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I don't think Aiden cared that the lemon fell, even though biting the fruit was the whole purpose he would even put his lips on mine.

Oh well, it's not like it's the first time he kissed me...

As much as I loved his lips on mine, and you don't even know how bad I want to kiss him back, I slowly pulled away.

I haven't blinked since he kissed me, my eyes were wide open. My head was spinning from the confusion I felt.

Did he do that on purpose? Was the shot just an excuse to kiss me? Is it cause he wanted to get drunk? Or is he already drunk?

Oh my, my head started to throb.

"Aiden... What--?" I couldn't make out words.

How do I explain what I'm feeling right now? I'm excited, happy, confused, butterflies were in my stomach, and my heart felt like it was a size too big for my chest.

A smile slowly formed on Aiden's face. "I just always wanted to do that." he winked and left.

He left? What the hell?

He can't just go around kissing girls, make them have all these mixed feelings, then leave without an explanation.

I sat there for a second, not really sure what to do next. Should I go back to the table? Find Aiden and demand an explanation? Kiss him again? What?

I decided to play it safe. Too much already happened tonight.

I ordered four vodka shots, asked for a bowl of sliced lemons and headed back towards our table. As usual, Blake and Carly were arguing. Aiden was laid back on his seat. He was watching me with hawk eyes as I got closer. I laid down the tray and sat in my seat between Carly and Blake.

"I don't understand why you can't just get your ass up and dance with me." Carly yelled. "It's just a damn dance, I'm not gonna grab your dick."

Blake's hands tightened around the arm rest. "I didn't say you were gonna get touchy-- which I wouldn't doubt-- I'm just saying I don't wanna fucking dance." he slammed a shot glass in front of her, causing some of the liquid to spill. "Take the shot, maybe it'll make you shut up."

Even though they were screaming on either side of me, the argument was basically background noise. My mind was somewhere else. My heart felt like it was about to pump right out of my chest. My eyes focused on gray-blue ones, eyes that were intently staring at me.

It was just an experiment, Blair. I told myself. Don't worry, it didn't mean anything to him so don't get so worked up over it. Breath, relax, take a shot.

Clearing my throat, I broke the stare. "Stop arguing, dammit." I laughed awkwardly. "I'll dance with you, Carly." I got up and pulled Carly towards the dance floor.

~

The rest of the night went well. There were no more stare contests, no more asking each other to put lemons in our mouths, and definitely no more kissing.

Highlight of the night: Carly was wasted.

"Why don't you love me, Blake?" she was whining as Blake carried her bridal side, taking the elevator up to our apartment. She's not going to go back to her dorm when she can't even keep her eyes open. "I don't get it, I've done everything to get your attention. Can you just love me back?"

Aiden and I were laughing while Blake's face was stern and hard. "Carly, dammit. Just be quiet."

"Nooooooooo..." she quieted down and immediately fell asleep.

"Finally."

I unlocked our door and we all walked inside. "You can just put her in my bed, I'll sleep on the couch tonight. Hopefully she doesn't puke."

Blake nodded and headed towards my bedroom, doing as I say. I walked towards the kitchen and looked through our fridge for a drink. I was a little buzzed, but not drunk.

"You're welcome to sleep with me, ya know." I jumped a little. I hadn't noticed that anyone had followed me in here. I turned and saw Aiden leaning against the door frame, a smirk on his face.

I grabbed a Gatorade and closed the fridge. "Yeah right, Blake would kill you."

It took him two big steps and he had me backed up against the fridge, both hands on either side of my head. Gatorade bottle forgotten as it fell on the floor. Our faces were so close together that our nose were touching. My heart was going crazy again, so were the butterflies in my stomach.

"So, you're saying that if Blake didn't mind, you'd sleep in the same bed as me?" He whispered.

I mean it's not like we haven't slept together before. There were times in high school were he would stay the night at my house and all three of us would fall asleep in the living room. Aiden and I would end up cuddling on the couch but would be woken up by Blake hitting Aiden with the throw pillows.

I scoffed. "Ha, like he would ever--"

"Hey, Blake! I'm gonna carry Blair up to my room, she's about to pass out." Aiden yelled.

I looked at him, my mouth wide open and waited for my brother's reply.

Finally... "Sure. I'm going to bed, goodnight."

I thought my eyes were about to bug out from my sockets from how big they got. "Huh? What-- I-- Is he--?"

