Alexander

Chapter 37

I shook my head and started lifting myself up from his bed making him hold my arm but I pull away gently "I need to rest" I said, moving away from him. He groans and runs both hands to his face, making him turn red a bit "You're not listening to me" He said in a low and dangerous voice

"Xander" I said finally looking at him "I promise, I can take care of myself. Please just let me do this so that at least I wont feel like shit" I said with a stern look and started limping my way towards the door.

I probably looked pathetic right now but I didn't really care, I just wanted to get the hell out of this room

I was only a few feet away from the door when I felt Xander wrap an arm around my waist and lifts me effortlessly. I gasp and hold on to his arm tightly, not wanting to fall "What are you doing?" I asked loudly. He ignores me and brings me back to the side of his bed "Seriously? Now you're just taking advantage of my state right now" I said annoyed that I couldn't really escape him because I was injured

"Don't you get it, Lauren?" He said with a stern look on his voice "I'm pissed off that you got hurt because of him-" He walks closer to me "-I don't fucking mind taking care of you all day, all night but seeing you like this-" He looks at me from head to toe "-It fucking pisses me off"

I don't move from my spot even though he was already invading my personal space. I could feel his deep and heavy breaths, warming up my cheek. I was looking at the wall, avoiding his intense stare

"You don't know how much I want to hurt him for doing this to you" He whispered lowly with his deep husky voice. I decided to finally look at him and saw how stressed he looks. His hair was all over the place but he still managed to look so good. His eyes had a slight crazed look to it making him look insanely hot.

This is unfair

How can someone look this good?

I slowly bring my hand up to his hair and started running my fingers through it slowly. He closes his eyes leaning to my touch making my heart feel so many things.

"I'm fine, Xander" I whispered softly trying to reassure him that he doesn't need to worry about anything at all.

Everything that happened was most definitely not West's fault but I didn't dare to correct him and defend West because I'm sure it will piss him off even more. I continue to stroke his hair gently, waiting for him to look at me with his dark eyes. He comes even closer, resting his forehead on mine, eyes still closed

"We're staying here for a few more days, until you're feeling a bit better" He said

"But what about work? We might get f-"

"I already took care of it, Lauren. You don't have to worry about anything, just focus on getting better" He said, finally opening his eyes

"Does Andrea know? does she agree?" I asked feeling nervous but thankful and relieved that Xander has connections to almost everything "I already told her and even if she didn't agree, I don't care" He said looking at me closely "She and David can go back home and do whatever they want to do but I'm not letting you out of my sight"

And there goes the butterflies, again

"Come, you need to rest now" He said holding my hand, guiding me to the bed. I carefully sat on the bed, waiting for him to join me but he doesn't. He started walking to his desk, opening his laptop

"Aren't you going to sleep?" I asked, disappointed that he wasn't planning on lying down with me "I have work to do" He said, grabbing a few papers "Can't you do it tomorrow? It's getting kind of late" He sighs and spins his chair around so that he can look at me. His under eyes were a bit darker than usual and his worry lines were showing again "Work is my way of de stressing Lauren and right now, I badly need it" He said, still looking at me

"Come here" I said patting the space beside me. He stiffens and looks at me with his intense, dark eyes making me feel nervous. Just when I was about to give up, he stands up and walks towards the bed slowly. I fight the smile that was fighting its way to my face. I lay down, waiting for him to join me.

He sits down and I grab his arm, gently pulling him towards me. Instead of lying down, he leans down to me and places his soft lips on mine. I froze at the sudden action.

I felt him slowly pulling away but I place my hand on the back of his head and brought him back down, kissing him passionately. He groans softly but kissed me back immediately.

He grabs my waist and squeezes it, making me moan. He started exploring my mouth with his tongue, making me arch my back. He grabs me by the waist, holding me in place while his other hand was busy stroking my cheek down to my neck.

"We need to stop" He said roughly in between kisses.  I nod but didn't dare to try and stop our hot make out session.

After a few seconds, he pulls away, looking at me with lust and something else that I can't distinguish. I lick my lips unconsciously making his eyes land on them.

"Lay down beside me" I said softly, looking at him with pleading eyes. He nods, stroking my cheek gently.

He carefully got under the sheets and carefully wrapped his arms and the blanket around me "Don't hesitate to wake me up when you need or you're feeling something okay?" He said yawning and resting his chin on top of my head

"Okay" I whispered, wrapping my arms around his waist tightly

Our position's so comfortable that I didn't want the night to end. I want to stay in his arms forever.

but deep down, something was telling me that whatever was going on between us, wasn't permanent

Yet

and it bothered me so much

I close my eyes tightly and decided to shake away the negative thoughts. For now, I just want to enjoy the moment and his warmth

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