This triangle involves Blair Cramer, John McBain, and Marty Saybrooke. I tossed Todd Manning into the mix as well to shake things up a bit! (At this point I don't know who will end up with who, so we will just have to see where it goes.)
~*~o~*~
Before John's lips could make contact with hers, Blair had promptly pushed him away. "What do you think you are doing, John McBain?" she demanded.
"You invited me here to TALK," she reminded with a furious expression upon her lovely face. "You're not getting out of it so easily!"
"So, what was it you wanted to say?" she asked him. "Or did you just invite me back to your place in hopes of getting me into your bed?"
"Blair, I'm sorry," John said softly as he sunk down into the chair across from her. "We'll talk."
Blair looked at him expectantly as she settled herself on the couch which was situated directly across from the chair where John was seated. She was dying to hear what he had to say. "This had better be good," she prompted.
"Blair, I was a stupid fool. A total idiot," he began, pausing now and then as the words were difficult for him to utter. He could only hope she would believe him as he came forth with a true apology. "I took everything we had, and I tore it apart so carelessly. None of this is your fault. It isn't even Marty's. It's mine."
"What are you talking about, John?"
"We were married, and we were happy. But I thought I could have something more with Marty, so I thoughtlessly dumped you. I hurt you so much, and you don't know how much I regret it. Now I'd do anything to have you back..." John admitted.
"What makes you think I want you anymore?" Blair demanded. "Maybe I've moved on with my life. I don't need YOU to make me happy!"
"Blair, I know I don't deserve it, but would you consider giving me another chance? I hurt you... but I want to make everything right this time. I miss you," John spoke as he gazed into her eyes.
Blair caught her lower lip in her teeth, returning his gaze. It wasn't as easy as he made it sound. She had been protecting her heart for so long, and she wasn't about to let him stomp on it again. "I don't know if I can trust you, John," she stated.
"All I ask is for one more chance."
~*~o~*~
"Kiss you?" Todd repeated, looking absolutely terrified.
"Yes, Todd," Marty prompted. "Just one kiss. It might help revive your memories."
"Can't we try electric shock therapy or some other method?" Todd asked as his voice rose to the edge of hysteria.
"No, just kiss me, Todd," Marty insisted as she stood up from the bed and slowly approached him. Their gazes locked as Todd's heart skipped a beat.
"This better work," he hissed, his voice half-way between a groan and a grumble. He reached for her, pulling her into his arms. Very slowly, his lips descended onto hers. For just a moment they both forgot to breathe as they got lost in the kiss. She felt him tremble as all the tension suddenly fled from his body.
"Todd?" she whispered, as she pulled away and looked searchingly into his eyes.
"Nothing," he spoke as he gazed at her soft pink lips.
"Dammit," she murmured. "I thought it would work."
"Well, don't ask me to have sex with you next, because I gotta draw the line somewhere," he muttered.
She couldn't stop the hint of a smile that came to her face at his words. "I wouldn't go that far, but I do think you should let me spend the night here..."