Dancing with Flames

Have you ever wondered how one decision can change everything? Have you endured pain, shame, and indignity just to continue on living? Have you done unimaginable things just to survive? Because I did.

With every touch of his warm hands on my bare skin, I can feel my body burning with heat that feels like consuming my whole being.

His hand moved in a sluggish manner and a low moan escaped my lips. He held my shoulders and pulled me up. His hands brushed my back and in the blink of an eye, I felt his thin lips against my skin.

"Fire", I groaned as he started feeling me chest.

His palms were hot that it made me crave him even more. Each part of my skin that was touched by him seemed to burn. My whole being burn for him, and him only.

I swallowed as I saw a naughty grin form on his lips. "Let's remove this now, it blocks my way!"

I haven't rearranged my though yet but he already managed to remove the blouse I'm wearing. His hands freely touched the different parts of my body.

"Don't tear my clothes," I said and I took a glance at my black brassiere that's already on the floor.

He throwed a look at me before his lips arches to the side. "Are you commanding me?"

I leered at him. "I-it's not like that. All I just want is . . ."

'For you to be gentle.' Is what I want to add, but I almost lost my sanity when I felt his hands on my bare chest.

"You're saying . . . ?" He whispered as his nose started to sniff on my neck.

His warm breath was a torture. I felt millions of voltage pass my veins and my chest seemed to explode due to the heat I'm feeling.

He pressed his palms on my breast and I let out a low moan from my mouth.

"Fire . . ."

"For a petite girl like you, you are blessed . . ." He mumbled as he cupped my breasts simultaneously.

I flinched and gasped on what he did. His fingers traveled at the peak of my breasts and each tip received tweaking.

I licked my lips to dampen it.

He nipped each tip using his thumb and forefinger and I gasped. I could feel my nipples hardening within his fingers but he continued to play with them. He only freed them when they're already taut and swollen.

The hotness of his hands against my bare back is what fuels the heat I am feeling. Each press of his hard body against mine makes my heart beat like a bass drum.

"Let's do it here", he whispered.

My heartbeat doubled and I gasped. I tried to get up but he's much stronger than me so I failed.

“Stop it Solene, you don't want me to get mad at you right?" There was a hint of annoyance in his tone.

I rolled my eyes. I lifted my face and our eyes completely met. There was something in his blue eyes that can make me stare at it forever.

His clear blue eyes seemed lost in the darkness, but how could it look to be twinkling stars for me? His eyes have hypnotized me in a way that one look from it, and I can forget everything in a snap. His look brings comfort and uneasiness at the same time.

How is that even possible?

"Someone might see—" I swallowed before averting my gaze away from him.

"No one will see us. I locked this room" He prompted.

He lowered his face to my neck and I could feel his warm breath against me. I swallowed a giggle when his breath tickled me. I felt his lips on my neck as he planted wet kisses in it. He nibbled on my lower ear as he cupped my chin. His kisses went hotter and more seductive as it went down my throat.

I let out a moan when he started to suck the sensitive part of my neck. I hung my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me, allowing him for a deeper kiss.

He was like a vampire thirsty and hungry for my blood as he bites my neck. Every kiss from him fuels the fire that's already raging on my body. There's a certain feeling in my stomach that I can't explain.

"What if a security guard sees us?" Every word that came out of my mouth only sounded like moans, especially when his hands had already reached the region between my thighs.

I slowly felt him pull down my bikini and it made me hold my breath. This is our third time doing this but this is the first time we're doing it here in the campus, in the School clinic of all places!

Damn!

"Fire!" I squeaked when his fingers slid in my dampness.

"Damn, Solene!" He mumbled. "You are so beautiful!" He whispered in the middle of kissing my lips.

My lips twitched and a faint smile escaped. My heart beats slowly and I can feel the pain rushing.

Am I really beautiful in his eyes? Or am I only beautiful when I'm naked in front of him like now?

I breathed heavily. I can't answer my questions and don't dare to ask him. I might only end up getting hurt. I have already accepted that I am only like this to him. His entertainment when he's bored, a toy he can play with anytime he wants. That's only my role in his life and I don't expect that it will exceed that.

Who am I to be liked by him anyway? I am not his ideal type of girl, maybe I'll never be. I'm just the type of girl that can and will do anything to survive this cruel world, even if it means selling my body to a man like him.

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"Are you coming home late because that Fire used you again?"

I almost jumped from shock as soon as I entered. I was welcomed by Lillian's raised eyebrows. Lillian Araneta, the only friend I made since I went to this city to study for college.

"How long have you been here?" I asked, ignoring her question.

"Don't change our topic here, Solene."

I walked towards her and hugged her. "You know everything right? I don't have a choice. He owns me. I don't have a say on whatever he wants to do with me."

My chest was heavy as I let those words out of my mouth. It was like my heart was getting hammered into a million pieces. It's very hard to admit but that's the truth, and I can't do anything but to let it remain that way and accept it.

Lillian turned to face me and her eyebrows raised once again. "I don't know about you, you're beautiful but you're stupid."

Lillian is a frank person. If she doesn't like you, her actions and words will be loud about it. Fortunately, I'm her friend and I'm already used to her being like that. But sometimes, her words still hurt like daggers stabbing me with reality. I understand her though, she's my good friend and she says all of those things because she worries about me.

"You know we made a deal. If I don't follow it, I don't know where I'll end up."

"Alright, alright! Because he's the one sponsoring your education. He's the one helping you right now. But think of it Solene, is it right for him to make you his toy? Solene, I'm telling you this because you're my friend and I don't want you to get hurt in the end. You know Fire. When he gets tired of you, he'll throw you like a used rug."

I was stilled by her words. It was hard to accept but it's not impossible to happen. "Maybe", I replied shortly.

Yes, Fire is helping me right now. He's the reason why I'm still able to continue my studies. He's the reason why I have food to eat. But, are those enough reasons for him to own me?

I breathed out violently. "It's frustrating!"

I closed my eyes and the memories from the day I first met him came rushing back like ocean waves.

I never expected that meeting him was like playing with fire. He was too hot, scorching hot— fiery, burning, and dangerous. Escaping such heat seemed impossible but despite that, I willingly embraced it with all my heart.

Will love ever be enough to change a person?

Can lust turn into love?

Is love enough to fix a broken man?

Is playing with fire worth it?