Dynasty Boys

Chapter 24

Elle

Something shifted beneath my head, causing me to growl softly in frustration. With my eyelids still heavy with closed, I instinctively caressed the hard, warm surface beneath me, only to hear a low growl in response. I froze. Blinking rapidly, I opened my eyes, and they immediately locked with Carter's dark, unreadable ones.

A wave of heat rushed to my cheeks, and I realized, with a jolt, that I had completely forgotten about last night. The memory of everything that had happened, the closeness, the intimacy rushed back to me. My mind scrambled to make sense of it all, but I couldn't tear my gaze away from his eyes, and I couldn't deny the rush of emotions swirling in my chest.

Go— good morning," I stammered shyly, unable to meet his gaze. My cheeks were still flushed, and I couldn't help but feel embarrassed by the lingering closeness from last night.

"Morning," Carter replied, his voice thick with sleep. "I didn't know how to wake you up. You were drooling all over my chest..." He chuckled, a playful note in his voice that made my stomach twist, though I wasn't sure if it was from humor or something else.

My eyes widened in surprise, and a wave of embarrassment washed over me. I hadn't realized what had happened while I was asleep. When I tried to glance at his chest to check for myself, my eyes hesitated, unsure if I even wanted to face the awkwardness of the situation. But I couldn't avoid it forever.

""Go get ready for school. I'll wait for you outside," Carter's voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

"O-okay... no problem." I quickly ran toward the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth, but then I froze, remembering something. My grandma was home, and she couldn't see him!

"Carter? My grandma..." I mumbled, closing my bedroom door behind me. He was already dressed, opening my window as if preparing to jump out.

"Be careful," I warned him. The drop from my bedroom window was pretty high. If I jumped, I'd definitely break an ankle. He opened his mouth to say something, but just then, my grandma's voice interrupted us:

"Good morning, Elle! Breakfast is ready!" She yelled at the top of her lungs. Without a second thought, Carter jumped out of the window. I rushed to the window, popped my head out, and sighed in relief when I saw him on his feet, looking perfectly fine.

I quickly changed into my uniform and pulled out my phone to text Lila. She was supposed to pick me up for school, so I felt bad canceling on her. She would understand, though. Isabella was whistling a tune when I entered the kitchen, joining her. I kissed her cheek and grabbed the coffee she prepared for me.

"Did you sleep well?" she asked, studying me closely.

"Yep, like a baby," I replied casually, taking a small bite of my pancake.

I had to hurry! Carter was waiting.

"There was a black car parked near the forest last night. Do you know who owns it? I don't recognize it, and it's unusual for someone around here to have a car like that." Her words made me almost choke on my food.

She saw Carter's car!

"I don't know. Oh no, I'm gonna be late! See you later?"I blurted out, curving my lips into a smile as I grabbed my backpack and dashed out the door. When I got into Carter's car, I didn't dare look at him. Driving to school with him was probably not the best idea.

The ride was quick, and when the school came into view, I let out a deep breath. My fingers fidgeted with the hem of my skirt as Carter slowed the car down and cut the engine.

"So... see you tomorrow?" I asked innocently, keeping my eyes glued to the window.

"Tomorrow? No. After school, we're going to my place." He stated, after clearing my throat.