A Little Bit

Warren

I’m Warren James Baker II. Son of Senator Darlene Jean Baker. Grandson of Senator Warren James Baker Sr.

My future’s already decided. Marry a nice girl from a good, southern family, then run for Senate. All while keeping the undesirable parts of me hidden, even from myself.

I’ve always fulfilled my role.

Until I meet Eli.

I want to ignore him, but it’s impossible. He tempts me, wrecks me, and heals me when all I deserve is to hurt.

It was only supposed to be for a little bit.

But now, I’m not sure if I can let him go.

Eli

I told myself I wouldn’t come to...

Warren

I’m Warren James Baker II. Son of Senator Darlene Jean Baker. Grandson of Senator Warren James Baker Sr.

My future’s already decided. Marry a nice girl from a good, southern family, then run for Senate. All while keeping the undesirable parts of me hidden, even from myself.

I’ve always fulfilled my role.

Until I meet Eli.

I want to ignore him, but it’s impossible. He tempts me, wrecks me, and heals me when all I deserve is to hurt.

It was only supposed to be for a little bit.

But now, I’m not sure if I can let him go.

Eli

I told myself I wouldn’t come to this town.

But when an opportunity presents itself, all it takes is Mom’s insistence to make me go. After all, it’s the least I can do for her after what happened.

I expect the pretentiousness disguised as gentility. I expect the haunting memories that aren’t quite mine. What I don’t expect is to be captivated by an uptight rich boy who loves to profess how straight he is.

Lines get blurred. Promises get broken. And even though it was only supposed to be for a little bit, I can’t seem to make myself stop.