Make Me Yours

Chapter 23

Seanne's POV

It's almost midnight, and my back and my head are both throbbing painfully. I haven't reviewed like this in my primary and secondary schools, and I felt like I have reviewed enough to last me a lifetime.

"Argh!" I groaned and threw my readings on the table. "Where's Kookie?" I looked around and into the kitchen. He's not there. He was memorizing in the kitchen just a while ago... Did he sleep?

I sighed as I look at his bedroom door. Kookie really seemed to have been scared of failing because he didn't pause his review even while eating. He told me over lunch that he wanted to at least get 5 percent above the passing score. It's not surprising if he's already asleep.

I stood and stretched. I have finished reviewing for all the written exams. Tomorrow, I'll have to do some trials for  the practical exams so I have to wake up early and set off to the grocery store. I arranged my things on the table and went to the guest bedroom. I guess I have to sleep now.

I changed into my pajamas. I was tying my hair into a high bun when knocks came at the door and it opened. Kookie's head peeped in, "Seanne..."

"I thought you're asleep?" I said smiling at him. "How's your review?"

"Want to sleep beside me?" he grinned.

I stopped smiling and raised a brow at him, but before I could respond, my phone vibrated.

Jayden is calling.

Kookie went in as I answer Jayden's call.

"Hey, JD." I muttered. Kookie sat on the bed beside me and watched me. "What's up?"

"Where are you?"

I bit my lip. What to tell this guy?

Jayden must have felt I'm hesitant because he clicked his tongue, "You haven't returned yet? Hey I'll tell Uncle---"

"I'm sleeping, good night!" I ended the call. "Tsh. Why does he always threaten me..."

Kookie frowned, "Does he like you or what?"

I laughed, "Who, Jayden? Oh no, he'll never! He's just gossiping."

Kookie stared at me for a while before lying on the bed. "Let me sleep here beside you okay?"

"Hey! Who told you---" but he just pulled me and so I found myself lying beside him. I sighed. "Fine. But we will just sleep--"

"Why, is there anything else you expect for us to do---OUCH!"

I punched him on the stomach. "Stop talking and sleep. I need to get up early for the grocery tomorrow!"

"Why?" He pulled me into an embrace. I felt his lips on the top of my head.

I closed my eyes, "I'll buy ingredients for baking."

"Okay. I'll go with you."

And I slept soundly---

WHO SAID I HAVE SLEPT!?

"Arrgh! Why can't I sleep?!" Scratching my head, I pulled out of Kookie's arms and sat up. Look at this guy sleeping so deeply.

It's 2:00AM already. I can't believe I lie down for almost 2 hours listening to Kookie Alistair's breathing! My goodness... I want to sleep...

I sighed and stared at Kookie. Shall I watch him the whole night?

I lie down on my stomach and rested my chin on my palms. Kookie surely was tired. Look at him snore.

My eyes trailed on those eyebrows, eyelashes, nose, lips, chin...and I suddenly felt envious. "Tss," I muttered bitterly, "How can a guy look like this?"