As our lips touched, i felt a rush of emotions i couldn't process. It was like a dam had burst, releasing a flood of feelings I had been trying to keep at bay.
Shane's arms wrapped around me, pulling me close as he deepened the kiss. I heart raced, I felt overwhelmed by the sensation of his lips on my.
But as suddenly as it had started, i pulled away, his eyes searching my eyes with a mix of confusion and longing.
"Aurora, I..." he began, his voice barely above a whisper.
But i didn't let him finish I knew that i had to confront the truth, no matter how difficult it was.
"Shane, I can't do this, we can't do this" I said, my voice was shaking. "I can't be with you, not like this."
Shane's face fell, his eyes clouding over with disappointment, Anger.
"Why not?" he asked, his voice cracking with emotion.
I took a deep breath, trying to find the words to explain.
"Cause I still love Rick" I said finally." Because I can't get over him shane, and it's only been a few months and I won't do that with you. I can't just forget that."
Shane's face twisted in pain, and for a moment, i thought i saw a glimmer of anger in his eyes. But then, it was gone, replaced by a sadness that tore at my heart.
"I understand," he said finally, his voice barely above a whisper. "I just wanted to be with you, Aurora. I wanted to make you happy."
I felt a pang of guilt, knowing that i had to tell Shane that I didn't want this, even if it was unintentionally. But i couldn't deny my feelings, no matter how much i wanted to.
-The Next day -
The next day, Shane and i found ourselves alone again, our passion and desire overwhelming us. We surrendered to our feelings, giving in to the temptation that had been building for so long.
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As we lay together, our bodies entwined, i felt a sense of surrender, of giving in to something i couldn't control.
It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, like i had finally allowed myself to feel something i had been denying for so long.
But as the reality of what we had done sank in, my emotions shifted. I felt a wave of guilt wash over me, a sense of betrayal of what I did to Rick that i couldn't shake.
Rick, of my husband who was dead, i thought of Carl, my son who needed me to be strong now I am the only parent he has And i thought of Shane, who has been my friend, my comfort and confidant, now turned into something more.
