Chapter 13 - KMCF

I threw my bag on the sofa right after letting Hunter in. He gazed around my condo, until his eyes landed on me.

"What?" I asked with a nervous smile.

He drew a grin onto his face to compliment what he was going to say next. "You're beautiful, did you know?"

I placed my hands on my hips as my eyebrow lifted up itself. "Are you trying to pick a fight with me?"

He tittered. "Not at all. I've always thought you were beautiful, but now.." with every word that escaped his mouth, a step towards me approached. I deliberately began taking a step back, but my plans were easily damaged by the sofa arm. I fell onto the sofa while Hunter made hovering over my astonished body his new objective.

Why is it always a sofa arm?!

"Hunter?" I said, trying to hard not to stutter.

"But, now it's getting harder and harder to keep my thoughts in my head." Hunter spoke, breathing against my neck.

My whole body started feeling hot, my stomach felt strange, and my heart wouldn't go back to its normal pace. I laid there quietly and too embarrassed to talk, until Hunter's hand started roaming all over my thigh. "Hunter..!"

"What?" He said breathing against my ear. "Don't I have your permission?"

Remember, you gave him permission to do things like this. He's right. You'd just be a hypocrite by pushing him away and you'd also be a liar, pretending you're not turned on by his seductive tone.

"Y-Yeah," I said, biting my lips to stop myself from stuttering.

"Don't do that. Are you purposely trying to seduce me?" He said flashing his hungry bright, emerald eyes.

I felt my cheeks becoming warm, which gave me a chance to look away from his alluring gaze. But, looking away was one mistake I've learned not to do again because it allowed Hunter an open access.

He began kissing my neck while I tried to suppress my moans. "Don't hold back, Jen. I wanna hear you, loud and clear." He said, at the same time lightly biting the skin of my neck. He bit a little harder, forcing me to release a loud moan.

He sucked on my skin, sending signals of pain and pleasure all over my body. He kept at it, no matter how loud I was. Later on, Hunter pulled his lips away from my neck, only to press them against mine. His lips were feeding off my mine and right then I realized how much he wanted me. Constantly and ravishingly kissing me as I tried to keep up, to equal the amount of want I had for him; sneaking in sensual moans here and there. Every second of the kiss, drained the energy from my body. Finally, Hunter released his lips and just stared at me as I was out of breath.

"You're insanely beautiful," He said breathlessly.

"I'm glad my erotic moans helped clarify that." I said, moments later because of the rapid speed of my heart and lack of air sourced by Hunter.

"Your moans weren't the only clarifications." He unexpectedly placed his hand on my hip causing me to flinch by surprise. "Your body movements," next he caressed my cheek. "Facial expressions and lastly, the sexy, secretive side, I'm only able to see. Jen, you're beautiful."

"Thank you," I mumbled.

"That's it?" He asked with an uneasy expression.

"Well, what do you want me to say? Thanks Hunter, you're beautiful too?"

"No, but you can thank me by actions rather than by words." He touched his forehead with mine.

He wants a kiss.

Believe me, I wanted to kiss him really bad. But, this was my second time making a move. The first time, we weren't so close like this, plus it was only to break a deal. This time was extremely different, I was embarrassed. This handsome man was laying on top of me, on my sofa. Anyone would be nervous and shy.

"I can't," I finally said.

"Why?"

I blushed slightly. "It's embarrassing."

He smiled. "What might make it less embarrassing?"

"Close your eyes.."

"Deal." He did as he was told.

I placed a quick peck on his lips as he chuckled. "Happy?"

"Yes," he said once he saw my red face.

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"Remember when we played 'Cinderella' as kids?" I said, recalling the memory like it was yesterday. I was also in the kitchen reheating cookies I made, whereas Hunter was sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Hunter turned his head to get a better look of me. "Yes, very clear. I remember being both the carriage and the horses."

I laughed softly. "At least, you weren't me."

"I forgot. What was your part?"

"I was Cinderella before the magic, remember? It was one of Grace's evil schemes, since we both wanted to be Cinderella. But, now that I think about it, it was also a way for me to do her chores." I sighed deeply. I got out a platter ready for the sugar cookies to be done.

Hunter burst out laughing, it was so loud and unexpected. "Why bring up such a sad memory?" Still laughing.

"Because when Grace and Luke danced together, it just popped up in my head. Grace found her prince," I sighed, but continued. "Ever since she was a little girl, she has always wanted riches, love, and a prince.. now she has them. She really is Cinderella after the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-boo."

I placed the platter of cookies in front of Hunter, but he just looked up at me.

"I think I'll always be Cinderella without the magic," I sent him a weak smile.

"Jen."

"Yeah, I know-"

"Jennifer."

"Yes," I said as he stood up.

