Cyrus lay naked and sweaty in the bed. Marilyn’s body was formed against him, her soft flesh a comfort as his mind raced. For months, he had wanted nothing more than to live his life among the humans and away from the insanity of his immortal family. Now he found his wish granted and it terrified him. Maybe it was Melinoe’s presence, but he didn’t think so. It was the knowledge that he really couldn’t go back again. He made his decision to leave Hades House. Now he would have to life with it.
He looked at Marilyn. Her perfect blonde hair smelled of Chanel. Her skin seemed to conform perfectly to his own. She didn’t move, even as he slowly kissed the back of her neck.
It felt so right, even though he knew it was wrong. Marilyn wasn’t unattached. She had a significant other. Every time he did this, he knew he betrayed Alli’s trust in his girlfriend. But he also knew he couldn’t help himself. His relationship with Marilyn may just be physical, but he felt a connection with her that could grow into something deeper.
He wanted to live in that connection. He wanted so much for it to be true.
She slowly turned towards him and gave him a quizzical look. His light kisses interrupted, he looked at her back, equally confused. He didn’t even know she was awake, let alone why she would give him such a look for his actions.
“What’s wrong?” she asked.
“What do you mean? I was just kissing you.”
“It wasn’t just kissing,” she said. “Something’s on your mind. Something’s bothering you. And while I’m one to have fun—and what you and I have is definitely that—I know when someone’s upset. And you, Cyrus, are upset.”
“I—I like being with you, Marilyn, but it’s wrong. We shouldn’t be doing this like we are. You and Alli—”
Marilyn pushed herself up on one elbow and shook her head. “Don’t play that card, Cyrus. I already told you, I’m a big girl. I can do what I want when I want it. When Alli and I first got together, I made it clear I wasn’t looking for any serious commitment. That’s just not my style. I’m far too free a spirit for that.”
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