Sinners and Saints

The Trial...

I woke up to a blinding light through my window, it took me a minute to adjust my eyes to the sight but I managed it. I hate this room, these walls, this house; all the memories that came with it were torture, I couldn't escape it. It was like the past year was a test. With Betty and then Hal, like I was stuck in a never ending cycle. I turned my head away from the light and faced the door to my room, not realising the tjme of day. "Mom! Mom wake up we're gonna be late!" I heard Betty yelling from downstairs, with a panicked tone in her voice.
I didn't reply, instead I turned to look at my phone and saw a message from Fp *Good-morning, do you want me to drive you to the courthouse today? Let me know.* it was the first time in a long time I had smiled, just seeing his name made me happy. I replied without hesitation *Yes if you don't mind, pick me up in 10.*
*Okay. See you soon.* I heard the door slam shut, knowing that Betty had went by herself. Honestly I felt bad, but I couldn't miss out on seeing Fp, I missed him... I missed him like crazy.

I lay there for a second, not moving, not even thinking. It's like I'm lost, I mean Edgar always says it's a good thing, but maybe it's not... maybe I just need someone to help me find my way back- I stood up, put on my robe and began to walk down to the kitchen. As I took my final step down the stairs, I heard a knock at the door and rushed to open it. "Al, you look stunning as ever." As he walked in the door, I could feel myself blushing. "Oh come on Fp, drop the act."
"What act? Your truly perfect." He walked over to the couch and sat down and called me over once he was seated. I slowly walked over and sat down beside him. "So, how are you?" He asked with a concerned look on his face.
"I think you know the answer to that, I'm just trying to get on with things... for Betty's sake."
He placed his hand on my thigh and I instantly got a shiver all over my body. "I'm here Al, if you need me I'm here." His hand began to slide further up my thigh as he moved closer to me, pressing his body against my own. Within a split second, his lips were intensely pressed against mine. He pulled me over grabbing my hips and pressing me forcefully against him, placing each leg a different side of his body "I've missed this" he mumbled as he picked me up and slammed me onto the kitchen counter. I let out a moan as he ripped off my robe revealing nothing but my serpent tattoo. I lay on my back, he slowly began to climb on top of me as I began to undo his belt. I wanted him, I needed him.

An hour later, I lay on his chest on the couch. Both of us naked and in complete awe of what had just happened. "Oh crap, we have to go!" I jolted up at the realisation. "We're late!" I ran upstairs, pulling my pants up and brushing my hair. About ten minutes later I was ready, I ran back down the stairs to Fp standing at the door, holding my phone and bag in his hand. "Get in the car, I'll lock up." He said as he placed his head on my shoulder and escorted me out it the door.

We arrived at the courthouse, not knowing what we had missed. "Mom, Fp? Where have you been?"
"My truck broke down, can you believe it." He replied with a slight giggle showing his nerves.
"Well you haven't missed anything. I'm gonna go find Jug, see you in there."
She walked away and as soon as she had turned the corner, Fp pushed me against the wall.
"Your a crap liar do you know that Jones." I muttered as he grinned and grabbed my waist once again, softly kissing my lips and pushing my hair back behind my ear. I heard a door open and pushed him away, knowing the consequences of what would happen in anyone found out about this. "We can't, not here."
"Your right, come to the trailer tonight, Jughead is staying at Archie's for moral support... so we have the place to ourselves."
I grinned and began to walk away towards to court room "I'll think about it."