“I think it’ll be easier,” I said with a nod.
“Okay, baby. Pants first.”
I closed my eyes, feeling heat cover my cheeks.
“Why are you blushing?” he asked.
“Because this is embarrassing.”
“How so?”
“I typically like to gussie up a little before getting naked for the first time with a guy. Not a great way to give you a good first impression,” I rasped.
“Baby, I’m in. I’m not goin’ anywhere. First impression has already been given and it’s a good one.” He slid his hands under my armpits. “Up.”
Lifting me, he slid my sweatpants down my legs, setting me back on the bed as he pulled them completely off. Once that was done, he unzipped my hoodie which left me in a T-shirt.
“Now what?”
“Brush my teeth, wash my face.” I wrinkled my nose. “Pee.”
“Got it.”
I grabbed his arm. “Please, Hyde. Get Bellamy for this part, okay? I’m not ready.”
He sighed, cupping my face gently and running his thumb over my bottom lip. “Okay, baby. I get it.”
I closed my eyes and nodded just as he kissed me gently. He released me and walked out of the room, and I took a deep breath in an effort to stop the shiver running through me.
Bellamy walked in a few minutes later and helped me run through my routine while Jekyll read to Mina. Once I was done, Jekyll made me take more pain killers before helping me into bed.
“I’ll be close,” he said, kissing me again, and turning off my light.
I noticed he left my door open, and I smiled as I fell into a pain free oblivion.
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