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CHAPTER23
Remi heard a soft noise in the background of her dreams. It wasn’t a normal noise to her, so it stood out. It was like a purring. No, wait. Snoring. Was Brooke snoring?
The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, and she blinked against the brightness. Another snore. She chuckled to herself. She’d have to tease Brooke about it. She’d never heard her sister do that before.
As her vision came into focus, she realized something was wrong. This wasn’t her room. With a gasp she sat up in bed and clutched the covers to her. She was in Colton’s room. And not only that, she was sleeping in his bed!
Colton lay on his side beside her, his mouth slightly open. Another soft snore escaped. Remi raked a hand over her hair. How had she ended up in bed with Colton? They’d been watching a movie together and she’d fallen asleep. Had he put her in his bed?
Embarrassment flooded through her, and she slowly lowered a foot to the floor. Maybe she could get out of there without him waking up. She eased herself off the mattress, making sure not to jostle him. She found her shoes beside the bed and slid her feet into them.
As she crept across the carpet Colton’s alarm blared. Remi panicked and raced toward the door.
His alarm silenced as she crouched and grabbed the door handle.
“What are you doing?” he asked, his voice heavy from sleep.
She peeked at him. Why was he adorable with crazy bed head, and she just looked like a dork? “Nothing.” Her voice cracked and she cringed.
He chuckled. “You don’t have to sneak out. I already know you slept with me.”
“What?” She jerked upright and whipped around to face him.
“I mean, not like that.” He waved his hands. “Just sleep. That’s all.”
Heat crept up her neck. This was awkward. “Yeah,” she said, mainly because she couldn’t think of anything else to say.
He tried to tame his hair, but it didn’t work. “You’re cute when you’re asleep.”
Her mouth dropped open. “Don’t say that. That’s creepy.”
“Creepy? Why?”
She mimicked him, but with a deep, raspy voice. “You’re cute when you’re asleep.”
“I don’t say it like that!”
“No, but it’s still creepy. Just…don’t.” Plus, it was super embarrassing.
“I didn’t mean it in that way.” He pointed at her. “By the way, you talk in your sleep. Did you know that?”
Great. Could this get any worse? A full-body blush heated her. “What did I say?”
He grinned at her, showing his perfect white teeth. “You were cute.”
He wasn’t going to tell her, just tease her about it. Fantastic. “I have to go. Brooke is going to freak.”
Colton gave her a nod. “Okay. See you tonight, then, right? At the dance?”
“Sure. Yes.” She flung the door open and hurried down the sidewalk to her own room.
Brooke still lay asleep in her bed, thank goodness. She didn’t need a lecture from her. Remi locked herself in the bathroom so she could shower and try to wash off her humiliation. Brooke told her while growing up that she talked in her sleep, but why did she have to do it with Colton around?
And what in the world did she say to him?
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“Hold still.”
