Chapter 10

J E A N

I couldn't believe that I kissed Grayson. I figured I had crossed the line but I couldn't stop myself.

I guess he didn't mind because he was the one that pulled me back. His lips were so soft and I was surprised when he told me I was his first kiss. His lips moved so perfectly with mine.

We rested our foreheads together for a while, just getting lost in each others eyes, his smile never faded, neither did mine.

He bit his lips and I moved my hand to his face, I pulled his lip out from under his teeth. When he bit his bottom lip I couldn't help myself, I wanted to bite it.

I slowly pulled away, "I don't want this to go any further then you want this to go, so I'm going to go take a shower." I smiled.

He smiled back at me, his eyes never leaving me, "Okay."

I walked up the stairs and to my room. I turned on the hot shower and tore off my clothes.

I stood under the hot water, letting it drown out my surroundings so I could focus on my thoughts.

I honestly couldn't tell if Grayson wanted to be close to me like that or if he was just doing it in the heat of the moment.

I wish I knew but I don't so that is something I will more than likely talk to him about before work tomorrow morning.

I finished washing my body and conditioning my hair. I got out and slid on some shorts, not worrying about a shirt.

G R A Y S O N

As Jean left the idea of taking a shower was very appealing. I walked up to my room and turned on the water. I got in and started thinking.

I liked the kiss, in fact I loved it. It was my first and I was more than happy it was with him. And that kiss got me thinking about what we were, were we something now? Were we more than friends?

A huge part of me really wanted to be more than friends so I could kiss him when I wanted and touch him when I wanted.

But did he want that? He liked me didn't he? Looks like I have some questions for him.

I got out of the shower and threw on a shirt and shorts.

I walked down to the living room and found Jean in the kitchen, all I saw was his back, shirtless. His muscles flexed and just that sight was enough to make me drool.

I cleared my throat and he turned around, "Grayson." he said.

"I've been thinking." I smiled at him.

"About?" he asked smirking.

I was trying so hard to gather my thoughts but the sight of his beautiful body was highly distracting.

"Um... us." I answered, my smile faltered and so did his at the sight of my uneasiness.

"What exactly about us?"

"Well what are we?"

"What do you want to be?" I wanted to punch him in that moment, I actually wanted to hear his opinion, not his question answers.

"I want to hear you answer not with a question." I said as stiff as possible.

"I like you Grayson," he said stepping a little closer, "I don't know if that is what you want to hear but that is what I'm telling you. I really don't want to cross the line with you and I was scared that I did when I kissed you." he paused, "Were you just caught up in the heat of the moment?"

I was silent with thought. I knew the answer to that question. Of course I wasn't caught up in the moment, I really did enjoy the kiss, I wanted more of it. But why weren't my vocal chords working?

"Grayson, please answer me." he pleaded.

Finally I gathered all the right words and willed my vocal chords to work, "I like you. l liked the kiss. I... I, um." I couldn't bring myself to say the next part in fear of sounding needy and desperate for attention.

I looked to the floor and he tilted my chin up with his index finger, "What Grayson?"

"I want more." I finally said in a whisper.

He smiled, "I'm happy to give it to you."

We were inching in for another kiss and my mouth was anticipating it, waiting for that sweet taste of his soft lips. I was about to close the space between us when my phone rang and I jumped away, the intimacy of that moment instantly fading because of who ever was on the other end of my phone, ruining this oh so sweet moment.

I looked at my phone and it was an unknown number, I answered it just in case, "Hello? Who is this?"

"Grayson, it's me Rhys Dellaledova. I was calling to thank you for your amazing work today. We got amazing reviews for you from the customers and you were only a host."

"Thank you." I said with a smile lighting up my face.

"Of course, anyway, I will let you go. Have a nice night Grayson. See you tomorrow." With that he hung up and I saved his number in my phone.

"Who was that?" Jean asked, looking softly at me.

"It was Rhys. He thanked me for my amazing work today, apparently the customers liked me."

Jean wrapped his arms around me and at first I was stiff then I loosened up. How could a hug with him still make me uncomfortable but I was willing to kiss him not even a minute ago.

"Good job, I'm proud of you." I could practically hear his smile.

I felt butterflies in my chest, it was amazing how those last four simple words made me feel so amazing inside. And it was all because he was the one that said them.

Thanks." I said pathetically and I mentally slapped myself for the poor choice of words.

"It's getting late, you should probably get some rest."

I only nod and let him walk me up the stairs.

I climb in bed and he kisses my forehead and I shiver at the sparks of electricity that shot through me through the kiss.

"Good night Grayson."

"Good night Jean." I smiled and he walks out.

I think I'm going to edit the whole book before I write the next chapter. I know I have many grammar and spelling mistakes so I'm going to do my best to fix them before I wrote anymore. It shouldn't take long :)

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