Chapter 15 He tilted his head closer until our faces nearly brushed . 55 vouchers For a second , I thought he was going to kiss me . My breath caught in my throat , and I froze , unsure of what the hell he was doing . My heart hammered against my ribs , confused and full of warning signs . " Rick , what are you doing ? " I asked , trying to push him off me . But before I could move , he grabbed both my wrists in one hand and pinned them above my head . My back pressed into the mattress beneath me , the tension in the room burning hot . ' Stop struggling , " he whispered low , brushing his nose against my cheek and leaning closer to my ear . There's a paparazzi watching from the next building . " What ? " My voice was tight . I blinked up at him , caught between panic and disbelief . Why would there be paparazzi ? " This felt like a fever dream unraveling in real time no matter how much thought about it . You really have no idea what these people are like ," he said , voice still low . " They've been following us all lay , some are trying to sell exclusive shots . If they catch even a hint of an argument , it'll spin out of control . So , just … play along . " didn't know whether to scream or roll my eyes . My entire body was tense . My skin burned beneath his touch , but I forced myself to move slowly , wrapping my arms around his neck like we were a real couple , like this wasn't complete madness . His hands moved down , grazing my waist , my hips . My breath hitched as he ran them down the sides of my thighs , slow and careful , but the heat that shot hrough me was real . His eyes never left the window . I stayed quiet beneath him , heart pounding , limbs stiff . I hated how my body remembered things I didn't want it to . Finally , he shifted off me . The second his weight left the bed , I sat up , eyes narrowed . " Next time , try giving me a warning ." He didn't even look at me , " go take a shower . " My eyes widened , " unbelievable , " I muttered under my breath . " Rick Sterling is officially the rudest man alive . " How did he conceal this the whole time we were together in the past ? I got up from the bed , grabbed my bag , and stormed into the bathroom . I tried to shake the moment off as I stepped under the hot spray , letting it wash down my back but as the steam clouded around me , I realized something , I didn't bring in a towel . 1/3 GD 8:42 pm ED Chapter 15 Great . I peeked out and called , " Rick ? " Nothing . " Rick ! Can you hand me a towel , please ? " He groaned from outside the door . " Whatever game you're playing , it's not working . " 55 vouchers I threw the door open a crack , shouting louder . " You are so full of yourself , I just need a towel , I'm not trying to seduce you , I'm not interested in you or anything you hold ." After a beat , I heard his footsteps . I quickly wrapped my arm across my bare chest as door came open wider just as he appeared He looked at me for half a second before stepping closer . I backed into the wall with a gasp , " what the fuck are you doing now ? " I gasped in shock , wondering how on earth he was being so casial about me being naked . " What do you mean you're not interested ? " he asked , voice low , eyes narrowing as he boxed me in . His hands braced on either side of my head . I blinked up at him , pulse quickening . " What is wrong with you ? You act like you don't want me , then get upset when I treat you like I'm not interested . " If only he had an idea what him being this close to me was doing to me . " Please ," I muttered , pushing against his chest , " I just want to sleep ." I pushed past him , clutching the towel I could grab and storming toward the room . " I'll take the couch . " " You're not sleeping on the couch , " he said , his voice cold again . " It's unnecessary . " " Well , it's my choice . " I turned and faced him . " You don't get to decide every single thing . " His jaw tightened . For a moment , it looked like he'd argue again , but instead , he crossed his arms and inched forward . " Fine . I'll take the couch . " The tension didn't ease even as he grabbed a pillow and tossed it down on the long velvet couch . I slipped on a sleeping robe , climbed into the bed , pulled the covers to my chin , and turned my back to him . My brain wouldn't stop spinning . I couldn't figure him out . One minute , he was cold . The next , he was everywhere . I just wanted to get out of whatever this was that I'd put myself in. I didn't realize I'd fallen asleep until the sound of groaning pulled me awake . I opened my eyes slowly . The room was dark except for the light slipping through the thick curtains . Then I heard it again . sharper this time . A voice , his voice . " No , " he muttered . " No , no , don't go … 2/3 8:43 pm Chapter 15 I sat up fast . : 」 E 55 vouchers Rick was on the couch , drenched in sweat , shifting violently like he was fighting off something in his sleep . His chest heave , his head snapped from side to side . His hands gripped the blanket tight . I scrambled out of bed , running over . " Rick ! " I called , dropping to my knees beside him . " Hey ! Rick ! " He kept muttering , caught deep in whatever nightmare was wrecking his head . I grabbed his arm and shook him harder . " Rick , wake up ! " He jolted awake with a sharp gasp , sitting up fast , chest rising and falling rapidly , his reddened eyes widening as they stayed fixed on me . " It's okay , " I said softly , reaching up , " you're okay , it was just a dream ." His eyes locked on mine , wild for a second . Then , without warning , he grabbed me and pulled me against him , his arms tightening around my waist , his breath hot against my neck . " Don't go , " he whispered . I blinked , frozen for a second . His voice was so small , so raw . " I'm here , " I whispered back , my hand gently pressing to his back . " I'm here . You're okay now . " 3/3 AD Comment Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!