Started with a bet

All over the place .

This story is completely fictional and for entertainment purposes only :)

Marshall's POV ..

I woke up after what felt like I was asleep for days , i looked at my watch it was 7am .  Today I was going to go into studio and sort some shit out , right now my head is a mess .

I call the guys and let them know I'm feeling better so il be there to do some mixing .
Walking downstairs I notice the place is clean , I get to the kitchen and there is a note on the counter .

Hey ,

I hope you got some sleep . Don't worry studio is all clean and I did some tidying up here to . There is pasta on the stove incase your hungry .
I hope you feel better and just call me if you need me , I'm in court tomorrow morning but il get back to you if I don't answer . Il be back in my office around 1pm .
Anyways I gotta go , I only have the sitter till 8.
Oh don't forget to call the guys and Hailie they were looking for you .
Cya later .
Emma . Xo

I sighed at the note , I can't believe she did that all for me . I sat at the table drinking coffee when I heard Kim coming in calling me .

"Yo in the kitchen " I shout .
" Marshall, what the hell ! Where have you been ?" She asks taking a seat .
" Iv been here , I wasn't feeling good so I just stayed at home and turned my cell off " I mumble .
" Yeah the girls have been worried sick , especially because it was Deshauns birthday the other day " she sighed .
" I'm ok Kim , look yeah I was abit depressed il admit but I also was feeling like crap I slept 11 hours last night " I say .
" I'm sorry Marshall , we were just worried but I'm glad your ok now " she smiled .
" Thanks , my heads all over the fucking place yano . Just so much expectations I just need a break " I sigh .
" Take a break then , you know what happened last time you over worked yourself .  Why don't you and Emma go to LA for the weekend and visit Dre " she suggested .
" Eh about that , I don't think I'm in the right state of mind to get into a relationship yano " I say.
" Have you told Emma this ?" She asks .
" No not yet, I don't know how . She's to good for me Kim and you know that . She even came here last night, cleaned the place and left me food incase I was hungry. She deserves so much better and if I'm still in the picture she won't go find someone else " I rub my hands through my hair and down my face .
" Okay now your just being stupid , if you said this three years ago I would agree . But now you have changed so much you deserve to be happy and I haven't seen you this happy since before proof died .  Everyone likes her Marshall even me and you know I don't like a lot of people especially the women you used to bring around the girls but Emma is different . " she smiles .
" I know and that's what makes it harder , everyone will be pissed at me especially Hailie but I just need time " I frown .
" Ok , look I'm behind you on this even though I don't agree with it. il be here for both of you . But just don't do stupid shit and ignore her , talk to her properly I'm sure she Will understand.  Anyways if you be a dick to her Hailie will loose her shit with you . " she laughed .
" I will , I'm going to go to the studio and see the guys . Il probably meet Emma tonight and talk then " I say getting up and putting my mug in the sink .
" ok well let me know how it goes , and just make sure this is definitely what you want before ending whatever it was that you guys have . " she says .
" yeah thanks Kim , tell the girls il call them later " I say walking her to the door .
" right , goodbye Marshall " she says leaving .

At the studio I walk in and Porter and Royce are already there just chilling at the mixing board .
"Yo slim , what's happening bro?" Porter says giving me a fist pump .
" what's up man? " I say hugging Royce .
" where you been man ?" Porter asks as I take a seat .
" Just at home , wasn't feeling well so I just turned everything off and slept Yano my head is a mess " I sigh .
"Why what's going on in that head of yours ?" Porter asks ,
" Yo I'm just fucking exhausted man , and then just with Emma I think I need to step back and let her find someone else maybe " I shrug .
" seriously dawg? You going to let that girl go ? " Porter says .
" I dunno , she's just to good yano. I don't want to ruin her and fuck things up like I always do . I care for her man just right now I don't think I can give her what she wants " I sigh .
" Em you do realise when you break it off with her that's it , girls like Emma that are successful and hot don't stay single for to long . Maybe just talk to her and slow it down ? " Royce suggests .
" How more slower can it get ? We're just hooking up it's not like we're a couple . I can't give her that kinda commitment right now . I know the girls are going to hate me for this they really like her and don't get me wrong so do i, it's just ain't the right time " I say .
"Look slim do what you have to do , but don't make shit awkward around here like you normally do after calling it quits with a co worker . You turn into a fucking crazy motherfucka " Porter laughed .
" I won't , she's different I don't think she will loose it and we will be able to stay friends yano considering my girls and Kim hang with her the whole time " I smile .
" yeah ok, enough relationship talk and let's get this record made " Porter shouts turning around and turn on some backing music .

