Chapter 282

Guys can't handle it when a girl cries, and girls freak out when a guy shows he's vulnerable.

And let's be real, when it comes to sex, it's not surprising if he was a little rough the first time. It's all new, right?

Plus, Lena texted me this really sweet message, saying it's totally normal to feel a bit sore the first time and not to blame Hayden.

Honestly, Hayden owes Lena a big thank you. She not only calmed me down without even trying, but she also helped his sister by hooking her up with Nate for that surgery.

I was still healing, so no matter how much Hayden wanted me, he had to chill.

I thought he'd be good and go back to his own room, but instead, he stayed and wrapped me up in his arms.

"Hayden, isn't this driving you crazy?" I teased, leaning against his chest.

He just muttered, "Don't talk. Go to sleep."

I giggled. "But can you really fall asleep like this?"

"Kiki," he groaned, his voice all gravelly, "don't push it."

He was totally uncomfortable, struggling to kee