Inflowing Tide (#Wattys2016)

(8) Confessions

He cupped my cheek with his one hand, he gazed into my eyes and paused long enough for me to move away. I didn't want to.

He reached down and his warm lips met mine. It tasted like more, I knew I wanted more. Our lips formed a rhythm, he was gentle and soft. I wrapped my arms around his shoulders as I moved on my knees before him.

I've kissed guys before and not once has it felt this good or this real. It was always a drunk make out but this...was the kiss. Probably the most electrifying kiss I've had. I felt it to my stomach and kisses should end at lips, not travel so far...but his kiss did.

I released him and he rested his forehead on mine

"Wow." He whispered breathlessly. A small smile formed on his lips when we locked eyes.

Before I knew it Gabriel was pushed from me, he fell back on his butt on the grass. I looked up and found Tony staring down at me; infuriated.

"She was fucking under the influence, Gabriel. You took advantage of her!"

"Tony..." Gabriel stood up as he was going to fight. He looked over at me and I shook my head. Please don't fight.

"Tony walk away. You're drunk." I was relieved to see Gabriel holding onto his composure.

I stood up "I'm perfectly sober, Tony." I defended.

"Don't tell me what to do asshole!" He yelled at Gabriel then turned back to me and  gripped my arm "Savy let's go." I snapped my arm lose and turned to find Gabriel staring daggers at me.

"Is he your boyfriend, Savannah?" Gabriel snapped...Oh, shit. Now they're both pissed.

"No...his not." I whispered. Tony threw his hands in the air then turned to leave.

I followed behind him "Tony...wait!" I yelled. When I turned to look back Gabriel had also disappeared. What a perfect night!

"Tony? Come on! I know you can hear me." he eventually stood and I hurried to stand before him.

"How could you, Savy? I let you out of my sight for a second...dammit!" His Green eyes were red, I'm guessing he was drunk. His hair curly and his hands on his hips.

"I was terrified of meeting him. He and his entire family treated my mom and I like crap for basically, my entire existence ...And what do I find? My best friend who knew everything, with her tongue down his throat! It just pisses me off that you are doing this." He turned away and his back faced me.

"What is your problem? I can do what I want." I crossed my arms, his whole outburst was making me extremely uncomfortable.

He turned back and opened his mouth to speak but then shut it again.

"I know what you went through as a child was tough and you need to stop blaming him."

"Great, now you're fucking defending him!" He pinched his eyes closed.

"I'm in love with you, Savannah. Have been all my life." I stepped back, dumbstruck by what he was saying.

"Even while I dated Josie...I wanted you, I still do. Can you-" I held my hands before my chest. "Just shut up."

I poked at his chest "Don't say shit you can't come back from!" I yelled.

"Who said I want to come back from this?" He spread his arms as I poked his chest. "I heard enough!" I yelled.

As I turned to leave he grabbed me at my elbow and pulled me back. I crashed against his chest, he cupped my face between his hands and forced his lips on mine.

I could taste the alchohol on his breathe. He was drunk. I pushed him off and my hand went to my lips.

"What the..." I managed to whisper before I was consumed by my emotions. His eyes went from anger to guilt.

"Savy, I'm so sorry!" He whispered.

He tried wrapping me in a hug, I pushed his arms off of me. I turned around and knew he would follow me so I began to run inside.

"Savy...wait!" I heard him call.

What a perfect night.