"You'll never be Cinderella," his words stabbed me like a knife. "Because you're Jennifer, not some princess that doesn't even exist." He cupped my face. "We don't have magic, but it doesn't mean things like love and riches aren't possible."

I smiled. "What about princes?"

"To hell with princes, Hunters are ten times better!" He grinned.

My heart fluttered from his sweet words that unexpectedly made me feel better about myself. Usually things like that don't cheer me up that quickly. But, because Hunter said it, it made me happy.

"Thank you."

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"You don't need to help out today," I scowled.

"I know."

"Then, why are you heading towards Anders?" I narrowed my eyes.

"Miranda asked me to help out," He said.

My eyes grew wide. "Really?"

He smiled and nodded.

"Just my luck," I murmured.

Hunter and I were heading towards Anders, and honestly, I wanted to go back to bed. Hunter kept me up all night, with movies, old stories, and steamy makeout sessions. It's not like I didn't like it, but I'd like it even more if it wasn't during a weeknight. Since, I fell asleep late, I decided to walk to work rather than cause multiple accidents all over town. I really didn't regret my choice, until my heels decided they weren't meant for walking 7 blocks.

I just couldn't resist wearing those heels, they went well with my black, Topshop jumpsuit. It matched great with my light pink lipstick and ponytailed hair.

I looked over at Hunter, who was looking exceptionally handsome today. He wore a V-neck plain white shirt with green Bermuda shorts and brown slippers. His hair was as if he just woke up, but pushed back by his sunglassses which made him extremely sexy.

"You did a great job of hiding your little buddy," Hunter said, grinning.

A confused expression crossed my face. "What?"

He teased me even more. "Nothing," he shrugged. "I'm guessing you want to make last night public."

His words confused me even more. "What're you trying to sa-" it hit me, like a shock of lightning. I clasped the right side of my neck.

Hickey!

Instantaneously, I took my hair out of a ponytail and just let it loose. Thank God it covered up the hickey. I couldn't believe how I let that miss my vision and slip my mind. "You should've told me!"

"I did," Hunter chuckled.

I glared at him before walking into Anders. Miranda wasn't there when we walked in, but I guessed she was in the back room. Rocxy was surprisingly early, she wasn't doing anything, but using her phone.

"Good Morning, Rocxy." I said sarcastically.

She looked up from her phone, and that's when she noticed Hunter by my side.

"Good morning, Jen!" She said enthusiastically. She then hooked her arms around Hunter's and smiled brightly. "Good morning, Hunter!"

"Morning." He replied.

I sighed.

"Rocxy, flirting so early in the morning?" Miranda questioned as she entered the room. Rocxy replied by rolling her eyes.

"Did we get new shipments?" I asked, trying to change the subject.

"Yea, they're in the back. Mind unboxing them?"

"No, not at all." I said.

"With Hunter?" She said with the same smile Hunter had.

"Sure," I smiled artificially.

"I'll help too!" Rocxy shot up.

"No, you can't even help here, what makes you so sure that you'll be able to help out in the back?" Miranda scolded.

Rocxy let go of Hunter and aggressively walked away.

It's hard to believe she's 18.

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"Are you jealous?" Hunter said covered in curiosity.

"No. Jealous of Rocxy? I have better things to do," I scoffed.

"Like what?" Hunter asked amused.

I started opening boxes and labeling the contents in them. "Like, you know.. stuff."

He burst out laughing. "Yeah, that sounds fun." In seconds, Hunter's laughing was interrupted. He was clenching his stomach and wincing.

I ran towards him. "Oh my God, what's wrong?"

"I need a recharge," his voice shaky.

"A recharge?"

He then pointed to his lips. "Are you serious?" I punched his arm, but he only chuckled. "You scared me half to death."

He pulled me close. "But, I really do need a recharge."

"A kiss isn't a charger." I scoffed.

"It is to me." He said bringing his face closer and closer.

"Miranda and Rocxy are a room away.." I said biting my bottom lip.

"Exactly. A room away."

"Fine." I gave in. I entangled my arms around his neck, while he pulled my body even closer to his.

We smashed our lips together and went at it. This time our tongues were involved, fighting against each others as our lips made sure to touch. It was a short kiss compared to all the other ones, but that was only because Hunter's phone rang.

"Sorry, I have to take this." He pulled away from me before pressing his phone against his ear.

"It's okay." Catching my breath.

"Hunter Manning. I'm okay, Laura."

Oh, it's a girl.. named Laura.

"Something happened, what happened?" He frowned slightly. "I hope you have a plan on getting them back." Hunter's tone sounded angry, but his face managed to stay cool. "Don't bother asking me, you're the one in charge." He sighed before continuing his conversation with Laura. "Then, you have to fly out here... okay, it's settled. I expect you to be here by tomorrow." He stayed silent, until he says, "Bye."

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