He Sees You When You're Sleeping

by Alta Hensley

Over the past few years, I’ve been shoveling Chloe’s walkway after a snowstorm for three reasons.

YEARS???? is crazy

“Tyler?” He nods, shifting awkwardly from foot to foot. “Hey, Chloe. I, uh . . . I hope you don’t mind me dropping by unannounced like this.” I blink, still processing the sight of the VP of marketing on my doorstep. “How did you know where I lived?”

oh brother

Tyler turns to face me, the book dangling from his fingers. His eyes lock on to mine, and I see that glint again—definitely excitement now, mixed with something darker.

im getting creeped out now

“I lost my parents a little over two years ago,” she admits. “Car accident we were all in. Things haven’t been the same since.” I know, I want to say. I want to admit that I was the one working the scene that night. That I was the firefighter who pulled her parents’ bodies from the wreckage. That I held her shaking hand as I got her into the ambulance. That I went to the hospital after my shift to check on her and have watched over her ever since.

Oh my lord

And Jack may be sexy as fuck, but no way is he the type of man that would pull my hair, choke me out, and fuck me as I plead for mercy.

Oh chloe you dont even knowww

“Whoa there!” a familiar voice chuckles as hands steady me. “Where’s the fire?” “Tyler?” I step back. Why is he at my house? Again. His eyes travel down to my sweater, and his lips twitch into a grin. “Nice reindeer. Very . . . festive.” “Uh, yeah.” I don’t like the feeling I’m starting to get. Another unannounced visit is just . . . weird.

EW

There’s a pause before his response comes through. You want a man who doesn’t ask. He just does. You want a man who takes control, who knows what you need before you even realize it yourself. I see a woman who craves intensity. Who wants to be pushed to her limits, to experience everything life has to offer. But I also see someone who’s afraid. Afraid of losing control, of being truly vulnerable.

hes stalking you girl