Chapter 53

Evan's P. O. V.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Annie frowned and looked at me then at the bed. Her hazel eyes were wide.

I smirked. We are at my new apartment which only had one bed. That means little hamster gets to sleep with lil ole me.

"Why? Does it make you nervous to share the bed with me? Are you worried I'm going to do bad things to you?" I leaned over and whispered in her ears.

"N... no... I’m not worried," she said. Looking clearly worried.

"Maybe I'll be all over you and touch you like this," I teased her and poked her ribs.

"Stop it! It tickles," she giggled. "It's just that, it seems too soon," she said nervously.

"Too soon? We slept together on one bed before, remember?" I raised my eyebrows. "But if it makes you uncomfortable I'll sleep on the couch." I offered.

"No, I don't want to kick you out of your own room!" she protested.

I cupped her cheeks and kissed her forehead. "It's okay, little hamster. This will be fine until you get more comfortable with me. I don't mind waiting." I said gently.

"Who are you and what have you done with Evan Green? Why are you acting like a nice guy? It's weird," she giggled.

"Hey! I've always been gentle with you," I protested.

"Hmm...always?" she put both of her hands on her waist and raised her eyebrows.

"Okay fine, not always. I'm sorry okay? I am trying to change for you," I sighed.

She wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me on the lips. "Don't change too much, I love you," she whispered.

Shit...if she keeps hugging me and kissing me, I might change my mind about sleeping on the couch.

"I'll get the couch ready," I said quickly and hurried off.

I kissed her goodnight and settled on the couch. I didn't realize how tired I was until I closed my eyes and drifted into sleep.

Annie's P. O. V.

Evan was being such a gentleman. Which was something different. Does one year change someone this much?

I felt a little disappointed when he agreed to sleep separately. Part of me wanted the old Evan to come out and persuade me to share the bed with him. What's wrong with me? Have I become a pervert?

I tossed and turned at night. The bed felt cold. I remembered the time he held me against his chest while I slept. It made me blush just by thinking about the way he touched me. I felt tingly all over.

Dammit...now I can't sleep.

I got up to get a glass of water. I tiptoed towards the kitchen so I don't wake up Evan. He was passed out on the couch. How can he sleep so soundly when I'm over here restless?

I gulped down some water and proceed to go back to my room but paused. I wanted to look at him. It has been so long since I got to see his handsome face. Now I can look at it anytime I want. I felt like I was dreaming.

I sat next to him quietly. His soft messy hair sprawled across his forehead. He looked so innocent. I smiled at the thought. Evan Green was a lot of things but innocent was not one of them. I reached over and brushed his hair away from his forehead.

He grabbed my wrist suddenly, startling me.

"Annie? What are you doing awake? Are you okay?" he looked at me with confusion and yawned. He turned on the lamp that was standing next to the couch.

"S... sorry, I couldn't sleep," I stammered. My heart hammered against my chest.

"You couldn't sleep. I see, so you decided to come over here and touch me inappropriately," he smirked.

"What? No, I am not! I'm going back to bed," I whined and got up to leave but he grabbed my arm and pulled me toward him. I fell on top of him.

"Not so fast little hamster. You'll have to pay the toll to get past me," he smiled mischievously.

"What are you talking about," I was scared to ask.

He tapped his lips. He is blackmailing me to kiss him!

I smiled and pressed my lips on his. He grabbed the back of my head and deepened the kiss. I could feel my body heat rise as his tongue swirled inside my mouth.

He slipped his hand inside my nightshirt. He was only touching my back but it was enough to make me feel hot and bothered.

"I love you so fucking much," he said in a low and husky voice.

"I love you too," I wanted to cry. I've never been so happy.

He covered my neck and chest with kisses. I tried my hardest to suppress my moans but they kept escaping my throat.

"I couldn't stop thinking about you since you left. Not once," he whispered.

"Liar! Then how come you slept with Lily?" I pouted.

He frowned. "I have no excuse for that. I was lonely and heartbroken. I thought it would be easier to forget if I moved on but it never got easier," he said and stroked my cheek.

"I should've never gotten together with James either," I admitted.

"You are mine now," he said. His intense blue eyes were dark and full of lust. He stood up and scooped me up in his arms.

"How about we continue this in the bedroom?" he smirked.

I hid my blushed face in his chest and nodded.