Chapter Seventeen

Girlfriend?

Nina Hayes

I do not remember going inside the room when I fell asleep. Last time I remember, I laid my head on his shoulder after stealing a kiss. But I woke up to the feeling of him kissing my shoulder and neck.

"Five more minutes." I sleepily begged.

"No more, baby. We're going to be late. Wake up, sleepyhead." He whispered in my ear and blow on it making me giggle. The warmth of his breath tickling me.

"Go away, old man." I heard his sharp intake of breath, and I stifled a laugh.

"Really now? I'll show you what this old man can do to that body of yours, young lady." He turned me so I opened my eyes and saw his handsome face. Before I could stop myself, I lifted my hand to caress his face. I could feel his thick beard growing. For me it just added to the charisma he had. I returned my gaze to his eyes and see that he's looking at me.

"I love your eyes, Vernon. Is it your Mom's or Dad's?" I asked out of curiousity but stopped when I realized what I asked. "I'm sorr--"

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