Into the Fire (gxg)

Chapter 21

Olivia's Pov

"Oh my god...this is incredible."

We were immediately amazed by the luxurious upgraded lodge. As soon as we walked in, the fresh lavender smell filled the room showing that it was maintained really well. There was a soft, grey L-shaped couch that stretched across the corner of the room separating the room from the open kitchen which was modern in comparison to the traditional lodge. A 50 inch flat screen in front of the couch was hung up on the wall and an elegant stone fireplace in the corner. There was a square coffee table in the middle with the complimentary confectionary in a basket. It also held a $60 bottle of Franciscan Napa Cabernet which was one of the most expensive bottles on the menu. I should use my attitude more, I smirked at the thought.

We headed into the bedroom and I was in awe at the luxurious king sized bed with bed curtains trailing over the top and there was a small couch at the end of it; along with a soft silk bedding that was made perfectly as if it was crucial that there were no creases. I looked over to the side and the beautiful view of the forest stood before me through the large patio glass doors, as I stepped closer a small clear blue lake came into view as I took in the scenery, almost breath taking. I opened the patio doors and we both stepped out onto the freshly varnished decking only to be yet again, amazed by a hot tub and decking chairs facing the view. Could this get any better?

I woke up on the couch an hour later after settling in, only to realise that Natalie wasn't here, I started to get anxious so I turned the tv on to distract my thoughts. What if she went back to that receptionist? I sunk into the chair as I flicked through the channels to drown out my thoughts.

Truth be told I really liked Natalie, we've known each other for almost four months now and my feelings for her were getting indescribably strong. At this point I don't care if she's a girl, sure she's attractive, but everything she says and does pulls me in, but it's all still new and I'm still scared.

The for opened and closed as Natalie walked in carrying shopping bags as she headed to the kitchen.

"What's all this?" I asked, following her and propping myself up on the island.

"We gotta use that $100 card for something so I bought us some snacks, dinner and beers." she said as she opened two bottles. "You can be quite intimidating you know. But its cute when you get jealous"

"I wasn't jealous!" I countered.

"Oh, so you wouldn't mind if I invited that receptionist over then?" My eyes widened as heat rose through my body in anger, I clenched my fists together as I glared at the girl.

"You were saying?" she chuckled. "Relax, I was kidding. You need to loosen up, here."

She handed me the beer that she had opened before sitting on the island beside me.

"So you didn't invite her?"

"Jealous much?" I pushed her a little too hard causing her to fall off the island, I couldn't help but laugh as she stumbled on her feet as she tried not to drop her beer.

"You've asked for it" she made her way back over to me and placed her beer onto the counter. She wrapped her arms around my back and lifted me off of the counter over her shoulder. "What are you doing?" I screamed.

She made her way over to the couch and placed me onto it and started to tickle me. "Oh my god s-stop it! Nat! I'm serious I'm going to spill the beer!" I screamed whilst trying to catch my breathe from the laughter.

"Okay! I was jealous! Now stop!" She immediately stopped and replaced her laughter with a muffled smirk.

I rolled my eyes looking away from her. "She's not you. So why would I want anybody else here when I already have you?" I couldn't help but smile.

"C'mon, I'm hungry."