Entwined fire | #Wattys2016

The wrong move

Night time had fallen and my love for this place had only grown more. It was a peaceful retreat that did exactly what it was advertised as. Peaceful.

We had dinner earlier and I decided to sit out the back whilst the rest of them did their own things, Zak had decided to take Gracie for her last walk which meant I had no night companion tonight.. Just a small bottle of vodka that I didn't even want. But I was drinking it for the idea of sleep tonight.

The jet black night was scattered with stars and the moon held its light shining down on the lake as I sat on dock.

"May I?" Zak spoke causing me to jump. I looked over at him and nodded.

He sat down beside me and kept quiet for a while. It didn't last long and he eventually spoke.

"Maria, you're quiet." He started with.

"Just thinking." I answered.

"About?"

"It doesn't matter."

Zak nodded his head and looked away from me. "Aaron.. He uh, he cares for you a lot. I would also say he has a sweet spot for you.."

"Really?" I asked a little surprised.

"Definitely. You see how he is."

I shook my head "I think I remind him of his sister. I think he misses her." I replied.

"Hmm.... So uh, you're nursing a bottle of vodka. You sure everything is okay?"

"I'm fine. Gosh, cause I get myself some alcohol and sit out here enjoying the peace or I was. Now all of a sudden somethings is wrong?!" I snapped getting up.

Zak stood up and towered over me "You were nearly in tears earlier in California. I saw it.. You said it was the wind. You lied. Why?" He asked.

"Because it's none of your business! Why do you have to be so nosey? Why can't you just leave me alone?!" I shouted.

"Because I know!" He shouted back causing me to frown.

"Know what?" I asked throwing my hands out.

"I know you're unhappy. I can see it in your face." He replied moving a strand of hair back.

I moved away from his hand frowning "I'm fine."

"Pour it away.."

"I can't." I mumbled.

"Don't drink it. You know that you will be ill tomorrow.. Just get rid of it."

I looked at him and frowned hard "I- I need it. I need to sleep."

"Not like that.. Just pass it here and I'll look after it yeah?" Zak asked leaning down to take the bottle gently. I just wanted some comfort. Someone to tell me it was going to be okay.

I needed reassurance. I needed.. I needed.

I kissed him.

I paused against his mouth horrified at what the holy hell I had just done. His lips returned it but as his hand came up to hold me I stepped away.

"I- I- I shouldn't have done that." I stuttered before scarpering.

I could hear Zak shouting after me but I wanted to be alone, I took the woods. All I had to do was stay close to the clearing...

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2 hours later..

Zak POV--

I was in shock. Still!

I mean where did it even come from?

The bottle and a broken heart you idiot. She was vulnerable and you kissed her back, probably confusing the poor woman even more!

But then that didn't explain why I kissed her back, my almost archenemy!

Because you're lonely and so is Maria.

shut up head, you're a real bitch today.

I looked at the clock, 1am. Luckily Aaron had gone to bed but I had a feeling I was going to be waking him up to let him know I had lost Maria.

Maybe I should go in after her?

Just give her time.

I kissed her back. I had locked lips with her.. In a way I kind of enjoyed it. My mind kept replaying it and the idea of the fire within us both tangling up.. It would be something.  The softness of her lips, the way she smelt besides the hint of alcohol on her. The heavy look in her eye.

Maybe she had a certain pull about her that I had missed.. Maybe she was exactly what I needed. Someone who doesn't take my bullshit as tells me exactly how it is.

I shut down the thought instantly. This can't and won't happen.

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I stumbled across the lodge after 4 hours of being lost. In those four hours I had mentally cursed myself to hell and back for kissing him.

I promised to never drink again because they clearly hindered me. Even though I had only a few mouthfuls....

It was always the alcohols fault.. Right?

Safe to say I thanked God when I found the lodge and stumbled in to find Zak asleep at the table holding his phone in his hand. Not having the energy to wake him and move him. Also to have a conversation, I walked past and  I knocked off my shoes before I crashed on the couch ready for sleep to take over..

Gracie appeared and jumped on the couch beside me getting comfy, after a wiggle around we were both falling to sleep.

Well at least I got a cuddle in tonight,, even if it was from a Gray.