Noël

Twenty Dates

We walked into the kitchenette. It was spacious and clean, better than the bedroom. What did I expect, she's a chef. Jordan and her girlfriend really went all out. There were pancakes, sausages, bacon, and scrambled eggs. They had even made fruit smoothies. "Oh wow, it looks amazing." I said walking around the island. "Yea, but does it taste any good." Mali said jokingly. "Hey, I can cook!" the green eyed girl replied haughtily. "We will see about that, Kendra." Mali rolled her eyes. Mali was in a white tank top and boyshorts. I could see the outline of her body in the tight fitting clothes. I tried not to look, but it was hard. Her black hair was in a messy bun and she had dark circles under her eyes. She was making four plates and didn't notice me staring at her. "You want toast?" Kendra asked breaking my concentration. She was wearing sweatpants and a black sports bra. Are her nipples pierced? I saw the distinct outlines of what looked like nipple piercings. She had milky white skin and green eyes, with curly black hair that cascaded down her back and full pink lips. I could see part a large black tattoo on her hip. Mali had handed me my plate and a glass full to the brim of thick orange colored smoothie. I took a big gulp. It tasted like mangoes. 

"So, Noel, you're Mali's new girl?" I choked on the remaining smoothie in my mouth. Mali's head shot up and she looked at me before addressing Kendra. "She's not ready for that." she said chuckling to herself. "Um, excuse you, not ready for what exactly?" I questioned. "For my love." she simply said. "Oh please," I said while rolling my eyes. "I won't just throw myself at you just because your gorgeous....and talented....smart," I caught myself before I dug an even deeper hole. Kendra and Mali looked at each other and smiled. I frowned and stuffed a mouthful of eggs into my mouth. "Prove it then." Kendra pushed further. This girl is instigating like nobody's business. "How exactly do you want me to do that?" I asked sarcastically. Kendra smiled. "Let her feed you." she said with a devilish grin. I looked at Kendra first, then Mali, then the fork in my hand. "Well considering I have a fork in my hand, I really hope you're not referring to breast feeding, that would be tragic." I said shaking my head. "Oh, fuck no, girl, just, sit down." Kendra said taking my fork from me and offered it to Mali. She took my fork from Kendra and walked over to me. "Let's see if you can survive twenty dates with Mali without caving." Kendra explained to me. "So, you want me to go twenty dates without having sex with Mali?" I asked. "Yes." Kendra replied. I looked at Mali. "I'm for it, I know you won't be able to do it though." she joked. I looked Mali in her eyes. "Try me." "Then you guys start, now." Kendra said tapping her imaginary watch on her bony wrist. Jordan stumbled into the kitchen at that moment. She stretched and yawned. "What did I miss?" she asked walking over to Kendra and kissing her forehead. "A lot, babe, now shush and watch Mali do her thing." she laughed. Jordan grabbed her plate and sat next to Kendra, having their own side conversation. 

Mali came up behind me and wrapped her arms around my waist slowly, digging her nails into my skin after handing me my fork. I calmly picked up both her hands and dropped them at her side. She brushed my hair away from the back of my neck and left three small kisses on the nape. I turned my head to the side. "Excuse me, I am trying to eat here." I said swiftly turning my head and smacking her in the face softly with my hair. She sighed a sigh of frustration. Kendra laughed. "Looks like you have your work cut out for you." "Don't you worry." Mali said under her breath. I rolled my eyes. Mali came to sit next to me. She took my fork away from me. I looked at her. She picked up a bite sized piece of pancake and offered it to me. "Am I five?" I exclaimed. She started making plane noises. "Oh hell no." I said shaking my head. We both laughed, and looked at each other again. I leaned over and ate the pancake dangling of the fork, making sure I dragged my lips along it rather slowly. She bit her bottom lip. "Two can play." I said smirking. "You are something else, Miss." she said smiling at me. 

She continued to feed me until I was done with my food. We cleared up the kitchen before Jordan said her and Kendra were leaving. Oh, please. I cannot be alone with this woman in this house. "I should get you home." Mali said shortly after Kendra and Jordan had left. I packed my things up and we got into Mali's car. She drove up to my gate and turned off the car. She locked the door before I could get out. I looked at her questioningly. She kept looking forward. "What if I never see you again?" she asked me quietly. "Why wouldn't you?" I asked. She was silent. "You can see me whenever you want." I replied. She smiled. I got out of the car and she rolled the window down. "Until later, miss." she said. I blew her a kiss and walked inside. My phone started buzzing. It was Marley. "Hey girl!" I answered cheerfully. "Come to my room, we have a situation."