What about that night?
Thank you!
For what?
I showed up at your door at dawn with an insane theory.
You're pretty convincing
You believed me that mean something.
Someone knocked on her door. She excused herself to Sam to answer that person.
Hey
No!
Julia, wait!
Not tonight!
Julia closed the door. Sam walked towards her. She was holding the door at the end of her arms and looked mad and sad.
You okay?
I will be!
Good, I'm glad!
Sam touched her right shoulder and told her to be strong because the worst part was to come. They may be stopped Rebecca and Big Jim today but it's only the beginning.
I'm going to do some tea, do you want some?
Please!
Honey?
Yes.
Julia started the kettle for the water. She took two cups from the shelf. Sam waited for her to come back in the living room. Since they met by the lake the day that they rescued the girl from the lake, he felt in love with her. She's a strong woman with leadership; she could run this town better than Big Jim. He kind of understood that she's having a rough time with Barbie right now. It's may be his chance to tell and convince her that they could be together. To his eyes, she is perfect and so beautiful. He has been alone for such a long time.
Julia arrived in the living room with their two cups of tea. Sam helped her by taking his mug from her delicate hands. She sat next to him on the couch.
Julia, are you sure you are okay?
Why?
Naturally you are smiling and look better. You look like you didn't sleep.
Touché!
You want to talk about it? It's something with Barbie is it?
Julia dropped her cup on the table and dried her eyes.
He's on their side, those are his real color.
Stop those tears; I'm sure it's nothing. Come here!
Sam took her in his arms and pulled her close to him. Julia took a deep breath in. Tears were still falling from her eyes on her cheeks. Sam played in her hair with his fingers. She placed her head on his shoulder and got closer to his neck. Sam took a deep breath and got closer to her face. His lips touched hers. Julia stepped back.
I shouldn't have done this, I'm sorry!
Julia got closer to him and kissed him. He was surprised. He didn't expect that she would kiss him back. That time it's Sam that stepped back.
I should leave now!
Sam…
Julia! What we're doing right now is wrong! You love Barbie.
I know; I'm sorry.
I'll go now.
Come on, let's not make it weird!
You are not drinking tea, right?
Sam can recognize someone that is drunk. He once was an alcoholic. He took Julia's cup and smelled it. That was definitely not some tea. She was clearly drunk. Only god knows how much she drank while she was in the kitchen. So that would explain what happen.
Don't tell me that it's because of the situation Barbie!
Please, we are grown-ups now.
I'll stay but first I'm getting rid of this.
He stood up and took Julia's cup of whatever it is. It smelled like rum. Julia followed him to the kitchen.
Sam, I need you! Without Barbie, I'm all alone and I'm scared.
Chut, I'm here now.
That was his chance. He pulled Julia closer once again. He kissed her forehead. She lifted her head to look at Sam. She never realized how blue his eyes were. She hugged him tight and smiled at him. Clearly the alcohol has effect on her. Sam couldn't resist to kiss her again and to hug her tight.
Let's get you to bed!
You'll stay?
I will, you're tired, you need to sleep.
Okay!
Come on!
SAM?
Yes?
Say that you'll protect me!
Sure, I will! Come on, my drunkie!
Sam took her hands and got upstairs. Julia climbed on her bed with her clothes. She asks Sam to lay down next to her but he refused.
I'll sleep downstairs. Thanks!
I've been sleeping with someone for the last 2 weeks. The bed feels empty. Please it won't lead to anything.
Ok fine.
Sam got next to her. She laid her head on his chest and closed her eyes. Julia felt asleep fast. Sam looked at her sleep and thought about everything and about how much he loves that woman. But what will happen to him if Barbie finds out for tonight?
