Fatal Attraction | WLW

12

As cliché as it might sound, love truly cured my depression. For the first time in a long time, I cared so much about someone that I had no time to think about my sorrows. Ember took up all the space in my head. I no longer saw the world in gray colors, because when I saw her smile, everything around me vanished, and I was solely focused on how breath taking she looked.

Since I agreed to be Ember's girlfriend, many things have changed. Firstly, I announced it to Alice, and she wanted to throw a party because of that. Then I told my mother. She was shocked at first, but after a few days, she said she's happy for me. I think she then understood why Ember no longer wanted to be my tutor. When it comes to my father, I wish to keep it a secret for the time being.

Secondly, I chose to move out of my parents house. Ember asked me if I wanted to live with her, and I of course agreed. It took a lot of convincing for my mother to agree, but when Ember spoke to her in person, she allowed it.

I think she secretly likes Ember too much. She liked her from the day we first met. But it will take quite some time for her to be totally comfortable revealing her feelings toward Ember. I'm just happy she supported me.

I told my father that I was moving in with Alice to try to be independent. He thinks I won't last long outside of home, and I want to prove him wrong. I will still get a job and work, even though I'll be living with Ember.

It's only for the remaining semester and summer. When I'm a senior, I'm going back to dorms, as I promised Alice. I'm not that kind of friend who forgets about her friend because I'm no longer single.

I want to change my life. Be more responsible, and live it properly. Not always sulking and being unhappy. I spend too much time doing so. I can't waste my life drowning in sorrow.

While my father was at work, Ember came to pick me up with my stuff to move into her place. For some, this may seem too soon, but for us, it means we will get to know each other more. Be more connected.

"Is this the last box?" Ember asked.

"Yes." I handed her the last box with my stuff, and she placed it in the trunk. While she was rearranging the boxes, my eyes got distracted by her body. She wore black slacks and a white shirt with its sleeves rolled up. Her hair was tied into a low, very messy bun. A few strands of hair framed her face.

Just the sight of her turned me on. Maybe I need to visit my therapist soon. But would she be willing to listen to me talk about my high libido? Probably not.

"Is this everything?" My mother suddenly came outside.

"Yeah, this is all. I didn't take everything, though. I want to have some of my stuff home." I said to her.

She nodded and pulled me into a hug, which I wasn't expecting. We barely hugged all my life.

"If you need something, call me." She whispered.

After that, we got into the car, and Ember drove to her place.

"Ember?"

"Yes?"

"Maybe we should keep our relationship private at school," I said.

She glanced at me and then focused on the road again. "Why is that?"

"Well, I don't want them to start rumors about you, and then they would fire you. I know how much this job means to you." I explained.

Ember's hand landed on top of my thigh. I slowly turned my face toward her. She gave it a gentle squeeze and then caressed it.

"Since you only have one year left, perhaps we should reconsider it. It would seem unfair to the other students that you're dating me. That would mean I'm making you pass history just because you're my girlfriend." Ember cautioned.