I sat on the sofa with my legs crossed, earphones propped into my ears as I tried to block out the tension between me and Henry. It wasn't that I disliked the attention from him, in fact I really did enjoy how he made me feel. I just knew I had Tom, he was putting his trust into me now. Even if he said he wanted time, I know that means he wants to test me.

All these tests, it was driving me insane.

"So Mel, are you going to talk to me?" Henry whined, his hands gripping my earphones and pulling them out. This made me frown, a stubborn look now plastered over me.

"I have been talking to you"

Henry proceeded to sit next to me, the warmth from his body making my heart stammer, I take it back I hated how this man made me feel.

"You haven't though, have you Melanie?"

Feeling tears prick at my eyes I shuffled away from him, reaching for my earphones prepared to put them into my ears again. Before I could do so though, Henry had gripped my wrist lightly and his other hand tossed the earphones away.

"I know this marriage thing was never meant to be easy, but come on. Melanie I am trying"

My face faltered at his words, I didn't want to upset him. "I-I just want to make sure I'm loyal to Tom"

Henry knitted his brows together, looking at me now quite intently. "Do you really not trust yourself that much?"

A slight laugh followed after, clearly in amusement by what I had told him. This made me feel irritated, of course he wouldn't know how I'm feeling.

"Melanie I don't want to seem harsh but if you can't trust yourself then surely that means you don't love him as much as you think you do? After-all we are friends nothing more"

Biting my lips harshly, I stood up abruptly. Glaring at Henry who in my heart, his words hit home. I couldn't stand how correct he always was, especially about this.

"Just leave me the fuck alone Henry" I replied dryly, I was in no mood to deal with his shit today and the already burning emotions I had made me all the more pissed off.

Henry followed suit by standing up, his body now facing opposite to me with an unreadable expression printed on his face. "No, I won't leave you the fuck alone. This is my home and you're creating such a horrible atmosphere"

Henry was right, this was his home. This in itself made me inwardly crumble, I had no right to be this way towards him. I shouldn't even be living here, I am being cruel and unkind just because I can't deal with my own emotions.

I had been sour towards him for a few days now, I suppose it was inevitable for an argument to occur but it still hurt that the kind, gentle Henry Cavill was finally raising his voice towards me.

"Well I will just leave then" My words were laced with bitterness but it was true, maybe I should just go home. This whole marriage is only a fake facade, I didn't need to be here with him.

"Nobody is stopping you" Henry's eyes were like daggers, they were cutting into me and even though that's a verbal expression it still felt like they were plunging into my skin, physically hurting me.

Tears streamed down my face, my cheeks quickly becoming puffed and wet. "You don't understand how I'm feeling Henry"

Henry's demeanour softened towards me, seeing that I was crying. It was as if he was pitying me.

"I fucking hate how you make me feel. Can you not see I am in love with Tom!? I am trying so hard to ignore you, but it's impossible"

Grabbing my arm he took a step closer to me, his eyes darkening which made the hairs on my arms stick up.

"Honestly Melanie I haven't done anything wrong! I am in love too. I don't want anything from you. It's not my fault you're like every other fucking girl who can't resist me"

Widening my eyes I shoved him away from me "excuse me!? Every other girl? Jesus your ego needs shooting down, it's embarrassing"

Anger boiled through my blood, how dare he. Clicking my tongue on the roof of my mouth I turned on my heel, walking away from him. Henry is stepping way out of line and I'm not prepared to deal with him.

"You're acting so childish Melanie. Just fuck off will you"

This stung my heart, I couldn't stop the tears from falling now. It was like a river pooling from me, the damn has been broken. I felt alone and unsure of what to do anymore. I lived in a home that wasn't my home, married to a man who even though is kind can also be so cruel, not to mention we don't even love one another and finally the harsh reality that me and Tom probably won't ever be happy together, it broke me.

Darting upstairs I slammed my door, sliding down it with my head now resting on top of my legs.

This whole thing is so difficult.

*

A few hours had passed, I still kept myself trapped in my room like a stubborn teen, I couldn't face Henry. The thought of seeing him right now just made me want to cry, everything he said to me is replaying in my head and it won't stop.

