Chapter 45

Chloe’s POV.

I stood like a statue while trying to figure out what to do. Yeah, we kissed yesterday, so why am I making a simple hug such a big deal?

I lifted my hand, ready to return the hug, but then he let go, and my hands fell back.

My gaze could only scan the floor, my cheeks kind of red and shy.

I felt his finger raise my head up, and our eyes met. He stared at me intensely, as if he was trying to devour me.

He used his left hand to support my waist, pulling me closer as we exchanged breath through our noses before leaving me and walking to the stool.

"I'm taking you somewhere," he said, grabbing his car key from the stool and starting to lead me out.

I wondered where he was taking me. I just hoped it would be somewhere I'd appreciate, not the other way around.

He held my hand as we walked out, with different eyes on us, but he didn't care, and neither did I. I knew nobody would dare make a sound at that moment.

We went to the parking lot, and I stood staring in awe. I never ex