Inevitable

Our Song

The moment was interrupted when a guy I didn't recognize opened the door to tell Henry that some of the girls inside were requesting him to play a song.

"Not right now man. I'm busy." He put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer.

"It's okay. I would love to hear you play something." If I was being honest with myself, I had been dying to ask him to play something for me all night.

"Are you sure? I'd rather stay out here with you."

"I'm sure. I should go in and say hi to Jane anyway."

He took my hand and pulled me inside. I spotted Jane on the couch with Bill and made my way over to her. Henry disappeared down the hallway and a few minutes later walked back in with an acoustic guitar. He caught sight of me and smiled. I couldn't wait to hear him sing something. I could barely hear him last night at the frat party. He grabbed a chair from the dining room table and sat down in front of everyone. When he started playing, I immediately recognized it. It was my favorite song, Wonderwall by Oasis. Did he remember me telling him that earlier? Was it just a coincidence? By the way he kept catching my eye, I don't think it was. I was completely transfixed on him singing my favorite song. He was really good. It almost felt like we were the only two people in the room. Once again, he surprised me.
    When the song was over, several girls tried to convince him to play another one but he brushed them off. He put his guitar away and came over and sat down next to me on the couch. "So what did you think? Did I do your favorite song justice?"

"That was amazing. Thank you for playing it."

He smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back at him. A wave of exhaustion came over me so I let him know that I was ready to go. As much as I was enjoying the night, it had been a very long and eventful day. Plus I had a ton of school work to do tomorrow. I said goodbye to Jess and Jane and followed Henry out to his car. On the drive back, he had his hand on my thigh and it sent shivers through me. I was feeling a little lightheaded from the vodka and lemonade and all I could think about was what I wanted that hand to do to me. I didn't care about falling too fast and getting hurt. I wanted Henry. And I could tell he wanted me too. For once, I wasn't going to overthink it.
     When we pulled up to my dorm, I leaned over and started kissing Henry. I had never done that before but I couldn't resist him. I ran my hand through his hair and opened my mouth for his tongue. I felt his hand move up my thigh and grab my bottom. All of a sudden, he pulled away. I was too shocked to move or say anything.

"You said earlier you weren't ready for this. And now you're buzzed. I think we need to stop. I don't want you to regret this tomorrow."

I felt embarrassed. I made the first move and he pushed me away. I know that what he was saying was right but I couldn't deny that I felt rejected. I quickly opened the car door and jumped out. As I reach the door to my building I felt a hand on my arm pull me around. Henry grabbed my face and kissed me harder than he had ever kissed me. I didn't resist him. For the first time in my life, I know what passion is. There's so much feeling and wanting in that kiss that I feel dizzy. What is happening to me?

I finally pull away and I feel breathless. I can't speak. I'm overwhelmed with feelings for Henry. He leans his forehead against mine and wraps his arms around my waist.

"I want you so much Emily that I am afraid I can't control it. I don't want to do anything to mess this up. That's why I stopped in the car. Please don't take it the wrong way. You are the first girl that I actually want a relationship with and not just a hook up. We have plenty of time to do more."

He wants a relationship. I almost didn't believe it. After everything Jess told me, I really wasn't sure what Henry wanted from me. But now he's telling me he wants what I want. I felt like I was on cloud nine.

"I want that too. I thought you were rejecting me in the car. But I'm glad you stopped it. You're right. I do want to go slow."

We stood there for a few minutes holding each other. I was aware that a few people walked by but I didn't care. I finally moved out of Henry's arms to go inside. He gave me a soft kiss and promised to call me in the morning. I floated up the stairs to my room and plopped down on my bed. What a night! I was falling hard for Henry. It was exhilarating and scary all at the same time. I quickly got changed into my pajamas and crawled into bed. I felt my phone buzz. It was a text from Henry. "Miss you already."

I texted back "Miss you too, glad I still have your jacket to keep me company."

He responded immediately, "Lucky jacket."

I was chuckling to myself when Jane came in. When she saw I was still awake, she started to tell me about her day. Apparently she was with Bill all day and she liked him a lot. I told her about Henry and we were both so excited to be dating guys that we really liked and who happen to be roommates. At least I could gush to her. I could never do that with Jess. I could really see that being a problem if Henry and I got serious. I guess that was a problem for another day. Jane shut the light out and within minutes I was fast asleep.