The Game | Completed

threat

May 29

I opened my eyes to see Henry laying next to me, propped up on one elbow. I smiled groggily as the events from earlier today crept to the forefront of my mind.

"You have the prettiest blue eyes." Henry whispered as he lightly traced my facial features with his fingers.

Blue eyes.

My eyes were only blue when I was with Henry. It was the only part of my Appearance I couldn't control. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't change their color when I was with him, not that I wanted to.

I did my best to never will them blue with anyone else, that was a thing I saved for Henry.

It was a trivial action really, but it meant a lot to me.

I sighed as his thumb rested on my bottom lip. Henry had a faraway look in his eyes and a soft smile on his lips.

"Penny for your thoughts?" I asked gently and his smile brightened.

"I was just thinking of how perfect you are." I felt myself blush furiously, he threw his head back and laughed.

I wanted to freeze this moment and live in it forever, but alas, I couldn't.

I broke from his gaze and glanced at the small golden clock sitting on the mantle. It was nearly six.

Adrienne was going to kill me.

I scrambled out of bed and tried to put my clothes on. Of course, I tripped and ripped my dress down the back.

"Fuck me!" I said too loudly and Henry laughed.

I glared at him as he stood up to help me. "Here." He ran his hand down the rip and it mended.

I couldn't help but notice how he rested his hand on my ass.

My eyes widened and I nodded in thanks. "Now, umm... how do we... get... Err- back?" He laughed once more and moved his hand around my waist.

We appeared outside my bedroom door and I kissed him goodbye.

Holy shit. I just slept with him.

"Where were you?!" Adrienne shrieked.

I took a deep breath and smirked, "I'll tell you later." She shook her head disapprovingly, but left so I could get ready.

***

I was zipped into another tea length white dress. The Sabrina neckline gave a discreet view of my collar bones and the taffeta shown in the light. Aria braided my hair intricately. As always, the thin strip of gold was placed over my forehead.

As I looked in the mirror, I realized that today was the first day I felt truly beautiful.

'Because you have the after-sex glow and everybody sees it'  My conscious whispered.

No, nobody knew, and nobody was going to know. This was just for Henry and I.

Our secret.

We were late to dinner and received a few disappointed looks from Calliope. I didn't really care, though. I couldn't stop smiling at Henry, and he matched my emotions.

'What did you two do?' Adrienne asked in my head.

'Nothing...' I thought back innocently.

'Liar!' Her voice screeched in my head and I bit back a laugh. She rolled her eyes but nodded approvingly.

The clock struck 6:45 and Henry led me to our place. We sat next to each other on the small bench. Once in awhile, stealing glances with soft smiles.