Zeke and Pattie

Chapter Nineteen: Zeke

I heard the alarm from my cell phone blaring. I looked around for it and immediately knew I was not in my house. Everything that took place last night had hit me hard. Along with a small hangover.

I looked to my left to find a peacefully sleeping Lani curled up. We had fallen asleep in her bed after our moment together. I also don't recall ever telling her I was a virgin when it came to women. So I don't know how I managed not to screw up . All I could think was that alcohol had a bigger influence on my performance than I expected.

I looked to my left to see my phone plugged into the wall. Laying on the side table. I checked the time and it read 6:30 am. I made sure to wake myself up early enough to make it to my house on time, so I could freshen up. And go to school and not reek of whiskey. School started at 9:00 am.

I decided not to wake Lani up. I didn't want to disturb her. So I moved around quietly and tucked her in. Making sure she was warm. Leaving her a note with my number on it, I placed it on her table, So we don't lose touch. Trying not to seem like an asshole who throws away someone after an encounter like that.

I also grabbed my backpack and bag of clothing that she gave me. I closed the door quietly. I was unable to lock her door so I made sure to leave the apartment building undetected.

I was groggy still from the hangover and once I stepped outside I was met with breaking dawn. The sun shined bright in my eyes as the sunrise began. It helped wake me up. Despite the mind games and events that took place yesterday, I was in a pleasant mood. I had to thank Lani for that. Not for the one night stand but, keeping each other company during a shit day.

While realizing that not all people are shitty. I knew not all people were bad because I had a friendship with Pattie to prove that wrong. It was nice to know that not all people thought of me as a crappy person. I was a complete stranger to Lani and she also learnt not all males were awful either. Some are just as broken as she was too.

I began my walk home. Managing to find a route I'm familiar with that led me to my house. Walked for about 20 minutes before I came across my street. Quietly trotting up to my house and unlocked the house. Entering it as quiet as a mouse.

Not wanting to wake up my dad or sister. My mother was up and out of the house before anyone. Her job asked for a lot of her time. My mom was a hard worker and worked the long hours that would have been considered the husband's role back in the day. I respected that about her.

I locked the door and removed my shoes. I moved almost soundless up the stairs and into my room. I placed all my belongings on my bed and hopped into the shower. Needing to wash off all the sweat, sex and whiskey that sunk into my pores.

Once I was finished, I looked into the mirror. My newly cut hair was drenched and dripped onto my face. I towel dried my hair and noticed a purple mark on my collar bone. I guess Lani accidently left a small hickey on me. It would definitely be questioned by my family if they saw it. I took note to cover it up later.

I dried the rest of myself off and returned to my room to get dressed. I immediately slipped on a fresh pair of boxers. I also went towards my dresser to pick out articles of clothing that I've grown custom to wearing. I decided that I should take a step away from my normal, and wear some of the clothing that Lani had given me.

I gravitated towards the semi large garbage bag of clothing I was given. Pulling out a pair of blue name brand jeans and another black and white shirt. It was a thin turtleneck with long sleeves. Luckily, the turtleneck would hide my hickey too. The sleeves were a little long so I decided to roll them up. My jeans were a great fit, slightly form fitting too.

I went straight back to my underwear drawer to pull out a pair of black socks. I left my room again to put my towel back on the hanger. My hair was almost dry so I decided to style it a little for the first time in a long time. And kind of in the way that Lani had it last night. That hair cut was definitely an improvement. Looking a lot better as it was morning now with the sunlight and all.