It had been noted that Zachary was a bit of a neat freak, and that was evident. After a brief tour of Zachary’s room, Serenity climbed onto the large bed and placed her pillow to claim her spot. She lay down and pulled the covers over herself, relishing the comfort of a bed and the warmth of a blanket against the cold.
However, Serenity had barely been lying down for two minutes when she sat back up. She moved her pillow to the foot of the bed and declared, “Let’s sleep on each end of the bed. I’ll take the foot.”
Zachary approached with a frown. “Are you expecting me to sleep with your feet in my face?”
Serenity was taken aback. It’s not like she had athlete’s foot; her feet were perfectly clean. Zachary looked visibly annoyed. After all, it was his bed, and she was just taking up space. Recognizing that he was in charge, Serenity promptly moved her pillow back to its original position.
“Um… So, can I sleep now?”
“That’s up to you. It’s not like I’m putting toothpicks against your eyelids and forcing you to stay awake.”
Serenity was at a loss for words. Given his stiff tone, it was clear Zachary was not thrilled about sharing the bed. His grandmother had already taken up space, so it only made sense for him to endure the inconvenience caused by her. With that thought in mind, Serenity turned her back to his sour expression and cozied up in bed, feeling justified in her actions.
She had expected to struggle with sleep, but within a few minutes, she drifted off into dreamland. Meanwhile, Zachary sat beside her, watching as drowsiness took over, unsure whether to laugh or cry at the situation. Was she really not the least bit concerned?
Concerned that he might impose himself on her? Perhaps Serenity believed he was gentlemanly enough not to take advantage of her, given his prim demeanor and aloof personality. Zachary had to acknowledge that he wasn’t a pervert who couldn’t control himself, at least when it came to other women. However, he felt a strong desire to be affectionate with Serenity. They had shared kisses, hugs, and had almost spent the night together before…