Talking to strangers

Chapter 3: Bitter

N POV

I woke up in both an apartment and a bed I didn't recognize.

What was worse I wasn't alone.

I sleepily looked at the back of my naked neighbor and cursed under my breath.

I did it again.

I slowly sat up in the bed careful not to make too much noise. The last thing I wanted to do was wake her up. I lifted up the sheet and held my breath when she stirred a little bit. It was only then that I realized i was completely naked too.

Fuck. Where was my clothes?

It was from there I began a game of eye spy. Naked addition. With each article of clothing a memory of last night came with it.

I told myself I'd stop drinking. I became a different person when I did. Reckless, emotional, lustful.

But, it was a certain someone who always sent me into alcohols comforting arms. It numbed my pain. It was nice not feeling so lonely.

I chuckled at my hypocrisy, I spent the night giving advice about how drowning your pain out with alcohol wasn't healthy, but after that girl left I did exactly what I preached not to do.

Suddenly I heard my phone ringing. I panicked looking all over the place. I saw a light coming from under the bed and nose dived to the floor after it.

I looked at it and frowned slightly.

Great it was her.

Some how the red head laying in the bed did not wake up and I did a little happy dance as I exited her room.

" Hello" I whispered into my phone. I struggled to put my coat on holding the phone between
my cheek and shoulder.

" Where the hell are you!?"

Her voice was so loud I was sure the woman in the other room could hear her.

" Ouch, is that how you greet someone first thing in the morning screaming into their ear?" I said back.

" Screaming? I should gut you like a pig for the stunt you've pulled. You're late Naruto, twenty minutes might I add. I'm making excuses for you but the floor managers are starting to become impatient. Try to keep this job at least" she lectured back.

Fuck i completely forgot I worked today and I just got this job. What an amazing start to my day.

" Ah shit, I forgot Sak I'm sorry, I'm coming now."

" You better. God I can't believe you" she replied.

She hung up the phone. I hated it when she was mad at me. I had some serious making up to do.

And just to add some topping to my shit cake of a day, just as I was about to leave guess who's head popped out of her bed room door?

" Leaving so soon?" Her voice was laced with desperation.

Looks like I had a leech for dinner last night.

I froze in place before slowly turning to her. Time to turn the charm on.

" Hey good morning beautiful" I said approaching her.

She was so short she had to look up at me when I stood in front of her.

I crouched slightly and placed a small kiss on her forehead. When I looked her in the eyes I could tell she had already fallen under my spell.

" I was trying to sneak out and get us breakfast before you woke up, but you ruined the surprise."