Sweet -N- Sour

A Sinking Feeling

"Hearts Are Hurting (Part 1)"  over on the right with video of the actual scene.  "Accusations", my lyrics, down below.  Hope you enjoy :-))

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"How am I supposed to do that when I can barely stand to look at you?"

Blaire didn't even attempt to hide her pained expression. "But I love you, Joely."

"Don't you dare say that to me. You weren't loving me when you were cheating with your secretary!" She dodged another coconut.

"I did not cheat! I have never cheated on you and regardless of what you think. I love you too damn much to even consider doing something so immoral," pausing, the brunette released a tremulous breath. "I admit that I've lied in the past, but not about this. You care to know the things I've lied about? Allow me to tell you. I lied when I said that spinach soufflé you cooked that one time was delicious. Actually, it was one of the worst things I'd ever tasted. In fact, I'd rather eat my shoe laces after tracking through gobs of mud.

"I lied by telling you it looked pretty on you when you modeled that pink and purple sweater that you bought a few months back. To tell you the truth, I almost got seasick just looking at it. It didn't hide nor did it compliment your beauty. Also, I lied when I informed you that I had an incredible time at your brother's house last Thanksgiving. I didn't. In fact, I found myself wanting to kick Sean in the balls every time he interrupted during the football game. I know it was his wide screen television, but was it really necessary for him to give a play by play the entire game? He even commented on the commercials! Also, the turkey was overcooked, the stuffing was dry, and your mother... your mother kept hounding me with advice on how we could improve our sex life! Apparently, she had just read this book and was anxious to share, so she picked me! Lucky me!

"And I lied during our very first date. Yes, the first one. You asked me if you were the first person I had ever taken to that romantic little restaurant on the beach we were dining at. I told you yes, but truthfully, you were the fourth. And though I lied, I don't have any regrets about it because I remember my stating that put the broadest smile on your beautiful face, which caused butterflies to take flight within my stomach. That was the precise moment I started falling in love with you. And I still love you. I love you even more and it continues to grow, no matter how much of a pain in the ass you can be. No matter, Joe, I will always... always love you and only you."

For long moments, Joely didn't react to the short speech as she stared at the other woman. Finally, she let out a humorless laugh. "Wow. I hadn't realized just how noble you are, Blaire. You told all those lies for me? I'm touched."

Blaire sighed, running fingers through her hair. "What's it going to take to make you realize that you can trust me? That I would never betray you or our love?" When it became apparent that Joely wasn't about to answer, Blaire sighed, beginning to amble along the sand.

Blaire:

I can't fathom how this could be 

I thought the love we shared was strong 

My heart lays broken on the ground 

How could something right turn so wrong?

(Leaning against a palm tree, crossing her fingers that another coconut doesn't fall)

I feel like I might smother from the pain 

And then my life will be no more 

This lack of trust is driving me insane 

It cuts me to the very core

Joely: (Facing the ocean, her back to Blaire, soft breeze blowing through her short locks)

I can't fathom how this could be 

I thought the love we shared was strong 

Anger and sorrow have filled the space 

That tenderness and love did belong

(Turning around to look at Blaire)

Because of you, I feel this way 

Because you couldn't refrain from having an affair!

Blaire: (A frown beginning to take residence upon her face)

You brought those emotions on yourself 

Because you failed to have faith in me 

You're responsible for your own despair!

Joely: (Walking closer to the other woman)

Why don't you stop denying what you did?

Blaire: (Meeting her irate girlfriend halfway)

Because I have been honest this entire time

Joely:

Don't you feel the least amount of shame?

Blaire:

No, because I haven't done a thang

Joely: (Standing on her tiptoes, her forehead almost touches Blaire's)

Yes, you have!

Blaire:

No, I have not!

Joely:

Tell the truth!

Blaire:

I've been doing that all along!

Joely: (yelled)

That's not true!

Blaire: (also yelled)

Yes, it is!

Joely:

It is not!

Blaire:

It is too!

Joely was about to respond when she felt something peculiar happening to her feet. Looking downward, she noticed that she was sinking into the sand. The sky darkening, lightning and thunder could be heard. Before Blaire was even made aware of what was occurring to Joely, a bolt of lightning struck her chest, sending the woman twenty feet back where she landed in a large berry shrub. Hearing her lover's screams, she scuffled to her feet although the lightning strike had her feeling a bit woozy. Blue eyes widened when Blaire noticed Joely's predicament.

Joely grabbed fistfuls of sand in a vain attempt to stay above, although it didn't do any good. The earth was slowly devouring her body. "Help! Help please! I can't go through this again!" Tears sprang to her frightened eyes. The dampened sand had her covered up to mid thigh now.

"Again?" Blaire cocked her head to the side. "You've been in quicksand before?"

"Yes! Sean and Willie put me in some as a 'joke' when I was little. Look, if you want to know more, I'll tell you later, but for now I need some assistance. Please!" Green eyes pleaded with the quizzical brunette to put some pep in her step.

"I knew your brothers were an egg short of a dozen though I had no idea about their sadism!" Shaking her head and making a mental note to kick both of their butts the next time she saw them, Blaire sprinted to the other woman's rescue. Landing on her stomach in the sand, she grabbed Joely's hands and proceeded to pull to no avail. Blaire tugged harder, her face reddening with the effort as small grunts slipped from her mouth.

"Please don't let go! Please, Blaire!" Sobbing, Joely tightened her grip while the sand made its way to her shoulders.

Though alarmed that the quicksand was starting to drag her along the shifting earth toward it, her dark head shook. "Never, Joe. I'm not gonna let you go. I'd never." Having a strong feeling that she wouldn't be able to pull Joely out, Blaire continued to tug anyway. In fact, she didn't capitulate until the sand began to swallow her as well.