Chapter 5: The allure of darkness

It wasn't very easy for Isaac to fall asleep. He was turning and turning not being able to close his eyes for a moment. Maybe the floor was too hard. Maybe he wasn't tired. Maybe his brain couldn't stop working. He was just staring at the ceiling, breathing slowly... Cruella, on the other hand, didn't have trouble sleeping at all. Lying on the bed, with her eyes peacefully closed and a faint snoring escaping her nose. He was taking peeks of her every now and then, maybe even looking at her for more than just a few moments. She was beautiful. She may not have the angelic face he fell in love with, but she was still stunning.

"Didn't anyone tell you, that it's not polite to stare?" She smirked fixing the covers and he found himself trapped in her glance.

"I-I am sorry.." He nervously apologized. It's not that he could help it. Every time she was around, everything was about her. He tried to avoid her look by standing up and looking outside the window, knowing however that she was still staring at him.

"Can't sleep?" She made an effort to get up and turn on the light on the nightstand.

"Not really.." He continue looking outside the window, getting lost at his thoughts. The fact that they were in a room alone, without fighting was very surprising for Isaac. And it also made him feel a bit odd.

"The floor isn't that comfortable after all?" He turned around to see that Cruella was standing right behind him, staring him with a devilish glance and a faint smile on her face. She took a few steps and brought her face opposite his. He closed his eyes trying to resist that burning urge. The urge to kiss her. However his body was responding.

"What's wrong Isaac?" She whispered to his ear, making him shiver from head to toe. She was definitely teasing him. She liked having him under her control. It was like having a toy. And she also knew that Isaac wasn't going to do anything. He didn't have it in him. He was a coward. He was shy, and he was also a gentleman. She could tease him as much as she wanted. He could feel her breath on his neck. She was arousing him without even touching him. "What are you gonna do, darling?" She traced her hand on his chest. She was feeling very safe. And her ego and confidence were growing bigger as she observed him, melting under her touch, powerless to do anything.

"I am afraid I am gonna do something you and I will regret..." She let out a small laugh. She knew he was bluffing. He was just trying to seem that he was strong enough to handle her.

"Really? And what's that?"She raised her eyebrow expecting him to chicken out, as he always does.

But this time, to her and his surprise, he didn't. He was trying to keep himself in control for two long. But he couldn't anymore. His body was craving hers. And he didn't hesitate much before smashing his lips to hers. He was definitely allured by her. Everything about her, even her darkness. He was even allured by her darkness. Cruella found herself trapped in her own game. A game she started with intention of playing... a game she also couldn't deny. He didn't pull his hands away from her body for a second while her tongue was dancing all over his.. The chemistry between them was undeniable. And he wanted her so bad. She didn't, at least not at first. She didn't love him, nor had any sexual fantasies about him but once trapped between his lips, at that very moment, she wouldn't dream of escaping.

It's been a long time since they had both done this. For Isaac it's been years since his was trapped in that book and for Cruella, months. But it didn't seem to be an issue for any of them. Isaac, however, had pictured their first time differently. With candles, slow music, he would take over and he would be the first and last man that had her. But that never happend and instead that very moment they were both lying on a motel bed making crazy sex. He was feeling amazing. She was the only woman he had ever loved and now she was in his arms, not in the most romantic way of course, but for Cruella, this was more of her style.

A few moments later they both fell asleep instantly in each others arms, something she wouldn't really approve but after that passionate night her eyes couldn't stay open long enough to voice an objection. It was the morning light from the window that forced her to wake up and realize what was really happening.

"Oh hell! she whispered trying to keep her eyes closed although the shimmering light breaking through the window didn't seem to let her. She tried to move but something was stopping her. It was Isaac's arms, wrapped around her. And then she remembered. Last night... they... A smirk escaped her lips but then she came back to her senses and shook her head to drop any memory of this. And then she questioned herself, how on earth could she get up without him waking up. Why did she even brought herself in this situation in the first place?

"So you are awake.." Isaac stroke a hair out of her face . He was happy. She was wrapped in his hug, last night was fire.. what more could he ask? Apart from her love of course.

"Oh blight!" She murmured realizing that this was a dead end. He let go of her, giving her the space to turn around and face him. Both of them naked. You could sense the awkwardness from meters away.

"What's wrong?" He asked looking for an explanation.

"I just can't do the talk, Isaac!" She turned around again trying to avoid him. She never had to face the after morning talk. She usually sneaked out the previous night or if she was too drunk to leave she made sure she vanished the next morning. And even with that husband of hers, she didn't really had sex with him. She didn't feel a thing for that guy, nor like him, she just liked the fact that he was rich. Not that she felt something for Isaac, she couldn't tell her feeling about him. Her mind was a bloody mess. Isaac had earned her trust and maybe she even liked him a bit. She did wanted to kill him once of course, but she loved the fact that he was head over heels for her.

"So you didn't like it.." He exclaimed defeated. He was very insecure about that point. What if he was boring? What if he was bad? What if he just wasn't good enough? He really hoped that this could actually mean something to her. Or at least that she enjoyed it. But what he didn't know was that in fact she did like it. It would be a lie to say that the chemistry between them wasn't there. She wouldn't let him know of course.

"It's not that, darling.. It's just that I don't want you to get your hopes up and expect me to be the girl you wish you had, Yes we had a good one night stand but that's all." She explained and surprisingly tried to sound a bit more understanding than harsh. She knew that he loved her and when he meant finding a happy ending he meant with her. But she is a villain and villains don't get happy endings. She wasn't going softer, she just wanted to be clear.

"I get it.." He replied and immediately left the bed to go get dressed. For him that night meant everything. He would never forget that night. He had dreamed of that night many times. Even if for her it was nothing more than a one night stand. "Let's just pretend that this never happened.." he continue as he was now fully dressed and ready to leave the room. His tone was now cold and stiff. She could see his disappointment and that cold armor he wore trying to hide the part that he was hurt.

"I 'll be back soon" he announced her and left the room without even turning to look at her. She just observed him as he left not even making a move to stop him. Something was telling her to react but something else was stopping her. She just decided to stop thinking and go pour herself some liquor to relax. Even if it was 10 am. That was her medicine. That made her forget any worry Cruella De Vil may had...

Hello everyone! So.. this happened. When I was writing the chapter I was listening to Nick's jonas song, bom bidi bom, if this was a scene it should be a background song. I know, both Isaac and Cruella have darkness in them, however Isaac was never meant to be dark. In this fic I believe that we deserve to see the good side he always had, his true self. Review are very welcome, I would like to hear your opinion! Thank you very much for reading my fanfics. See you in the next chapter