Chapter 9

E gently grasps my hips as he eases me back down onto the kitchen floor. I hold tightly onto his arms, attempting to regain my balance. He asks where the bathroom is and, I point him down the hall. He kisses me once more before walking away. I pick up my clothes and throw them into my bedroom, closing the door behind me so he doesn't see the mess of laundry on the floor. Pulling the soft, cream colored blanket off of the back of the couch, I wrap it around my naked body. I wander back to the kitchen, holding the fabric against my breasts and open up the pizza box that had been beside us.I pick up a cold slice I take a bite.

E approaches me from behind and wraps his arms around my waist.

"Is it cold now?" He leans over my shoulder and takes a bite of the piece in my hand.

"Hey!" I laugh and playfully elbow him. "Get your own."

I pick up the box and walk to the living room. I pull the blanket tighter around me and sit down. E puts his underwear back on and joins me on the couch. His