Temporary Bliss

Chapter 16

They arrived to the park soon after. Once Justin stepped into the mulch with Selena, she made a small dash for the swings letting out a small laugh.

"Don't laugh at me," she glared at him as she sat down.

"Wasn't planning on it," Justin replied as he took a seat on the one next to her. They both sat there in silence with the slow creaking of the swings. There was hardly anyone out at the park with them, but since it was summer and the kids were out of school, people were roaming around blocks away.

Selena traced the slide with her eyes before she moved her gaze up to the moon. It shone down on the both of them as they sat there without knowing what to say.

Justin examined her carefully as she gripped onto the metal bars of the swings before he looked around at the park. He found himself getting lost in his own thoughts. He hadn't been to the park in a while-- especially with a girl. Even though he didn't consider Selena a girl. This made him chuckle and earned him a weird look of unison from Selena.

He was always found at the club. It just hit him that ever since he met Miley and started the job, he had barely gone to the club. It was the one place where he went to clear his thoughts and to fall victim to one of his own mistakes.

Did he want to go back? Or did he want to leave that life behind?

Selena's voice snapped him out of his thoughts. "I'm sorry for tonight."

Justin looked back at her and wanted to ask her what she was apologizing for. But the look in her eyes gave it away. Was she apologizing for not sleeping with him? Maybe. But something deep inside of him said she was talking about showing him her real side.

A small smirk broke its way through Justin's lip. "For what? Not being bully Selena tonight?" The smirk transitioned into a grin. He got up and took a couple steps until he stood in front of her. When he bent down and got his head near hers, he whispered, "Because it's okay."

Without hesitation, he leaned forward and captured her lips with his own, consuming her in kiss so sweet that it was set out to leave butterflies in her stomach. Their lips hadn't detached and didn't plan on doing so as she slowly stood up and switched spots with Justin.

He was now seated on the swing, holding Selena on his lap by her thighs. They managed to come up for air but she leaned back in for one last touch.

She pulled away trying to silence the air she was taking in after being breathless. She rested her head down on Justin's shoulder and mumbled softly, "I'm tired."

"I can go get you blankets or someth--"

Selena pulled away and let out another laugh. "Yeah, no. How about you carry me back home?"

Justin released his hold around her small body and allowed for her to stand back up on her feet. "That works too," he stated as he turned around and hoisted her up on his back, holding onto her thighs as she wrapped them around him and her arms around his neck.

The walk back to Selena's apartment was quiet. Justin assumed that she had fallen asleep on him, but she lowered herself down once they got onto her floor. She fished in her pockets for the keys and allowed them both inside just before she stumbled.

"Yeah...you're definitely tired." Justin proclaimed as he lifted her up after shutting the door. He walked her into her room and laid her down on the bed, tucking her in with the small blanket that was spread on top of the mattress. "Goodnig--" he was about to leave before he felt Selena grab his arm.

"Stay." That was all she said. She wasn't asking him to, it was a wish. Or a demand as she would say if she weren't as tired as she was right now.

Justin looked at her for a bit before nodding. He got into bed with her and found her close to his arms as she rested her head onto his chest just like she did after they had intercourse. A wisp of hair was placed across her forehead so he moved it with his fingers delicately. "Night, Gomez." He whispered.

His mind replayed all the events that took place today from when he came over. He found his gaze travel towards Selena and watch her for a couple seconds as she slept peacefully nestled into his side. His thoughts finally came to a conclusion.

A trip to the nightclub was definitely needed.