***Erin***
I didn't want to see or speak to Maya. Everytime she'd try to contact me, I'd ignore it, but she still found a way to get back into my life.
I was sitting on my bed, reading the same book I have been a thousand times before, when there was a knock on the front door. My dad ordered pizza a while ago so it might be them. But then I heard footsteps. Why was the pizza guy in my house?
Somebody knocked on my door. Why in the hell is he knocking on my door? I said whoever was there could come in and instantly regretted it.
It was Maya.
I stood up, angry at my father for letting her in and angry at her for being here.
"Now before you say anything," she started, slowly walking in, "I would like to tell you I'm sorry and how I really feel." I let her continue, curious. "Erin...I do love you. My feelings are as strong, maybe even stronger, than yours for me. I've never felt this way about someone before. I don't know what I was thinking when I was at that party. If I didn't drink, I wouldnt have done that. I'll say it again and forever." She looked me straight in my eye. "I love you."
Her eyes looked glossy due to oncoming tears. I stepped closer to her. So close I could feel her body heat.
What I did next wasn't planned. None of this was. Not Maya coming in my house, her apologizing, and telling me how she really feels. And truth is, me loving her back wasn't planned.
I leaned towards her, pulled back so slightly, actually thinking about what I was doing. Then, I kissed her. Her lips against mine.
Maya's hands found my neck, pressing my lips harder against hers. I put my hands on her waist putting her body up against mine. Part of me knew this wasn't right and the other was melting into it. Slowly.
I pulled back, not as fast as I wanted, but I pulled back. "After all this," I said with a sad smile, "You still find a way to make me happy."
She smiled back at me. "I'm sorry, Erin. I can only assume you forgive me, but I want you to know I am truly sorry."
"I love you," we said it at the same. We grinned and hugged each other. I knew forgiving her wasn't the smartest move, but being with Maya makes me so happy. And I like being happy.
