Crave: A Tale of Sensual Metamorphosis

Love Is A Game For Fools

“I’m not sure I like you being out alone while I’m at my interview.” Tyler pulled into his workplace’s parking lot. “Don’t worry I’ll just shop and grab a bite to eat until you’re done.” I took his shaky hand, “You need to relax.” I reassured him. He took a deep breath as he got out the car. I walked him to the entrance and gave him a mini pep talk to ease his nerves. “Thank you for supporting me like this. I really appreciate it.” He smiled giving me a quick peck before entering. I gave him one last thumbs up as I headed back to the car. I got in the driver seat starting the car, but noticed something in his seat. I looked to see his folder sitting between the seat and compartment. “Oh shit.” I grabbed it to see important documents inside. I immediately left the car rushing to into the building. He had already gotten on the elevator by the time I got there. I rushed past security hitting the button quickly. I stepped in just before I could be stopped immediately closing the doors.

“I’m sure it’s s-somewhere in here.” I could hear Tyler fumbling his words as I approached a conference room. ‘Don’t ruin this for him.’ I said to myself as I gripped the folder. I pushed the heavy door open and froze as a room full of suited men stared at me. I could see his boss sitting at the head of the table with an oxygen tank. I felt like they were staring daggers into me as I slowly approached the table. Tyler looked like a deer in headlights as I handed him the papers. “Good luck.” I mouthed and he seemed to instantly relaxed. He nodded and I turned to leave. “Sorry for interrupting.” I softly apologized holding my head down. Time then slowed down as I neared the door. I looked over my shoulder making eye contact with his boss. Although it was a brief glance, I knew what I had already done to him. I quickly left the building not paying attention to the many looks I was getting from the various office men.

A FEW HOURS LATER

I impatiently waited in the car twiddling my thumbs. I didn’t know if what I did was the right choice but couldn’t help myself. I thought about the moment second guessing if I even actually used my powers. I didn’t even get much of a read on him and kept doubting myself. I just couldn’t bare to see Tyler upset at not getting the job. Soon he knocked on the glass and I jumped out of my head. He sat in the car and I couldn’t tell anything from his expression. “So? Did you get it?” I anxiously asked. He didn’t say anything so I automatically assumed the worst. He started the car peeling out and I sunk back in my seat.

“They said I should get a call in the next hour or so.” He cruised along the street finally speaking. “How do you think you did?” I inquired with painful eagerness. He shook his head briefly looking down, “I was so damn nervous, I fumbled my words. I wasn’t prepared. I think I might of screwed up.” He looked at me with sorrow. I sank even further almost sick thinking I had some to do with it. “Well you still gotta have hope right?” I tried to remain optimistic. He nodded as he shut back down and drove in silence. Eventually, we made it back to my hotel and I couldn’t think of anymore encouraging words to say without sounding pushy. I gathered my things as he still didn’t speak. “When can we see each other again?” I asked hoping he wasn’t to depressed about it. “I, uh, I’ll call you when I’m free.” He simply spoke shifting his gear to pull out. I kissed him on the cheek then exited the car. As I did, his phone rang from his pocket. Before I could sit down to hear the call, he gave me a look as if he was too embarrassed for me to listen. I took the message and closed the door walking up to the hotel entrance. I kicked myself as the worst possible scenario played out in my head. Just before I could fully enter the building, I was lifted off the ground and spun around. I was freaked out at first then looked to see it was Tyler who was holding me. “I got the job!” He shouted with joy as he placed me down. “Are you serious?!” I jumped back into his arms giving him a hug. “They want me to start in a month. I guess I wasn’t so bad after all.” His face lit up which made me feel ten times better. “I knew you’d nail it. I just knew.” I held his face taking in all of his positive emotions. He pulled me in for a deep kiss and I didn’t care how many people were watching us. It felt like time stood still as we kissed for practically minutes. It was then broken by passerby’s trying to enter the door we were blocking. We finally pulled apart and I wanted to stay in this moment forever. “Do you wanna come up with me.” I offered, “I actually gotta drive back and clean out my office. Thankfully it’s for a good reason.” He explained motioning back to his car. “So now can I start calling you Mr. CEO?” I joked holding his hand. “Cute, but no.” He laughed, “But.. I do wanna take you out tonight. Something fancy this time.” He kissed my hand. “Well give me a call when you want and I’ll get ready.” I playfully pinched his face. I walked into the hotel and he called back out to me, “Hey Lily!” He shouted causing me to spin around. “I love you.” He smiled warmly. I felt my heart fluttered and was too swooned to speak. “Y-you don’t have to say it back. I just couldn’t help myself.” He blushed scratching his head. “I’ll see you later tonight.” He waved as he jogged back to his car.

