Stuck On You

The next morning, I woke up to find Hayden’s arms around me loosely. Our legs were tangles together and I could feel his warm, steady breath on my neck. I rolled over to lay on him and smiled. His eyes fluttered open sleepily. When he saw me, he closed his eyes and smiled.

“I love you,” he said sleepily. I chuckled and kissed him gently. His hands went to hold my waist as he deepened the kiss. I felt him get excited as he pulled me closer to him. I chuckled and pulled away from him. He looked at me briefly before he flipped me over and kissed me again. My legs went around his waist automatically.

“Hayden, no,” I muttered. I might have been saying no, but both of our bodies were saying yes. Hayden hesitated before he stopped kissing me. His head lolled in the crook of my neck as he tried to catch his breath.

“I don’t think I’ll be able to hold out on this bet any longer,” he muttered into my skin. I laughed and slipped from under him to stand. I stretched and smiled at him.

“You’ll be fine,” I said. He practically groaned before he sat up.

“I guess I’ll go take another cold shower… again,” he said grumpily. I belly laughed as he walked to his bathroom. After we showered, we drove to the warehouse for practice. We ran the routine in the costumes a few times before we changed and just relaxed.

“Hey, we’re still going to your dad’s charity ball thing in three weeks, right?” Quinn asked. I nodded.

“Hayden is going with us too,” I informed her.

“Charity ball? Is your dad rich or something?” Luca asked.

“He’s rolling in it,” Hayden answered for me. I rolled my eyes at him.

“Is not,” I countered. Quinn laughed and rolled her eyes.

“Yes he is Jojo,” she said, backing up Hayden. I looked at their faces. They seemed so smug about it. Luca’s face was different. He looked like he just came up with the best plan in the world.

me. I automatically started shaking my head. I wanted that week away to just be Hayden and me, but I could see now how that wasn’t going to happen anymore. “Maybe the crew could perform,” Luca suggested. I

few weeks. It’s too short of a notice,” I tried. The only one who didn’t seem all that excited about it was Hayden. I

the costumes and the dance ready,” Luca tried explaining. I tried to picture us doing

us doing that one. Half of the people

the basics and the girls could wear the outfits your dad gave us for the lyrical,” Jason offered up. I sighed and closed my eyes.

guarantees,”

you are,” he said. I thanked

I turned to find Lana smiling mischievously at me. I rolled my eyes as she smirked at

and looked at her. “Call me later,” she said. She was starting to bother me with her persistence.

back. He threw me over his shoulder and smacked my butt. I laughed and hit his back. He carried me all the way to the truck before he set me down. I pushed my hair back behind my ear and smiled at him. I interlaced my fingers with his and just smiled at him. He chuckled and

I smiled. “Come on, you’re going to talk to my dad with me.” I said. His

think I should meet your dad,” Hayden said

fine,” I assured

FaceTime. My dad’s face appeared moments later. Hayden sat watching, but out of view of the camera. My dad smiled at me. “Hi, princess. How’s it going?”

smiled. “It’s going

about bringing Hayden, aren’t you?” he asked. I glanced at Hayden

if we could perform at the ball; just as a little entertainment in between

the same hotel as you. Maybe even rent out the hotel ballroom as a practice space for you guys beforehand. I’m just glad that you found something over here that you enjoy. I’ll support whatever it is 100%.

friend,” I said, hesitating on the last one.

he introduced himself. My dad waved

“Jobear, I’ve got to run, but call me again tomorrow, okay pumpkin?” he said. I was a little disappointed that he had