Chapter 19

"I'm not."I assured him pushing the door open and turning on the light.

I got in and kicked off my shoes at the door before stepping aside to let Hunter in.

There was no judgement in his eyes when he saw my minimalistic place which I greatly appreciated. I just didn't know whether he genuinely didn't judge me or was good at masking his emotions but either way I was grateful.

"Have a seat."I requested pointing at the plastic chair in my room.

I thanked the heavens for remembering to leave the place neat with my bed made, all dishes clean and dirty clothes in the laundry basket.

"I just need to take a quick shower, it's been a long shift."I requested him.

"I'll be right here."Hunter assured me taking off his coat and hanging it over his seat to get more comfortable.

I gathered up all my stuff for the shower and entered my bathroom. I was feeling icky from sitting on my ass too long while on my period. I immediately turned the shower on after stripping. I didn't want to keep Hunter waiting for long so I kept my shower short.

I still couldn't believe that Hunter was at my place. I had thought we would never meet again and if we did it would be after a long while not three weeks. But since I had made my bed by inviting him over and it was time to lie in it by hosting him.

I left the bathroom fifteen minutes later freshly showered and dressed in a tank top and a pair of boy shorts over my panties to keep everything down there in place.

I noticed Hunter giving me a long hard stare as I moisturized.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"I asked him straightening up.

"Umh.. What is that?"He asked pointing at my stomach.

"What? My stomach?"I replied with a confused look on my face

He nodded expounding further"Why is it so big?"

"I'm bloated, I'm on my period."I explained rubbing my little pot belly.

Hunter looked relieved with my reply making me even more confused"Oh, okay, nevermind."

"Wait? You thought I was pregnant."I commented with a laugh when his question made sense.

"Stop laughing."He scolded me crossing his arms over his chest.

"Come on you have to admit its funny."I chuckled.

"No it's not."Hunter grumbled.

"Yes it is and even if I was pregnant and it was this big it wouldn't be yours. We had sex three weeks ago and you pulled out each time."I reasoned with him.

"I know, sorry to assume. Are you okay? Are you in pain?"Hunter inquired looking concerned for me.

"No I'm fine just no sex tonight if you were hoping for that, sorry."I assured with with a shrug.

"I wasn't. I mean I'm always thinking about sex with you but we we're supposed to talk over a meal tonight and that's what we'll do."Hunter asserted.

"Good, now what do you think about noodles and minced meat? It's fast."I proposed.

"You're the chef, I'll eat what you cook."Hunter replied.

"Perfect answer."I grinned and got to cooking.

Hunter was silent for a few minutes and I thought he was busy on his phone until he asked a very surprising question.

"Out of curiosity if my swimmers actually did manage to finish the race and you ended up pregnant, what would you do with the baby."Hunter asked me.

"Seriously we're still on that?"I retorted with an eye roll.

"Humor me."He insisted.

"I would keep it, carry it to full term and take the kid to my mom. She's always wanted grandkids."I answered.

"You wouldn't tell me!"Hunter exclaimed.

"No why would I? You knew I didn't want kids but you made me pregnant anyway. As punishment I wouldn't tell you. I'd send you a message like ten years later with a photo of him or her with the caption, hashtag one night stand fruits."I said with a laugh.

"Damn you're a savage."Hunter cussed out laughing too.

"Yes I am so keep that in mind while you try to mess with me."I warned him.

"Noted."Hunter mumbled.

Thankfully he let that topic go and left me to my cooking. The minced meat was easy to cook. I'd gotten it and more canned food from the supermarket when they had a flash sale because of the expiration dates.

A few minutes later I heard Hunter get up from his seat. I expected him to enter the bathroom but instead I felt two strong arms wrap themselves around my waist.

"What are you doing? Sit back down."I scolded Hunter.

He ignored me and started kissing my neck. I closed my eyes and moaned unable to control my reaction to him. Hunter sneaked his hands under my t-shirt trailing them up to my breasts. He cupped them and tugged at my nipples hardening them immediately. I moaned dropping the spoon I was holding into the sink.