I couldn’t help but smile to myself as I thought about what he said. I ran my fingers over my lips still feeling his kiss. Soon I made it to my room unlocking it with the key. I was still giddy as I quickly unzipped my skirt letting it fall. The shade made it almost impossible to see during the day but I was too focused on getting undressed to hit a light switch. I sat my stuff on the counter including my phone. I pulled my top off tossing it on the floor. I reached for my phone as a light source but jumped as the room lights flashed on by themselves. “Hello?” I said in an alarmed tone as I stood confused. “Hello Lily.” A dark voice spoke and I was stopped in my tracks. “It can be..” I slowly turned around to see Matthew sitting in a chair by the window. I began breathing anxiously, because I couldn’t believe he was there right in front of me after so long. He had a shorter cut hairstyle and looked more dapper and cold compared to his somber nature. He wore a black suit and I couldn’t help but relate him to Evan. “What are you doing here?” I said coldly trying not to look weak or longingly at him. His jaw tightened as he stared at me half naked; though I wasn’t put off by it. “I’ve been think about you, a lot lately.” He stood up and I backed away moving towards my purse. “Actually, I’ve never stopped thinking about you since I left you.” He came closer not breaking his stride. “Well I’ve move past you. Just like you said, it’s for the best.” I turned my face from him which prompted him to grab it. I tried my hardest to resist him though part of me wanted to jump into his arms and forget about the life I’d created for myself. “I do still think it’s for the best. But god, I really do I miss you.” He leaned in and I pushed him away. “Let’s not forget one thing. You left me!” I uncontrollably shouted already forming tears. “Lily..” he remained calm trying to comfort me. “Do you not know how..low I felt? How much I hated myself for causing ALL OF THIS? How much I wished I could fix every little thing that happened so that we could be together. For god’s sake, I wanted to die.” I pulled at my hair trying to calm down. “Yes I f****d up, but you don’t get to decide when to come back to me. You don’t get to take me back after everything. I don’t want to be your happiness anymore.” My chest tightened as he rubbed my shoulders. “I just want you to hate me forever.” Steamy tears burned my face as he said nothing in response. I inevitably gave in burying my face in his chest as I cried. “I know. I just can’t bring myself to hate you.” He simply whispered caressing my hair. “I-I’m sorry.” I realized I had said everything I wanted to say before he walked out on me. Though I knew there was no point. “I did want to hate you. I even went on a bender, but I couldn’t for the life of me bring myself to be with anyone other than you. It was impossible.” He held me closer venting. “I went all the way back home. Saw my family, reconciled with my dad. But nothing could fulfill the empty hole you left inside of me. And I truly want to hate you for that. I just can’t live without you.” His voice was so cold but sincere. I look up to see him stoic almost like he had know control over his emotions. “Lily, I’d kill for you.” He looked down and that’s when I realized he was different than the Matthew I once knew since taking the potion. Whatever was in there changed him for good but his love for me was still passionate as ever. He looked down to me and as soon as our eyes met I immediately kissed him. He took me up wrapping my legs around him. That was then where I could finally see into him. I saw what transpired in his life after since being away from me. Then I realized what he meant when he said he’d ‘kill for me’.

Flashback MATTHEW POV

I walked with my head down as I trailed him for about a mile. My nose burned as I could still smell her scent off of him. He limped which was further confirmation that it was him. Soon, he made it to his house I was cautious to wait for him to unlock the door. As he did I rushed behind him tackling him to the floor. I quickly locked us in taking my hood off. “Where were you earlier today?” I bent down to him. “Who the f**k are you!?” He groaned still holding his injured leg. I noticed scratches on his face and chest and assumed they were from Lily. “You should have stayed in jail. You were to easy to find.” I spat next to him. “f**k man.” He finally realized the situation he was in. “You like to rob women huh?” I stood up pulling a crow bar from behind my back. I didn’t know what came over me, but knowing that he hurt Lily when I wasn’t there to protect her threw me over the edge. “Look dude, you got the wrong guy!” He untruthfully pleaded holding his hand out. In response, I swung the crowbar immediately breaking his arm. He screamed in agony and I covered his mouth hissing, “You don’t get to scream for help.” I almost broke his jaw with my new found strength. He whimpered as I backed away aiming the bar to his temple. “Don’t worry, it wont be quick.” I spat on the floor again as I swung the crowbar full force into his face.

Present day LILY POV

Matthew laid me on the couch and I broke our kiss after seeing what he’d done. Our breathing was already heavy and he straddled whilst running his hands over my body. I looked him deeply in the face and saw no remorse for what he did. I honestly didn’t know if I should have been scared, turned on, or both. His love truly did burn more for me than anyone else. He leaned in kissing me once more and I didn’t resist, because I truly didn’t want to. He repeatedly kissed all over me as I mentally contemplated everything from him, to Tyler, and to Evan. “So now what? Are we back together?” I questioned causing him to stop. “That depends entirely up to you. Say the word and I’ll stay. If you tell me to go, I’ll disappear for good.” I could tell he wasn’t going to make things easy. I couldn’t help but think of Tyler knowing he was probably getting ready for our date. “I’ve been safe from Evan this entire time. He hasn’t come after me since you left.” I explained trying to be vague. “That’s not the answer I want. I’ve done and am capable of doing things to actually protect you this time. I couldn’t do that before, but thanks to you I can.” I knew he wanted to stay. “I thought you said we weren’t good for each other?” I didn’t want to turn him away but didn’t want to hurt Tyler either. “I said a lot of things Lily.” He sat up angrily. “It’s just.. I feel like I was meant to be with you. Like it was my destiny to find you, love you, and protect you. I can’t explain it but I have to.” He leaned over my putting my face in his palms. “You feel the same way don’t you. I can tell. I can feel it.” His face was full of desperation. I finally got up breaking our intimacy.

“I’m not saying I want you to stay. But I don’t want you to leave for good either.” I explained grabbing my shirt to put back on. “So what you only want me when you need me?” He was slightly offended. “No I just don’t know what I want right now. I need sometime to decide.” I didn’t want to bring up Tyler and blocked him from knowing. He was unsure but eventually gave in, “Well if it means I can potentially see you again. I’ll take it.” He kissed my forehead. He neared the door giving me one more word. “I still love you Lily. I never stopped since the day I found you.” He left not even waiting for a response. I closed the door behind him and slid down the door it in a fluster.

‘Why couldn’t he see Tyler? Have I been protecting him without knowing?’ I tried to figure out why Matthew saw a vision of me with that creep but not of Tyler who was with me. I eventually shook off the thought then grabbed my phone calling Tyler. He didn’t pick up of course, so I left a voicemail. “Hey, I just wanted to call to check on you. I know we were just together, but I just wanted to hear your voice again.” I curled into my knees as I hung up feeling like my world was crashing down once again.

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