Page 115 of From Drummer to Gamer

“Come on, let’s get you to bed. You’re tired.”

I nodded, agreeing because I was.

But still, it was the good kind of tired.

I loved every bit of today. It made me feel like I was living a whole other life, not the plain old Sierra searching for her parents’ approval.

Within minutes, we were under the sheets side by side as Matty held me so close to his chest, so protectively and so tenderly.

His big, burly body swallowed me completely like a warm blanket, and I’d never felt so safe in my life.

“I like cuddling,” I said, gliding my cheek along his shoulder. “I’ve never cuddled with anyone before.”

“Good.” His fingers continued to thread through my hair. I internally thanked God I washed them today. If not, there would surely be some Cheeto crumbs or some sort of weird item. I swear, I once even found a stapler pin in the depths of my bun.

“You are very chatty today,” I joked.

“Hmm.”

Guess he wasn’t in the mood to talk, but that never bothered me since I spoke enough for both of us. I just appreciated being in his presence.

I can’t believe I get to call this incredible human my man.

I knew I was crazy for him as a fan, but the kind, tender, caring version of him was what brought out those unexplainable feelings in me.

I think I was falling already, like a silly, silly girl, but it couldn’t be helped.

“My lids are fighting to stay awake, but I want to stay awake so I don’t miss this.”

“I’ll cuddle with you every night. Now sleep.”

A stupid smile spread across my lips as I snuggled closer, but I listened and fell asleep like a baby.

A low moan ripped from my throat when something warm and nice glided across my skin. It felt good, too good like someone was melting all my insides.

The heated touch was followed by a trail of lips on my exposed skin.

I blinked my eyes open, and it fell straight on a pair of sea greens that had my heart skipping a few beats.

But I didn’t even have a moment to think before his lips brushed mine in a deep, long kiss. His tongue swept inside my mouth, taking his time as he stroked the depths at a sensual pace that made my toes curl. He kissed me like I was his whole world.

I loved it when Matty kissed me like that.

My breathy moans were the only sound filling the room when his lips met mine, yet they didn’t leave my body.

They swept across my jawline, to my cheeks, and back over to my jaw before they lowered to the crook of my neck, a spot that made my entire body tingle.

It felt like I was ablaze, like a lone spark on a wintery night.

“Beautiful,” he whispered as he continued his exploration, but not before his fingers bunched around the hem of my tank and lifted it.

His eyes followed the move till I was bare from the waist up. He did it with such smoldering intent that it made my entire body burn.

Yes, we kissed a lot, but I’d never been this exposed before.

“Matty,” I whispered, licking my lips as I squirmed under the weight of his gaze. He was shirtless too, with his bulky, hard muscles as he knelt over my hips like a beast ready to take.

He was so handsome and hot, and I had to pinch myself at the fact that he was mine.

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