I decided to open up my phone, deciding the only person I could talk to was Tom himself though I knew he needed time, I also needed clarification on what was going on.

Hitting the call button I waited impatiently for him, trying my best not to break down. Numbness coated me like a heavy blanket and I needed to just feel something, anything.

"Hello?"

My heart quickened, the sound of his voice was angelic to me. I needed him with every inch of my soul.

"T-Tom" I croaked, my throat was dry.

"What's wrong Mel? Talk to me"

Placing the phone even closer to my ear I felt like I couldn't hold back my emotions any longer.

"I need you so badly. I'm alone, I need you. Henry hates me and I feel so fucking alone. I know you said you needed time but I am hurting so badly-

"Melanie stop this" Tom interjected his voice firm which was the complete opposite to me breaking down and sounding so weak.

"I'm sorry..." is all I could say, now Tom even hated me. I couldn't stand this.

"I do love you. I care for you. But you're married, how is that meant to make me feel?"

I felt like I had no words, saying anything back to him would just be pointless so I silenced myself. Listening to him whilst the pain covered me like needles.

"Give me time Melanie. Please. That is all I am asking"

Taking a deep breath of air in I nodded, not that he could see that. I just felt like I couldn't muster up any words.

"I will leave you alone.." I murmured just above a whisper.

With that I ended the call.

Maybe I should just stop and realise it's never going to work now.

Maybe I need to say goodbye to Tom.

A soft knock sounded on the door which made me come out from my thoughts, I knew it was Henry of course but I still wasn't sure if I wanted to see him.

"Melanie can we talk please, I am very sorry.." Henry weakly spoke, I could tell he genuinely felt just as upset as I did right now so maybe we just needed one another.

Picking myself from the floor I hesitantly opened the door, looking to see Henry with his hair all messy, not the usual smart look he goes for.

"I didn't mean to be so cruel towards you, Please forgive me.." His voice sounded like it was pained, that he was straining to find the words.

A soft, slight smile made its way on my face. Even after the argument we had it warmed my heart that he cared to make sure I was okay, that was what I needed right now.

"I forgive you. I am sorry too Henry, I really am"

Henry stepped in my bedroom, his body closing the gap that was between us making me shudder, it was still undeniable the way Henry made me feel. It wasn't love, it was lust.

Henry grabbed my waist firmly, making me gasp a sudden breath of air. My heart now pounding ecstatically against my chest. His touch made me feel alive, it burned a deep desire within me that I think anyone would find difficult to push aside.

"Henry.."

His pools of blue softened and stared intently at me, as if he was burying them into my soul. "I told you, you do things to me Melanie"

Before I could respond his face neared mine, his warm breath fanning my lips putting me into a trance, I didn't want to stop him this time if he wanted to kiss me.

Henry's lips brushed against my cheek as he made his way towards my own, the adrenaline pumping inside of me was enough to make me feel faint.

My lower abdomen tightened and my thighs began to squeeze against one another, feeling my inner desire wanting to be freed. Maybe I will give in this time.

My lips parted, awaiting to feel Henry's lips on mine but it never happened, this made me inwardly frown, looking at him I could see he was the one being hesitant this time which was a new emotion for Henry that I hadn't seen before.

Instead of him placing his lips against mine, he placed his mouth on the corner of my lips, a small kiss being planted ever so gently. This small action made my insides go like mush, it wasn't a kiss that I had expected but it was a small, loving gesture that made me feel like I was on cloud nine.

"I don't want to do things I shouldn't.." Henry muttered, his face still close to mine.

"I think we are passing that bridge quicker than we thought" I responded back, the same muttered whisper in my tone.

The tension was heavy, it made my whole body feel rigid and frustrated and I knew Henry could feel it too. I understood now that it wasn't a matter of if we would give in to one another, it was a matter of when.

Silence passed us, it was relaxing but nerve racking as I didn't know what was going to come next. I hated feeling on edge and that is exactly what Henry does to me.

"Now... get ready. We are going somewhere special"

This sparked my curiosity but before I could say anything at all Henry had turned away from me, exiting my bedroom and leaving me an absolute curious, hot mess. God dammit Henry.