Satisfied

Isla Winters thought she was in love. What else would you call nervous flutters in your stomach, your heart skipping beats, getting lost in that persons eyes, and losing control over basic bodily functions?

But, it wasn't love. At least, not to Elijah Cross, although he says otherwise. Yet, his actions never seemed to mimic his words.

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The first time I saw him with her, I thought nothing of it.

The second time, I assumed they were just friends.

The third time, his arms were wrapped around her waist, and I was confused.

The fourth time, he leaned in to kiss her, she didn't stop him, but his phone rang, and nothing happened.

The fifth time I saw them together, I approached him, and asked for an explanation. He told me they were just friends.

Later that night, he sat on my bed with this look in his eyes. A look that I was so sure was love, with the verbal assurance that she meant nothing to him. So, I forgot about it.

Two weeks later, he came home late with bloodshot eyes, and hickeys running down his neck. I knew where he was, but I didn't want to believe it.