Free Savory Deceits by Skye Heart

that's all.” I said, moving aside to let her in.
    “Thanks.” She said coming inside.
    “Can I get you anything?” I asked her.
    “No thanks. Nai's a wreck, so I better get back soon. She shouldn’t be alone right now.”
    “I understand.” I said, observing her. She seemed anxious, and hastily moved past me, towards the bedroom.
    “It was crazy of her to run out into the street like that. Good thing I showed up when I did.” Nena said from inside my room, graciously putting some distance between us. I found her actions so transparent, because she avoided making eye contact with me, the moment she walked in.
    “Yeah,” I replied, following her into my room anyway. “We kind of got into it and…” I started to explain, but stopped to look at her, when I realized something. “What were you doing out here anyway?” I asked her.
    “What do you mean?” She said, averting her eyes once again.
    “You said good thing you showed up when you did. Showed up where? Here?” I asked inquisitively.
    “Oh. Yeah. Well, I was actually on my way to see you. You know, so we could talk. I was up the block when I saw her.” She explained.
    “Oh. Well, you're here now, so what did you want to talk to me about?” I asked, coming towards her. She nervously moved about the room, continuing to bag a few of her sister’s clothes.
    “Um, it can wait,” she said without looking up, “I have to get back to…”
    “Can it?” I questioned, raising my brows. Then she finally looked up at me. Our eyes locked, and I knew that she knew, I was not going to let her go that easily. Accepting defeat, she set the duffel bag on the floor, and then sat at the end of the bed.
    “No. It can't.” She admitted, and I joined her.
    “Then talk.” I said, trying to hide my amusement. The fact that I seemed to make her so on edge, was adorable to me. When she turned to me, our eyes met again. She was so beautiful, that when she began to speak, I suddenly could not help myself. Right away, I covered her mouth with mine, stealing the unspoken words. We kissed deeply and passionately. I moved my tongue in her mouth with such dominance, and to my astonishment, she gave in to the kiss. With my hand on the side of her neck, I slowly started to move it down to her breasts. Thereon, I heard a slight moan escape her throat, and then she suddenly pulled away. Seemingly enthralled, by our kiss, she quickly stood up.
    “I can't do this.” She said shaking her head.
    “Nena, I…” I tried to say.
    “No,” she said, cutting me off, “please don't.” She begged, reaching down to retrieve the bag of clothes. Then, I watched her anxiously move about the room, gathering more of her sister's things; wanting to touch her, wanting to feel her, and hold her, but I had to respect her wishes. I continued to look on, as she quickly zipped the bag, and left without a word.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    ~NENA~
    “What took you so long?” Naima asked me, when I walked through the door.
    “Traffic,” I lied.
    “Did he say anything to you?” She asked me.
    “Who?” I asked, setting the bag down in front of her.
    “Chris. Who else?” Naima replied.
    “Oh. No. He was just worried about you. I told him you were fine. I'm going to go lay down for a while, okay?” I said to her. I needed to escape to my bedroom. I felt overwrought with guilt.
    “You okay hon?” Naima asked me.
    “Yeah, I’m fine.” I replied staring at the lampshade. I could not look at her.
    “I'm sorry to get you involved in all of this, Nena. I know how much you and Chris are good friends. It must be awkward for you to be caught in the middle like this.” Naima explained. I rolled my eyes at the irony of that last statement.
    “Oh no, you're fine. I'm just tired that's all. We'll talk later, okay?” I replied, making my way towards my bedroom again.
    “Okay.” Naima replied picking up her bag, and turning to go to the guest bedroom.
     
     
    While in the refuge of my