Chapter 6

When I woke up the next morning, I was a bit startled. During my sleep I had forgotten all about going out to the bar. It could've all just been a very vivid dream. The dull throb in my head told me last night had been real, but it wasn't anything that would take away my ability to function.  Then I realized I was in his shirt. There was a second's worth of panic when I looked around. Maybe this guy wasn't just like I remembered. Maybe he left me with the tab for this room. I scanned around for my clothes. I didn't want to get caught in nothing but his shirt. Maybe he was out looking for a conquest and made off with my clothes as a trophy. 

I didn't hear any running water in the bathroom, so I knew he wasn’t there. When I got out of the bed, I saw a note on the desk saying he’d be back. I got out of the bed and tamed my hair. I was finishing putting it in a cute, curly side ponytail when the door opened. I held my breath not knowing what to expect. I was instantly relieved when he looked just as I remembered. I hadn't been so wasted last night that I didn't even clearly remember his face. He had a couple Starbuck’s cups.

“Morning.” His voice sounded much more alluring without the constant thump of music drowning it out. He held out a cup with a smile. “You said this was your favorite last night.”

I took the cup and took a sip. It was delicious. “That is my favorite. Thanks.”

“Are you hungry?” I nodded. “There’s a waffle house across the street, if you want to go there.”

I looked down at my clothes…or his shirt. “Do you mind if I take a shower first?”

He shook his head. “I need to take one too.” He must have seen my back stiffen, because he added, “When you get out I’ll hop in.”

“Do you know where my clothes ended up?”

He pointed to the closet behind me. My clothes were hanging inside.

“Oh! Were they cleaned?” They sure looked cleaned.

He nodded. “They have a fast turnaround with their laundry service here.”

“Well, that’s convenient then." I smiled. "Do you bring girls here often?” I teased.

He smirked and shook his head. “No. You're the first. This is my first time visiting here actually.” That probably meant that he wouldn’t be back here. This town didn't really offer too much if you weren't a werewolf. It's just another boring town in the middle of nowhere to humans.

I didn't really know what to say so I nodded. “Well, I guess I should hop in the shower.”

He nodded and sat on the bed and turned on the big TV. This was definitely one of the nicer rooms in the hotel.

I was amazed by the bathroom. I didn't really get to take showers in granite stalls. The glass door wasn't even smoky so if Mac decided to sneak a peak, I'd have nothing to hide behind. I was already in the shower, washing my hair when I remembered that I had forgotten my clothes in the closet.

“Great.” I muttered to myself. I’d have to wrap myself up in a towel to get my clothes.

I quickly finished my shower and towel dried my hair the best I could before walking out to get my clothes.

I made eye contact with him and smiled before focusing on getting my clothes. I felt his gaze on me while I went to the closet. I had my clothes in my hand and turned around to see Mac leaning against the wall by the bathroom. He was fast and very quiet.

“Do you make it a habit to walk around in a towel in stranger’s hotel rooms?” He teased. His eyes looked more intense.

I smiled nervously. “I try not to. But I figure it was more appropriate than strutting out here naked.”

“It’s nothing I haven’t seen already." He smirked. "A few times actually.”

I felt my face flush. He made me blush super easy. “Yeah… well...” Is all I could say before he was standing in front of me, tilting my head up to look him in his eyes.

“Don’t be embarrassed." He smiled. "You’re beautiful.”

I was sure he just meant it to be a peck on my lips, but as soon as my lips touched his it was like electricity. I wanted to touch him and I wanted him to touch me. It was such a blissful feeling. It was like we’ve been together for years and completely comfortable with each other.

It was another hour before we were resting on the bed again and I felt like I needed another shower. This was just as good as it was last night. I didn't even need aspirin anymore.

He breathed deeply then rolled out of the bed. “Let’s go take a shower. We both need to eat, and I need to check out.”

I looked at the clock. It was already 3. Oh my dad was going to be so worried when I got home. He’d probably smell this guy all over me. Maybe I’d drop by Nikki’s and change before facing my dad. That sounded like the better plan, plus it'd give me time to come up with an alibi.

I nodded and squealed as Mac picked me up and carried me into the shower.

We ate at the waffle house and then he dropped me off at my car. We awkwardly went our separate ways, to never speak again. That made me sad because he was just so good in bed. But that was what I had signed up for last night.