Aiden moved closer, his lips raced the line of my jaw and to my right ear and I shivered from the touch. "I'm sorry, Blairbear, but I'm not getting what you're trying to say." he whispered. He moved his lips on my neck, barely touching my skin.

"What are you doing?" I finally breathed out. My voice was so light that I'm not sure he heard me.

"Shhh..." he put his lips on my neck, to my shoulder, down to my collarbone.

Don't stop.

No, you need to stop.

Please keep doing that.

Push him away, Blair.

Obviously I couldn't think straight. I was so confused.

Is this real? Am I so drunk that I'm imaging this? I can't be drunk, I only had 3 shots. Maybe I took more and don't remember, that's how drunk I am.

Gathering up all my willpower, I pushed him away. "What the hell, Aiden? Are you drunk?! What do you think you're doing?"

Still relatively close to me, he smiled. "I'm not drunk, honey. I can walk a straight line right now if you asked."

"Then what's up with all this damn touching lately? And kissing me?!" I poked his chest till he took a step backwards. I suddenly missed him being so close to me.

He shrugged but still had that smile on his face. "Just wanted to kiss you, so I did."

"You can't just go around kissing girls just cause you want to! Slut!"

"Excuse me, I didn't say 'girls' I said 'you'. I don't want to kiss other girls."

"W-What are you saying right now?! Seriously, are you finally going crazy?"

"Crazy for you." Aiden winked.

"Oh, shut it." Although, I wondered if he was serious or if it was that ass of a personality that was talking to me.

He rolled his eyes. "Seriously, let's just go sleep alright?"

"Not with you! Are you nuts?!"

"Your brother said it was fine, come on." Aiden intertwined his hands with mine and pulled me down the hallway towards his room.

"Yeah, I'm completely mindfucked on why he said that. Is he under the influence?"

"Nah."

We finally reached his room. He walked towards his closet and pulled out a t-shirt and boxers. He handed them to me and turned around.

"What's this for?" I asked.

He sighed. "Just change into them so we can go to sleep. I won't look. Even though I want to." I heard him laugh under his breath.

"I'm not gonna--" I shut up when I realized I"m just wasting my breath, Aiden would do anything to get his way. Defeated, I did as he said. "Done." I said when I was finished. I folded my clothes and placed it on top of his desk, putting my wedges on top.

Suddenly, Aiden slid his shirt over his shoulders and threw them on a nearby hamper. His back and biceps were toned with muscles. He turned around and faced me, I knew he was smirking when he caught me staring at his tanned body but I didn't care. I was drooling at his abs, I knew he had abs but damn, his body always took my breath away. I snapped back into reality when I saw him put his hands on the zipper of his jeans and begin to pull them down.

"Woah, woah, woah there. What are you doing?" I asked, holding my hands up.

"Stop asking so many questions." He pulled his pants all the way down and threw it in the hamper.

We stood there, just staring at each other for who knows how long but I just can't seem to find my voice.

So many things were going through my mind. I just don't understand how so random the events this whole night had surprised me with.

"Let's just go to sleep alright?" he whispered, his face was calm.

Still not being able to speak, I just nodded and followed his lead to the bed. We laid under the cover. At first, we stayed on our back on each side of the bed, just staring at the ceiling. But then after a few minutes, he scooted over and draped his arm over my waist, cuddling up to me.

And I let him.

~

Aiden's POV

"You can just put her in my bed, I'll sleep on the couch tonight. Hopefully she doesn't puke." Blair said and she walked away towards the kitchen.

I followed Blake towards her room and stood behind him as he laid Carly in Blair's bed, tucking her in.

"I suppose you want to get started already." he asked me, finishing taking care of Carly. He kissed her forehead and turned to look at me.

"Yeah, I wasted so much time already..." I said.

We looked at each other. Finally, he nodded and ran his hand through his hair. "I understand. Just take good care of her alright? She's everything to me."

"I wouldn't do anything to hurt her, Blake. You know that."

"I know. Still, I'll be reminding you that everyday from now on."

I nodded, understanding where he was coming from. Blake walked towards me and smacked me upside the head. "The hell?!?!" I yelled.

"Ehhh, I might still do that once in a while." We smiled at each other.

Closing the door behind us, we walked our separate ways; him towards his bedroom and me towards the kitchen, where Blair was.

She was bent over, looking at the open fridge and I couldn't help but take a second to stare at the view from behind her.

"You're welcome to sleep with me, ya know."

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