With Open Eyes

Runaway

*Maya's POV*

"Sooo sunshine how about you tell me why I needed to kidnap you from your girlfriend?" Missy finally broke the silence that had filled the car since we started to drive. The car relaxed after she put it into park and turned off the engine parking it in front of her families cabin.

"She's not my girlfriend." It pained me to say it out loud. I couldn't help but question if we could ever be more?

"Oh I just thought-"

"Nope." I cut her off. Grabbing the handle I pulled it open stepping out into the wilderness. The trees were refreshing, they were the complete opposite of the concrete city I wanted to run away from.

"Okay well come in and make yourself comfortable." Missy got out of the car and I followed her up the walk way to the front door. She used the key to click it open and we wandered in.

I made my way through the cabin passing by all the outdoor decor and family pictures hanging until I finally made it into the living room. It was nice and homey with a leather couch and armchairs centered around a fireplace. Missy walked over from the small open kitchen with a bottle and two glasses in her hands. She set them down onto the coffee table and took a seat.

"Seems like you could use this." Missy waved the bottle.

"Definitely." I was quick to agree.

Missy opened the bottle in her hands and poured some into the two glasses on the table. Reaching out to grab the cup I brought it up to my lips downing it quickly. My face cringed a little after the liquid went down my throat.

"Slow down the bottle isn't going anywhere." Missy sipped her drink.

"Just like all these feelings inside me," they weren't going to go anywhere if I didn't drown them out "-I need to numb them away."

"That doesn't seem like the best option." Missy gave me a concerned look but I just brushed it off. I didn't need her worrying about me. The vulnerability made me uncomfortable especially since Missy was here to witness it.

"What's the best way to get over someone." I kept my eyes fixated on the unlit fireplace.

"Well if you're asking me it's to get under someone else," Missy replied "-but I don't think that's the answer for you."

"Why not? Why shouldn't I be able to be with someone else? Someone less complicated than her." I didn't want to say her name because if I did everything would come flooding back. My feelings and emotions towards her. The moments we shared. All the complicated things that stood in our way. Maybe we weren't meant to be?

"You aren't like me." Missy huffed combing her hand through her hair. "You're kind hearted, sweet, and so sensitive all hidden behind your tough front." Missy picked up her drink swallowing the rest of the liquid.

"It's not fair." My sight started to blur as the tears took over.

"No it's not." Missy reached out placing her hand on my back and started to rub comforting circles.

I leaned forward to grab the bottle but instead of filling up my empty cup I brought it straight to my lips and chugged some down before turning back towards Missy.

"I want to be like you." The confidence I felt rose inside me.

"No you-" Missy started but was cut off by my lips as I leaned forward closing the gap between us. Missy didn't respond at first but not too long after she deepened the kiss bringing us even closer. Missy scooted forward pushing me against the arm rest. I felt her hands circle around my neck and I placed my hand up onto her cheek holding it steady as our lips moved in unison. It felt really good but it didn't feel right.