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“Don’t hold it against him,” Cal says slightly apologetically. “He’s just… Rock.”
“He really doesn’t want me in your village, does he?” I wonder why.
“No, it’s just…” he scratches the back of his neck, as he’s trying to come up with an excuse, but he fails to do so.
“It’s OK,” I smile a little awkwardly. “I’ve been unwanted before. It won’t be a first. But… I really do appreciate you standing up for me.”
He takes me by the hand and squeezes it. “Rock is a good guy. I know it’s hard to see that now, but he is. Maybe one day, you’ll know everything, and you will see him for who he truly is, and then all will be clear.”
His words don’t make much sense, but I decide not to dwell on them. I don’t feel regret for what happened between Rock and me, but somehow, I do feel that he might be trying to push me away from himself. I just want to tell him that he doesn’t have to worry about me breathing down his neck or thatI expect anything from him just because we had sex. Only, every time we’re together, it’s never the right time to talk about it.
We finally arrive at the village, having passed through a cave. “Wow,” I gasp when we reach the clearing. “I’ve never seen anything like this before!”
There is a small group of people there and I immediately feel the weight of all those curious eyes upon me. All the villagers are regarding me with a mix of intrigue and suspicion. One child even points at me with innocent curiosity, but his mother hushes him, pulling down the child’s arm.
Rock stands in the middle of the group, addressing them. “Attention, please. We have a guest who will be staying with us for a few days. She is here to help and… adjust to our ways. Please, treat her with kindness and respect.”
The villagers exchange glances, murmuring amongst themselves, but Rock’s authoritative tone immediately tempers their curiosity. Slowly, their initial scrutiny eases, and they all go back to their business.
“Take Elena to one of the empty cottages,” Rock instructs Cal. “She can stay there for now.”
Cal nods in understanding and gestures at me to follow him. “Come. I’ll show you to your temporary home.”
As we continue to walk through the square, Cal tells me interesting snippets about their community, how they grow their own fruits and vegetables, how they often hunt and rarely go to Pinehaven for supplies they can’t obtain in any other way. I observe the tightly-knit village, its charm amplified by the rustic cottages and the now welcoming atmosphere, although there are still a few suspicious gazes here and there.
Cal leads me to a little cottage, and the wooden door creaks open, revealing its cozy interior. There is a small fireplace, a simple bed, and a small table with a chair. Unassuming, but cozy.
“It’s not much,” Cal’s voice makes me turn around to face him. “But it should be comfortable for your stay. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.”
“Thank you,” I smile, watching him leave and close the door behind him.
I take a moment to myself in absorb the serenity of the cottage. I have no idea what this place is or why they are living so far away from civilization. Some people just prefer it that way, I guess.
I sit on the bed, patting it with my hands, feeling how soft it is. I can’t understand why they would want to live this peaceful life. Staying here will probably be a once in a lifetime experience. The thought makes me joyful.
Be reasonable, you don’t know them, and you came here of your own will, my conscience finally surfaces, now that I’m already here. Strangely, I don’t feel scared. On the contrary, I feel like if they wanted to harm me, they would have done so already. Instead, they saved me, then brought me here.
I look around, inhaling the scent of pines around. There is a cool chill about this place, but I think with the fireplace going, this would be a perfect getaway from the rest of the world.
I wonder if Rock and Cal have something to do with this sensation. Cal I’ve come to know. He is so easy to be around, and I can tell that he’s as attracted to me as I am to him. I feel like maybe, we might be able to hit it off, if we ever got the chance for it.
But Rock… he’s something else. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met before. He is hot then cold. He pulls me to him, then pushes me away with his behavior, and I have no idea what he’s thinking, let alone what he’s feeling. He is so difficult to read, unlike Cal. He is… so wonderfully simple, while Rock is the epitome of complexity. Together, they would be perfect.
The thought almost makes me chuckle. It’s a joke, having the two of them together… at the same time. That same thought makes me blush instantly.
I would never… I mean, I could never… the very thought of being with two men at the same time… it’s not something I could ever do. At least, I thought it wasn’t. Now, I’m not so sure. If it were the two of them…
I close my eyes, touching my cheek with the tips of my fingers, imagining Rock’s kisses again. I melted in his arms. The feeling of him inside of me was beyond wonderful. Then, my mind conjures up Cal’s face, adding it behind me. I can almost feel his lips on my neck, his hot breath spilling on my naked skin.
My body erupts in a million little goosebumps running up then down my spine. It is so easy to imagine being with both of them. Strangely, I don’t see it as anything wrong. How can I, when we’re all consenting adults here? When all three of us want the same thing?
Just as I’m about to lie down, I hear a knock on the door. I rush to open it.
“Did you miss me?” I try a joke, thinking it’s Cal, but I’m surprised to see Rock standing in the doorway. My cheeks blush fervently. I can feel my blood boiling almost as if he can read my mind and see the naughty thoughts I was just imagining moments ago.
“May I?” he asks, gesturing at the inside of the cottage.
“Uhm.. of course,” I reply hastily, after my initial confusion. “Come in.”
