Bound to You

Chapter 15: Breakfast

Saturday

As she was showering, she could see his classy accessories. She just realized that she slept in his room and God, what a good sleep she had had. She held his cologne, looked at the ridiculous waterproof price tag on it and put it back on the shelf. No wonder he always smelt divine with a price like that. 

She turned off the shower after twenty minutes and stepped out. She looked at the bathrobe that was hanging on a hook, thought about his naked state that had been in there and then decided it was probably not a good idea using that. She searched for a towel in the cupboard, wrapped herself in it and made her way to the bedroom. 

The door knocked once and Ileana peeped inside, "Sierra? I'm coming in. You feeling better?" 

"Amazing even. The bed is so comfy. It's memory foam!" 

She walked inside and placed a few clothes on the bed, "I know right? I could stay here forever! Here's your clothes. Brought them last night." 

Sierra stared at the short dress in surprise and cleared her voice, "Ahem, can't I have my jeans instead?" 

Ileana smiled apologetically, "Haha, sorry. Didn't take em. They're so heavy and I was so worried last night, I grabbed the first thing I saw. Guess you'll have to make do with this one." 

"Okay...it's not that bad."

Ileana walked out, giggling as she recalled Sierra's face expression. Really. How could she not? That dress was really something... She spotted Jace talking over the phone on the balcony and she went to him. She never really thanked him for showing her that magical fountain last night...even though she hated that it was in a maze. 

As she trespassed the balcony, he turned a little, acknowledging her presence and resumed talking, "—Sounds lit... Haha, you'll hook up with the chicks? You? I want to see that. Oh, you don't want to challenge me, dumbass. Nah, not her... She's the shy type. Tsk, so this is another bet? What do you even see in her? You're boring the hell out of me. Fine. See you tonight then. Yeps." 

He ended the call, smiling as he realized what a crazy mess he was. Ileana asked, taking a look at the view, "You planning to go somewhere?" "Am I?" "Seems you are. Um, your dad says nothing about it? How can he just let you go anywhere you want?" 

He laughed as he found her pensive, "Oh my dad was probably far worse than I am." He shifted, "I'll ask the gentle way. How about you come with me?" 

"Where to? You're probably up to no good." She was so frank. He approached her, "How can you tell? You're quick at judging, hm?" He abruptly pressed his hands at her side, trapping her against his body and the railing. 

She gulped, a little fazed, feeling his hot breath brushing  her forehead, "No, I'm not!" She felt hot suddenly, felt invaded. It was as if she was held captive by his tall figure. She tentatively pressed her hands against his chest to push him but he was surprisingly unmoving. 

He chuckled at her helplessness, "Just look at you." 

She defiantly looked into his mocking blue eyes and said, "No, look at you! I thought you were better than this."

He feigned being hurt, "Ouch. Very mean of you to judge me again, princess." He raised his hand, snatching the crystal necklace from her neck in a quick tug and he haughtily said, "You won't get it till you don't wear a sexy dress for me tonight. We're going somewhere." 

"Hey, give it back! You're mad!" She jumped to retrieve it but in vain. Why was he so tall? He laughed, tossing it in the air and catching it again, "You heard me." He kept it in his jeans pocket and smiled, "Shall we go and have breakfast?"