Temptation & Fate

5

The ride over to momma's house was pretty awkward. I sat in the back behind Danny in the passenger seat and I had a clear view of Ace. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't staring at him the whole time cause I totally was. I caught him sneaking glances back at me a few times but he obviously didn't wanna make it too obvious and have Danny call him out. It only takes a few minutes to get to his mom's house from ours since she only lives a few streets over and once the car was parked, I got out of there as quickly as I could.

I didn't even bother knocking on the door since she always told me and Danny we didn't have to. She sees us as her own since she raised us after our parents died. She's closer to me than she is to Danny since he moved out with Ace when he turned 18. She always tells me I'm the daughter she never had and I'm so thankful for everything she's done for us. If she hadn't stepped in then we would have been put into foster care and I probably would have never seen my brother, Adam, Ace, or her again.

Adam was talking to mom in the kitchen when I walked in and I was greeted with a big smile and warm hug from her. "Georgia dear, I've missed you so much!" She exclaimed as she almost squeezed me to death with her momma bear hug.

I chuckle and hug her back just as tightly, "I've missed you too, I'm sorry I haven't stopped by for a visit. It's been a busy few weeks for me."

She doesn't know what I do for a job, she just thinks I work at the soap factory at the edge of town working third shift. If she really knew what I did, she would probably have a heart attack and disown me- even though she technically can't do that since I'm not her biological child. Danny doesn't know either but thankfully he doesn't ask questions about my job so I don't even have to lie to him.

We separate from the hug and she steps back to take a look at me, "you look great by the way!"

I smile at her compliment, "thanks, I've been trying to work out more and eat healthier. The eating healthier part hasn't really stuck too well though."

She smiled then turned her attention to Danny and Ace who were walking in. I look over and see Adam smiling at me, I smile back at him and walk over and hug him. He gives me a bear hug like momma did, then we pull away.

"I'm really sad that you're leaving tomorrow morning, why did you have to get such an early flight?" I ask breaking the silence between us.

He sighs and looks down at his hands, "because I knew if left at a time where you could go with, I wouldn't wanna leave."

I understand why he's leaving and why he's choosing to leave so early. He and I have been inseparable since we were toddlers. Being far apart for more than a week is gonna be really hard on both of us. Adam tends to keep his feelings bottled up whereas I wear my heart on my sleeve. Everybody can tell how I'm feeling because I can't hide it. I've never been good at that the way he and his brother are.

I don't push the conversation any further because I don't wanna upset him and end up getting myself upset too. We all sit around the island talking and laughing while momma cooks food. I'm sat between Adam and Ace and I try to ignore the pull my body is getting from having Ace so close. He's only about six inches from me and our legs and arms keep brushing one another. Luckily nobody seems to notice me constantly blushing and I'm super thankful for that.

It's not really a party and more of a small get together with Danny, Adam, Ace, me and momma but she likes to call get-togethers parties. She ended up making her secret ingredient sweet chili for dinner and we had carrot cake for dessert.

Dinner was started early so that way I could eat before I have to leave for work. As five o'clock rolls around, I make my way out of the bathroom to go to find Adam. He said he would give me a ride home then to work. As soon as I open the door, I about run right into Ace's chest. 

"Oh- hey, sorry about that," I mumble ducking my head down.

I hear him chuckle lowly and his hand reaches out and pulls my face up. "Ready to go to work?"

"I thought Adam was taking me?"

He shakes his head, "mom asked if I could so she can spend more time with him before he leaves."

I sigh, I'm kinda upset that it's not Adam taking me because he's leaving and I won't see him for a few months. As much as I wanna be around Ace, Adam is the one leaving tomorrow morning. I'll have the whole house with him for months. I can't be too upset though because I'm just his best friend. His mom deserves the extra time with him more than I do.

I nod my head and let out another sigh, "okay, then let's go say our goodbyes," I smile.

~*~

I said my goodbyes quickly since I was already running behind. I'm supposed to be at work putting my makeup and outfit on already but it was really hard saying goodbye to Adam. The whole car ride was silent between Ace and I except for the music playing softly through the speakers. When we do make it to my work, Ace parks the car in the parking lot and turns towards me.

"When do you get off?" He asks resting his right hand on my thigh.

Suddenly my brain becomes mush as I'm staring back at him. His bright blue eyes pierce through mine and it feels like there is an entire zoo in my stomach. I've always come across as nervous or shy around Ace but ever since we kissed, it's gotten worse. I can't concentrate around him, it's almost impossible to think.

"T-two," I stutter.

He smiles and nods, biting his lip, then leans in. His lips brush mine and I moan as I kiss him back. My hands fly up and tug at his hair to try and get a reaction out of him. Just as I hoped for, he pulls at my bottom lip, asking for more. The one part of my brain that was still functioning screamed at me to stop. Not because I wanted to but because I was already running late for work.

I pull away and take a deep breath, "I really have to go inside," I breathe out finally opening my eyes.