He does a terrible job fighting the smirk off of his face.‘Which part of last night?’
A blush kisses my cheeks and I duck my head.‘All of it.’
‘I see.’
Dropping into one of the seats perched beside the kitchen island, I lean forward, resting my chin in the palm of my hand, watching Zayden move effortlessly around the kitchen.
‘I used to be a terrible cook,’ he says.‘Mason was the one who cooked or did anything good in the kitchen.He manned thebarbecue, and everything he cooked was insanely good.When he moved overseas, I really missed it.So, I started watching some cooking shows and I guess I hyper-fixated on it because it became my whole personality for, like, three months.’
‘It’s a good skill to have.I wish I was better in the kitchen.’
‘Oh yeah?’
‘I mean, I can cook basic things, but that’s mainly because I’m a basic eater.I’m easily satisfied.’
He pokes his tongue against the inside of his cheek, looking like he enjoyed that comment more than he should.‘Easily satisfied, hey?’
I roll my eyes.‘What can I say, I’m vanilla.’
He pauses, tilting his head as he assesses me.‘You don’t seem very vanilla to me, Vixen.’
‘Oh, you haven’t seen anything yet,’ I tease.
‘Promise?’he grins.
I laugh softly, shaking my head.I’ve never had these kinds of conversations with a guy before, and I love it.I feel like I can be my true self around Zayden and honestly, I don’t feel like that very often.
‘So – I have a plan for the day,’ I announce.
‘Of course.’
Whatever he’s preparing smells incredible.My mouth waters at the sight of it.I never knew that having an attractive man cook food for me could be a turn on, but my God, it is.I feel like being around Zayden is not healthy for me.I just want to jump his bones twenty-four seven.
‘After we eat, we’re going to break down your courses and figure out what needs our attention the most.I’d like to work out what you have due, and when, so we can begin working on the most important things first.Afterwards, we should go for a walk to get some fresh air.It’ll be a good way to clear your headafter studying.Then I guess I can leave you to it.I don’t want to overstay my welcome.’
The thought of returning to my apartment fills me with dread, but I know that being here was only a temporary solution.I can’t take up any more of Zayden’s time, no matter how much I’m enjoying being here.
‘I was in agreement with you until that last part.’He makes a clicking sound with his mouth, shaking his head in disapproval.‘Request denied.’
‘Huh?’I ask.
‘You’re not leaving.’He turns to face me.‘Well, I mean, you can leave anytime you want, but I don’t want you to.’
Smiling up at him, I straighten in my seat.‘Oh?’
‘Stay as long as you want.In fact, move in.’
I laugh.‘Okay, now I know you’re joking.’
He joins me in laughing, but shrugs.‘I mean, I’m not, but okay.’
‘I can’t just move in.’
‘Why not?’
‘This is your space and you already have two roommates.’
‘Anya and Mason are in the one room now, hence the spare room.It’s already there.Take it, if you want it.’
