Telling secrets
1350 Words
It was our first night at the little house and I have to admit, it feels nice and cozy.
We all made little sleeping areas on the floor in front of the fire. The bedrooms were way too cold to sleep in.
Neither of the boys could fit on the couch, they opted for me to take it, but I wanted to stay by the fire to keep up on it.
My little bed was horizontal in front of the big hearth, Thomas chose the left of me and Eivan was sitting with his back against the couch to my right.
The only light was from the crackling fire.
" Do you have a boyfriend January?" Thomas asked me.
" I do not. What about either of you, surly you are both taken." I said, my back to them both.
Thomas went first.
" I date, but I'm not exclusive. I'm open to it though. I mean...just so you know."
" Good to know Tom." Eivan added sarcastically.
He made some type of motion to Thomas, I heard the blankets rustle.
" Professor?" I asked, ignoring their antics.
He blew out a long puff of air, as if he were smoking a cigarette.
" I have a girlfriend. We are doing the long distance thing, it sucks."
I sat on my knees and faced him. I felt my stomach drop when he said that.
" Really? Who is she?" I imagined a beautiful, exotic supermodel.
" Diana Fields. We have been together since high-school. I was going to meet her in New York before we got stranded. I bet she's pissed." He had his hand on his forhead.
" New York, wow. She a model or something?" Thomas sat forward now too.
"Uh, well I'm sure she could be, but no...she is a ballerina. She is really good too."
I nodded, listening to him talk about his love....but he was lacking any feelings when he spoke of her.
" She has ambitions, wants to be on the stage. I hate the big city. I mean I tried it for a year after I graduated college. But..I never...uh well I didn't fit in. So, here I am the new coach at Greenmire, go wild cats!"
He shuffled a moment.
" I want to tell you both a secret." I said quietly.
They both looked up at me, I was sure my face was mostly hidden with the fire at my back now.
I pulled a strand of hair out of my face.
" I didn't want to go home. I was dreading it actually. I guess getting locked in the laundry room was somehow a God send.
I am much happier right here, right now. And.. I am being very selfish, I know. I wish, for your sake that you both weren't stuck with me. But I'm perfectly happy that you are here."
Eivan and Thomas both said in unison, " Why?"
I stood up and fumbled over blankets and pillows. I didn't dare answer them right now.
" Be right back." I made it to the bathroom and shut the door.
I had to compose myself a moment. I was crying silently, sitting on the bathroom floor in the dark. I hated when I cried.
After a long time, I came back to my little bed on the floor.
I couldn't help but notice that both of them had moved their little beds next to mine. One on each side.
" Ok, Well goodnight guys." I said as I slipped under the warm blankets.
Thomas scooted closer as his hand moved under my covers and latched onto mine.
Eivan looped his foot over mine and left it there.
I smiled as my wet eyes closed for a moment, just a moment....
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The next day
The fire was very low, just simmering embers. My eyes tried to adjust to the dawning light, streaming into the windows.
It was dawn.
I scooched out of the covers. My back was a little sore from the hard floor.
Moving quietly, I put some wood on the fire.
Eivan stirred as his long arms stretched, his shirt pulled up, revealing his washboard abs.
I licked my dry lips as I saw him scratch his belly.
" Mmm..morning sunshine." He growled out as he yawned.
Thomas covered his head and groaned. " No....please be quiet, more.sleep.needed." He said as he fought getting out of bed.
I smiled as I jumped on his legs.
" Time to get up. We need to do chores." I teased him.
He rolled over, taking me with him as he hugged me over the blankets.
I giggled at his playfulness.
Eivan looked away and stood up. He looked pissed for some reason.
He went to the bathroom.
It sounded like he was taking a cold shower, I mean we didn't exactly have hot water.
Thomas took advantage, getting me alone.
He lay over me now and lowered his lips down to mine, just hovering over them as he brushed his thumb over my cheek.
I couldn't seem to catch my breath.
" If you were the sun, I'd be your moon and gladly bathe in your bright light pretty girl."
I burst out in giggles at his cheesy line.
" Oh my Lord! Are you running lines on me Tommy?" I laughed.
He tickled me as I made fun of him, lowering my voice to match his.
" If you were the sun..."
He slapped his hand over my lips.
" It usually works the first time." He admitted.
I sat up and took his hand.
" Sorry to laugh, ok try another one on me, I'll behave. I promise." I crossed my heart with my finger.
" Ok, ummm. Well how about this one...You're so pretty, you made me forget all of my pick up lines."
I pretended to be shot with an arrow and fell backwards onto the floor.
He pounced on me again, this time he kissed me. A very quick stolen kiss. I barely had time to respond.
The bathroom door opened.
A very wet and gorgeous Eivan stood in the doorway, seeming to shake his messy hair in a slow motion type of way that set my heart on fire.
A blue cotton towel wrapped around his hips, my eyes followed his head, slowly down until they landed on his bulge.
Yes, I was openly staring at his crotch. Hoping the towel would fall off.
" Can one of you children throw me my jeans." He said.
I just sat there, staring.
Thomas jumped up and threw them at him.
That seemed to shake me out of the lustful trance that I was in.
I stood up and move to pick up my bedding from the floor.
Thomas grabbed my arm.
" Don't go yet. Please...January."
He looked up at me as I smiled widely down at his cute puppy dog look.
I pet his hair with my fingers.
" I have a feeling I would strongly regret playing with a professional like you. I'm just an i***t when it comes to this stuff." I moved my hand to indicate the bedding.
" I will teach you. I want to teach you." He said as he rubbed my arm.
"I'm sure you do, I'm the only available girl in this whole house."
I turned away, feeling confused.
He obviously needs an easy quickie. But...he doesn't know that I'm broken. I don't do anything easily. Just ask my ex, Adam.
My mood soured thinking of him and April's wedding.
Really? How could she do this to me. I'm her only sister, her little sister.
Obviously she doesn't care. Not about me, or my feelings.
I rummaged through the kitchen finding breakfast.
Once the fire was up and flaming again, I mixed up some pancake batter and threw some previously frozen sausage in a pan.
I quietly worked to make everyone breakfast.
I could hear the boys arguing quietly. I stopped mid plating when I heard Eivan whisper yell, "Just forget about that stupid bet, will you!"
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