Now and Forever novel Chapter 44

"Finally." I threw myself on the bed and groaned.

After a long two hours of waiting for it to stop snowing and another three hours of driving here, who wouldn't be tired?

"I'm gonna go shower." Alexander said and made his way to the bathroom.

I guess some people weren't tired..

"Mmhm." I hummed in response even though I know he wouldn't hear me.

After a few seconds of sweet glory, I took off my shoes and crawled under the covers, even more pleasure washing over my body.

"Just a few minutes.." I whispered to no one in particular.

Even I knew that was a lie..

***

"What're you doing?" I sat up and yawned, trying to rub sleep out of my eyes.

Alexander -who was sitting at the edge of the bed in the dark and staring into nothingness quickly turned to me.

"Nothing, go back to bed." He whispered and put his feet up on the bed.

"What time is it?" I looked over at my phone flinched when the level of brightness was really high. "What're you doing up at 2 am?"

"Amelia.." he said in a warning tone but that didn't shut me up like it usually does, "Alexander, what's going on?" I asked and crossed my arms.

"Nothing-"

"Then why were you sitting in the dark- at two am at that?"

"Amelia.."

"Fine,"I huffed and lied back down, my back faced to him, "never mind then." I mumbled and pulled the covers over my shoulders.

Am I being dramatic..? Yes. Do I care? No.

"Goodnight." He said and sighed when I didn't reply. There was some shuffling here and there before everything got quiet then I remembered why I'd even woken up in the first place.

I needed to pee.

Why is peeing at night even a thing?? I mean, why?? It's so.. irrelevant..

I sighed and stood up, wobbling a little bit before I caught my balance and dragged myself to the bathroom.

Something's different.. I thought as I looked at myself in the mirror while washing my hands.

Something- oh. My. God.

It then hit me. My clothes- at least the shorts were mine.

"Who changed me?" I tried to ask as calmly as I possibly could.

"I did."

Woahhhhhh! Hold on! What?!

Alexander P.O.V

**a few hours earlier**

Knock knock

"Hi," A very tired looking Isabella greeted from the hallway, "is Amelia up?"

"No she isn't, did you need something? I could-"

"No don't worry, can you please give these to her when she wakes up?" She asked and held up a cylindrical plastic container.

"Uhh.. sure." I said and took it from her hand.

"Goodnight."

"Night." I closed the door and locked it behind me.

I put the container on Amelia's side of the bed and looked over at her -tugging and pulling her clothes in her sleep.

Is she comfortable? I furrowed my eyebrows at what I remember her wearing: a grey long sleeve free falling dress that ended just above her knees, a pair of black leggings and black boots that I could see were on the floor at the bottom of the bed.

It'd be weird- but she doesn't like sleeping in tight clothes- it'd be awkward- she isn't comfortable- she'll be mad at you- better than leaving her to spend the night like that..

I walked over to her suitcase and unzipped it, searching through her stuff made me feel really bad so I grabbed the closest piece of clothing: a pair of pajama shorts.

I grabbed a navy blue shirt from my bag and made my way over to her.

"Okay.. where to start.." this is going to be harder than I thought..

A after a few minutes of fidgeting here and there I finally got the dress off and now she was just lying there in her bra, not having a clue as to what was going on around her.

The sight of her like this brought flashbacks of that night (yes THAT night) to my mind.

I remember leaving a trail of kisses down her beautiful, beautiful body.

I remember touching and caressing every single part- okay! Focus!

I pulled the shirt over her head and put her arms through after.

Now. Pants. Here goes nothing..

As I pulled her pants down -sounds wrong, I know..- even more flashbacks popped into my head.

How her legs wrapped around my- focus!!!

I pulled the leggings off and immediately slipped the shorts on before anymore (I wouldn't say unwanted.. but you get what I mean!) memories flooded my mind.

I was shaken out of my thoughts when my phone suddenly started ringing from the other side of the bed.

Who could be calling at 10 pm?

Unknown number.. Huh, "hello?"

"Hi there Xan Xan, missed me?" An awfully familiar voice rang through the phone.

"What do you want?" I asked through gritted teeth, my fingers slowly curling into a fist due to the amount of anger that had filled me in a matter of seconds.

"Isn't it already obvious-"

"Get to the point." She laughed obnoxiously for a good one minute before finally answering, "you."

No. This cannot be happening.

Amelia POV

"What?" I spoke my mind.

"I changed you." Alexander sat up and leaned against the headboard of the bed.

"But.. but.." I stuttered as my face slowly started heating up at the thought of being (half!) naked in front of Alexander.

Like you've never- Shut up!

"Why?"

"Because you were sleeping?"

"Yeah I know but why change me?" I asked and crossed my arms.

"You didn't look too comfortable and and you were tired so I helped." Was it sweet? Yes. Was it totally uncalled for? Yes. Am I complaining? No.

I switched the bathroom light off and climbed back into bed, Alexander watching my every move.

I lied down, my back faced to him because I was still 'mad' at him (I'm not sure if I can stay mad at him after what he did..)

"I got an unexpected phone call." I'm listening..

"From who?" I asked, still not facing him.

"Someone I'd really rather forget.." he trailed off like he wanted to tell me- but didn't want to tell me at the same time.

I didn't push him to go on, instead, I gently tugged on his arm to get his attention and when I did, I pulled him down to lie down on my chest.

We were both quiet as I ran my fingers through his hair, twirling the curls around my finger.

Who could possibly have called him?

***

"Where're you going?" Alexander asked in a sleepy voice and when he realized what he said he immediately sat up and asked again but with more energy, "where're you going?"

"Shh.. I'm not going anywhere." I whispered and and stroked his hair until he lied back down and closed his eyes.

I swear to god if I have to pee one more time...

I climbed back into bed and Alexander immediately latched onto me like I'd been gone for such a long time.

"Please.. please don't ever leave me.. Amelia.." he mumbled.

"I won't." I whispered after a few seconds of processing what he'd just said and continued running my fingers through his hair like I'd been doing the past three hours.

"Thank you." He said and held me even tighter.

Is he aware of what he's saying? If so, would he just pretend he didn't say anything at all or will he do the complete opposite tomorrow?

***

Knock knock

"Room service!" Someone shouted from the other side if the door.

"Just a second!" I shouted back and walked over to the door after wrapping a shawl around my waist, "Good morning ma'am." A woman in greeted when I opened the door.

"Morning.." I looked down at her name tag, "Grace." I smiled and opened the door wider.

She smiled back and wheeled the food cart in.

"Who is.. it?" Alexander walked out of the bathroom wearing only his plaid pajama pants. "Uh.. morning?" He walked over to the bed and sat down.

"Morning s.. sir." She greeted back, her eyes never leaving his torso- how disrespectful.. to Alexander of course!

Funny thing is, it bothered me more that it should have- it shouldn't have bothered me at all!

"Uhh.. Grace?"