Playing With Fire & Ice

19

Effie's pov

Sleep evaded me last night. I couldn't get my thoughts organized after Sean had kissed me and I was confused. Though it was on the forehead and probably didn't mean anything to him. It sparked feelings that I thought had fizzled out.

Why didn't I push him away or better yet slap him? He had no right to kiss me. But I enjoyed it. A lot more that I'm willing to admit.

I couldn't help but think this was the start of a new chapter but I couldn't let go what he did. What if we did get back together and something like that happened again? I refuse to set myself up like that.

Lucky for me Sean had to leave last night to go handle his business. So I could push the situation to the back of my mind.

Hearing the door open revealing the usual nurse that took me to Mrs. Martinez. "Are you ready Ms. Young?"  She said her voice chipper as ever. "As I'll ever be." I muttered as I got up following her down the hall.

We soon arrived to the therapy room where I saw Mrs. Martinez. "Ms. Young since you have been making major progress I suspect you only need a couple more weeks of physical therapy but please do take it easy. Now lets get started for today." She said. "Okay thats good to hear." I say nodding approvingly

As I start the exercises I start thinking about last night at Zaxby's. I was extremely when that woman Maddie or whoever she was. I felt a unbridled amount of jealousy towards her. Yes, Sean wasn't mine to claim. Yes, I didn't believe we would get back together. Yes, I had pushed away my feelings for him covering with a viel of black ice. But I couldn't deny that I was starting to feel something for the man.

I wanted to let my gaurd down but I kept it up. I just know that when Sean had said he already had someone it made my heart sink and I put on my cold mask. A flashback of every moment that he had made me feel so special and loved. Remembering his soft touches against my skin, how he whispered I was the only woman for him.

I grumble softly as I lifted a squeeze the hand grip in my hand. "Mr. Wylder is going to be in your room when you get their." Mrs. Martinez said. I simply nodded as I countinued my exercises.

"Is he your lover?" She asked. "No." I said eyeing her suspiciously. "Oh okay." She said and I narrowed my eyes. "What?" I said. "Some of the staff has a crush on him he's a good looking man after all." She said and I gripped the tool in my hand tight.

"Whatever." I grumble as I stand up feeling almost back to normal. Walking back to my room I roll my eyes seeing Sean with food sitting on the bed. Going to the bathroom, I handle my business, washing my hands I exit the bathroom going over to the bed.

"Why are you on my bed?" I grumble crossing my arms. "Aww don't be like that Tiger. Come sit with me." Sean smiled patting and I quirked a eyebrow. "Oh I brought a grill chicken salad and a strawberry lemonade."he said grumbling I sit beside him taking my food and drink.

"Thanks, I guess." I grumble as I eat my salad. He hums as he turns to watch TV. Eating my food silently, I sigh as I put away the empty container. Sipping on the lemonade, I felt Sean shift against me. I brush it off but he keeps moving causing me to glare at him.

"Why do you keep moving? You know I hate when people move around alot in my bed." I said to him. "I'm not comfortable." He pouted and he looked adorable but I pushed the thought away.

"Get comfortable then." I say turning to the TV. "But I'm comfortable with you in my arms." He pouted and I tensed. "That was cringy." I say. "Let me hold you Effie. It's been a while." Sean said amd I glared at him.

"Who's fault is that?" I say and his face falls. "Effie I am sorry. I've changed since that immature kid I was five years ago. Their is still that undeniable pull towards you and I know you feel it. Just give me a chance to prove it to you. I love you and always will. You're the only woman for me." Sean says to me but I just grumble.

"I'm not talking about this." I say but Sean pulls me to him. "Yes we are. Stop avoiding the situation Effie." Sean said and I grumbled. "You are who I want as my life partner. I'm asking for you to forgive me. I know it will take work but will you give me a chance." Sean said and I looked away from him a crooked smile on my lips.

"So you want me to drop my walls so you can possibly hurt me again or even worse than last time. You want me to blindly put my trust in you for you to lead me astray." I say chuckling dryly.

"I don't expect you to drop your walls with a snap of my fingers. I just want you to try okay. We can start small baby steps." Sean tried as he held my hands. I sighed.

Sean had been there when I had my stroke, he's been here through my recovery. He had no use to be here yet he was. He met dad again. He has helped me through thus journey. Hell he practically left his company to take care of me. He has showed time and time again that he does want me. That he is sorry about what happened. I guess I should give him a chance.

"Fine." I sigh rolling my eyes. He seemed happy with my choice as he brought me into his arms. Even though I grew slightly tense I moved around getting comfortable. It left us with my head on his chest and his arm around my shoulder.

Pushing him off of me, he look hurt. "What's wrong Effie?" He asked. "The first step is you telling your parents what happened with us. If you can't do that, I don't want to see you." I say seriously as I poke a finger in his chest. "I understand Effie." He said to me.