Haru to Aiden: Chapter 15

Haru

“Jess, you did that on purpose, didn’t you?” I asked as I shut the bedroom door behind me.

Jess turned to look at me, her pajamas in hand.

Ah, I see she came prepared.

She said, “Oh shit! I’ve upset you, haven’t I? I’m so sorry, Haru. I didn’t mean to do that. I honestly didn’t. If you don’t like it, I’ll take a taxi home.”

I came to sit on the bed and then sighed. “No, it’s not that. I mean… Shit… I have to share a bed with Aiden.”

Which I hadn’t done for a long time.

Jess offered meekly, “I can always sleep on the floor.”

“Don’t be silly. You sleep here on my bed where it’s comfortable. Just don’t complain about the smell though.”

She chuckled, looking relieved. “I won’t. Besides, you don’t smell. I know you’re clean.”

“Why don’t you get changed? The bathroom is free.”

She nodded and then headed out the door, her pajamas and toothbrush and paste in hand.

Alone, I collapsed on the bed and let out a big sigh.

Shit! I had to share a bed with Aiden tonight, and the thought made my