Barely Breathing

Chapter 11: You, I want what's mine

My alarm clock decided to make itself known and blast, waking me up in the process. I groaned and switched off the little devil. I don't remember switching its alarm on last night. I sat up with my eyes closed, debating whether to sleep again or go for a run.

"Willow."

A deep voice spoke and my eyes fluttered open. The weird feeling in my stomach came back again. That voice. I immediately spun around to my left side forgetting I was on the edge of the bed and a loud thud was heard.

In short, I fell off the bed. Told you, I love mornings.

He chuckled shamelessly at my cost which angered me more, part of the stunt I just pulled off, I guess.

Xyrus was sitting by the wooden chair of my study table in one corner. He was looking at me charmingly with a playful smile on his face. He crossed his arms and leaned on the chair; legs wide apart.

I rolled my eyes. Typical boys.

"You showed up," I said bitterly after I collected what was left of my pride at the floor and stood up. It's not a question, more of a statement that showed my annoyance towards him. Why did he have to see me? I was fine until he showed up.

"Miss me, princess?" He asked in that deep rough voice of him, his smile not faltering a bit. His eyes though, held that mischievous glint like he's up to something. And I have this nagging feeling that I wouldn't like it.

too much," I replied. I can’t help

pants that hugs perfectly his long sturdy legs and black shining shoes.

checking me out?" He winked at me and smiled, shaking his head.

my eyes. I crossed my arms and shifted my weight to one foot. "I

did." He stood up and boringly scrutinized every detail in my room. He picked up a book on the table and

blabbed, the last part I'm more of

eyes say it all princess." He looked me in the eye as if to prove his

as it

you can't resist

around; annoyance clearly visible on

"Pardon?"

It satisfies him to see that he affects me, obviously. He has my full attention now and he seems to

you." He continued to

you can't wait to be in my arms." I took another step but he stood his ground. His smirk had turned into a grin which

to kiss

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