"Hunter I'm on my period. We can't."I groaned in protest arching my back as I thrusted my boobs into his hands.

"I know baby. I just missed you and couldn't resist."Hunter replied sucking on my neck.

Last time he had left hickeys they had taken a week to fade but they had been a beautiful reminder of our weekend together so I had embraced them.

As fast as Hunter had sneaked up on me, he pulled back and left me panting wanting for more.

"That's not fair."I complained turning around to glare at him.

"Neither were you when you sneaked out leaving me all alone in bed."He retorted smirking at me.

I had no response to that because he was right. I pouted making him laugh and turned my attention back to the food I was cooking.

Ten minutes later I served all the food I'd cooked into one huge bowl with two forks and two glasses of water. I set everything down on my plastic table and sat on my knees on the bed.

"Bon appetit."I invited Hunter picking up my fork.

"Thank you doll."Hunter replied without asking why we were sharing a bowl.

He surprised me by leaving the chair and sitting cross legged on the carpeted floor next to me.

"Are you sure you're comfortable?"I asked him.

"You're here so yes I am."He replied picking up his fork and digging in.

We ate in silence with Hunter glancing at me every few minutes and staring for longer than normal. I didn't comment on it, just let him have his moment.

Once we were done eating I quickly did the dishes so we'd have some time to talk. I was tired but I'd promised Hunter a meal and a conversation. I'd fed him and now it was time for us to talk.

"The food was delicious, thank you."Hunter thanked me when I sat down after doing the dishes.

He'd moved from the floor to sit on my bed, leaning up against the wall. I sat next to him, my legs folded up against my chest.

"You're welcome."I replied stiffling a yawn.

"You're tired. You should get some rest."Hunter advised.

"No we were supposed to talk."I insisted.

"And we will, rest up first."Hunter demanded.

I hated to admit it but he was right. I was too tired to have a reasonable conversation with him.

"What about you?"I asked concerned for him.

"I'm not going anywhere until we talk so it looks like I'm spending the night."Hunter declared.

"No you're not."I argued panicking a little bit.

"Do you really want to fight me on this baby girl?"Hunter challenged with that domineering look on his face.

That's the same look that had me giving into his every whim just like I was about to.

"You have nothing to sleep in."I mumbled.

Hunter laughed at my poor excuse and got up from the bed. He stripped off everything leaving him in a pair of black boxers. I swallowed hard, my body heating up at the sight of Hunter's naked body.

And just like that it was decided that Hunter wouldn't be leaving.

"You ready for bed?"He asked me folding his clothes up neatly on the chair.

Since it seemed like he was spending the night I stood up too and got ready for bed. I tied a scarf around my hair and closed the door.

"Which side do you prefer?"I asked Hunter pointing at my small bed.

We would fit, it would just be a snug squeeze but he had insisted and it was my fault for inviting him in the first place.

"One closest to the door. Every self respecting man knows this."Hunter replied as if it was obvious.

I shrugged and plugged my phone in to charge before getting into bed after switching off the lights. There was a bulb just outside the window of my room so it wasn't completely dark. I got under the covers and a second later Hunter got in after me.

"Are you going to be hugging the wall all night?"Hunter asked when he noticed the distance I was trying to put between us.

"No."I choked out embarrassed.

I heard Hunter exhale before his buff arms wrapped themselves around me and pulled me onto his chest. I smiled in the dark wrapping my hands around him and kissing his chest.

"Goodnight baby girl."Hunter whispered in the dark kissing my forehead.

"Goodnight bear."I replied snuggling closer to him.

That's not how I had expected my shift to end but as I fell asleep while the sun rose I couldn't help but be grateful for Hunter. I really had missed him and sleeping next to him made me happy. I didn't know what would come of our conversation but I decided to treasure the time I got with him before my pride took over again and I kicked him out of my life once more.