-CHAPTER 11-

I directed Taylor to my hotel. He pulled up and left the engine idling.

I grabbed my purse and got out. "Night. Thanks for dinner. It was expensive." I told him and he just nodded, staring out the windsheild.

I shrughed, shut the door and walked away. When I turned back, the car was still there, with Taylor staring at his hands on the steering wheel.

What was I supposed to do? I walked back over and opened the passenger door again. I sighed. "Want to come up for a coffee or something as equally lame as that?" I joked.

He nodded and parked the car.

I led him to the elevator and then my humble room. I threw my purse onto the bedside table and pulled my jewelry off.

He sat down at the dining table.

"What do you want to drink?" I asked and headed for my tiny kitchen.

He looked around and folded his hands on the table. "Um. Coke."

I shook my head. "Don't think I've got any more. Besides, the caffeine'll only keep you awake..." I eyed him carefully. "Maybe you need a Coke to keep you awake while you drive home."

He chuckled. "Nice place."

I shrugged, leaning deeper into the fridge. Amazing! I found the familiar red can and grabbed it. "I like to live simple. Obviously."

He nodded.

I popped the can open and set it in front of him. I sat down and pulled my heels off. "Damn shoes." I muttered, throwing them under the bed, praying that I wouldn't forget them.

He took a sip. "So, anyway."

I pulled my hair out of its bun. "Yeah."

He nodded again, eyes held onto the table top.

I stood, heading for the bathroom. I couldn't find the light switch. "Damnit." I cursed and eventually managed to unzip my dress. I then realized that I didn't have a change of clothes.

Suddenly, I felt a light touch brush against my back and felt a gentle breath against my neck.

"Tayl-?" I began, but stopped as his mouth covered mine. He turned me around fully and held my chin up. I looked up into dark blue eyes.

I couldn't fight it. His kiss deepened...