Right Next Door | Vinnie Hacker

09

It had been around a week since that night and Vinnie and I are cuddling on my bed.

I'm tracing his tattoos while he plays with my hair.

He kisses my forehead then presses our heads together.

"You're so beautiful." He says running his fingers through my hair.

My cheeks heat up and he lifts my chin up gently.

A smile softly as he glides his thumb across my bottom lip caressing my cheek.

"Can I kiss you?" He says as we make eye contact.

"Yes." I nod as I look deeply into his hazel eyes.

He places a gentle kiss onto my lips.

He goes in for another, deeper, longer kiss.

I kiss back as my arms wrap around his neck.

He drops his hands down to my waist and pulls me even closer closing the space between us.

He flips us over so he is on top and runs his tongue across my bottom lip.

I open my mouth slightly allowing him to explore it.

He moves to my neck peppering wet kisses until he reaches above my chest.

He looks up at me and leans in for one last kiss.

He smiles into the kiss and pulls away.

"Why'd you stop?" I say squirming.

"Taking it slow, remember?" He says kissing my forehead before laying next to me.

"Can't bend the rules, just once?" I whine turning to face him.

"Nope. You have to wait." He says.

"Fine. Cuddle me then." I say burying my head in the crook of his neck.

He stays silent and wraps his arm around me getting comfortable.

We lay there until I drift off to sleep.

•••

My eyes flutter open and I have to pee.

I groan realizing Vinnie's arms are wrapped around me.

I wiggle trying to get out of his tight grip but he just groans and holds tighter.

"Vinnie! I have to pee!" I whine wiggling even more.

"Fine, hurry up." He says releasing me.

I get up and go to the bathroom.

I walk out to see Vinnie waiting for me.

I walk right passed him and go downstairs.

"Valerie Rose Evans!" He yells.

I laugh and keep walking.

I walk downstairs to see Vera, Macie, and my mom all eating breakfast.

"I saved you some." Vera says pointing to the plate that she had prepared for me.

"Thanks." I say grabbing the orange juice from the fridge.

"I can't reach the glasses!" I whine jumping onto the counter.

Thats when someone grabs me one and hands it to me.

Vinnie.

"Why is Vinnie here?" My mom asks confused.

"Uh, we were watching a movie and..he fell asleep..!" I lie.

"Mm..okay." She says squinting her eyes.

"Vinnie, you were supposed to go out through the back!" I whisper-yell pouring the orange juice into the glass.

"Sorry!" He whispers scratching his head.

"My mom can't know about us." I say walking out of the kitchen.

"Got it." He nods.

I go and sit at the dining table.

"Vinnie, we have plenty for you to save for breakfast." My mom says making him a plate.

"Thank you." He says taking a seat next to me.

He places his hand on my thigh gently squeezing it before picking up his fork and eating.

•••

I'm laying on my bed scrolling through Instagram.

I pass by a few of Vinnie's posts liking them. I didn't comment though, I don't want to expose us and our relationship.

I scroll for a few more minutes before I hear my doorknob turning.

"Hey, princess." Vinnie walks in giving me butterflies.

I smile turning facing him.

He lays down next to me kissing my forehead.

He places his hands on my waist, pulling me closer.

I close my eyes as I fall asleep.