Chapter 24 Is she happy? 1

Resting her chin on his shoulder, her nose gently brushing against his neck, Vivian inhaled the cool scent of shampoo from his body, she guessed that he had just finished showering. He was trusting and warm, his arms gentle and safe around her. Sweet happiness flowed from him before he laced his hand with hers. Vivian let him go and took a step back.

"What do you do without sleep?" He asks. Jaime leaned forward expecting an answer.

Avoiding his gaze, Vivian looked straight ahead. She can't tell him that she's contemplating Jerry's words or what's really going on.

“Didn't you think of me?” He asked smilingly. When her eyes landed on him, he laughed. “I was just teasing you.” Leaning back against the car, he took a deep breath. "It feels great to be out."

"Don't you have class in the morning?" She asked.

"It's not a problem, I'm used to sleeping for a few hours. Now that I've seen you, my mind is clear."

Pressing her lips together, she stole a glance at him, feeling uncontrollably shy.