Hi.
Here you go. The second part to my new series that half the people wanted and the other half didn't. I've actually got this idea to intertwine all of my stories into a certain time and place so that they are all related because I'm just weird like that. Anyways, hope you enjoy!
~E
P.S. I sort of have a thing for biting, so, yeah... and this is a "revised" version because I didn't notice any mistakes until
after
I freaking submitted it. And I'm a perfectionist so I couldn't resist fixing them.
Morgan inhaled as the smoke rose up around her.
Weed. Drake had bought some from a friend a couple of weeks ago and her mouth watered at the taste for more. However, she wasn't in the mood to get high so, she waved away the joint when it was passed to her. Her boyfriend looked at her curiously but only shrugged as he puffed it.
"I'd rather get drunk right now," she murmured. Those who knew Morgan Daniels knew that she'd prefer the herbal stuff over alcohol but it had been almost three months since her encounter with Ian and she was feeling empty. Was that the right word? Maybe lost and lonely even though she lived with her boyfriend but their relationship was starting to roll downhill, like a wheel being pushed. They were on the path to a breakup and she did not give one single fuck either.
Leni, her best friend, slumped down beside her on the bedraggled couch stained with years of drinking and sex. It had been her dorm couch and she was too broke to afford anything else. "What's up, my girl?" Her blonde hair was in twists, brushing her shoulders. She looked like a grungy hippy wearing vests and fringe paired with combat boots and black nail polish. It was just her style; eclectic and edgy. She was gorgeous, too, with a pixie like face and bright green eyes. Two gold hoops adorned her right nostril while she sported snakebites and a velvet choker.
Morgan glanced at Drake who seemed to be too busy with his phone than his own girlfriend, giggling at something horrendously stupid. Leni had thrown an arm around her shoulder as she shrugged. "Well, something happened a few months ago..."
Leni's eyes lit up with delight. "Ooh, like what?"
Morgan chewed on her bottom lip before tugging on the hem of an old black band shirt that was once her father's. She stole it from him after he kicked out her when she turned eighteen. Sure, they still spoke but that didn't mean she had to love him, right? Whatever. "I uh," she looked back to make sure Drake wasn't eavesdropping. Sure enough, he was close to passing out with bloodshot eyes drooping and drool seeping out of his downturned mouth. She mentally scoffed. "I fucked another guy."
Leni drew in a deep breath before letting it all out in a rush. Morgan prepared herself for the admonishment and lecture that was about to endure. But, Leni only shrugged. "Did it mean anything?"
Raising a brow, Morgan shook her head. "Not really. It was random. Happened that night my tire blew out and no one came to help. Other than the guy, the one who changed my tire and I ended up thanking him by having sex with him."
A look of shock crossed Leni's face as if that was how to properly thank someone. "Wait. You couldn't just say 'thanks, have a great day'?"
Morgan blushed. "I don't know. It just felt right. I couldn't help myself. Please, don't tell Drake. I already feel shitty enough as it is and now I don't think I could handle breaking up with him."
They both looked over at Drake at the same time noticing how he was laughing goofily at nothing. "Bruh, you shouldn't feel shitty. I just wish you would have told me sooner. Plus, I know how terrible your sex life is with him. You and I both know this relationship isn't going anywhere. You two are basically roommates with benefits only minus the sex."
She was right. The last time Morgan and Drake had had sex was about a month ago. They were both high as kites but he didn't last too long and Morgan couldn't help but think of Ian and his gigantic-
"Hey!" Leni snapped her fingers. "I can tell you're thinking of that guy. You've got this stupid dreamy look on your face. Did you get his digits at least?"
"Yeah," she murmured her response. "He's tried contacting me but I haven't checked."
Before she could even blink, Leni was on the prowl, searching for Morgan's phone. Once in hand, she held up the screen to her greedy eyes and began rifling through the unread messages labeled as "I" on her phone. "Oh my," Leni whispered. "He's very...articulate. Not a single mistake nor an emoji."
She shoved the phone into Morgan's face this time. Each little conversation bubble was a paragraph stating how Ian wanted to meet with her and talk. They weren't weird messages or anything, just true and honest, "Hey, let's be friends," sort of messages.
"Why didn't you reply back? He's asked you to coffee like, fifty times," Leni exaggerated while still scrolling on Morgan's phone. "What's his name?"
Morgan swiped her phone back. "No one," she lied and rolled her eyes. "Can we go out? I need to get away from him," she pointed to Drake who now had his hands wrist deep in a bag of chips while he stared at their watercolor tiger print on the wall.
Leni only shrugged. "Sure."
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They had gone to the local bar, owned by a friend's husband, where they got free drinks.
It had a packed dancefloor opposite a long squared island bar that housed three bartenders. One of which Leni had been indiscreetly seeing on the weekends. He was tall and handsome, with rustic eyes and matching hair. She couldn't blame her best friend; she'd fuck him, too.
After ordering her favorite, she noticed Leni was sitting on the edge of her bar stool, neck craning, looking for something. Or someone rather. "What are you doing?"
Leni swatted at Morgan's hand. "Shh," she whispered and continued to glance around. "Just shut up and drink your man."
Groaning, she sipped at the decanter of Jack and coke, feeling the warmth radiate through her limbs, ending in her fingers, toes, and finally... her clit. God, she became extremely horny all of a sudden. She squirmed in her seat, her tight jeans casting some form of friction, and silenced a moan. Her combat boots pressed into the bottom rung of the bar stool as she took another sip, the whiskey working its way towards her brain and heart, clouding her better judgement. All of a sudden, the creepy guy staring down her black ripped tee wasn't looking too bad.
She widened her eyes and shook her head. Fuck she was a lightweight. And not even that. She was a goddamned pussy with alcohol.
Morgan tugged on Leni to bring her to the dancefloor before gulping down the rest of her drink, slamming it on the bar top and smacking her lips. She inhaled sharply, the tangy taste of smoke and sweat tickled her tongue. "Hang on," Leni murmured. And when Morgan went to ask her what was going on, Leni's eyes lit up and she pulled her away from the bar.
"What was that about?" Morgan shouted over the loud music. It was a pop-rock song being covered by a local band. Leni shook her head and began swaying her hips, occasionally glancing over Morgan's shoulder as they faced one another to dance.
"Nothing," she clearly lied, hiding a smile.
They danced for a few minutes before Leni decided she needed to head to the restroom, leaving Morgan alone on the dancefloor feeling rather tipsy. Her favorite drink was brought to her courtesy of someone at the bar. She didn't care as she moved her hips to the addicting song, the hazy beats unlike anything she'd ever heard before.
She was about done with her drink when she noticed a pair of bright eyes watching her every move. She could barely see him through the crowd on the floor but they seemed familiar. There was a slight buzz forming in her mind as she continued her lazy gaze across the room. She searched for Leni, wondering why it was taking her so long when she spotted her at the edge of the dancefloor, speaking with someone.
Sauntering over, empty glass in hand, she placed an elbow on Leni's shoulder. "Whacha doing?" Not even noticing who was in front of her, glazed hazel eyes drifted slowly over a tall figure, lean in stature with just a hint of bulkiness. His face came into view along with the unmistakable crystal eyes set in it. "Ian," her mind cleared up and she nearly shouted in surprise. "Uh."
"Oh, I'll leave you two alone," Leni winked and swiftly moved away, forcing Morgan to fall forward in her almost inebriated state. "You've got my number right, Ian?" She saluted and left Morgan to fend for herself.