18 Wishes

11 Wishes

I blush as I look up at him. I've never slept with a guy on the first date but I agree with Nash. I needed this. He makes me feel incredible but suddenly I'm scared, my insecurities sneaking up on me. A bunch of 'What ifs' that have no place in the conversation right now. We just met but after everything I've been through I can't help but think about them.

My phone starts going off like crazy, making me groan. I start to wrap the sheet around me but Johnny stops me.

"Please don't hide yourself from me."

I blush and nod, getting up to grab my phone. s**t. 10 text messages and several missed calls from several people. I call Nash back and she picks up on the first ring. I put it on speakerphone.

"What's so urgent Nash? Is everything okay?"

"It's all over social media Syd! Please tell me you didn't lie to me about who your date was with!"

My heart drops, "What do you mean it's all over social media? And I didn't lie."

"Holy s**t! You're seriously on a date with The Johnny Studs of 18 Wishes?"

"Nash! What are you talking about?? What do you mean it's all over social media?!" My stomach drops as I pull up f*******:.

"s**t, she's right." I show Johnny the picture of us in the diner kissing.

He touches my face, "It'll be fine. Nash, right?"

"Holy s**t. Holy s**t. Holy shit."

I roll my eyes, "Jesus Christ Nash calm the f**k down and listen."

Johnny chuckles as Nash calms down. "Nash? Can you bring a change of clothes to the Hilton? There's an entrance in the back you can use and I'll let the hotel know to expect you. We need to protect Sydney from the paparazzi. Can you do this for me?"

"s**t. Of course. She's my sister, I'll do anything to protect her."

"Thanks Nash. I'll see you soon."

I hang up the phone and look at Johnny. "I'm sorry to cause so much trouble..."

The smile he gives me makes my heart pang. "You could never cause me trouble. Honestly, I'm so glad you haven't run away. I don't know about you, Syd, but that was so much more than s*x to me. I've never felt that kind of connection with someone and I'm dreading leaving in a few days because I want nothing more than to be here with you."

I blush deeply as his thumb caresses my cheek. I turn my face into his hand and kiss his palm. "I feel the same way. I'm scared though. I've had my heart broken in the past and I can't go through that again."

He pulls me forward and kisses my forehead, "I'll do my best, Sydney. Just the thought of hurting you makes my stomach churn."