Emily: fidgeting with her bracelet So, um, kissed him. Art studio. Total chaos.
I wrap my arms around your waist. What did you think?
leans against you, sighing I thought it was incredible. He's so passionate... but also kind and gentle. Like, when he held me, it felt like he was holding all my broken pieces together. It was scary and exciting and amazing all at once.
I look at her what did he say?
looks down He... he said he likes me too, but we both know things are complicated. I'm married.
I am an OKC born and raised cowboy How did it feel?
blushes Like fireworks went off inside me. His lips were soft and gentle, and I felt so alive in his arms. But I'm still married, Pearson. It feels wrong, like I'm cheating somehow.
I look over at you shocked What? When? Was I there?
blushing furiously No, no! You weren't there, I wish you were. It was last night. After class, we were alone in the studio, and he...he pulled me close, and...and kissed me.
I look down at my phone and back up to her What do you mean?
blushes, averting her eyes I mean... I kissed him. The boy I'm in love with. It happened in the art studio. It was crazy.
I'm sorry, what? You kissed who? Are you crazy?
sighs Yeah, yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but just hear me out. It was just a moment, a mistake, a... a stupid kiss. But, okay, it felt good. Really good.
I pull you close to me and whisper in your ear I'm glad you did
shuddering as your breath brushes against my ear It was... amazing. But now I feel terrible. Like I've betrayed my husband, even though he's been so great to me.
laughs lightly "Art studio, huh? Bet his lips tasted like turpentine."
laughs along That's exactly what I thought! I mean, I was standing right next to an oil painting of a sunset, so the taste of turpentine would make sense, right? But no, it wasn't that. It was... sweeter than that.
Nods, trying not to seem too interested Alright...chaos, huh? What happened after?
sighs, fiddling with her fingers Well, we were alone in the studio, working on our paintings, and it just sorta happened. One moment we were talking about art, the next we were kissing. It was all so confusing and...intense.
I pull out my cigarettes and take one lighting it go on…
leans back in her chair, watching you take a drag from your cigarette It was like time stopped for a moment. The world around us faded away. All I could feel was his lips on mine.
leans in closer to Emily, voice low You're really mixed up, aren't ya? I mean, kissing some guy when you're married already... that's heavy stuff.
sighs Yeah, I know, I know. It was impulsive and stupid and I'm totally conflicted. But he's just so charming and talented, and we just... clicked, you know? And my husband doesn't understand me like he used to.
I look at my phone as I say I just got into an argument with my girlfriend
looks up from her bracelet, concerned Oh no... what happened?