"Confronting the Tension"

I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered long after Jace stormed out of the living room. His words still stung, and I found myself wondering if there was any truth to his claims. As I lay in bed, I couldn't help but think about Jace and the way he looked at me. I felt a flutter in my chest, and before I knew it, I was getting out of bed and making my way to his room. I hesitated for a moment outside his door, wondering if I was really going to do this. But my curiosity got the better of me, and I slowly turned the handle and slipped inside. Jace was sitting on his bed, his eyes fixed on me as I entered. "Can I help you, Lila?" he asked, his voice low and even. I took a deep breath and walked closer to him. "You were watching us earlier," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "Were you... jealous?" Jace's expression didn't change, but I saw a flicker of something in his eyes. "Jealous?" he repeated, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Fuck off, Lila. Go to your boyfriend, the one you love so much." I felt a spark of excitement at his words, and I took another step closer to him. "Let's play a game, Jace," I said, my voice playful. He raised an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. "What kind of game?" I smiled, my heart racing with anticipation. "We'll take turns removing a piece of clothing. If you win, I'll leave and never bother you again. But if I win..." Jace's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on mine. "If you win, what?" I took a deep breath, my voice barely above a whisper. "If I win, you have to admit your feelings for me." Jace's expression didn't change, but I saw a flicker of interest in his eyes. "You're on," he said, a small smile playing on his lips. I grinned, feeling a rush of excitement. I reached out and pulled off my socks, tossing them onto the floor. "My turn," I said, my voice playful. Jace's eyes locked onto mine, and for a moment, we just stared at each other. Then, slowly, he reached out and pulled off his shirt, revealing his chiseled chest. "Your turn," he said, his voice low and husky. I felt a flutter in my chest as I realized we were really doing this. I reached out and pulled off my tank top, revealing my bra. Jace's eyes locked onto mine, and I saw a flicker of desire in his gaze. The game was on, and I had a feeling it was going to be a long night.