The Sin

Lily

Dan walked out into the cool morning thoroughly annoyed. Just his luck, he couldn't find a joint.

Most dealers usually did their business under the cover of night.

He sighed feeling jittery.

He found a coffee shop and strolled in. His hands trembled in his pockets.

He needed something with a lot of caffeine, fast.

He sat down at the counter.

"Coffee please, black, no sugar."

"Coming right up."

He sighed, the cold was unbelievable.

'You would think a coffee shop would be warmer.'

He heard a soft gasp beside him and he turned to the side.

He was staring into startling green eyes. His own widened.

It was her, the klutz from the shop asking for directions.

'What was she doing there?'

His surprise quickly turned into a frown.

"It's you again, " he said.

Her eyes turned somewhat sad-which surprised him.

She looked to be around his age.

She had long hair and very soft features-all of which he disliked.

"I'm really sorry about this morning, I didn't mean to frighten you, " she tried apologising.

"Frighten me?" he scoffed, "Yeah, right."

Her brows furrowed and she looked away.

"Please accept my sincere apology, " she said as she stood about to leave.

Unexpectedly, he grabbed her hand-shocking her.

"Where do you think you're going?"
Her eyes widened, completely shocked by his rashness.

He sat her back down.

"I'm going home, " she said.

"Not until you apologise properly. You can start by paying for my drink, " he said.

Her eyes widened in complete bewilderment.

"I will do no such thing."

Now, it was his turn to be shocked.

"What did you say to me?"

She removed her wrist from his hold, her eyes showing a glint of boldness.

"I believe I apologised politely to you, " she said.

"So?" he retorted.

"Will sorry soothe my aching head and backside?"

Her eyes widened and then softened.

"I'm really sorry about that." She rummaged through her purse and brought out a small balm.

She opened it, scooped a little. She took a look at his left temple and grimaced.

She put a little on the grazed skin, dabbing it gently.

Dan's eyes widened, completely caught off guard.

His heart hammered violently against his chest.

He searched her face and saw her concentrated on applying it.

He shook his head snapping himself out of it.

He grabbed her hand rather roughly.

She cried out softly in pain.