The Cheating game

How will he take it ?

*Alicia*
I wake up slowly the next morning, snuggling back against the warm body laying close behind me, for a moment I think it is Tom, then I remember the night before... Zac.. and Tom and.. my sister.

Oh shit.. I have done it again haven't I ? I turn to look at Zac.. not that it is something new for me to wake up with him in my bed.. he is still sleeping soundly.. he always looks so damn cute sleeping.. even now all bulked up.

Honestly right now I am confused as hell..Tom hurt me so badly..when he just threw me away to protect his reputation..I had needed badly to feel loved.. to feel wanted and I knew Zac could always provide exactly that.

I sigh as I watch him.. I care deeply about him, maybe even more than I care to admit.. but yesterday I had thought myself in love with Tom.. can I trust my own feelings ?

The thing with Tom had been all consuming.. fiery.. almost scary.. but was it love ? This with Zac, it is something deeper and warmer, I don't quite know how to label it.

He stretch and look up at me through half-open eyes. "Morning baby..do you feel better ?"

"Yes.. you kind of have this ability to make everything much better". I snuggle into him and he put his strong arms around me, kissing me on the hair.

He sigh, his voice soft and caring. "You know I would do anything to keep you happy, right ?"

"Thank you Zac.. and I do know. Why don't I go get us some breakfast ?" I raise myself up on one elbow, sending him a sweet smile.

He kiss my nose and stretch again. "See that sounds like a great idea.. I am pretty hungry after that night".

I stick out my tongue at him, before jumping out of bed.. well he certainly hadn't been complaining last night.. I can feel him watching me while I am getting dressed and it makes me smile.

I have just gotten into the living room area when someone knocks on the door, and I am quite surprised to find Tom on the other side.

"Alli, can I come in ?" He i looking at me..or trying too, his eyes slightly out of focus.. he is wearing the same clothes as the night before, just wrinkled and smudged and he stink of whiskey.

I don't want to let him in.. not like this.. I am still very angry with him and even though it is none of his business, I don't really want him to see Zac here.

"Tom I think you should go back to your own room and get some sleep.. you look like you could use it". I look at him worried.. I have never seen him like this before.

But he just brush past me and I sigh resignedly closing the door. "I have to talk to you Alli, it is important".

"I thought you said it all pretty clearly yesterday Tom". I put my hands on my hips, my voice a little harsher than intended.

He looks like a dog getting kicked. "I am so sorry Cass..I was so fucking stupid, it was just so overwhelming, I.. I..".

And that is the moment Tom spot Zac standing in the doorway to the bedroom.. he is only wearing jeans and leaning on the door frame.. looking just a bit to smug.

Tom is staring at Zac, who folds his arms over his chest staring back. "Well good morning Tom, don't you look like something the cat threw up this morning".

"You.. Him.. So you went and called him as soon as I was out the door I see". Tom suddenly seem more angry than sad.

I wince, the tone of his voice makes me nervous and I feel bad that he had to find out about Zac like this. "It wasn't like that Tom.. you broke my heart you know..Zac is my best friend, he was just being here for me and.. Well it kind of just happened".

"I knew it..you have just been waiting for me to make one mistake, so you could step in..what a friend". He spit at Zac in a condescending tone.

Then he turn toward me, his voice dripping with contempt. "And I guess your ex were right.. you'll spread your legs for anyone..you are nothing but a cheap whore.. I am glad I..".

"Don't ever talk to me like that again Tom.. believe me I would happily make you less pretty right now". I didn't have a change to react before Zac has Tom by the front of his shirt with both hands, slamming him against the wall.

"Zac !" I am scared he might actually hurt Tom.. and that he can get in trouble.

Tom flinch as Zac makes a move towards him and hiss, his voice icy. "And you never and I mean never talk about Alli like that again.. or I guarantee, it will be the last thing you'll ever do".

I stare at Zac in disbelief, I hadn't expected him to react like this.. this angry and violently. I gently put a hand on his arm. "Zac let him go.. I think he got it".

"You better apologise to her Hiddleston, and then you need to leave". Zac let him go, making him almost collapse on the floor.

Tom looks both frightened and absolutely heartbroken. "I am so sorry Alli.. I.. I didn't mean it.. Zac is right, it was uncalled for and way beyond what is acceptable.. I am a mess".

"It is okay Tom.. but Zac is right, you need to leave now.. and you need to get help.. serious help Tom.. do you even realise you have called me Cass several times ?" I look at him.. all doubt I might have had when I woke up is gone.

"I.. shit.. I am sorry". Tom is shuffling his feet. "You just.. you are so much like her.. I thought that maybe..".

I breathe in slowly. "You thought I could be my sister.. that you could have back what you lost by having me".

"Tom get help.. and stay away from Alli..". Zac say softly but with an undertone that tells that he is very much serious.

Tom just nod and almost drag himself out the door.. I hurry to close the door behind him.. breathing in deeply.

"Zac don't you think you might have overdone that a tiny bit ? He was pretty drunk". I look up at Zac, he is still looking quite tense.

He sigh deeply, his eyes soft as he look at me, all anger gone. "I don't care.. that doesn't allow him to talk to you like that.. there is no excuse for that..he was the one who picked his reputation over you.. he was the one using you as a substitute for your sister.. you did nothing wrong".

"This is bad Zac.. I can't stay here.. I can't work with Tom for the rest of the movie". I bite my lip as it hits me.

Zac shrugs. "Take some time off..make up some excuse.. I am leaving in two days for Texas.. you could come with me ?"

"Oh I don't know Zac.. I need to see if they will give me some leave first". I am confused, is this what I really want ?