12

When I awoke and remembered where I was, I tried not to jump. Hayden had curled up on the couch with me and had his arms right around me, it felt really nice. His face was against my back and he rubbed his nose gently against my shoulder blade.

"Hey sleeping beauty," he kissed my back.

"Hey," I blushed and turned my face towards his. He smelled like aftershave and cinnamon.

I kissed his lips gently and curled myself around him. This was what I needed.

"Want to tell me what's wrong?" He murmured gently and played with my hair.

"It's just a typical girl thing," I answered and waited for him to catch on.

"I see," he kissed the nape of my neck and held me tighter. "Do you need any Advil or something?"

"Nope, thank you." I tightened his arms around my abdomen, "just don't get up."

He chuckled and kissed my neck again. "Sure Dasha."

I sighed and felt myself give into my feelings for this man. I'm sure now he was aware of how strong his hold was on me.

I felt something buzz and huffed as he pulled the phone out of his pocket and answered, "hello?"

He shifted slightly as he sighed, "I'm kinda busy right now. Can it wait?"

Whoever was on the other said something briefly before Hayden hung up and dropped his phone on the table.

"What's wrong?" I frowned.

"Just a stupid teacher thing. They wanted to do a follow up on some things before the first exam, but I don't really feel like going back tonight and sitting around a table to discuss this for God knows how long."

"I see," I laid my head back on his chest and intertwined my fingers with his.

"I would rather just spend my time here," he kissed my hair, "with you."

"I'm not objecting to you staying here," I murmured and stared into his mesmerizing eyes. "Hey Hayden?"

"Yes Dasha?"

"I know we can't really meet each other's friends... Well I mean I can meet yours and all, but what about family? Like when that time comes and all."

Hayden scratched his chin thoughtfully, "I think you could meet my family during the Thanksgiving break if you want. We'll just avoid the whole student thing."

"Works for me," I agreed. Why cause more trouble in paradise by admitting I was a student?

He shifted slightly so that he was sitting up and I was in his lap. It should've embarrassed me but I found it comforting.

"So what are your plans for Labor Day weekend?" He asked me.

"I think I'm going to the lake with Rosemary and the guys."

Hayden rested his chin on my head and sighed, "just be careful. That's all I ask."

"I will," I smiled. It was so cute that he was being protective and all!

"What are you doing for Labor Day?" I asked.

"Well besides waiting for my girlfriend to come back from the lake," he teased, "I have some school things to catch up on. Plus I might have a meeting or two."

"Sounds boring," I frowned and kissed his jaw, reveling in the feel of stubble against my lips.

"Mhm, so I guess that means I need to see you more before you leave for the lake."

"I'm down for that," I blushed and brought his lips to mine once more. I didn't think I would ever get tired of kissing this indescribable man.

"I think you should get a puppy," I added as we drove back towards the campus.

"And why's that?" A smile played at his lips.

"So it can keep you company, while I'm away," I said truthfully.

"But if I get a dog, my girlfriend might invest more time into it than me," he pretended to pout as I giggled.

"Maybe, but you're so irresistible," I whispered and kissed his cheek.

"So is a puppy to a college girl," he teased and rested his hand on my thigh.

I tried to keep my feelings of excitement under control just to keep his hand there. It was really hard to not want more... I was so becoming like my roommate!

"I'll think about it," he chuckled and stroked the side of my leg with his thumb.

I was so distracted I didn't reply for a few seconds. Hayden seemed to notice that and chuckled once more, "enjoying yourself?"

"A bit," I blushed and sighed as we pulled into the parking lot. How long could we keep hiding something that was just barely beginning?

He seemed to be thinking the same and spoke, "if it ever becomes too much."

"That's not an option," I whispered quickly and wanted to face palm myself. That was way too soon to be discussing any of this really, but the chemistry was so there!

"Well if it ever became a hassle you know, with school and all. Then I'll understand," he smiled sympathetically and kissed me briefly.

I wanted to lean back in and kiss him longer but I knew he wouldn't permit it.

"Thanks again," I smiled and slid out quickly while walking back towards the dorm as if it wasn't obvious I had been making out with my teacher. But no one else had to know that.

I smiled to myself knowing I had the juiciest secret on campus that involved the juiciest guy, and oh man was I planning on keeping it to myself.

**sorry for the short chapter! It's been a long week and I was stuck on what to put. Any thoughts?! And yes I know I mentioned a dog previously but you'll find out why it hasn't been mentioned again in the next chapter!!**