I stared at the digital clock standing on the bedside table without blinking. I waited impatiently for the two last digits to roll over so I could do—God knows what I want to do. I rolled over onto my back with a heavy sigh and hopelessly gazed up at the ceiling. I know I said I wanted to venture into what Jared has to offer but I wasn’t free of doubt about what I wanted. Yesterday, felt like a dream—one that made me feel like I burned my fingers. I don’t know what happened and how things progressed. I gave Jared permission to move closer—invade my space and my body surrendered to him. His hand resting under my chin. Unguarded eyes gazing deeply into mine. Our bodies moved closer as if a rope was wrapped around us and someone was pulling the string tighter. His lips were hovering over