The Bad Boy and The Amputee

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen

"Why does my dad have to be so embarrassing?" I bury my head in Jordan's shoulder as we sit on my bed, after dinner with my dad.

"Sweetcheeks, your dad just wanted me to know what I was getting into." Jordan laughs and I lift my head and slap his arm. "Ow! You know I'm kidding, those stories about you as a kid were adorable. I mean I didn't know I like a girl who dreamed of being a squirrel."

"I was four!" I scream, then pause. "Wait, did you say girl you like?"

Jordan freezes in his position. His jaw drops slightly and eyes widen, looking like a deer caught in the headlights. I lean away from him and let the confusion show on my face. He begins to move again and turns toward me. Jordan raises his hand to cup my cheek. I press my face more into his hand, reveling in the comfort it gives me.

"I guess I did say that." His beautiful brown eyes bore into mine.

"Did you mean it?" I whisper, hope seeping into my voice.

"More than I've ever meant anything in my life. Stacey, I know we've only known each other for two months, but it feels like I've known you a lifetime. You make me feel like a better, happier version of myself. I really enjoy spending time with you and I was wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?" Jordan looked at me nervously, biting his lip slightly. I lost my ability to breathe due to his romantic reveal, but when I regained it I smiled widely and nodded my head wildly.

"Yes, I'd love to go on a date with you!" I wrapped my arms around his neck. Jordan responded by tightening his arms around my waist and pulling me closer into him. This caused my shirt to lift higher on my torso and a shiver to take over my body. I pulled my head back and made the split second decision to push my lips to his. He didn't respond at first, probably due to shock because of how fast the movements changed, but quickly started moving his lips against mine. The kiss started slow, but turned passionate and steamy within seconds. He groaned in ecstacy at the contact of my bare skin against his hands, while I moved my hands to his hair and began to pull lightly.

I start to back away when I suddenly realize I am close to sitting on Jordan's lap. We both are breathing heavily and I break his intense gaze by looking down to check if my long skirt has exposed me. I sigh in relief when I see that my leg is still hidden underneath.

"Well I certainly didn't expect that to happen tonight." I joke to break the silence that had begun to settle in. Jordan takes this moment to intertwine his hand with mine and uses the other to lift my head back up to face him. Our eyes connect once again and I'm lost in a trance.

"It was time for me to grow a pair and finally ask you out."

"How long have you been wanting to do that?"

"Since we had lunch together the first time."

"That was the first week of school and as I recall it, you were mean to me that entire lunch."

"I was not mean, I was calling you out on your bullshit." I look at Jordan incredulously.

"If you were calling me out on my bullshit, why did you want to ask me out then?" He breaks eye contact for a moment before bringing it back full force and moving his face closer to mine.

"Well first of all, you're insanely gorgeous." I immediately turn red, which he chuckles at. "I couldn't keep my thoughts away from you after the first day we met and then after that lunch, I realized how much you challenge me. I mean that in the best way possible because I need someone to push me. There's also something about you that intrigues me." He smiles shyly.