Forgotten Temptations

Chapter 5: Nana Rose

Toni POV:

Fire. That's what I felt as our lips connected. She gripped my hair with one hand and wrapped her other arm around my neck. The tingling sensation was something I haven't felt in years. I couldn't resist myself, as we moved our lips in sync and she moaned against my mouth. She opened her mouth slightly to allow my tongue to enter. Our tongues dances around each other as our breathing got heavier. She pulled away and began to attack my neck with kisses and small bites. She began to suck on my neck and I could tell she was trying to leaving a mark but it felt so good I didn't care.

Continuing with her was all I wanted until reality struck me. I'm engaged. She has a girlfriend. We couldn't do this. Without thinking I pushed her off of me causing her to fly back onto the other end of the couch. "I can't do this, I'm sorry. I should have never done that". I tried getting up as quick as I could when she grabbed my wrist.

"Please don't go TT". She told me with a look of complete sadness on her face.

"Cheryl we're with other people. I need to go. This was a huge mistake." As I pulled my wrist back.

I grabbed my keys and ran out the door as she watched me in complete silence. Here I was walking away from her again. I got into my car and slammed my fist on the steering wheel. I messed up. I cheated on Derek. I'm supposed to feel awful about myself but for some reason I don't. It took me all the power in the world to walk out of that house. I wanted to take her right then and there on that couch with no cares. That's how I knew this was dangerous, she was dangerous. I couldn't allow myself around her again. She was a temptation I couldn't afford to take.

I drove to my hotel in complete silence. I checked in, went to my room and laid on my bed. All I could think about was how soft her lips were, how good her body felt on top of mine, and how bad I wanted her. My neck tingled in the spot she left a mark on. I closed my eyes and began to drift off, tomorrow was going to be a long day.

...

I woke up with a splitting headache. I checked my phone and it was 7:48am. Shit. I wanted to start my photos at 8:00am along Sweetwater River. I quickly showered, brushed my teeth, and threw my hair back into a high ponytail. I grabbed a few aspirins from my bag and popped those into my mouth. I made a quick coffee, and grabbed my camera to head to the river. Once I arrived, I parked my car and started walking up the banks of the river to get to a spot that had the best view. My phone rang and it was Derek.

"Hey"

"Good morning babe. How did you sleep?"

"Fine, I'm about to start taking my pictures though, can I call you later?"

"Sure, I love you. I know those pictures will be amazing. I'll call you later"

"I love you too... bye"

I hung up the phone as fast as I could. I couldn't talk to him without feeling guilty. I had to try to forget what happened last night. Maybe the alcohol just got to me and I was vulnerable being back in Riverdale.. yeah.. that must be it. Who am I kidding. I clearly have unresolved feelings for her. I spent years burying those feelings and in one day they all came pouring back out. I needed to regroup and bury those feeling again. Photography was my therapy. This should help.

I made it to the site with the best view and began taking pictures. Some of the river, some of the giant willow tree that covers the river. Some of the large boulder shaped like a heart. That rock was special. I couldn't help but walk over to it and look at the side. T + C was still carved into it and I just began to reminisce. We spent so much time here. Maybe that's why I wanted to capture pictures of it. I was drawn to it. My chest felt heavy. Maybe I should try to talk to her about what happened. Maybe we can both admit it was a stupid mistake and forget about it. I sat for a while feeling the breeze hit my face and watching the rapids of the river.