Loving Maya

13. The Slow Burn

                   Chapter 13: The Slow Burn

"Let me just go get take a shower and get into something more comfy and I'll be back," I told him and he nodded his head. I walked out of his apartment and straight into mine. It was dark so I turned on the lights and walked into my bedroom to take a shower. The bathroom is connected to my room, so I opened my drawer and picked out my clothes that I was gonna sleep in.

      Just then I remembered that Cody was waiting to see me tonight. I didn't wanna make Cody upset as I have already spent some time with Nate and Adrian. So I decided to text Adrian that I'll be back just before midnight so I could see Cody. Of course I didn't mention that to Adrian. There was no need to upset him more than he's already upset.

      Adrian replied back with an okay and that he'll wait up for me.

      After my shower, I texted Cody and asked him to come to my place because I didn't wanna go back out after showering. I didn't need to get sick. He told me he'll be there soon so I decided to boil a pot of tea and I'd quickly whip up a quick lemon cake. It literally took me 30 minutes from start to finish, just as the doorbell rang.

      My heart began beating and I felt very nervous. This is a "date" with my boss. What if things go wrong? Would this affect my career? I would die if I ever lost this job as it's the only thing that keeps me going and I love it so much.

      All thoughts aside, I quickly unwrapped my apron, tossing it on the bench behind me and adjusted my hair that was in a messy up do, probably still a little damp from my shower and walked to the door.

      Fuck. Fuck! Fuckity fuck fuck. He is so fucking handsome! I think I overused the work fuck, but fuck!

      There he stood with a big smile on his beautiful face, his eyes twinkling happily as he looked at me. My eyes scanned his outfit quickly and I had to say, I loved seeing him out of a suit. He wore blue jeans and a black and dark blue hoodie jacket. His scent was delicious! I wanted to jump his bones, but of course, I didn't.

      "You see the way your looking at me right now, makes me want to slam you down onto your bed and have my way with you," he placed a soft kiss on my cheek, letting his hot lips linger a few seconds longer than usual, before sauntering in leaving me absolutely speechless!

      "You just gonna stand there, or you coming?" He smirked from behind me and I had to literally shut my mouth because I was gaping. I quickly closed the door and walked in, rushing to the kitchen to prepare our tea and cake.

      "I hope y-you like l-lemon squares," I managed to say, stuttering profoundly in the process. My heart was hammering inside my chest. I felt like I couldn't breath in his presence. He was so intense. It was a good intense, but it left me feeling so shy and I stuttered when I spoke to him.

      "You didn't have to bake for me, sweetheart," he came closer to me and placed his hands on my waist pulling me slowly closer to him. His smile was so beautiful and I felt so excited for once. "But thank you, I love anything that you make,"

      I gulped nervously. He chuckled a little and removed one of his hands from my waist and used it to rub my face softly. I closed my eyes and relaxed under his touch, my own hand coming up to his and holding onto it.

      This feeling is so foreign to me. Being held by a man like this. He was so protective and dominant and of course flirtatious, but I didn't mind. I knew his intentions weren't bad with me.

       It felt so scary that ever so slightly, I was dropping my guard a little with them all. But it didn't feel as bad as I thought it would. But who knows, this is just the beginning.