All Chapters of Pen & Passion: Chapter 111

I fluffed the pillow beside me, sliding down against the cool sheets as the credits rolled across the screen. Javier was still lounging at the edge of the bed, his profile sharp in the flickering light, eyes distant like he wasn’t watching the movie at all.“You can take the bed,” he muttered suddenly, running a hand through his damp hair. “I’ll sleep on the couch.”I scoffed, hugging the pillow to my chest. “Oh, please. As if we haven’t shared a bed before.”He turned, brows arching. “That was when we were kids, Haven. A blanket fort and popcorn don’t count. Things are… different now.”I tilted my head, feigning nonchalance. “Different how?”“Don’t play dumb and innocent, Haven. You’re smarter than this and you pretty much know what I mean.” His gaze didn’t waver. “Because now,” his voice dropped low, threaded with honesty that made my stomach twist, “I have feelings for you.”I snorted. “Yeah, okay… you got a point. We’re both adults.”“Yeah, adults.” He leaned in closer, his breath