The Tutor

Chapter 17 - Hoodie

" I instantly feel better doctor." I giggled.

" That's my job Ms.Wellington." he grinned.

I knew this was the perfect time to say it and another time like this would not come again. So I took a deep breath and said what I needed.

" And that's why I love you." I smiled.

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I sat on the kitchen counter waiting for his response. He looked deeply into my eyes and I tried to read his face but his face showed so many emotions. The air was getting more and more tense, maybe even tense enough to cut it with a knife. Aiden kept looking at me with his mouth wide open, so I moved my hand and traced his jaw with my finger. He touched my hand and moved it away from his face. I was confused by his reaction and thought that maybe he didn't love me after all. The tears were trying to escape but I held them back, because maybe it wasn't worth crying. I took a deep breath as Aiden did the same. He opened his mouth to speak.

" You have no idea how happy it makes me to know that you love me. Because I love you to the moon and back." He smiled.

I giggled and pulled him in. And I know this is kind of cliche to say this kiss was like no other, but it really was. It was full of passion, lust, bliss and most importantly love.

Love. It's such a strong feeling that can either make you feel like you're on top of the world or like shit. It's not something that comes easily, because you can't force yourself to love a person and if you try, you will never be truly happy. The thing with me and Aiden is that even before started dating, I already knew that I would fall madly in love with him. He taught me what love really is and what it's supposed to be. With him I'm myself. I'm happy.

I kissed him like my life depended on it, and to be honest it kind of did. It was such a relief that he said he loved me. It's crazy how just 3 simple words could mean so much. Aiden pulled me off the counter and I wrapped my legs around his hips. He used his hands to support my body as he carried me upstairs. Obviously the stairs creaked as usual and I giggled under my breath trying not to break the kiss. The door to my room was wide open, because I smashed it open when we reached it and bumped into it. He gently set me down on the floor as we both stumbled towards the bed. I decided that I wanted the control now so, I spun him around and pushed him onto the bed. He laid down as I towered above him with my body. But I knew Aiden. This wasn't gonna be that easy.

" Aiden wait." I pulled away

" What happened Angie?" He rolled his eyes. He was irritated.

" I love you." I smiled and giggled.

" I love you too. With all my heart. Well almost all my heart, I need to leave some space for my mom." he laughed and I joined in " Enough of talking" he pulled me back in.

I have to say a few items of clothing came off, but nothing happened. We continued kissing until both of us were tired and out of breath. My hair was all messed up from Aiden playing with it and so was his. This was also the first time I've seen him shirtless and let me tell you it was a sight. We rested for a bit in my bed, but obviously he had to fall asleep. While he slept, I got up and looked around my room until I spotted what I wanted. Bingo. I walked over and picked it up. It as in his hoodie. I put it on and the strong smell of his cologne filled my nostrils. I could see him moving so I quickly took off the hoodie and threw it into my closet. He opened his eyes and smiled at me.

" Dolly what are you doing and why aren't you next to me?" he asked with a raspy voice.

" Umm nothing....." that's the biggest lie I have probably ever told.

" Well then." he gets up and starts walking towards me

" Aiden. What are you doing?" I eyed him

" Oh, me? I'm not doing anything" he took another step in my direction.

" Oh really?" I grinned.

" Mhmm." he nodded.

After taking a few more tiny steps he was standing right in front of me, our faces inches apart. I thought he was going to kiss me and it really did seem like it. He lifted his hands as if he wanted to pull me towards him, but instead he started tickling me. I started laughing so hard I could barely breathe.

" So now you steal my hoodies huh?" he kept tickling me.

" I-can't- breathe" I managed to get some words out through my laughs.

" That doesn't answer the question missy." he started laughing as well.

" I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I kept laughing " I'll give it back to you" he stopped tickling me and I started walking to my closet.

" There's no need baby. Keep it." he said as he walked up behind me and slid his strong arms around my waist.

"Really?" I blushed

" Really. It looks better on you anyways" he kissed my neck.

I stood there and let him continue as he left more passionate kisses on my body. This man leaves me absolutely breathless and I can't even imagine my life without him.I can't even describe how happy he makes me. When he stopped kissing me I released myself from his grip and walked to the bathroom. I closed the door behind me. I did what I had to do, but when I went to wash my hands I looked up at my reflection in the mirror I couldn't stop myself from screaming. Aiden worried ran into the bathroom and asked what happened. I was furious at him.

"Aiden Johnson. What did you do to me?!" I turned around and pointed to the big, purple hickey on my neck " I will kill you!" I started to gently hit his chest

" Angie calm down" he laughed

" Calm down?! You're telling me to calm down!? Omg Aiden you are so dead!" I gave him a death glare.

" Oh uh." he bolted out of my room.

He was acting as if we didn't already race at his house. I beat his ass in then and I was gonna do it again. I quickly bolted out of my bathroom and bedroom. He has running through the hallway and was almost at the stairs. I quickened my pace and caught up with him. And just like before I sat on the banister and slid down. I blew him a kiss while sliding down. Shortly after I ended up on the floor, Aiden caught up with me. We were both panting, but also smiling.

" You know" he took deep breaths, " You should consider joining the track team. You're like the female version of Usain Bolt" he laughed

" Ha ha. Very funny." I rolled my eyes " You should get dressed. I don't want anyone falling in love with you" I winked.

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Published September 6th, 2019