Real Love (Book I)

Chapter 10

What happens in a hotel stays there...

| 4:00 p.m. |

*Aaliyah's P.O.V*

 *knock knock*

I slightly shift on the bed and groan.

"I didn't order room service", I say aloud.

"Let me in Liyah."

"What in the...? Michael?", I say as I hop off the bed and walk toward the door.

I open the door to a confused looking Michael.

"What's wrong with you? You were acting strange earlier", he says walking in to my room.

"Well sure just come right on in", I say sarcastically, "Nothing is wrong with me. The real question is, how did you know I was here?"

We both sit on the edge of the bed.

He sighed. "Don't worry about that. Obviously something is wrong because the way you were acting toward me and Cassidy earlier was strange and the way you left was so...abrupt."

"Everything was just so awkward earlier. Like, you just met Cassidy and, clearly, she was just all over you", I say slightly cringing at the thought.

"And what's wrong with that? She seems like a sweet girl. Besides, we barely know each other so I doubt she would be all over me this quick."

I smirk. "It's obvious you don't know Cass."

He rolls his eyes.

"Look, she is a really sweet girl but... she's a heart-breaker Michael, and I don't want you to get too close to her. She's a great friend to anybody but when she dates men, it's for all the wrong reasons", I say.

"Well, I don't plan on dating her so you don't have to worry. Yes, there was some slight flirting going on from her end but I was just being casual. Liyah, are you jealous?", he asks suddenly.

My eyes widened. "Jealous? Michael we're friends and I'm just trying to look out for you", I said.

Ok, part of that was a lie and I feel bad about it but I'm just not ready to let him know about my feelings since I am still technically in a relationship.

He  nodded slowly. "Mhm, alright."

As I turned to talk to him, he kissed me. Michael just kissed me...OMG!

I pull away.

"Michael, what was that? What are you doing?", I ask still shocked.

He didn't answer. He kissed me again and this time it was more passionate but I didn't resist. I just laid back and went with it.

*Hours later*

| 8:39 p.m. |

"I can't believe was just did that...", I say panting as I stare at the ceiling.

"Same", he responds as he turns on the lamp beside our bed.

I turn on my side looking at him puzzled. "But, this was all you."

"Um, I'm pretty sure it takes two to do what we just did", he says with a small laugh.

I playfully hit his chest. "You know what I meant. Where did all this come from? I thought we were only friends."

"And we are... unless you want something more. I mean, I know Ginuwine is still in your life but-"

I cut him off. "But, we're on a break and I don't even know if I wanna be with him anymore, so, in the mean time, maybe we can try us out and just keep it a secret."