Chapter 240

My heart started to race, pounding in my chest… I had been the one who wanted to flirt and test him, but now that he was actually responding, I found myself losing my nerve. I breathed heavily and only managed to stammer, "Brandon, you…" However, he took a step forward, cutting off my words and instinctively making me step back. With that single step, he was no longer standing at the door, but rather inside my room. I found myself pressed against the shoe cabinet, both of us still holding the bowl of oatmeal. I had to admit, he had impressive control. Despite the tugging and pulling between us, the oatmeal hadn't spilled a drop. My heart was racing, nearly pounding out of my chest, but Brandon didn't say anything. He just stood there, incredibly close, staring at me. I couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze. A wave of regret washed over me as I wondered why I had thought it was a good idea to provoke him. Lisa had encouraged me, but she had also warned me that men couldn't resis