Tim grew up near Oneida Lake in Central New York. Tim was bored in high school and found every excuse he could to skip classes. It wasn't long before he started hanging out with a bunch of stoners. One of his favorite places was a nearby house that had been divided into apartments. The ground floor apartment was occupied by a drug dealer by the name of Bill. There were always some people lounging around watching TV and getting wasted.
When Tim graduated from high school, he became an apprentice electrician. It was a union job and paid well especially since he was single and still living at home. Despite his success, Tim continued hanging out at Bill's little den of iniquity.
Tim was sitting on the couch smoking a cigarette in between hits on the joint that was being passed around the room. Tim looked up to see Daryl, a friend that he had known since grade school, enter the room. He had not seen Daryl in a couple of weeks and now he was accompanied by a gorgeous brunette. How in the hell had his friend picked up a ten? His friend wasn't particularly attractive and he was too lazy to work for spending money. The only thing he had to attract girls was an old rat trap of a car and it broke down as often as it ran. Tim was all too familiar with the car and had spent too many hours helping with repairs.
Daryl and the girl plopped down on the ratty couch with Tim. The girl sat in the middle and smiled at Tim when Daryl introduced her as his new girlfriend. Tim had his hand possessively clutching Tiffany's bare thigh.
"Hey Tim, meet Tiffany."
"Hi, Tiffany. I haven't seen you around. Where are you from?"
Tiffany giggled and said, "I'm from North Syracuse."
"Oh, so you are a big city girl?"
Well, Syracuse is a big city in Central New York but it certainly isn't a Big City in anyone's book.
Tiffany just stared at Tim blankly. She had no idea how to respond.
Tim asked, "What have you been doing today, Tiffany?"
Tiffany giggled and said, "Daryl took me to the Destiny Mall. I got this outfit today. I think it's totally kick ass."
Tim replied, "I didn't get a good look when you came in. Could you stand up so I can see?"
Tiffany giggled again and stood up. Her short shorts were a Western style and covered in rhinestones. The halter top left her firm midriff exposed and also showed a lot of cleavage. Some kind of magical pushup bra was straining to support her ample breasts.
Tim said, "Can you turn around so I can see the total effect?"
Tiffany touched her hand to her dark hair and blushed slightly, but she complied with Tim's request. Tim appreciated Tiffany's curvaceous ass and hourglass figure. Somehow Daryl had managed to find a magnificent woman. Too bad that she was a total airhead and a gold digger.
Tim knew that Daryl was making a big mistake. Tiffany was out of his league and she would dump him the first time a better opportunity came along. Even if somehow she stayed faithful, Tim knew that she would spend every penny Daryl made on herself. Tim realized he had to save his friend from a serious mistake.
Tim said, "I love the outfit, Tiffany. It looks great on you."
Tiffany giggled again as she sat down and said, "Thanks. Any chance I could bum a cigarette?"
"Is Daryl all out?"
"Hell, he took the last one of mine and didn't even ask."
Tim offered her one from his pack. "Help yourself but each one will cost you more."
"What does this one cost?"
"The first one is always free."
Tim gave Tiffany one of his Camels. He looked over at Daryl and said, "Hey Daryl, can I see you in the kitchen for a minute? It's about business."
When he had Daryl alone, he asked, "How long have you known her?
"It's been nearly two weeks. I think I am in love and she loves me."
"Are you sure?"
Yeah, pretty damn sure. Why do you ask?"
"Cause she's a pig. I could fuck her now if I ask."
"No way, asshole. She hasn't looked at another guy since we hooked up."
"Well, you've gone blind then because she sure as hell was checking me out. I don't mean my face either. Pretty sure she was hoping to get a rise out of me with her skimpy outfit. Tell you what. I was serious about talking business. I've got a few of bags of weed that I need you to deliver. You shouldn't take Tiffany along. Leave her here. If she doesn't willingly let me fuck her while you're gone, then you can keep the profit from the weed. Otherwise, you make the deliveries for free. Deal?"
By now Daryl was pissed. "Be prepared to eat crow."
Daryl went back to Tiffany and said, "I need to make a delivery for Tim. I'll be back in a couple of hours. I cannot take you along, but my friend will keep an eye on you. If you're good, I'll treat you to a steak dinner at the Turning Stone Casino."
Tiffany was excited about dinner and said, "Don't be long, lover."
After Daryl had left, Tim sat back and relaxed. The TV was playing reruns of Jeopardy! Tim yelled out "Box of Rocks!" when one of the contestants repeatedly failed to respond in the form of a question. Tiffany laughed every time Tim yelled at a contestant.
After a bit, Tiffany asked, "So what do you do?"
Tim said, "I work for Holt Electrical. I'm an electrician."
Tiffany gave Tim a longer look before replying, "I'll bet that pays well."
"Well enough that I don't have to bum cigarettes."
"I wouldn't be asking for a smoke if Daryl had the sense to buy some before abandoning me here. Speaking of cigarettes could I bum another?"
Tim said, "You know this one is going to cost you a kiss."
Tiffany glared at Tim slumped next to her on the couch, "It's just a cigarette!"
"Still I told you each one was going to cost more. I meant it. Smoking is a filthy habit."
"But you smoke."
"Still you are the one that wants my cigarettes. You can ask someone else if you want."