Chapter27:

"Hey," Blaze called as Arabella's gaze shifted from her phone screen to him by the door. He stepped further into the room and settled on her bed, where he had been just moments ago. His intense gaze locked onto her. "What?" Arabella's hand went to cover her face, suddenly self-aware of her appearance. A blush crept up her cheeks, and she grimaced. It was her first time caring about how she looked around Blaze. She hadn't previously minded her bed hair or being in her pajamas. But now, she wished she looked her best. "Quit staring," she mumbled; though she couldn't see him, she could still feel his gaze on her. "How do you know I'm still staring? You've covered your face," Blaze replied. "It's strange, but I can sense the intensity of your gaze. Even if I'm asleep, I can feel you staring at me." Blaze chuckled and gently removed her hand from her face, intertwining his fingers with hers. He took a deep breath, feeling a tingle as their skin met. Heat surged within him, causing him to wi