Bailey's pov My heart thrums in my chest painfully as I glowered at the bracelet in his hand , hoping that I was imagining things . But as time passed , I realize that the hand was still there and the bracelet was very well there too . How did he even know I was here ?! My mouth suddenly goes dry when he speaks again , his voice holding so much amusement . " Are you going to stay under my bed the entire night Bailey ? " He playfully waggle the bracelet , as if taunting me . I knew I couldn't stay hidden under his bed forever , and I also needed to come up with an explanation for being in his room and looking for the bracelet . Panic set in as I realized I couldn't just stay silent . With a deep breath , I squeezed my way out from under his bed , standing up and dusting myself off while I looked at the floor , now finding it more fascinating than conversing with him . " You need to sweep under your bed , it's dusty . " I grumble , trying to play it cool and coy despite knowing how I was caught red handed . This is so embarrassing . There was really no explanation that can save me from this kind of mortifcation . Kaleb chuckled , clearly enjoying the situation . I squirmed , feeling the weight of his eyes on me . Little goosebumps raise on my skin as he took a step forward , leading him directly in front of me , just a couple inches apart . " Are you really trying to change the subject , Bailey ? " His voice loaded with amusement . " Have you come all the way here for this ? " He dangled the bracelet in my face , teasing me . Tignored his taunt and lied . " It's dark , I can't see what you're showing me here . " I tried to side step him but he gripped my arm , preventing me from moving away from him . He let out a heavy sigh , almost like he was frustrated with me . " This is getting fucking ridiculous Bailey . I know this bracelet belongs to you . " I wrenched my hand out of his hold , glaring at him and rubbing the skin where he touched , trying to rub off the feeling of his fingers on me . " Many bracelets look the same . It's not mine . " Kaleb let out an irritated grunt and moved away from me as if angered . He stormed away and I take that as my chance to escape but his gruff voice stops me . " If you leave , I'll call the cops . " I froze . He wouldn't …… The light suddenly is switched on and I pinched my eyes at the abrupt assault . You trespassed ," He chuckled supposedly already knowing he had me in the palm of his hand . Not liking the feeling , I whipped around and glared at him . His smirk is wide on his face , the slight dimple on his cheek showing . His eyes peer at me across the room and he chuckled . " You'd look hot in handcuffs , flower . " I pressed my teeth together , grinding as I sneered at him . I cross my arms and kept my glare on my face . Kaleb's playful attitude didn't waver , even as stood there , fuming with embarrassment and frustration . He continued to taunt me with that infuriating smirk on his face , making me boil with anger silently . He struts over to me , his gaze never leaving mine and I couldn't help but feel a strange mingle of annoyance and want . He stops before me , his faint 1/3 v8 Inu , 26 Jun XI of Chapter 24 cologne reaching my nose once more and making my mouth water . " You know , Bailey , this is quite a predicament you've put yourself in . Sneaking into a guy's room in the middle of the night and refusing to admit it's your bracelet … It's almost like you wanted to get caught . " He teased , dangling the bracelet in my vision . My heart sped , knowing that there was to defend myself . I can deny that this was not my bracelet any longer . I looked away from him , my cheeks burning as I tried " I wasn't looking for the bracelet . I came here to finish the prank me and Mira were supposed to do earlier . " Kaleb snorted , clearly not convinced by my attempt at lying . " If that's the truth , shall I call Mira to ask her if her friend is here to prank me ? " He made a move to step away and my instincts had me grabbing his hand . My fingers wrap around his bigger wrist , and I'm silently perplexed by how I couldn't wrap my fingers all the way . " Wait, okay , Mira doesn't know I am here , " I let my hand fall to my side as I felt embarrassed and backed into a corner . Dammit , I should've never come here . " Look , when Mira and I were getting ready for the party last night , I came to your room to get the blow dryer you took from her . My bracelet must've slipped from my wrist without me knowing . I realized it was gone and came here to retrieve it before you got the wrong idea . " I didn't technically lie , Mira did send me to take her blow dryer in his room . I just hope he bought it . The pregnant pause in the room is stifling until Kaleb chuckled , shaking his head as if he found the whole situation absurd . " You expect me to believe that ? The bracelet was in my sheets , peeking just under one of the pillows . How did it get there Bailey ? How did it slip in my bed ? " Feeling caught , the blood drains from my face . Oh no , what lie can get me out of this , this time ? I am running out of them . Frustrated , I moved away from him and glared into his eyes . I had to crane my neck and always hated that he was taller than me . ' Look , " I spat , suddenly feeling naked under his eyes as he had that strange gleam in his eyes that made me feel hot all over . " I don't have to explain myself to you ! Keep the damn bracelet if you want , just let me leave . " His brow arched , amusement swirling in his gaze . " You're really defensive there flower . " I huffed , throwing my hands up in frustration . " I'm leaving . " I turn around to do just that when his voice stopped me again . Unless you want to walk out of here with handcuffs then I'd suggest you to stay . " My heart pounds . Why can't he let me leave ! I whirled around angrily and marched toward him . I poked his chest . " What the hell is wrong with you Sam ? " He grab my hand , his fingers around the bone of my wrist . His head deep , making me realized just how close we were . Great Bailey , you walked into that one your damn self . He lowered his voice to a seductive whisper . " Well , since you're already here , and you don't want me to call the cops , how . something in return ? You know , to make up for trespassing and lying ? " I narrowed my eyes , feeling the warmth of his breath on my lips. " What the hell do you want Sam ? " His eyes bore into mine deeply when he uttered / " You . " ut you give me a little 12:09 Thu , 26 Jun