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I need to leave.
Now.
I slip from under the blanket I have been sharing with Logan.
Stealthy, Bailey...
Yeah... like a ninja.
I tiptoe to the dining table, grab my keys, my purse, and my cell.
I can't help but roll my eyes at myself.
A grown ass woman, sneaking out of a man’s apartment like some teenage girl...
Classy.
Where are my shoes?
I catch a glimpse of them by the couch.
Ahh, yes. I kicked them off over there when we came in.
Almost home free.
Just as I congratulate myself on a smooth escape, my foot kicks a bottle on the floor and sends it rolling across the living room, making a loud, stupid noise as it goes.
Smooth move, Bay.
I hear Logan stir and then the sound of his voice follows.
“Bailey?”
So much for a 'stealthy' exit.
Frozen in place, I turn around slowly, my eyes meeting Logan's sleepy face.
"What are you...? Why are you...?" He trails off, his gaze locking on my purse and keys clutched in my hands.
"I... uh... work... I mean, I have to go. To work. Early. Very early."
He gives me a slow nod, his gaze still locked with mine. "Right. Work..."
I give him a quick, awkward smile, my fingers still wound around the strap of my purse. "Yep. I'll check in with you later."
I turn around and rush out of the apartment, shutting the door behind me.
Leaning against the wall outside of his apartment, I press my forehead against the bricks.
Why does this feel so complicated?
I know I'm running from the pull I feel towards him.
But it's not acceptable.
It's totally unprofessional.
And I need to stay focused. For this promotion. I need to be professional.
