Chapter 29

"You're ravenous, girl," Aaron teased. I nodded, cheeks full, eyes on him. "Ye–s I’m," I mumbled, still chewing. Then he leaned in and licked the corner of my lips. My heart skipped. “Mmm... tastes good,” he whispered. I stared at him, eyes wide, heat rising to my face. I’d just showered, but my skin was already burning. “I’m done,” I blurted. “So soon?” he asked, raising a brow. I swallowed hard. “I’m full,” I said quickly. “Was the food alright?” he asked, watching me. “It was really good,” I replied, forcing a smile. He smiled back and began clearing the table. I quietly stepped away and sat on the couch, fidgeting. Moments later, he joined me, sitting close. The silence wrapped around us, thick and heavy. I needed a distraction—anything. “Let’s watch a movie,” I suggested. Aaron’s eyes lit up. “Not a bad idea.” He put something on and returned, sitting beside me again. I tried to focus on the screen, but my thoughts kept drifting—to him, to us, to what this night might become. Sudd