and it was perfect

Chapter 17

I woke up with the sun tickling my nose. I frowned. Something felt different. I slowly opened my eyes. Then it hit me. This wasn't my room, this wasn't my blanket, and the arm tugged around me ... was Aiden's. My heart skipped a beat. The memories came rolling back. Me on top of him, him on top of me, his moans in my ear. Oh my God. I must've fallen asleep quickly after the last time; I couldn't even remember using the bathroom again like I usually would. And I had literally lost count how many times this man had reminded me how badly I was addicted to him. It felt like I had barely slept at all, but I somehow still felt deeply rested. I felt the soreness between my legs and gently pressed them together. Last night had easily been the best I ever had. I wasn't sure if Aiden was awake yet, and I wanted to enjoy the moment a little longer, so I stayed as still as possible, taking in his scent and feeling his body pressed against mine. His cuddling me during his sleep was something I never thought I'd experience, and it made my heart melt. It was heaven.

But then reality hit me: was I even supposed to still be here? Maybe he'd been too nice and didn't want to wake me. But what would he think if I was still here after he woke up? I stiffened a little and tried to slowly move away from him. "Stop overthinking, Jen." I shrieked. He was awake already. I turned around to answer him, but he just pressed my face against his chest. "Like I said, I'm not an ass. I would appreciate it if you leave before the others get up cause I don't want any questions, but I would never throw you out of my bed in the middle of the night." I instantly relaxed and breathed in his scent. "Well, thanks for not being a jerk then." His chest moved a little from his laugh. Then he tilted my head and gave me a kiss. It was just as good with being sober now. That's when we heard some rumbling downstairs. We both stiffened. Our roommates must be up already. He sighed. "I wouldn't mind some morning sex, but maybe you should go." he admitted. I nodded and slowly got up. My whole body was sore, especially between my thighs. I quickly stretched my back before collecting my clothes from the ground. "You have the most perfect ass, Jenna Mason." he commented while watching me getting dressed. I rolled my eyes, smiled, and turned around to get one last look at his naked body, only covered loosely by the blanket. I didn't know if this was the only time we'd ever do this; I really hoped not, but just in case, I wanted to take it all in and savor it in my memories. He looked up and rubbed his face. He still looked tired. "I might go sleep a little longer." I nodded again; I wouldn't mind some more sleep myself. "Jen-" he started, but I shook my head. "Let's not talk about this right now." I quietly said, leaned over, and gave him one last kiss before sneaking out of his room.

I went straight to the bathroom. A part of me didn't want to get rid of his scent on my body just yet, but I definitely had to make myself look presentable before bumping into any of my roommates. I brushed my teeth and started the shower. Then I washed my hair and face and twitched when I reached between my thighs. Aidens beard stubbles must've been rougher than I remembered. It made me smile, though. I couldn't help but open his shower gel to get a hint of his scent one more time. Back in my own room I put on some cotton panties to give my sore body a break, then I sunk into my own cold bed. I slid under the sheets and couldn't help but replay the last night in my head, over and over, until I finally fell back asleep for another two hours.

As soon as I woke up, I grabbed my phone. I didn't expect a text message from Aiden, but I really had to talk to Gene.

Me: Gene
Me: We did it.
Me: Oh. My. God.
Gene: Oh damn!!
Gene: Please spare me the details, but how was it?
Gene: and most importantly: how are you dealing with it?

He was the sweetest, asking me how I was right away. I smiled.

Me: I repeat. Oh. My. God.
Me: and I think I'm doing okay. I still have to process it ...
me: and we haven't talked about what it meant yet
Gene: Jen ...
Me: I know.
Me: I just meant if we'd do it again or if it was just a one-time thing.
Gene: .. which you definitely don't want it to be
Me: nope ...
Gene: don't get yourself hurt ...
Me: ...
Gene: anyways, I gotta go. We're in the middle of a family gathering atm.
But call me later x
Me: Will do. Thanks xxx