Playing With Fire & Ice

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Sean's pov

I thought we were finally getting somewhere. She got jealous when she found out about that joke of a engagement. She lets me kiss her, hold her through the night. We joke and laugh like we were kids.

I guess I got to far ahead of myself. She agreed to try not be my instant girlfriend. But that undeniable chemistry that we have between us will always be there. I guess I'll just have to resist my urges to touch her in a non platonic way.

Stepping out the shower, I dry off with a towel before putting on boxers, deodarant, and lotion. Hopefully tonight will open up new doors for us and close old wounds.

Leaving out the bathroom, I go to my suitcase dressing in jeans and a light button down shirt. Sprtizing light cologne on, I text Effie to meet me at the beach.

Heading out the room, I go down to the beach standing by the trail of roses that I had laid out. Looking down on the watch I had on it read 8:05. Hearing a soft gasp, I lookup seeing Effie in a soft orange sundress her flats in her hand. Her hair was up in the pony that I had combed it into earlier. As she approached I grabbed her hand motioning her to her seat.

"What's all this Sean?" She asks. "Well after you said we weren't dating I realize that we are different people from five years ago. So I thought maybe we could get to know the new us." I say as I sit across from her a single candle in between us.

"It looks amazing. But you don't have to do this." Effie said but I shook my head. "Humor me then. How have you been these fast five years?" I say to her as I grab her hand squeezing it.

"Well I was hurt when you had kicked me out but you know me I do my best to not wallow in self pity. You know I didn't actually acknowledge the hurt and pain until a month later. I resented you for a little while. I had stuck by you when you had cheated on me freshmen year of highschool. When you girlfriends kept trying to break us apart when we were only G friend. I stuck by you when you cheated on me once again in college. All those countless nights I stayed up helping you with your company." Ahe said and I saw her lip start to quiver but she didn't cry instead she took a deep breath.

"I stood by you through it all but you couldn't even believe your wife over a false picture. So instead of wallowing in my pain, I turned any emotion related to you into a multi-billion dollar. I was cold and I still am. That's why Jazzy and I fight so mucb. She believes I'm a cold hearted bitch and for the most part I am." Effie said and her voice grew hard as she pulled away frome.

"I know now that I was incredibly stupid for doing all that to you. I was so busy doing my dirt I never realized how much it truly hurt you. Jazzy told me that you were nervous if you were doing the right thing marrying me. I won't sit here and say I understood how you felt but I also was having some doubts about us. I put you through alot over the years and you stuck by me. Why?" I asked her.

"Feelings. Those damned feelings." She sighs looking out at the ocean. It was quiet except for the crashing sound of the waves hitting the sand. "Did you mean it?" I hear making me turn to Effie.

"What?"

"You say I'm the only woman for you. But I always feel like I'm just a back up girl that you settle for. It's stupid and idiotic but I want to know did you ever mean it." She says softly as she looks at me with a blank face but her eyes were so sad and depressed.

"Yes of course. I always meant it. I know I didn't do the greatest job at showing you that. So if you want I can give you space and we can be friends. I won't push you to be with me. I will do my best to respect your wishes." I say smiling but honestly I was hating what I was saying.

I did want to kiss her. To hold her at night. To feel her presence beside me while I sleep. See her smile. I deaperately wanted all of that but for Effie. I would give anything to make her happy.

"You were always so soft. I'm not saying I don't want to get back together right away. Lets just take things slow. Emotional scars don't disappear overnight." Effie said to me chuckling and I breathed a sigh of relief.

"I can deal with that. Well as your friend can I have this dance?" I smile as I stand up extending my hand. "Sure." She smiled as she got up grabbing my hand. Leading her awy from the table slightly, I wrap a arm around her waist as she grabs my empty hand.

"Lets salsa." Effie murmurs against my shoulder. Grabbing her arms in my own, I lead as I move sensually against her spinning her around as I move my hips along with her.  Holding her waist as she moves her hips as she caresses my jaw line.

Enjoying the way we moved so erotically I didn't even notice the small crowd we had gathered. We were in our own world and I never wanted to burst this bubble. Twirling her into me I dip her as I hold her thigh. I wanted to kiss her so bad but I just rested my forehead against hers.

Hearing clapping and cheerful shouts, I pull Effie up straight and turned to the crowd holding her hand taking a bow. Straightening up I send a glance to Effie who was waving at the crowd. "C'mon its getting late. Let's go grab something to eat from that diner." I say laughing as I grab Effie's hand as I hold her shoes as we walk to the diner. 

Entering inside we sit at a booth looking over the menu. "Remember nothing to greasy. I'm looking out for your health." I say as I look at the menu.

"I'm so tired of eating like a rabbit Sean. C'mon half a burger please." Effie whined. How about this we'll split a burger but you half to get a grilled chicken salad as well." I said trying to negotiate. "Fine." She said.

The waiter came over smiling at Effie though he didn't seem no older than 20. "Ciao bella. Cosa posso portarti?" The waiter said. (Hello beautiful. What can I get you). "In primo luogo non ci sono solo io seduto qui. In secondo luogo, non mi interessa ragazzo. Terzo, voglio un'insalata di pollo alla griglia con un doppio cheeseburger con bacon e acqua. " Effie rattled off and I couldn't help but feel prideful. (Firstly there isn't just me sitting here. Secondly I'm not interested kid. Thirdly I want a grilled chicken salad with a bacon double cheeseburger with water.)

With his head down and his tail tucked between his legs he walked away and got us another waiter. Ordering our food we spend the rest of the night laughing and eating.