It was a cold night in New Orleans. That meant it was about 40 degrees outside. Not that it affected me; I was from the east coast, where forty is short's weather. However, when it gets to be that cold down in New Orleans, the whole city nearly shuts down.
I had bigger problems. I had lost my ATM card the night before and I had no access to cash. I still had a credit card, but that doesn't really help when it comes to the commodity I was aching to buy. It had been four days since I had last smoked: a small joint on my porch before I went to sleep. If I had known it would have been my last smoke, I would have savored it more. Four days doesn't seem like a lot, but for an everyday smoker like me, four days has seemed like an eternity.
I had thought about going to the grocery store and explaining my situation to a nice young man and pay for his groceries on my credit card. Surely a young man would understand and be willing to help an attractive girl out. However, it was Sunday and the only all night food mart was over 7 miles away. It seemed like a long trip for a plan that was anything but fool proof.
My plan B was no better, but I needed some grass one way or another. I pulled up outside the old white colonial house and got out. I walked up to the door and rang the bell. A boy, about my age opened the door.
"Can I help you sweetheart?" He said smiling.
"Yea, um," my voice cracked. "I'm a friend of Jason's I was hoping to talk with him."
"Oh, right, a friend of Jason's. Sure come on in," he said moving aside and allowing me to pass. I did not recognize his face, nor did he recognize mine, but Jason had many friends and they were hard to keep track of. I first met him at Jazz Fest last year. He was selling eighths right out on the lawn. The stuff was decent too, considering the garbage that typically shows up in New Orleans.
He was also fairly easy to deal with. Jason was a college student like me. We even had a class together once. My point is that it's never sketchy when I buy off him. Well, that is, until now.
When I got to the living room I saw Jason on the couch with another one of his friends. They were playing video games and barely noticed me. Eventually, as the game ended, Jason glanced over my way.
"Hey, Jenna! How's it hanging? It has been a long time," Jason said smiling.
"Yea, well I've been getting my stuff from a friend," I said smiling. "But he moved so here I am!"
"Well, what can I do for the lady?" Jason said smirking.
"Um, well, actually can we talk in your room," I said. "I really need to tell you a story and it's kind of for your ears only."
"Oh, um, yea that's cool," Jason said. "Let me just grab my materials." Jason picked up the weed, scale and baggies off his coffee table and showed me to his room upstairs. It was nice and very clean.
"So what's up?" Jason asked.
"With what?" I responded.
"I mean what's the story?" Jason said.
"Oh, well, there isn't really a story," I said and then paused. "I need something on credit and I didn't want to discuss it in front of your friend." I waited anxiously looking at his face.
"Listen Jenna, it's nothing personal but I haven't seen you in three months and the first thing you want to do is pick up on an I.O.U. I mean I'm just not that comfortable with that," he said as he shook his head. He avoided my eyes and just sort of shugged my shoulders.
"I know it's out of nowhere but I lost my ATM card and I haven't smoked in a couple of days," I said almost pleading. "I swear I'll pay you as soon as my new card comes in, please!"
"I know the feeling. I would be happy to smoke you out on a bowl," he said.
"No, listen Jason, I need an eighth so that I can go home and take a bath and smoke a joint and relax," I said sighing. I could tell the conversation was not going anywhere. It was not just me. Jason was notorious for being unwilling to give out credit to anyone. I just figured it was worth a try. "Ok, what I am about to say stays between us, ok?"
"What Jenna? You're freaking me out a little," he said.
"Jason, how about you give me an eighth and I give you something you want?" I said.
"I'm listening," He said leaning forward.
"Ok, how about you give me the bag and I'll jerk you off or something?" I said smiling nervously.
"This is orange kush sweetheart. I was thinking you lose the top and give me hummer and then I'll call it even," He said without pause. "I think that's a good deal too, so take it or leave it."
I closed my eyes while I thought about how badly I really wanted this weed. It did seem like the only viable option. When I opened my eyes, I was met by Jason's anxious stare. He was quiet as I pondered his offer. Ultimately, I did not respond verbally either. I took a deep breath and lifted my t-shirt over my head.
I was glad to see I had at least worn one of my good bras. There is no reason to add insult to injury. It was a dark purple lace bra I had recently bought at Victoria's Secret and it supported my perky c cup breasts beautifully.
I got down on my knees and crawled between the legs of Jason, who was sitting on the edge of his bed. As I reached toward his belt buckle, he gently stopped me with his hands. For a moment, I thought the little prick was just going to let me have the bag. I thought maybe his conscience had led him to pity me in my vulnerable position. A nice though anyways.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" Jason asked smirking at me.