Love Bites (Completed)

Chapter 19

“It is impossible to fall out of love. Love is such a powerful emotion, that once it envelops you it does not depart. True love is eternal. If you think that you were once in love, but fell out of it, then it wasn't love you were in. There are no 'exit' signs in love, there is only an 'on' ramp.”

Torrin’s P.O.V

Laughter could be heard outside the thin layer of tarp around the tent. The crackling of fire and the crickets in the distance gave it a natural, homely sound. I still felt like I was turned inside out. I’ve never gotten rejected by a guy…except for the exception of my ‘fatherly figure’ and Rob. Yeah sure I’ve been hurt before, betrayed by friends, backstabbed, and rumored about but I’ve never felt like this. It was h*ll. I knew I sounded like a love lost puppy but…once again I couldn’t help it.

I squeezed my eyes shut trying my hardest not to let more tears stain my pillow. I’ve already had to flip it over twice because it got too wet for comfort. I could feel my eyes getting redder and puffier by the minute but I couldn’t give a sh*t what I looked like right now. I didn’t need to look pretty for Crispin…he had Skylar.

Eventually I fell into light slumber…

**Flashback**

His hand was so warm I held on tighter to help fight off the winter breeze. He looked down at me lovingly and smiled. I smiled back but regretted it soon and pulled my head further into the warmth of my hoodie. He chuckled making my stomach do flips.

‘Rob is the best boyfriend in the world’ I sang in my head.

We continued walking down the street away from the movie theater. “So princess how did you like the movie?” Rob asked curiously. I melted when he called me that…I felt special.

“It was good, thanks for taking me.”

He smiled and squeezed my hand. “You’re welcome. I’d do anything for you.” I nudged him in the shoulder for being so cheesy and he chuckled.

“So do you want to go back to my place for a drink.”

I weighed my options a little. I didn’t want Rob to think I was some lame scaredy cat so I nodded my head. He smiled in approval. I mentally fist bumped in the air.

We arrived at a rundown apartment space but I didn’t judge…my apartment didn’t look any better. He opened the door and let me in first. The warm air hit me like a ton of bricks but before I could take off my coat Rob was already doing the pleasure of doing so.  He kissed me on the cheek and winked.

“I’ll go get us those drinks. I’ll be right back.”

When he left I decided to take a seat on the black leather couch. I quickly rearranged my hair and made sure I didn’t have any make-up smudges on my face. Our first date had gone good so far and I didn’t want to ruin it.

“I’m back”

He handed me a little glass cup and I didn’t bother asking what it was before I took a huge gulp. It burned my throat and I began to cough. “Da** princess, I didn’t know you went hard core like that.” Rob laughed humorously.  He leaned in to whisper in my ear. “That’s hot.”

I smiled once I caught my breath and before I knew it he kissed me forcefully. It was filled with want, rage, and an unknown desire. Again, I didn’t want to ruin everything so I went along with it. He grabbed me by the waist and lead me to what I thought was his bedroom. My thoughts were soon proved when he slammed me onto his mattress.

Panic sinked in and I turned my head to the side to catch my breath. But no he didn’t stop there; he kept kissing me along my jawline and down my neck. “Rob- Rob this is too far. I’m not ready.” I said breathlessly.