FAITH

 I turned around, my face was tomato red and my eyes kept wandering around. It became a habit of mine when I get nervous.

I put on my bra and the crop top. I fixed my hair and turned around. Mason had also turned around. God, I feel so embarrassed.

I grabbed my bag and followed Mason back.

"What took you two so long?" Hailey exclaimed.

"The zipper was stuck." Mason explained, huskily. His voice had gotten deeper within minutes.

Noah laughed at us as he introduced himself to me. I mumbled a "Nice to meet you," and remained quiet the whole time.

"Everything was delicious, ma, but I think we should leave now. It's getting late." Mason got up.

I was half-asleep so it took a minute for me to adjust and get up.

"Sweetie, I thought your house was infested. Isn't it currently under inspection?" Hailey reminded Mason.

"Oh. I completely forgot about that."

"It's okay. Your room is always ready upstairs, Mace. You know that." His mom offered.

"I guess we'll stay for the night." Mason accepted.

"Where are we going?" I asked, half-asleep.

"Goodnight, ma."I heard Mason as he held my hand.

I groggily walked up the stairs behind Mason.

"Mason...I'm tired." I whined.

Mason groaned and picked me up bridal-style.

I snuggled into his chest. I heard a door open and felt as Mason gently placed me on the bed.

Suddenly losing my sleep, I got up and faced a shirtless Mason in front of me.

He ignored my stares as he got into the bed and laid next to me.

"Mason... I have to change." I announced.

"Go change, then."

"Here?"

"You can change in my bathroom, Faith. Goodnight." Mason answered, clearly not wanting to be bothered no more.

I changed into shorts and a big t-shirt. Next, I brushed my teeth, washed my face, and combed my hair.

I got back into bed but had lost my sleep. I started thinking about my parents and my two best friends. I got up and sat on a loveseat, gazing at the night.

"What's going to happen to Hope and Lyn?" I thought out loud.

"They're on their way to NC." I heard Mason murmur behind me. He was sitting on the bed, watching me.

I ran to the bed and sat next to him, "You mean they're on the plane? Oh my God, thank you, Mason!" I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"When did you get the tickets, though?" I asked, pulling away shyly.

"I didn't. They're coming here with my private plane." He explained.

"Thanks, again." I whispered.

Okay, I'm suddenly feeling horny.

Go for it, girl!

No, don't do it! You'll get yourself hurt!

Mentally arguing back and forth with myself, I didn't realize the proximity between Mason and me.

Without thinking, I leaned in.