Cupiditas (part two)

Chapter 8 - Old times

Larissa's POV:

In the weeks that followed the incident with Morticia, I continued to keep a close eye on Mya. She was usually a model student, she got up to the odd bit of mischief every now and then but nothing too concerning. However several of her teachers had come to me explaining that her grades were declining and her attitude was changing. Sometimes she didn't even bother to show up for classes.
"This isn't like her" I thought to myself. I knew why she was being like this of course, it was because of me and my jealousy but that girlfriend of hers didn't exactly help matters either.

I often watched Mya sneak out of the school at night then sneak back early in the morning, often still inebriated from her night out. I often thought about confronting her but although I was her Principal I felt powerless. I was the cause of this so why would she listen to me? Why should she? I didn't deserve her attention.

I couldn't help but care for her when she was sick, or rather when she was hungover. She looked so weak and fragile, her body wasn't used to the partying. I just wanted to hold her close and mother her. But I ended up saying some terrible things that I instantly regretted and now she hated me. It was the only way I could force her to get over me and move on, being cruel to be kind hurt so much.

One afternoon I was staring out of the window in my office, watching the rain fall, when Morticia entered.
"Such wonderful weather we're having, aren't we?" she said with delight. She loved gloomy weather like this and if there was a storm she was ecstatic.
"I suppose" I mumbled, not looking away from the raindrops hitting the glass.
"What's wrong Ris?"
"Nothing...just work".
"Would another 'massage' help?"
I sighed, she just didn't know when to stop.
"No, I'm fine".
The only sound in the room was the clicking of her heels slowly making their way towards me.
"How about we go out to dinner tonight? My treat" she offered. There was a sincerity and kindness in her voice that I hadn't heard for a very long time, so I accepted her offer.
"A girl's night! Just like old times!" she said excitedly.

Later that evening we headed to a restaurant in Jericho. We chatted, reminisced and had some delicious food. I was actually having a nice time, gradually forgetting about the trouble with Mya. That was until she walked into the restaurant holding hands with the girl from the Weathervane. My insides churned at the sight of them together. It didn't help that Mya looked stunning too, especially in her knee high suede boots. I pressed my thighs together as I felt heat radiate from my core.
"Don't let them bother you Larissa" Morticia said as she waved at them. But I couldn't take my eyes off Mya. She looked so grown up, she was becoming a beautiful young woman. They sat at their table and she was directly in my line of sight. I couldn't help but stare and fantasise about what I would do to her if she wore those boots around me.
The red head eyed us both but particularly Morticia who, as usual, was loving the attention.
"Hmm she's a pretty one" she said, looking back at Jasmine.
"Don't Tish".
"She's moved on Larissa and so should you. It was only ever a casual thing anyway, you said so yourself".
I just glared at her, then changed my tone to a more convincing one.
"You're right. I'm here with you tonight my darling. Let's just focus on that" I said as I took her hands and smiled at her.
Mya was looking over again and I could tell she could see right through my facade. I wanted her, not Morticia.

Later on Mya leaned across their table to give Jasmine a kiss then headed to the bathrooms. I knew it was intentional...and I saw red.
"Just going to powder my nose" I said to Morticia and abruptly left the table.
When I got to the bathroom Mya was still in her cubicle...so I waited impatiently.
As soon as the door opened and I saw her something took over me. I pushed her back inside and pinned her to the wall, she was all mine now.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" I growled.
"What the hell-? I'm on a date with my girlfriend!"
"I can see that! But what the fuck do you think you're doing teasing me with this outfit?" I let my free hand run down her body, "this tight top...this short skirt...these sexy boots...".
Her breathing staggered and for a few moments as she succumbed to my touch. Then with a strength I didn't know she possessed she escaped my grasp.
"No Larissa, you don't get to do this anymore! It was you who ended our 'sordid affair', remember?"
"I know! But I-"
"No! I don't want to hear it! It's been so fucking hard getting over you. I've got an amazing girlfriend waiting for me out there and I'm not about to jeopardise that!"
"You've only known each other a month! She's trouble!"
"You don't even know her!"
I stepped towards her in an attempt to intimidate her, the only way I knew how to make people feel uncomfortable or get what I wanted.
"I know enough. She's a bad influence on you, you're out nearly every night with her doing God knows what. Your grades are slipping and you're becoming cocky and arrogant. You're not the same person that I-"
I couldn't believe what I nearly said. I hadn't realised it until now.
Her mouth fell open slightly, "that you what? Finish that sentence Larissa".
Once again she saw right through me but I couldn't bring myself to say the words out loud so I completed the sentence in my head, "...that I fell in love with".
I hated that she'd gotten this out of me, I didn't know how to handle it so I did the only thing I could...I ran.

I returned to the restaurant, got out my purse and threw some money down on the table.
"Come home with me Tish".
She looked up at me confused, "what?"
"Now. It wasn't a suggestion" I told her, my chest heaving.
A smirk crept across Morticia's face and that was all I needed. I grabbed her by the wrist and dragged her to the car.

As soon as we got to my quarters I was tearing into her clothes, kissing and biting her pale flesh. Morticia was the only person who could help me escape my own mind right now, we knew what each other liked and she always let me do whatever I wanted to her.
"Slow down Larissa! Let's take it slow and savour the moment my darling" she said softly, stroking my cheek.
"Morticia please. I don't want to wait. I need you now" but as I went to kiss her again she stopped me.
"You need me? For what exactly?" she said sternly.
"What do you think?" I said and leaned in again.
"Answer my question" she said, blocking me with her hand.
"I need you to fuck me" she raised a questioning eyebrow, "and help me forget".
She scoffed and started buttoning her dress back up.
"Wait Tish I'm sorry-"
"I will NOT be your rebound Larissa! I deserve better than this!"
"Fine! Just go back to Gomez like you always do! I thought you loved me?"
"I do! Which is why I will not let you use me like this. Don't my feelings mean anything to you?"
"Of course they do. I'm sorry. I just-"
"No more excuses Larissa! No more lies or games! You need to choose...it's either me or Mya".