Tempting - Chapter 33: Sweet Betrayal!

"Well, I think it'd be best if you stayed home. Ms. Collete is already on the fence about you, and will be asking a million questions if I just let you stride in. I'll put you down as sick."

Sick... that word sinks into me like a dagger, bringing up strong memories from my past. I shake

my head, feeling a little light again, but ultimately not fainting fortunately.

"Okay." I mutter, feeling intense guilt sit on my shoulders. I wanted to come, I was ready to

come. What if he starts thinking this is what I am? That this is what I do all the time, take

advantage of our relationship? It makes me feel sick to my stomach.

"Or, if you feel like coming over, you can visit my house in the afternoon when I have time."

"David, I'm sorry-"

"No Calvin, you don't need to apologize to me."

"Yes I do, I've been a massive jerk to you."

"No you haven't, I have. I just didn't want to tell you because I knew you wouldn't understand. I-"

I hear a door squeak open in the background with a series of foot steps across the room.

"Oh, I'm going to have to talk to you later. If you want I can send over a car for you."

"No, no, I'll take the bus. Bye."

"Bye." He says in his deep voice as he ends it. I crash back into my seat, my eyes dazing over the

pristine ivory room. I realize that this place is a lot more expensive then I previously thought

with golden decor on either side of the wooden door, and lavish honey furniture on the sides of

the room. Wait, where is this place exactly?

I hear a knock on the door that makes me flinch, with a "Can I come in?".

"Yeah! Sorry, I'm done now." I blurt.

"Finally." I hear him say as he walks back into the room, sitting next to me.

"So, who was that?"

"Uh... A- A friend of mine."

"What did they say?"

"I asked if I could come over to their house. They said yeah, in the afternoon."

"Ah, that's good. At least this time you won't be alone if anything happens." He leans in slightly

and I get a glimpse of the dark dots around his blue irises. I feel my cheeks heat up as I scream

internally for me to look away. Like he's a gosh darn magnet, I don't.

"You going to stay here in the mean time?"

"I actually think I should be heading home now, to get ready."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, thanks for everything though. Um... can you get the n-nurse or anyone to take this out?" I

raise my arm with the needle in it, and he chuckles.

"Of course."

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Switched POV

As I leave the room, I make sure to keep my door minimally open while pressing my back to my

porcelain wall. I place my ear close to the crack, devoted to hearing every single searing word

leave Calvin's lips. I balance on the balls of my heels as I listen intently.

"David, I'm sorry-" David... as in David Malone?

"No, no, I'll take the bus. Bye." I hear the conversation end as prance around slightly. This! This is

what I've been waiting for. The tips of my fingers are so close to touching the endgame that for a

moment I've actually thought I've won. But no, I can't think that way, not yet. There's still much

to be done.

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Calvin POV

I exhale as me and Mr. Hamsure pull up on my street in a sleek indigo car. He stops in front of my

building, brushing his hand through his hair. I realize that his honey tips aren't as gelled back,

giving it a more down to earth look. It really did compliment him.

"I wanted to tell y-you this earlier... thanks for paying for my rent but you didn't need to do that. I mean you s-shouldn't have done that because my problem isn't your problem and you could've put that money to good use but instead its in my rent and I'm sorry if I'm blabbing but-"

"Hey, breathe." Mr. Hamsure demands as I let in a big shaky breath.

"Look. I'm sorry for paying for it without your say. It was definitely not any of my business but I just couldn't bare to think of you losing your home. If only you'd forgive me."

"Of course I do! I mean... um yeah, I mean you don't need to apologize, I should be apologizing for telling you. Of course you felt like you needed to do something."

"Well how about we both move on from this hm?" He smiles at me and I return it, the car being leveled in comfortable silence.

"Okay Mr. Calvin, your stops here."

"Stewert."

"Huh?"

"My last name's Stewert." I falter as I feel my cheeks flush red.

"Definitely going to remember that Mr. Stewert." He smooths as I see in my peripheral him put an

arm over the back of my seat. I feel a shortness of breath as I turn to say thank you. I

didn't know he was leaning in and to my surprise our lips make contact. For a moment I didn't

know what was going on until the adrenaline shot through my body like a star. Oh my god, I'm

kissing him. His lips are... very soft. No! No, I can't be doing this. Should I continue? No I

shouldn't! I lean away sharply as a thick blush plasters my cheeks.

"U-Uh, I... I um..."

He sighs as he leans back into his seat, folding his muscular arms over his stomach.

"I get it. Its because of the guy right?"

I look away, staring out the car's window. I can't believe I just did that. But technically I didn't do

it, because it was an accident, right? Doesn't mean I didn't feel that sinful urge to continue. I

shake my head, feeling guilt flood through me.

"I swear its not you. Its just things are com-complicated and I'm so close to fixing it."

"No worries. Just because I can't kiss you doesn't mean we can't be friends right?" He smirks. He

rests a hand on my shaking knee, almost making me faint.

"Besides, if things don't work out you always know who to turn to." He winks as I get flustered,

pinching the skin between my fingers. He wants to be in a relationship with me? What are up

with men all of a sudden?

I've never had two people interested in me before, not to mention very attractive men. The only

thing I can do is nod as I open the car door, waving him goodbye. He waves back before

putting the car in drive and turning a corner.

I sigh as I walk to my apartment building. Was that real? Its hard to believe so. Mr. Hamure had

made sure I drank plenty of water and

soup before leaving his estate, and I can still feeling it sloshing around in there. I also feel a

whole lot more energized then I did in the morning, but fear still grips me that Mr. Hamsure

might expose my secret. I wonder if he thinks less of me? If he did, he wouldn't have insinuated going

out with me... right? Will he start spreading it around?

Questions start bouncing around my head once more, making me want to go to a fast food place

and just eat. I know I shouldn't but after I eat a huge quantity of something my body just wants

more.

Mmhmm get em Calvin! God, now he has two guys after him, but is that really the case? Could there be more there then what is being revealed? It should be fun to see Calvin reaction to looking David in the face after he had that sultry moment with Mr. Hamsure >;) Vote if you want to and have a lovely day!