"Why is it so bright?" I mumbled, Apologizing, a voice responded, "Sorry about that." The person unwrapped themselves from my arms, lifted the blanket, and stood up from the bed. I assumed they went to adjust the curtains, as the room gradually dimmed.
As the person settled back onto the bed, the mattress dipped, and they pulled me closer, covering us both with the blanket. "Thanks for drawing the curtains." I drowsily said.
With a gentle kiss on my forehead, the person whispered, "You're welcome, princess."
Wait a minute, "princess." I'm on the verge of panicking, thinking there's a stranger in my bed, when the memories from the previous day come rushing back to me and I realize it's just Jason.
Still feeling sleepy, I settle back into the bed. I must have pulled away from Jason a little, because he responds by pulling me closer. I snuggle back into him, finding comfort in his embrace.
When I wake up later I'm alone in bed and Jason side is cold so it must have been a while since he left the bed.
I sit up from the bed and stretch my body, a delicious smell wafts through the air, capturing my attention.
I follow the delicious scent to the kitchen where Jason is standing by the stove, wearing a chef's apron. He turns to me with a warm smile and greets me, "Good morning."
"Morning what are you doing," I reply, feeling curious about the amazing smell.
Jason chuckles with excitement,"I cooked breakfast"He gestures to the plates on the counter."Since I don't know your preference I just decided to go with pancakes"Jason said hoping I'd like it.
Approaching the counter, I see fluffy pancakes adorned with fresh berries and syrup, accompanied by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The sight and scent make my mouth water. "It looks incredible,like a chef made it ," I say with awe.
His smile widens, and he takes a step closer, gently placing his hand on my waist. "You deserve the best," he whispers softly, his eyes locked with mine. He leans in and places a tender kiss on my forehead before pulling away. I can't help but smile in return.
"Come on let's go eat" Jason said as he takes my hand and sits me on the counter he sits down beside me and we start eating.I take a bite out of the pancakes and I just moan "It tastes better than it looks and I didn't even think that was actually possible"I said to Jason."Thanks princess"Jason said,"I could give you the recipe it was my moms"Jason continued with a smile."Really, thanks "I said with a smile.
Soon enough we finished breakfast "Thanks that was delicious"I said."Don't worry about it"Jason said with a smile.The smile on his face fell and just as I was about to ask what happened"I guess you have to leave soon," he said, his voice tinged with a touch of sadness.
A wave of sadness washed over me. "It's not that I don't want to spend the day with you, it's just..." Before I could finish my sentence, Jason interrupted me with a knowing look in his eyes. "Eva," he said softly, understanding the unspoken words.
I nodded. "If I end up spending the day here, I'll feel like I'm ignoring the matter. Knowing myself, I might never bring it up again if I don't talk about it with her as soon as possible," I rambled, my words rushing out. Jason's smile reassured me. "I understand, don't worry."
Jason's phone rang, interrupting the moment between us. He glanced at the screen and said, "You can go ahead and take a shower. I'll walk you to your hotel room." I was about to protest, but before I could say anything, Jason answered the call and stood up. Well, I might as well make use of the opportunity to freshen up.
After a relaxing shower, I stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a fluffy towel. As I looked around the bedroom, I realized my clothes were nowhere to be found. How could I forget about the flour incident? Jason must have taken them for some dry cleaning.
Panic briefly set in as I wondered what I would wear. Then an idea struck me. I grabbed my phone and quickly texted Jason, asking if I could borrow some of his clothes. Almost immediately, he replied with an enthusiastic "OK."
Feeling relieved, I ventured into Jason's wardrobe, scanning the array of options. My eyes landed on a simple black shirt, and I pulled it out and wore it with a black belt.
I put on my sneakers and made my way out of the bedroom. Jason is engrossed in his phone call, unaware of my presence. I opt not to interrupt him and head towards the couch to take a seat. Just as I'm about to sit down, I hear Jason's voice calling my name, "Avery".
"You look amazing," Jason said with a heartwarming smile as he walked towards me. I could feel my cheeks flushing with warmth. "If I keep seeing you in my shirts, I'm going to have a heart attack," he added playfully, a silly grin adorning his face. I couldn't help but smile in response.
"There you go again, princess, you're killing me with your smile," Jason said, placing his hand over his heart in a mock gesture.
"I'm pretty sure you said something similar when we first met," I chuckled.
"And I'll keep repeating it because it's true," Jason replied, his grin widening. If it was even possible, my cheeks grew even hotter.
"You're so adorable," he said, pulling me into an embrace and placing a gentle kiss on my forehead and wrapping me in a hug. I push him away. Jason is bigger than me, so the only reason he moves away is just to indulge me "It's just because you keep teasing me,".
"Can we leave?" Jason asked.I hesitated for a moment, considering his offer. "You don't have to accompany me. It's just next door. I can manage on my own," I replied.
Jason's eyes softened, and he took my hand and squeezed it gently. "I know it's close, but I want to spend a little more time with you, even if it's just for ten seconds," he said, his voice filled with warmth and longing.
With a smile, I allowed him to lead the way as we walked towards the door. Soon enough, we stood in front of my hotel room, our hands still intertwined, reluctant to let go.
"I guess this is it," Jason said with a sad smile. "I almost forgot your clothes. I'll bring them by later. I took them for dry cleaning. And if anything else happens with Eva, call me immediately. You don't have to stay with her. You can come over and stay in my room. Or if you're not comfortable with that, I can arrange another room for you," Jason rambled on with concern.
Trying to ease Jason's worries, I reached out and gently held his hands.
But seeing his persistent concern, I decided to take a bold step. Standing on my toes, I leaned in and planted a soft, lingering kiss on his lips. At first, Jason was taken aback, his eyes widening in surprise. However, he quickly reciprocated, wrapping his arms around me and deepening the kiss.
As our lips parted, Jason looked at me with a mix of astonishment and delight. His eyes twinkled, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "Well, that's certainly one way to distract me from worrying about you," he chuckled, his voice laced with affection.
We separated, and I couldn't help but blush at the boldness of my action. But the smile on Jason face made it all worth it.
"Well, I should get going," I said, breaking the silence. Jason nodded. "Take care, and if anything happens with Eva, call me, okay?" Jason said with a smile.
"I'm going to go now," Jason added. I watched him walk back to his hotel room. With a smile, he mouthed the words, "Don't forget to call." I smiled and nodded in response. He entered the room, closing the door behind him.
Taking a deep breath, I turned towards the door of my own hotel room. Just as I was about to reach for the door to open it, the door swung open and there stood Eva.