Chapter 69: The Awkward Confession

I regretted the words almost immediately. It was too soon to say shit like that. I was going to freak him out and I wasn't even sure I meant them.

He looked taken aback, surprised by the revelation. Panic surged through me and I felt like I'd fucked everything up again.

His look softened and he kissed me again before resting his head on my chest. I held him there, wondering what to do. Should I apologize? Should I pretend it never happened? Should we talk about it?

The silence stretched on and I realized the same thoughts were probably running through his head. I wanted to die of embarrassment. He hadn't said it back, which was almost as bad as the fact that I had said it at all.

My fingers absentmindedly wound their way through his hair, despite my humiliating slip-up. It was as if I was determined to provide him with unsolicited affection, but I couldn't stop myself.

He sighed and looked up at me, his chin resting on my chest now.

"You still hungry?" he asked, presumably trying to c