My gaze darts outside the car window during our journey back home. Aiden is driving beside me, and we've been sitting in comfortable silence.

However, my mind still can't get over the fact that we just had sex in the campus library.

Yes, we'd done something inappropriate there before, but what we did just now was beyond my imagination. I never thought that we would do such a wild thing. What if someone came over and spotted us doing that?

"I can't believe that we just did that," I blurt out.

I shift my gaze to Aiden, who only responds with a small smile. As usual, his side view is really good it almost distracts my mind.

Right now, Aiden looks calm, so different than a while ago when he was looking for me in the library. I can't always tell what he's feeling inside. Sometimes, he's insecure. But other times, he looks contented.

He glances at me and chuckles lightly. "Should we worry about that?"

He lays his hand over the gear shift and opens his palm, silently telling me to hold his hand. My heart melts as I see that simple but meaningful gesture. I lace my fingers through his, and he gives me another reassuring smile that washes away all the other things in my head.

It's strange. Just being together with him like this does so much to my heart. It makes me feel like nothing else matters as long as we're together.

Somehow, seeing how badly Aiden needed me a while ago has given me hope. There's a hope that what we have will be enough to face all the struggles and challenges coming our way.

Perhaps, if Aiden indeed needs me by his side that much, he won't leave me or won't tell me to leave once he figures out what happened in the past.

I know that this is selfish of me. I'm such a selfish girl for wanting the man I've broken. Yet, only this time, I want to allow myself to be selfish. Because I can't imagine losing him.

My heart would shatter into pieces if he hated me.

Half of another day at college has passed. Ash, Maya, and I had multiple project presentations in the morning, and by the time it reaches lunchtime, we're already starving.

"Gosh. It's packed as usual," Ash says as the three of us enter the cafeteria.

"I'm going to secure that table for us. You guys can order first," I say to them and walk toward an empty table.

I take a seat and huff. My gaze travels around the place, filled with students eating and chattering. As usual, the cafeteria is quite crowded during lunch break.

Ash comes back with a tray of pasta while Maya carries another one with Thai food. Yet, my mind is still debating on what to eat.

While I'm scanning the food counters, I notice Kai and other guys talking and laughing at another table. His eyes are fixed on our table as soon as he notices us.

I switch my gaze to the burger counter, noticing that the queue isn't that bad. A cheeseburger and milkshake look good to me.

"I feel that many girls are suddenly staring at our table," Ash says.

I look around and know what she's talking about. I can feel it too.

Ash looks over her shoulder and spots Kai staring at us. "No wonder." She sighs, focusing back on her food.

Kai is no doubt popular and one of the most wanted guys in this university, so he always has the girls' attention wherever he goes. Now that he's looking at us, some girls in the cafeteria can't help but peek at what steals his attention. This has happened before. My eyes narrow at Kai before I look away.

Maya shifts uncomfortably beside me. "I think he's watching you, Nevaeh."

I bite my smile, feeling that Maya's guess is wrong. I shrug and share glances with Ash. "I don't think that he's looking at me."

Ash chuckles, knowing what I mean.

Maya frowns. Her confused expression is so cute it makes me want to squish her in a hug.

I stand up. "You'll see. I'm going to get my lunch now."

With that said, I leave the table to buy a cheeseburger. On the way there, I find that Kai is still looking at our table. At Maya, precisely.

Maya seems to notice it because her cheeks turn crimson. She looks down, not daring to meet his eyes. Judging from the way she reacts, I have a feeling that she likes him too but is just too afraid to admit it.

A soft smile touches my lips. I'm happy. I'm happy for her and Kai. I hope that they grow closer because they're perfect for each other.

I step into my bathroom and peel off my clothes. Today has been tiring with a lot of activities at college, so what I need right now is a good long hot bath.

I stare into the mirror, scrutinizing my naked body. Since my relationship with Aiden has become intimate, I can't help but pay more attention to my features. I wonder what Aiden likes, and what he doesn't like.

Sometimes, I hate it when my skin looks dry and so I'll put on more lotion. I also wish I could get tanned a bit more.

When I compare myself with Aiden's past lover, Olivia, I always get insecure. She's taller than me and has longer legs. Her body is leaner, but her breasts... I think they're bigger than mine.

I've always thought that men would like either that supermodel type or the sexy, busty, curvy women they fantasize about from porn sites. Meanwhile, I'm neither of them. I'm just...in betwe--

"Did you forget to lock the door?" Aiden's voice almost makes me jump.

My eyes widen as he circles his arms around my waist from behind.

When did he get in?

"Why did you always forget to lock your bathroom door?" he asks. "Did you not think that someone could barge in?" His jaw tightens, as though the possibility of someone else peeking while I'm taking a bath frustrates him.

I swallow. I must admit that I should have been more careful.

Aiden places his mouth close to my ear and whispers in a low voice, "naughty girl."

Shivers run down my spine. "I'm not," I deny, feeling my cheeks heat up. I'm not a bad girl. I just feel the need to deny that. "I'm not. I'm a good girl."

To my surprise, a small smile creeps on Aiden's lips. His eyes glint with amusement as he locks his gaze with mine.

"Yeah," he says huskily. "A good girl, you are."

He kisses my cheek, and I put my arms on his when he tightens his hold on me. I'm aware that I'm naked while he's still fully dressed.

And I'm also aware of him getting hard behind me.