Total Drama Ridonculous Race

Chapter fourteen

(ignore the heels, I know they look awful. I tried to fix them but I couldn't undo what was already done.)
Chapter 14

I heard the alarm going off which took me out of my slumber. I groaned, turning over where a hand stopped the awful noise. I pulled myself deeper into the body that was already wrapped around me. His arm wrapped around my waist comfortably holding me close. I laid my head on his bare chest sensing his heartbeat in its steady rhythm. It lulled me back to sleep along with the sound of his soft snores from above. It stopped pretty soon as a yawn emitted from his throat which caused me to wake up. I didn't want to have to move. Why can't I just stay like this forever?

I felt a hand run through my hair softly putting a smile to my face as I let out a soft hum for him to continue. He continued for a little bit as we just stayed like this a moment longer before we had to get ready. He was so warm. His bare chest was so soft to lay upon. I didn't want to have to get up.

"Erin, it's time to wake up, darling." Did he just call me darling? I couldn't help it as I felt my face flush scarlet. I felt him stretch beside me.

"Five more minutes," I whispered as I completely deepened into his touch. I heard him chuckle above me as he ran his fingers through my hair for a minute. It was the shortest five minutes of my life. I just wanted to be held forever. But alas, we had to get up and get ready for the day to start.

I felt him pull himself away which I honestly didn't want him to do. Can't there just be a day when we don't have to do anything so I can just relax and be like this forever? I guess not.

I opened my eyes, sitting up from the bed as I let out a small frustrated sigh. I didn't want it to end. He felt comfortable. No, not in a replacement kind of way toward my husband. But, he felt comforting and nice. It was something I never actually felt before. It was affectionate and genuine.

I went to go take a shower to scrub away any scent of Don that lingered onto me. I couldn't have my husband thinking that I wasn't staying with him to be with Don. That wasn't true. But José didn't need to know anything. It felt weird lying to him. I'm usually so honest and open with him. That's all changed once I learned the truth about everything.

I got dressed for the day, coming out of the bedroom where Don was cooking up some breakfast. I went over to the little kitchen seeing him make some omelettes, but it was different the last time he cooked them. This was with more added stuff that I wasn't sure what was all in them.

"Hungry?" Don asked me. I nodded. He was in nothing but shorts and a T-shirt. "Breakfast is ready. Go on and take a seat." I did as he said as I took a seat outside in the morning African air where some of the wildlife roamed around the earth. I saw a few ostriches and antelope with elephants. I think I even saw a lion. It was so fascinating seeing them in their natural habitats instead of locked up in a zoo. They were free.

Don came outside with breakfast in his hands. He pushed me a plate and sat his down while taking his seat. He glanced at the scenery around him before deciding to finally eat. I was really warmed up to him at this point. Don and I felt closer. We were good friends. He was an important person in my life that I knew I wouldn't be able to let go. It was just like Duncan, but even we didn't do what Don and I were doing. Perhaps we were becoming too comfortable with each other. Is that a thing?

"Ready for today?" I asked Don, breaking the silence. It was comfortable. There was no need to speak. But I didn't want to not talk either.

"Oh yes, but are you?" Don asked me. I grinned at him giving him a nod. His smile turned into a frown. "Your bruises are still there on your cheek. I wish there was something I could do."