Chapter 44

“Whatever, you know you wanted to,” I said, popping one eye open. “Oh, shut up and go to sleep, Ells.” I eyed his shirt and gave him a pointed look. “Just get comfortable like always. Keep calm and take your shirt off. We all know most guys sleep without a shirt. It’s like nature for them,” I said in a matter-of-fact tone. “You just want to see me shirtless,” he smirked, waggling his eyebrows. “Maybe,” I shrugged. “Just take off the damn shirt!” He sat up, pulling the shirt over his head and throwing it on his couch. He gave me that are-you-happy-now look. I smirked and gave him a once over, lingering my eyes on his six packs. I nodded appreciatively before he snorted and said, “Perv.” He lay back down again and I smacked his shoulder. “Whatever.” I tried to ignore the heat emitting from his body, especially being so close to him like this. I kept my arms to myself as he wrapped one around my wai