One Way Out

~Chapter 7~

"Damn Ana."

"Hehee."

"Almost there, just-."

"Ow, that hurts. "

"Aha, you know you like it."

"You're so rough with me,he he."

"If you don't shut the hell up your parents are gonna hear us."

"Let them."

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Agh, my head hurts. I woke up with a massive headache. It's still dark outside, and my dim lamp is on. I look down to what I'm wearing, my panties and a tank top. I look around wondering how I got here.

"Morning Babydoll." I jump back startled, hitting my head on the backboard of my bed in the process. It increases the intensity of my headache. A hiss escapes because of the pain. "Jeez Ana need some pain killers?" Cole is sitting in the lounge chair in my room. He brought me here. He gets up and goes into my bathroom. I assume to get the pain killers I desperately need. I use the time to process whats going on.

The last thing I remember was counting money, and drinking. A lot of it. "Hear, take 'em. There's water on the stand." I reached over to the water. I finish taking the pills. I look at Cole then down at myself. Realizing what I'm wearing, I pull the sheets over be.

"Why am I in my underwear?" I look at him, eyes big and confused.

"You were way past drunk so I brought you home, and changed you."

"You saw me naked?" I look down at myself wide-eyed.

"It's nothing I haven't seen before babydoll." Cole gets up from the lounge chair. I see him kick off his red converses. He makes his way over to my bed. He plops himself down next to me. "And besides, you don't have anything I want."

Ouch.

I look down embarrassed. "You don't have to be so blunt." My heart starts to ache. I take another sip of my water. It's warm and does nothing for my aching. It's not the hang over anymore.

We sit there in silence.

"Don't you think-"

"You can be real naughty babydoll." I'm caught off by Cole.

Naughty?

"Yea, naughty. You don't remember?" I give him a screwy face. He caress my thigh and grins.

"You want to fuck me."

Fuck?

"I would never!" I'm trying to control myself. Admitting it would only boost his ego. We definitely don't need that.

He leans into me. His hand is still on my leg. I know this game. I keep my eyes open. He moves past my lips.

"We'll see." His words send chills down my spine. I feel the baby hair on the back of my neck stand up.

I ease away from his grip. I get control of my breathing. However my legs tremble walking to my door. A terrible habit I've picked up.

"I think you need to leave Cole." I open my bedroom door.

He gets up from my bed, a smile never leaving his face. His shoes are on, keys in his hand, and now heading towards me.

He stops at my door frame.

His face turns towards mine. He kisses my forehead an smiles. "Sweet night, babydoll."

"But you barely talk to us anymore Ana."

"I know Marie and I have a lot to tell you. We'll hang out real soon, I promise.

"Whatever Ana. Jordan's been looking for you, you know?"

"Yea, bye Marie, I'll call him."

I end the call. I haven't heard her voice in a while. I guess I've been preoccupied. The slight turn of events twist knots into my stomach.

"Ana! Who's this boy sitting on my couch!"

What?

I hear my mom shout at me from the bottom of the staircases. I run downstairs knowing exactly who is flipping through my channels. I greet my mom and turns toward the couch. You could say woman's intuition but I knew it was him. He turns around noticing me. He turns back to the tv after waving to my mother.

She drags me towards the kitchen.

"Who the hell is that boy Ana?"

"I'm sorry for my behavior. I haven't even told you who I am before sitting on your couch. I'm Cole ma'am. Pleased to make your acquaintance." My mom looks between Cole and I several times. He just sits at the bar waiting for her response. My legs are frozen the where I'm standing.

Thee Cole? She mouths to me. I simply nod, recalling the frequent conversations. A sudden giggle comes from my mom.

"You should of told me your name from the jump boy. The doorbell does work you know." My mom says to him then hops up stairs. He leans on the bar showing his boyish smile. All teeth are there and pearly white. I look around looking for words to say. Nothing comes to mind. I feel like the biggest loser in his presence. "How much longer you gonna stare at me?"

Huh?

"You're staring at me babydoll. Want something?" He sits up from the bar. His arms flex showing off his biceps. He stops just in front of me. His hand is to my cheek. His eyes pour into mine. What beautiful eyes. Hazel with specks of gold. "I might find you more attractive if you washed your face."

My smile is turned upside down. I slap his hand away. "I might find you more attractive if your head wasn't so big." I stomp to the living room plopping myself on the couch. Cole comes in after me and lays next to me.

"Can you explain what the hell happened to me last night?", I whisper. The thought of 'fucking' Cole is repulsive...tempting. "You were drinking. You were beyond wasted, couldn't even make it up to your room let alone out my car. So I took you."

"And did we...fuck?"

"Actually-"

"What are you doing here!" Aniya comes running into the living room jumping on top the sofa. At first I think she's talking to me but proven wrong when she slaps Cole's forarm. "You two know each other?" I ask feeling confused. Her eyes are glistening and her smile reaches ear to ear. "Know each other? Of course. How else did he get your number?" I look at Cole waiting for an explanation. "Yeah we met at the mall a long time ago. She's talked about you a lot recently so yeah."

I'm not liking the sudden turn of events.

"Oh my gosh Ana have you told him how much you missed him? And how much you've talked about him? And how much you-?"

"Okay it's time for you to go!" I grab her arm lifting her off Cole. "Leave me alone, I'm not kidding."

"You're such a bore." I watch as she obeys my request and exits. I think she heads upstairs until I hear her voice again. "She talks about you in her sleep! Her body is ready!" I threw a throw pillow at her face. The name really supports it's only purpose at this point. Cole is laughing. "I'm glad my misfortune amuses you."

He gets up and comes near me again. I'm better prepared for his insult this time. I expect him to slap me playfully or hit me or something! But he just hugs me. I stand, not hugging him back. "Yeah, you amuse me." He kisses my forehead before letting go. A ring makes me fidget my body. Cole's expression changes from passionate to stern at the sight of his caller ID.

"What?" His voice is cold,stern, and serious. His body is stiff as well as mine. "Tell him I'll pay him back later...What about the other guy.... Danny don't fuck with me.... He still owes me though.. Yea, bye."

Cole ends the call. I can't tell what's going on. "Uh?" I'm confused on what to do so I stand there stupid.

"I gotta go. Later, Ana." His face is still serious when he closes my front door. "Lock the door Anabelle!" I do as my mother told and lock the door.