JEFF

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I followed behind Ted closely as we entered the hotel

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I followed behind Ted closely as we entered the hotel. It was run down with rips in the carpet and cigarette stains on the ceilings.

When we got to the front desk, there was a woman with her back turned towards us with brown long curly hair messing around with something. Once we got to the desk, Ted gave me a look before dining the bell.

The woman whipped around to face us with widened eyes.
"I am so sorry! I was doing something welcome to"
"It's okay sweetheart"  Ted interrupted shooting me a sideways glance. The woman smiled, it was obvious Ted had an effect on her.
"You both look like you've been through it.. Traveling?"
Me and Ted both shared a look before each of us blurting out something completely opposite of what the other said. It was almost, theatrical.

Speaking of theatrics, shows, I want this show to be over.

"I'm sorry hon, my pal here has had a few to drink" Ted said with a chuckle while clapping a hand, hard onto my shoulder. "We would like one room please" I snarled at him and he gave me look.

I wanted to reach over the counter and grab her but I remained still trying to control my urges. I stood beside Ted, watching the both of them flirt openly with each other. She was setting us up with two king beds while Ted was leaning over the counter making sultry eyes at her.I couldn't help but notice her name tag.

Bethany

"Someone like you should be working at this shit box hotel" Ted quipped and I cleared my throat.
"I mean look at her Jeff, you should be in the magazines"
Bethany giggled and I couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"Ya know, it's been a long night" I chimed into their playful banter.

Ted blinked a few times at me before smiling at Bethany. "Don't mind him, now how much for this?"
"70"

I grabbed the wad of cash I had in my jeans pocket from the gas station, the rest was in my duffle bag that used to have the head in it and slapped the money down and swiped the keys.
"Thank you and enjoy your stay!"
"Thank you sweetheart"

I rolled my eyes at that and stuffed the cash and keys in my pocket before grabbing my duffle and heading to the room. From behind, I could hear Ted whistling and it was driving me crazy.

We go to our floor and gunned for our hotel room. Upon arrival, Ted thought it would be a good idea to run and jump on his bed, starfish style. Once he hit the bed, he let out a groan.
"I'm too old for this"
"Okay you giant kid"
"Could say the same for you Jeff with all your star wars shit"

I sighed and went to the bathroom, to splash cold water onto my face.
"Should we get dinner?" Ted shouted to me from the other room.
"I thought we couldn't leave the room again"
"Kind of want to see the hotel lady again, what was her name? Brittany?"
I dried my face on the towel and crinkled my nose at the residue left on the white towel.
"Bethany" I flatly said as I entered the room.
"She was nice"
"Don't get any ideas Ted what do you see in her anyways?"
Ted got up off the bed and walked towards me, in his usual cocky demeanor stopping just a couple feet away from me.
"What are you jealous?" He quipped and I snorted. Couldn't help the tiny smile that crept onto my face.
"No Ted.. I don't want us getting into trouble that's all"

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