Hailey's P.O.V.
That kiss was… amazing.
After we kissed and started breathing normally again, he helped me up and pulled me into another kiss as we struggled to stand up in a rocking boat.
Walking back up to the cabin we walked side by side, fingers linked as he rubbed his thumb against mine, while my other hand laid on his bicep.
We kissed each other one more time before going to our rooms to shower before we made supper together.
I was currently washing up in the shower, getting the smell of fish off of me. I couldn't even explain the feelings I was having right now. I was over the moon and couldn't take the smile off of my face no matter how hard I tried.
Drake was something else. I was trying to be cautious because I had only just met this man and my feelings were definitely scaring me a little bit.
Getting out of the shower, I dried off and put on a pair of athletic shorts and a t-shirt and headed back upstairs.
"Hey, how does pizza sound tonight?" Drake asked as I walked into the kitchen.
"That's perfect."
He took a pizza out of the freezer, put it in the oven and turned back towards me.
"I made things awkward between us, didn't I?" Drake asked, walking over. He sat down next to me at the island, looking at me cautiously.
"I kissed you too, Drake. I didn't stop you because I wanted to kiss you and I liked it."
"Me too."
"I'm normally not this quiet." I let out a small shaky breath, trying to find the right words. "I keep thinking that we both just got out of a relationship. I don't know about yours, but mine messed me up a little bit."
"We don't need to rush anything, Hailey. All I know is, I like you… a lot and I want to get to know everything there is to know about you."
I smiled, "I like you too. I'm just… scared."
"Why?"
"Because, I've only known you for four days and I haven't felt like this before with anyone… like ever. It's a very weird feeling."
"But a good feeling. I know because I feel the same way about you. I don't know what it is about you, Hailey but I like it."
He leaned in, kissing me again. God, he was a good kisser.
After supper we decided to watch a movie in his bedroom.
"I thought my room was nice." I said as I looked around his room.
He chuckled, "My parents room is even nicer. What do you want to watch?"
"I don't care? I like anything. I'm going to go to my room quickly and get a sweatshirt."
"Hold on, you can wear one of mine."
He went over to his closet. Walking back over to me, he handed me his sweatshirt.
"Thank you." I said, putting it on.
We both laid down, facing towards each other as we scooted in close. His one arm laid under his head while the other draped around my waist.
I started playing with the front of his shirt. "Tell me about your parents, what are they like?"
He smiled, "They're wonderful. They met in college and instantly fell in love. Dad took over the shop for my Grandpa when he was twenty-one. My mom worked there some when they got together but she was going to school to become a teacher. She's now the superintendent at the high school in Detroit."
"My parents met in college too."
He went to ask me a question but hesitated.
"You can ask me questions about them. It's alright. I like talking about them."
"Were you close with them?"
I smiled, "I was. Even though I had moved out and got my own place, I still talked or texted with them almost everyday."
"Tell me about them."
"They were also wonderful… I thought they were disgustingly cute together my whole life and they loved each other so much, but it only made me see what I want in a relationship."
He nodded, maybe he saw that between his parents too?
"They weren't rich by any means but they were comfortable and they still made sure I got to every dance competition that I qualified for."
"Do you miss dance?"
"Sort of. I enjoyed this morning and goofing around. I had a really hard time dancing after my parents died because I knew they weren't going to be there watching me anymore. I had a big dance performance for nationals a few weeks after my parents death and I didnt go. I couldn't, so I quit. Anywho… next question."
He was running circles with his fingertips on my back as we talked, giving me goosebumps. It felt good, so good that I probably could have fallen asleep.
"Are you the only child?"
"Yes, Mom had a rough delivery with me. Enough to scare them into not wanting anymore. How about you?"
Drake shook his head, "No, they tried for another one but it never happened. I always wanted a brother and sister though."
"I just wanted a brother. I've always considered Jessica my sister, so every year I'd ask Santa for a brother. Obviously I didn't realize how that all worked back then."
Drake chuckled and kissed the top of my head.
Looking back up at him, I reached up and started kissing him. He held me tight as we deepened the kiss, wrapping my one leg around his waist, I slipped my hand under his shirt and ran my fingers along his stomach.
My body craved him, responding to his every touch. We both went to reposition, rubbing up against each other, fighting to get closer.
"Drake." I moaned out, feeling that his body responded to my touch as well.
"Mhm?"
"I'm sorry, as much as I want you right now, I can't. Not tonight, I just need some time, I never should have kissed you like that."
"It's okay, Hailey. I said as slow as you needed and I meant it. I'm not going anywhere, baby."
"Thank you."
What the hell was wrong with me? I wanted this man... and I just told him not tonight?
"Can you stay in here with me tonight though? I want to keep holding you."
"Yes. I'd like that."
He gave me one last kiss before we got under the covers, snuggling into each other.
"Good night, Hailey."
"Night, Drake."
*****
My eyes fluttered open as I stretched my body, feeling a heavy arm around me.
Drake.
"Morning." He said in a sleepy voice.
I felt him kiss the back of my head. Turning towards him, I gave him a quick kiss before snuggling back into his chest. "Good morning."
"Yeah, we're going to be doing this every night for the rest of this trip." He said as his grip tightened.
I chuckled, "I'm okay with that. What time is it, anyway?"
Drake moved a little bit to check the time on his clock that was behind him. "11:42."
"What?" I shrieked.
No wonder I felt so good. Besides being wrapped up in the arms of a man I was seriously crushing on, I slept… like actually slept. Something I haven't done since I left Mexico. I didn't even have a nightmare last night.
He started laughing, "I said, 11:42."
"I know what you said silly, I just can't believe I slept that good last night. I haven't slept well for a long time."
"Maybe it's because you needed me."
I turned around so I was facing him and snuggled into his neck, placing a few kisses on his neck. "Yeah, I guess I did."
After laying there for a while longer we got up and headed downstairs.
I heard everyone in the kitchen, talking as they moved around, probably getting food because there was a delicious smell of food that filled the cabin.
Our fingers were interlocked as we walked in the kitchen together, which probably wasn't the smartest idea because it just proved what everyone was guessing as they stopped and looked our way.
"I knew it!" Jess, Sara and Kayla all yelled together as they high fived one another.
"Well good morning, you two love birds." Jess said, smiling down at our interlocked fingers. "Fishing must have went really well last night." She came running over, overly excited and wrapped us both up into a hug. "I am so excited."
"Jess, you need to relax." Laughing at my goofy cousin.
My fingers unhooked from Drake's when she pulled me over to the island and sat me down.
Drake was smiling as he shook his head at her as he sat down next to me with a smile.
"We didn't get home until 3am and we were up before the two of you, which could only mean one thing... You guys were up late last night too." Shane nudged Drake's shoulder.
"Getting to know my beautiful cousin I see. Ahhh, I should have introduced you two a long time ago."
"Jessica Price, would you stop. Nothing happened, really."
"You two didn't?"
Drake and I both shook our heads, no.
"But you stayed in his room?"
"You're so nosey, Jess! Yes, and talked."
"And snuggled. I like snuggling with your cousin, Jess." Drake said as he came in and kissed the side of cheek before getting up, making Jess swoon even more.
"There might have been some kissing too." I whispered, making Jess shriek again.
"Goodness."
Drake brought over two plates of food and handed me one.
"Thank you."
He nodded and winked at me before digging into his plate.
I tried holding back my smile but it was useless, he made me happy again. What on earth was this boy doing to me.