My reaction must have been funny to Hayden because he began laughing a little after his tongue left my face. His arms still held me quite tightly against him as if he was scared that I may get up and leave. In the past, that was probably what I would have attempted but not anymore. The thought of escape never entered my mind at all.

"I like it so much better when you laugh and smile. I get scared when you’re angry…" I admitted honestly.

"Then don’t do anything that would anger me," Hayden said as he looked pointedly at me.

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