Chapter 266
Chapter 266:
Kyson glanced around the unfamiliar space and let out a quiet sigh, unable to help poking fun at himself. The faint sound of water from the bathroom drifted through the room like a gentle tune, slowly unraveling his thoughts.
After ten minutes, Kailey finally opened the door. She hesitated for a second in the warm, muted light, then gathered herself and walked in.
A loose cotton-and-linen nightgown hung from her shoulders, her skin glowing with a fresh, pink warmth. Damp hair tumbled over her shoulders, lending an innocent charm to her simple look.
Kyson sat upright on the couch, a book in his hands. Was he seriously reading in this dimness?
Kailey made a sulky face, then shuffled over to the cabinet to fetch the hairdryer. Kyson’s gaze drifted toward her as she leaned over, taking in her long legs, and he found himself even more distracted than before.
Suddenly, she spun around with the hairdryer in hand. Their eyes locked, and something unspoken began to fill the space between them.
Kyson drew a steady breath and tossed his book aside. “Let me give you a hand p>
“Alright.” Kailey had never dated before, but she remembered seeing scenes like this — a boyfriend drying his girlfriend’s hair — on television.
She settled onto the couch near the closest outlet. From where she sat, she could see Kyson’s tall frame beside her. Even beneath his thin loungewear, his athletic build was unmistakable, and a faint trace of woodsy aftershave drifted through the air. Kailey found herself breathing in deeply more than once, grateful that the hairdryer’s hum would cover the sound.
Kyson ran his long fingers gently through her hair, the softness catching him off guard. That quiet intimacy sent both their hearts racing.
𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻
After a few minutes, he switched off the hairdryer. The room fell into sudden silence, and a slow, blooming blush spread across Kailey’s face. Kyson’s gaze lingered on her, his voice rougher than usual. “All done p>
“Alright p>
As Kailey stood up, she accidentally brushed against his chin. She meant to apologize, but found herself caught in his eyes instead — dark and hypnotic, pulling her in like a midnight sky.
Kyson’s throat moved as he swallowed, and his voice carried a low, yearning edge. “Kailey p>
“Mm p>
“Can I p>
A sudden dryness caught in Kailey’s throat, her heart pounding so fast she could barely speak. In a breathless whisper, she replied, “Yes p>
Kyson’s eyes turned even darker. He let the hairdryer drop carelessly to the side, his warm hand cupping the back of her neck and guiding her gently back onto the couch.
This kiss felt different from any they had shared before — it burned with heat, full of an intensity that felt like being swept up in a blaze. Kailey’s breath came in sharp, shallow bursts, and without thinking, she slipped her arms around his waist. Her head tipped back, drawing their faces even closer, every exhale blending into his.
“Kailey p>
“Huh p>
“Kailey p>
“Yes p>
He kept repeating her name, one after another, never letting the moment fade — almost predatory as he traced kisses along her cheek, her eyelids, her forehead, down the bridge of her nose, and back to her lips.