World Upside-down

Flirting With The Enemy

Before I get up and start cleaning, I go to the tv and put on the music station. I love music and I love to dance. I take the plates from the table and put them in the sink, then return to the table and start to wipe it down. I'm dancing and shaking my ass while Landon just stays where he is and watches. Once I'm sone with the table, I sashay over to the stove and proceed to clean it before moving on to the dishes. While finishing up the dishes, I feel strong arms wrap themselves around my waist. He begins kissing my neck while I continue to finish up. Once I'm done, I turn around in his arms and look at him.

"Landon." I say, His hot breath hitting my face.

"Hmmm?" he says, Not taking his gaze off my lips.

"I can't, not yet. My body is still too fragile, I could barely handle my workout this morning. You might break me." I say.

With a chuckle he backs away. I feel his eyes look me up and down before he sighs. "You're right. It's probably best if we wait." He walks away into his room, and I sigh in relieve. I go to my room and smile to myself. Hes eating out of the palm of your hand, Malorie. You've got this! I go get into bed and sleep takes me quickly into a deep slumber.

Landon's Point of View.

I run my fingers through my hair. What the f**k does she think she's doing? She came out of her room looking gorgeous. I could barely breathe, and then when she was dancing while cleaning. f**k. That was almost my undoing. What game is she playing at? Whatever it is, I'm down to play. This just got so much more interesting. Bring it on, Malorie. I like where this is going.

Malorie's Point of View

I woke up in pain all over. The workout yesterday really did its job, but I can't give up. I have to keep pushing myself. I push myself up out of bed and get changed into my work out clothes. I slowly make my way to the gym for my work out, but when I open the door, I'm surprised to see Landon is already there.

"Good morning, Princess, are you ready to start your training?" He asks with a huge smile on his face.

"Umm, I don't remember giving you an answer, but since you're here and I'm here, why not?" I reply.

"Thats the spirit, now drop down and give me as many pushups as you can, and I'm not talking about those girly bullshit pushups you girls do." Landon says, crossing his arms in front of him while watching me.

"As you wish, my liege." I say sarcastically while glaring at him and then bowing. I get down and start going as many as I could. I was surprised when I made it to ten before I had to stop.

"Good." He said. "Now go and spend the next 25 minutes running on the treadmill. I'll be over here, and I'll be watching. He says as he goes over to start doing crunches. I do as I'm told and when I'm done, I see him working out his back muscles. I walk over and run my hand down his chest. He stiffens under my touch.

"I'm done with my workout." I say licking my lips while looking him up and down. He picks me up swiftly and slams my back against the mirror while I wrap my legs around his hips. Our breathing starts getting heavy as our make out session becomes more intense. Suddenly he turns around with me in his arms, "NO!" He screams as he throws me down onto the floor. I look up at him shaking. "No, Malorie. We can't do this yet."

I nod and walk out of the room, satisfied with my work for the day, and into the bathroom to take a shower. I soaked my muscles in the hot bath water. I must have dosed off because Landon came rushing in, with anger in his voice. "Malorie." He said sternly. I look up at him with no idea as to why he's angry. "Yes?" I asked him innocently. "You did not come when I called you. Breakfast is ready, get out and get dressed and meet me at the table. You have 5 minutes. If you are not out there in 5 minutes, I will drag you out there by your hair." and with that he swiftly left the bathroom.

I hurriedly got out of the bath and got dressed. I rushed out of the bedroom and sat at the table right at the 5-minute mark. He turns around and smiles. "Good girl." He says as he places a couple of breakfast burritos on my place. I quickly pick them up and enjoy the food. This is the only nice thing he does for me. The food is always delicious at least. We eat in silence as he stares at me. Burning holes into my body. I look up to stare back. I will not yield to this man's gaze. No, not a man, a monster.

Before I could stop myself, I say "Landon. What are you?" He stares at me with a surprised expression.

"You really don't want me to answer that sweetheart." He says as he gets up from the table and puts our plates in the sink. He goes to walk by me, but he stops next to me and looks me in the eyes. What he says next, chills me to my core. "What I am is not of this earth but a small part of you. We are one soul fighting for control. Until you give me permission, this is how it has to be, but a beast like me cannot die." He walks away, leaving me shaking in fear. Does that mean Landon is.. is a.. a DEMON?!