One Wish

- Prince -

The loud , booming music, bounced off the hotel walls. People were dancing , beautiful girls walking around in small , skimpy outfits , hoping for a man to buy her a drink.

My friends and I stood in the middle of the dance floor , bopping back and forth to music played by our DJ.

As the music began to fade away , everyone spread from the floor. The boys and I walked to our reserved spot , in the back of the room , taking a second to relax.

"Damn , haven't seen this many chicks in one room since .. ever !" Ray exclaimed . We all chuckled , taking sips of our drinks. I had a glass of water by my side .

"Water Prince? Come on , it's a party . Live a little !" Roc laughed , drinking a can of Budweiser.

"I'm good bro , it's getting a bit hot in here. " I told him.

"It ain't hot , you just too scared to have a drink." Ray slurred his words , hitting me in the shoulder. He's lucky Walter ain't here , he would get a suspension for drinking like this.

"Leave him alone guys , he just playing it safe." Prodigy spoke loudly . It was hard to hear with all the music and talking.

We sat and conversed , talking about our 5 years as best friends . From four boys across the U.S. who had a dream , to boys who get chased by crazed fans on a daily basis.

Still talking , our good friends Zonnique , Bahja , and Bre walked into our section.

"It's the men of the hour !" Bre said sweetly. I smiled as she embraced me in a tight hug.

"You boys having fun ?" Nique asked.

"Hell yeah , thank god Keisha and Walter ain't know about this. " Ray yelled.

"They ain't know how to show someone good time." Roc explained.

"I bet I could." Bahja giggled as she sat her legs on Rocs lap.

"Girl what you talking 'bout?" Roc asked , not minding the fact she was sitting all over him.

"Shut up and kiss me." Her words slurred as her lips crashes onto Roc's , forcing him to make contact.

"Damn girl !" Ray, Prod , and I sang out. The girls just laughed. Roc finally pushes her off.

"You drunk as hell girl!" He yelled.

"I did it! Pay up!" Bahja screamed to Nique and Bre.

"Aight, you did it fair and square." Nique said , handing her a 50 dollar bill.

"This was a bet?"I asked.

"Of course, psh , I ain't that drunk Afro puff." She laughed.

I rolled my eyes as we discussed how the rest of the night was going to go. It was about midnight. Ray was trying to plan a skinny dipping raid.

"Ray, there is no way I'm ruining my good bra to jump in a freezing cold pool for your entertainment." Nique explained.

"Who said you gotta jump in?" Ray laughed , the boys and I laughed along while the girls rolled their eyes.

I looked over at the dance floor , everyone enjoying themselves , but I wasn't completely feeling the same. Something felt , wrong.

"You okay prince ?" Bre asked me. I turned to look at her. She was drinking my water , and smiling. I gave her a playful smirk and took it back.

"Yeah, I'm alright. Just going to get some fresh air." I stood from my seat , and headed for the back door.

People screamed my name , asking for dances or for a drink. I smiled , but shook my head no.