Beyond The Lie

Chapter 66: A Change of Mind

Adeline.

As I snuggle into bed, my mind wanders back to tonight. Those fleeting moments with Eryx keep replaying in my head. Our eyes met, and I felt like I was drowning in their depths. I wanted to talk, to break the silence, but something held me back.

What if he doesn't want to talk? What if he's not interested? He didn't try to initiate a conversation, after all. But then, there's the fluffy sheep. He won it for me, even if Ryker did nudge him into it.

During the fireworks, it felt like he wanted to say something, but we just stood there, suspended in time. Liv's call for a group picture shattered the moment, leaving me wondering what could've been.

Possibilities swirl in my heart, tantalizing me with what-ifs. No, no, no. I mustn't get ahead of myself. What if it's all just my imagination? What if I'm reading too much into it?

But... those moments felt real. The way he looked at me, the way my heart skipped a beat... it's hard to shake off the feeling that there's something more.

If only he tried to talk... That's the thought that keeps echoing in my mind. I sigh, feeling a mix of longing and uncertainty.

And then, my mind starts to wander. His lips... so soft, so inviting. I remember the way they curved into a gentle smile, and I'm consumed by the urge to taste them again. To feel their warmth, their gentle pressure. I can almost imagine the way they'd brush against mine, sending shivers down my spine.

His eyes... beautiful, piercing eyes that seemed to see right through me. They locked onto mine, and I felt like I was drowning in their intensity. The way he looked at me, with a mix of curiosity and longing... it's etched into my memory forever.

And his chest... so hard, so chiseled beneath his shirt. I remember the way it seemed to flex, to ripple with muscle, and I'm tempted all over again. I want to hug him, to feel his strong arms wrap around me, pulling me close. I want to feel his manly hands on my skin, sending sparks flying through my veins.

A shiver runs down my spine as I snuggle deeper into bed, lost in thoughts of Eryx.

***

Eryx.

As I lie here, my eyes close, and I see her. Adeline. Her curves, her contours, her beauty. That pink crop top hugged her breasts, showcasing their perfect shape, making me yearn to touch. Her jeans clung to her thighs, highlighting their toned strength, tempting me to explore.

Her waist, so slender, so inviting, begs to be wrapped in my arms. Her hips, so curved, so tempting, beckon me to hold her close. I crave the warmth of her skin, the softness of her lips. I ache to taste her, to inhale her scent, to feel her heartbeat against mine.

Her hair, a golden cascade down her back, teases me with its softness. Her eyes, sparkling diamonds in the dark, sparkle with a hint of mischief, drawing me in. Her lips, a rosebud's promise of sweetness, tempt me to claim them.

But it's not just her body that's got me entranced. It's her eyes, her smile... the way she lit up when she saw the fireworks. She's a goddess, and I'm just a mortal under her spell.

When she turned to me and spoke, even thinking I was Ryker, all I wanted to do was pull her close and kiss her. Apologize for being an idiot and just stay there forever, wrapped in her arms.

But... she doesn't want that. I pushed her away, and now I don't know if she still feels the same. I could've talked to her tonight, but I didn't. I didn't know what to say, or if she'd even want to hear it.

Thoughts like that swirl in my head, taunting me with what-ifs. I'm trapped in this cycle of desire and doubt, unsure of how to escape. All I know is that I want her, and I don't know how to make that right.