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or a moment, I wonder if I am just imagining things, but when I reach down to pinch my wrist, the sudden jolt of pain causing me to jump slightly. I’m not dreaming… he is here.
Before I could start sobbing, I rush across the floor, passing Liam and Justin who watch me run. I jump into Salem’s arms, feeling them wrap around me and hold me close. I bury my face into his chest, inhaling his intoxicating scent.
“You’re here.” I mumble, my knees shaking, “where were you? Do you not realize how much you being gone destroyed me?”
“I’m so sorry.” Salem murmurs softly, nuzzling his nose into my hair, “it took me a lot longer to get back to you. I didn’t realize that by touching you that night, I would be dragged away by the Reaper. It took me a long time to convince him that you’re interested in me even though I am ‘dead’. I’m a little happy to see you haven’t forgotten about me.”
“Never.” I admit, sighing in content, “I’m so happy to see you. I missed you so much.”
I can’t help but cling onto him, not wanting to let go in case he decides to disappear again. My heart is pounding rapidly in my chest, not wanting any of this to end.
Salem… He’s everything now.
I can’t…
Even for just one night.
“You’re back.” Justin snaps as he rushes forward, his hands balling into fists, “how could you, bastard? Do you really think he should just forgive you for making excuses about yourself? He has been hurting since you… disappeared! I won’t ever forgive you for what you did.”
Salem keeps a possessive hold on my waist, pulling me close and not daring to let me go, “I understand your frustration with me, but the only person I care about forgiving me is Alex.”
Justin’s blue eyes darken considerably, and it looks like he wants to punch Salem, “you don’t deserve him.”
Salem smiles sadly, “I know… but I’m not going to give him up. Not to anyone so long as he still wants me for however long he wants me.”
“Forever.” I tell him, clutching onto his shirt, needing more.
Justin’s eyes flit to me, and I see the pain there now, “Alex, he’s not going to be able to stay with you, you know this right? He’s a… you know what, and the moment the clock strikes midnight… you know this.”
Salem glances down at me, seemingly realizing that I had told Justin everything that had happened between us. I felt a little bad since this was a sort of secret between Salem and me, but it’s not my fault for needing to vent after everything that I’ve been through.
“I know, but I don’t care.” I admit, seeing Liam looking between the three of us in confusion, not understanding what is going on, “I don’t expect you to understand, but I hope that you can just be happy for me. That’s all I want from you, Justin.”
I know I am asking a lot of him, knowing now how he feels about me, but I just can’t change how I feel about Salem. I don’t care if I can only have him for a few more minutes, I’m just unable to let him be free.
I just can’t do it.
“Okay.” Justin finally agrees, sighing and looking away, “I don’t like it, but I just want you to be happy, Alex.”
I let go of Salem and I rush over to hug him, thankful to have a friend as good as him. Justin hugs me back, a little tighter than normal, but he is quicker to let me go now.
Justin walks away, Liam glancing at me curiously before following after him. It really does make me wonder if Liam actually has feelings for Justin but has yet to admit it. It would really explain his hostility towards me.
“Are you ready to go?” Salem asks me softly, his hand now slipping into mine.
I glance up at him, and I see the heat in his eyes now, his eyes flitting to my lips. I easily recognize that look in his eyes, knowing exactly what he wants to do.
What I want to do, too.
“Yes, take me home.” I whisper, feeling my cock twitch with appreciation.
I need him now.
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