttered “I’m going to call an Uber. Thanks for yesterday though” and with my head down, I walked out of his room then apartment, despite his calls.

When I got a little bit far from his apartment building, I finally noticed my surroundings and that was when I realized that I didn’t know where I was. Well, there’s something called Google maps. I quickly got my phone and started checking but then a motorbike stopped at my front as though waiting for me.

Is this it? Am I going to be kidnapped? Ugh shut up, who kidnaps on a motorcycle, I facepalmed myself.

I turned and began walking as fast as I could but it was no match for the cycle as it kept trailing after me. So, I abruptly stopped and turned to face the person, ready to shout when he removed his helmet and a very amused Jaxx sat there.

Why am I being laughed at now?

“Dumbass, what’s your problem? You could have been a serial killer or a kidnapper”

“But I am not and you fool, who kidnaps in a motorcycle?” he shook his head.

“Whatever” I muttered.

He then looked around and as if just noticing, said “Matt huh?”

“Excuse me? I was in dreamland and so he took me to his place” Why am I even telling him?

“He could’ve just woken you up though”

“THAT’S WHAT I SAID!” I exclaimed and he shrugged.

He tapped the back of his vehicle and I rose my brow in question “Do I have to say it before you get it?” he asked.

“I’m not climbing that shit. Never tried it and never will” I blurted out and his smile widened.

“It really never hurts to try though”

“Yeah sure, tell me that when I’m on the hospital bed with a broken leg” I refused.

“You have no way of getting home” he deadpanned.

And truth be told I didn’t because my two percent phone battery was not enough for me to find an uber and I had no idea where I was. Heck I didn’t know anywhere, only school, work and my apartment.

“Ugh fine” I said as I haphazardly climbed on it and crossed my arms as he wore a helmet on my head.

“Better hold on to me if you truly don’t want to be in the hospital with broken legs” he warned but I refused and shrugged as he pushed the start button, letting the motorcycle crank up.

I watched as he pulled the clutch lever, pressed the shifter down to first gear, released the clutch slowly, and gently twisted the throttle. As the bike gained forward momentum, I instantly wrapped my arms around him tightly and shut my eyes as we began to move, his laugh not going unnoticed.

I stayed still on his back throughout the ride that the first thing I did when we stopped was jump off it, my legs wobbly from the ride.

“Uh.. Jaxx, this is not my house” I said unsurely as I looked at the restaurant we stopped in front of.

“Yeah I know. Your stomach seemed to be growling a lot and it was kind of annoying so I decided on making a quick stop and besides, this is my favorite restaurant apart from Walters place. So, you’re welcome”

I didn’t even notice my stomach growling, but I was so damn hungry “Yeah thanks” I said quickly as we entered the place. We got a seat by the window so I settled down and immediately went for their menu and decided on my breakfast.

The waiter came up and asked for our choice and I immediately blurted mine out much to the waiter’s amusement “I’ll have tea and some waffles” Jaxx finally said.

“Apple juice with Pancakes eggs, bacon and Tea no sugar and waffles coming right up” the waiter confirmed and left.

“How many hours do you use to search a menu” I groaned while he smirked. The bitch did it purposely.

“I don’t have your time, I’m too hungry for that” I said as I tapped the table impatiently while Jaxx watched me intently. Maybe too much.

“Hey stop that” I reprimanded.

“Stop what?” he said, his hands raised in question.

“Stop staring at me, it’s annoying and creepy” I countered.

“But I can’t help it” he whispered but to my hearing and immediately, I paled.

Just before I could reply, the waiter came up to deliver out food and I immediately dismissed our conversation as I gobbled down my food much to his surprise.

“Oh damn, I really see why you like this place, the food is so damn good” I said, my mouth full with food.

“What are you? Five? Don’t you know table manners? Don’t embarrass me here, I have a track record.

I swallowed my food then answered “Track record? You bring girls here” I asked but I don’t know why I did.

He took a sip out of his tea and smiled “Why? You jealous?”

“You wish dumbass” I frown and we enter a complete silence as I resume my food.

“That was a good meal” I said as our plates were removed from the table and the bill was handed over to us.

“As usual” he responded briefly as he took the bill.

I stopped him midway and opened my purse to pay when I noticed my card was missing. Shit. He looked at me patiently, watching my every move.

I sigh in defeat and release the bill “I forgot my card at home”

“Aw, don’t look like that. You owe me one that’s all”

I frowned “I owe you money or..?”

“Don’t worry, you’ll know when the time comes” his smile widened while my frown deepened.

“Uhm, okay. Well, I have to go home now because Stephanie will be dropping off Abby soon. So, I have to catch the bus” I said as I rose up from my seat.

“I don’t bring girls here btw. Even though the place is not all that, I’d rather someone important comes here with me than any other expensive place” he said unexpectedly.

I smiled “Thank you for bringing me here then” and with that, I walked away and it wasn’t until I got out of the restaurant did I realize what he said.

I’m special to him. Well damn.