"Huh? You... you're sure... ah..." Nate Jennings was overwhelmed by the unexpected attention, kicking her feet a couple of times to show her resistance.
'It's better to resist now than be rejected later, right? At least I'll save some face.' Although she'd always wanted to pounce on him, she had absolutely no intention of doing so right now.
'He must be tricking me. He'll carry me to the bed, then go sleep on the couch himself.' She had to keep her resolve firm. "Put me down. I'll sleep on the couch. Goodness, why are you being so fussy? The couch is so luxurious, I'll be comfortable there."
"Not allowed." Howard's two simple words were spoken as he held her a little tighter in a domineering way and placed her on the bed.
The moment her body touched the soft mattress, she bounced right back up, trying to run back.
A great battle for the couch began, which ultimately left Howard feeling helpless.