I hop into the booth and just go for it .

"Catch me in my Mercedes, bumpin' "Ice Ice Baby"
Screamin', "Shady 'til I die", like a half a pair of dice, life's crazy
So I live it to the fullest 'til I'm Swayze
And you only live it once, so I'm thinkin' 'bout this nice, nice lady
Wait, no, stop me now 'fore I get on a roll (Danish)
Let me tell you what this pretty little dame's name is
'Cause she's kinda famous
And I hope that I don't sound too heinous when I say this
Nicki Minaj, but I wanna stick my penis in your anus
You morons think that I'm a genius
Really I belong inside a dang insane asylum cleanin'
Came to drive them trailer parks crazy
I am back, and I am razor-sharp, baby
And that's back with a capital "B" with an exclamation mark
Maybe you should listen when I flip the linguistics
'Cause when I rip this mystical slick shit
You don't wanna become another victim, a statistic of this shit
'Cause after I spit the bullets
I'ma treat these shell casings like a soccer ball
I'ma kick the ballistics, so get this dick, I'ma live this"

" Yo man that's fucking sick "I hear  Porter say through my headphones.
" It sound alright ?" I ask taking the headphones off .
" fuck yeah Slim ! Imma have to ramp up my verse " Royce laughed .
" good luck on that " I laughed .
"So man , was talking to Curtis last night he's bringing Leah to Miami for the weekend to make it official " Porter says .
"Its about time , been hooking up for over a year " Royce laughed .
" Be you and Emma next " Porter smiled .
" You know me man , I don't do that relationship stuff and I just told you what was up " I shrug .
" weirder things have happened " Porter laughed.

My phones rings and I answer it .
" Yo " I say .
" Hey uncle " Lainey says .
" Lainey , what's up ?" I ask .
" My car broke down outside the mall , I was wondering can you come get me ? I called mom but she's the other side of town " she explained .
" of course , il leave now just stay in the car keep the doors Locked . What part you at ?" I ask standing up and grabbing my jacket .
" I'm in the east parking lot , on the second level " she sighs .
" Okay , imma come now . Call me if you need me before I get there " I say .
" Thanks Marshall " she says .
" No problem Lainey, see you soon " I say and hang up .

" yo guys , I'm out Lainey is stuck at the mall there is something wrong with her car imma go get her " I say to Porter and Royce .
" all good man , see you tomorrow " Royce shouts ..

Emma's POV...

Court was finally finished and all charges against Brian were droped .  I was standing outside the court room talking to Brian and his fiancé Shayanne .

" Thanks so much Emma for everything , Your awesome " Brian laughed .
" No problem, I'm just happy the jury seen sense and made the right decision " I smiled .
" Yeah me to , we should totally do dinner sometime your free Emma ? As a thank you for all you have done for us " Shayanne suggested .
" I would love that, we will organise something soon . But right now I have to get back to my office " I say .
" Ok well I guess il see you tomorrow Emma " Brian smiled walking away with Shayanne.
" Bye guys " I wave making my way to my car .

I just sat into my car when my phone rang .
" Hello " I say .
" Hey Emma , it's Leah . How was court ?" Leah asked .
"Hi Leah , was good all charges against Brian were dropped so I'm delighted " I laughed .
" Thats great , I knew you would be able to get him off . So I was just calling to see would it be possible to have Friday till Tuesday off , curtis wants me to go to Miami with him to meet his family " she said .
"Oh wow , must be getting serious girl , eh what time is your flight Friday ?" I ask .
" it's not till 4 in the afternoon " she says .
" Would you be able to just come into work from 8.30 - 11 ? I have a meeting at 9 with Paul and Dre and I won't be able to answer calls . You can leave at 11 and Monday I have nothing on so your good to come back to work on Tuesday " I say.
" yeah of course that's no problem at all , thank you so much I really appreciate it " she says .
" no worries doll, I'm happy you guys are moving forward " I smile .
" yeah me to , oh by the way Paul wanted me to let you know to go see him when you get back " she says .
" perfect, I'm leaving now so I won't be long . Il see you when I get back " I say .
" Ok girl see you soon " she says hanging up .

Arriving back to the office , I makeup way to Paul's office just as I'm about to knock Marshall opens the door and steps out .

"Hey " I smile .
"Yo , I gotta run Lainey is having car trouble but eh can I come over tonight when DJ is in bed ? " he asked .
" Yea sure about 8.30 is good " I say .
" Cool , il cya later " he smiled kissing me on the cheek and leaving .
" Bye " I shout .

I walk into Paul's office and take a seat ...