Page 63 of Facing the Line

“Jonas, I don’t know what to say.”

Did I scare her off? I stroke my finger along her cheek.

“I’d love it to be you, though, if that’s where this is headed.” I clear my throat. “And if not, that’s okay, too. I’m content to sleep next to you tonight and never bring it up again.”

She smiles, the tension melting out of her body. “I mean, I’d be honored. But that’s a lot of pressure, you know? What if I don’t measure up?”

“Nah, you don’t have anything to worry about. It will be the best I’ve ever had.” I let her hear I’m joking. “But what if it’s bad for you?”

Hadley shifts closer, kissing my neck again, and all my arousal comes rushing back. “I bet you’re a quick study. I’d be happy to instruct you, too.”

“I can’t think of anything better.”

Chapter

Twenty-Seven

HADLEY

Hadley: You’ll never believe what I did last night.

Kendall: Oooh, tell!

Hadley: You’re not gonna guess?

Kendall: Just tell me!

Hadley: I slept with Jonas.

Kendall: AHHH yay! How was it?

Hadley: So good.

Kendall: That’s all I get? Girl, I need DETAILS!

Hadley: I’m not gonna kiss and tell.

Kendall: You suck.

Hadley: You love me.

Kendall: Yes, I do.

Jonas making omelets is almost as sexy as that thing he did with his tongue last night. Almost.

I sip my coffee, perched on one of the stools, and my mouth goes dry. His biceps flex as he flips the eggs, and I try not to drool. I’d say it’s because I’m hungry, but we’d both know I’m hungry for something besides breakfast.

He must sense my thoughts because he glances over and winks at me.

“Cocky,” I say, teasing under my breath, and he smiles.

“It’s hard not to feel that way after last night.” He shrugs. “Not to brag, but I had the best sex of my life.”

The surprising thing is, it was the best I’ve ever had, too. I hadn’t slept with a virgin before, at least not that I know of, but instead of fumbling, he was sweet. Instead of clumsy, he was sure. Instead of awkward, he was endearing and eager to please.

Best of all, he was Jonas. My best friend and the hottest guy I know. We had moments where we laughed, there were lots of check-ins, and more passion than I’ve ever experienced. I was cherished in a way that was brand new.

I giggle at his antics. “That’s totally a flex.”

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