Chapter 102 102

Chapter 102 102
Maddy's POV
Once he left, we continued enjoying our snacks in the peaceful quiet. My mind was still filled with Jason, but at least I was more at peace now. 
We left the gazebo a few minutes after that, making our way back through the garden. I couldn't help but feel a mix of nervousness and curiosity about the upcoming conference. 
It seemed like my path kept intertwining with Jason's, whether I liked it or not. And I found it quite annoying.
I stormed all the way back to my room, my face red with anger. How could Jason do that to me? I couldn't believe it! I plopped down on my bed, throwing a fit and letting out all the frustration I had pent up inside. 
I cursed under my breath, calling Jason all sorts of mean names. "That darn sissy! Who does he think he is?" I muttered angrily. He had embarrassed me not just before Hazel but also when the maids witnessed my humiliation.
Feeling suffocated by my own anger, I realised I needed some fresh air. I swung open the door to my room, only to find Jason standing there, looking at me with a raised eyebrow as though asking why I looked this disheveled. 
Ugh, just my luck. "What are you doing here now?" I snapped, my anger bubbling to the surface again. "Were you eavesdropping on me?" I asked while glaring at me.
Jason shook his head, a bemused smile playing on his lips. "No, Maddy. I was just heading to the meeting room down the hall," he replied calmly while pointing in the direction of the meeting hall.
I didn't believe him even for a second. I was convinced he was spying on me. I couldn't control my anger anymore, and without thinking, I moved closer to him and grabbed him by the collar, my voice dripping with menace as I locked gases with him. 
"If you dare to keep stalking me, I'll hurt you so bad! I mean it!" I warned, and I meant every word of it.
Jason chuckled, which only made me angrier. In the blink of an eye, he had me pinned against the wall; my hands, which were once held tightly to his collar, were now pinned above me as I was trapped on the wall close by by the menance of Jason. 
I struggled and demanded to be let go, but he didn't budge. He looked at me with a calm expression, as if he had everything under control.
"You look quite cute when you act like this, you know," he said, his voice low.
I couldn't believe my ears. Cute? How dare he! "What way am I acting?" I retorted, my voice laced with defiance.
Jason's eyes locked with mine, and for a moment, I couldn't look away. There was something in his gaze that drew me in and tamed my fiery spirit. "You act like you want me," he whispered, his voice hoarse and seductive.
My heart skipped a beat. Did he just say that? Or had I been imagining things? My anger started to fade, replaced by confusion and a strange, fluttery feeling. I tried to break free from his grip, but his strength held me in place. I was trapped, both physically and emotionally.
"Let me go!" I demanded, my voice no longer as fierce as before.
Jason's hold on me loosened, and he took a step back. "I'm sorry, Maddy, okay. I didn't mean to upset you," he said sincerely. "I promise I wasn't spying on you. You just have to trust me on that."
I took a deep breath, my anger subsiding further. His words seemed genuine, and the way he looked at me made me question my initial assumptions. Maybe I had overreacted.
With a sigh, I nodded slowly. "Okay, Jason. I believe you," I admitted, my voice softer now.
Jason’s POV
She turned to leave, but I didn't let her, at least not yet. I never meant to irritate her on purpose; it just seemed like our own special way of communicating. It was as if our personalities clashed, creating sparks that neither of us knew how to handle.
I caught me right at her room door, determined to explain myself and clear whatever doubts she may or may not still have in her head. “Maddy, wait," I called out, my voice softer now. 
She turned to face me, her eyes still filled with something I couldn't quite grasp. I took a deep breath and continued, "I wasn't eavesdropping. You have to believe me. Besides, all the walls in this mansion are soundproof."
Her expression softened, and she simply said, "Oh." It seemed like a small victory, a sign that maybe she was willing to give me a chance. I wanted something more from her.
Leaning closer to her, I couldn't resist teasing her again. With a serious look on my face, I whispered into her ear, "But you know, Maddy, I did mean what I said earlier.”
“You'd better stop looking at me that way, or I might have to kiss you right here and now and take your breath away." A hitch escaped her lips, and a mischievous smirk crept onto my face. I released her hand, laughing cutely. 
Maddy pushed me away angrily and tried to storm off, but then I spotted one of the elders approaching. Without thinking, I reached out and grabbed her, pulling her back into her room and shutting the door behind us.
Confusion filled Maddy's eyes as she tried to speak. I had no idea what to do to keep her still and quiet, so I closed her mouth with my hand. 
Not understanding the urgency of the situation, she kept trying to bite me to free herself from my grasp. Faced with no other option, I kissed her, hoping it would keep her quiet for just a moment.
Maddy's eyes widened in surprise, and her struggles ceased. She stopped biting me, her lips pressing against mine. It was an impulsive move, one driven by instinct rather than clear thinking. 
I had no idea what else to do to keep her from making a commotion. I never expected to get so lost in her kiss; her lips were unexpectedly arousing. 
My plan was to give her a quick kiss for a while until the elders were gone, but I ended up getting lost in her kiss. "Mmm mmm." She struggled and hit me numerous times, but I couldn't let go even if I tried. 
I grabbed the back of her head tighter as I pressed her body against mine. My hand trailed upwards, feeling her clothed skin, and suddenly she shivered at my touch. That's all it took to rile me up even more. 
Soon she caved into me and began kissing me back so fiercely, finally picking up my pace and going along with it. She wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me into her while I held onto her waist.
I could feel it in the way her body moved and shook at my touch. She was slowly losing her senses to me, just as I had lost mine to her. She nibbled on my lower lip before sticking her tongue inside my mouth and tasting every inch of it. 
I responded by kissing her at a wild and uncontrolled pace, and I knew that even if nothing were to stop us soon, we'd end up going too far.
After a brief moment of yelling at myself on the inside, I pulled away, my heart pounding in my chest. Maddy stared at me, her lips slightly parted, a mix of shock and confusion on her face as she gasped at me. 
I removed my hand from her mouth, not wanting to keep her silent any longer. "What was that for?" she finally managed to ask after she had fully caught her breath. The kiss was so intense that I also lost breath.
"I didn't know what else to do," I admitted, my voice filled with uncertainty. "I didn't want us to get caught by the elder. I'm sorry if it was too much."
Maddy blinked a few times, processing what had just happened. I could see a whirlwind of emotions playing across her features. Finally, she let out a sigh and said, "Jason, you're really confusing sometimes.”
“But... I guess I understand why you did it." She stuttered a bit. I was quite surprised by her maturity in this situation. I expected her to throw a fit and whine like a pup.
Relief washed over me as I realised she wasn't angry anymore. I reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm sorry if I scared you or made you uncomfortable." I apologize sincerely.
Maddy's expression softened, and she gave me a small smile. "Just don't do it again without warning, okay?" she said, her voice filled with a hint of playfulness and yet seriousness.