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I cupped his face and trailed small kisses over his mouth and down his cheek. I was feeling cuddly and emotional. “I truly did miss you.” I didn’t want to think about what I’d discussed with Kiran. Or mention it to Axel. It really had no impact on our little project. Technically, I hadn’t agreed to anything yet.
Later, we were lying on my bed fully clothed, watching a movie on Netflix. Axel was propped against my pillows behind me, and I was splayed between his legs with my laptop on my lap. It was a meet-cute movie, and I’m sure it wasn’t his first choice to watch, but he let me choose.
Wrapping both arms securely around my stomach, he leaned his chin on the space between my neck and shoulder. “This is nice.”
“Watching a rom-com movie?”
“Wasn’t my choice, but if you like it, I guess I can compromise.”
“How thoughtful of you,” I teased.
“It is, isn’t it?” He smiled against my cheek and added, “It’s nice to hang out like this.”
“Ah, so you’re a cuddler.”
“Didn’t know I was. Never done this before.”
I ducked my head. “You’re such a liar.”
“Me? Never.” He exhaled softly. “I wouldn’t lie to you about this.” His words were laced with something more than teasing.
I craned my neck to face him. “Careful, Mr. Thomas. We need to check the fine print and make sure cuddling is one of the rules underjust having fun.”
“I’m certain it is. If not, I’ll rework the contract for you.”
“And for you, too.”
“Hell yeah. I’m learning a lot about negotiating and getting what I want out of a deal. You got a sticky note? I’ll write it down right now.”
Pausing the movie and setting my laptop aside, I grabbed the Post-its from my desk and a pink Sharpie and handed them to him.
He lifted his lips as if he were sharing an inside joke as he scribbled a note. When he finished, he handed it to me.
To my hardcore girl,
Cuddling is required.
♥ Always, Axel ♥
Butterflies erupted in my stomach, but I kept it casual. “Now, you’re signing your sticky notes? Must be a habit from signing all those autographs.”
“Nah. I’d only use that signature line for you.” His eyes were smoldering when he reached for me and pulled me into his lap. “Now, let’s get back to cuddling.”
Natalie
“Discuss the theory of why segmentation occurs in the small intestines,” Jayla, a classmate, said peering around the group at our table. We were at the library, studying for an upcoming quiz in our anatomy class.
“Wait, I know this.” Mark scanned over his notes. “It pertains to localized contractions of the circular muscle…”
Yawning, I lifted my phone that I had on silent and checked the time. Oh, no. It was nine o’clock in the evening. I was supposed to meet Axel at my dormitory thirty minutes ago, and we were going to order food and watch a movie.
There was also a text from him.
You’re late.
He’d sent it twenty minutes ago. We’d been here for three hours, and I totally blanked on time.
I clicked out a quick message.
