Page 194 of The Perfect Spiral
Tilting our heads from side to side slowly, he releases a throaty moan when my hands start to play with his hair. I know he likes that.
His hands travel down to my waist before he wraps his arms around me, making our bodies touch even more. I don’t know how long we kissed, but we came in around midnight, and I don’t want it to stop.
We pull away from each other, panting heavily, our foreheads resting against each other’s. He’s the first to speak.
“That... was amazing... wow... baby doll... today was amazing for... me... Can I take... you out on another date?” His chest risesand falls against mine, and I smile and nod at him, giving him a light peck.
“Really? I get another one?” I start to laugh at how adorable he’s being. He’s like a child on Christmas morning. He punches the air and bellows out a “Yes!” grinning like he’s just won the lottery.
“I mean, I’ll have to run it by Adam,” I tease, poking his nose and causing another grin to form on his face.
“I can handle a three-year-old, don’t you worry, baby doll. He needs to learn how to share anyway,” he jokes back.
“Something you Carter boys have to learn,” I flirt with him. He rolls his eyes and huffs playfully.
“I don’t share, especially when it comes to a girl I like,” he declares, kissing me once more before setting me down off the counter.
We both change into our night clothes and head to bed, saying goodnight to each other and exchanging far too many goodnight kisses to count.
An hour later, I can’t sleep. I’m tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position, but my mind is racing through the events of the day. My stomach is full of excited butterflies, and I can’t wipe the grin off my face.
That’s it, I decide. I’m going to stay with him in his room. I always sleep better with him.
Or should I? I mean, you just had your first date with him. Does it not seem desperate? I debate with myself.
I open my door and walk across the hallway to see his door is closed shut.
Turn back around and fall asleep, Alex. Don’t come off the same way the other girls have with him.
But I’ve slept with him before, like actually slept, no funny business.
That was before you went out on a date with him.
After pacing outside his door, debating whether I should go in, I open his door to find the lights off and the sound of even breathing. He’s asleep.
I close the door behind me and walk carefully over to the bed he’s lying in and pull back the covers. I slide in beside him, causing him to stir a little, and I shuffle across the sheets to cuddle up to him.
He flips his body over from his side onto his back and whispers, “Come here, baby doll.” He lifts me up so I’m lying on top of his body with his arms around me, pulling up his covers so I’m comfortable.
I smile into his chest and lie happily on top of him. He kisses my head and his hands travel down my back, resting on the lower part of it. I fall asleep on him instantly, as if I’d never had trouble before. It was perfect.
Chapter 67
Being pampered is a luxury I could easily grow accustomed to. The soothing massage of my hands and feet has eased some of the tension I’ve been carrying about tonight.
He’ll be the center of attention, the star everyone’s camera will be pointed at. I still can’t fathom why he’s gone to such lengths for me.
Having a professional do your makeup is surprisingly calming, and the head massage I received before my hair appointmentwas pure bliss. There’s nothing quite like a good head massage.
I’m lounging in a robe, on the verge of dozing off in my chair. I’m fighting the urge to sleep, knowing that Georgie and Maria, my makeup artist and hairdresser, would have my head.
They’re keeping me entertained, distracting me with laughter while Steph, the stylist, is buzzing around like a bee on a mission.
“Any particular color preference, Alex?” Steph’s voice floats over to me, but I can’t open my eyes—Georgie is in the middle of applying my eyeshadow.
“Not really, but since it’s summer, maybe something bright?” I suggest, and Steph squeals with delight.
With a clap of her hands, she exclaims, “I have a few fabulous options that would look stunning on you!” I can hear the grin in her voice, and it makes us all chuckle.
