Pop Life: Volume 3

Chapter 19

As I sank lower into the hot water there was a soft knock on the door. I didn't face the door I just told the mutely person to come inside.

"Come in but just a fair warning I'm soapy and naked!" I said loudly with a slight giggle.

The door came open and the person came inside and closed the door behind them.

"Well if we had the time I'd take off my clothes and join you but unfortunately we gotta go."

Prince sat on the side of the tub holding a towel in one hand.

"Do I have to?" I asked him whining like a child.

"If we wanna get Marcus outta here and get married then yeah we have to."

"I wasn't talking about Marcus I was talking about getting out of this tub! This is amazing!"

Prince let out a laugh and handed me the towel.

"There's more of this when we're done. Get out and let's get you ready."

I stood up and wrapped myself in the towel and Prince helped me out and led me back to the bedroom to dry off and change. It didn't take me long to get ready. By the time he knocked on the door to the bathroom I had just put my hair up into a messy bun.

  "Regan? It's time. You ready?" Prince asked from the other side of the door.

  "Yup coming out right now." I yelled out to him.

I opened the door to find him sitting on the end oh the bed holding an orange box.

  "You bought me a pair of Nike sneakers justto meet with Marcus? Cute!" I said as he stood up and handed me the box.

  "Not exactly. I know how much you like wearing black shoes so I got these for you. Now you can save your flats for another night of passion. Maybe."

  "It's always sex with you isn't it?" I giggled.

  "Not always. Just when you look innocent and sweet. I know you'll be willing to let me take over."

Every time his voice drops and octave and a half he's trying to get laid. It never fails and he never tries to be discreet about it. His words would turn me on like a light switch and he would play that card like nobody's business. I would be trying really hard not to let him take me under his spell but I failed my first night home from college when I invited him to my room. I took the black shell tops out of the box and laced them up then putting them on after pulling out the paper.

  "Nelson I promise you when this is over we'll have a week long fuck fest but until then keep it in your pants. Got t?" I said to him sternly tying up my shoes.

  "Yes ma'am!" He said in a turned on tone.

  "Just can't keep ya hormones in check can ya?" I asked him sarcastically.

  "Only when it's you I can't." He replied in a deep voice.

I stood up and walked over to the door and opened it slightly looking back at Prince who was still sitting on the end of his bed looking me up and down.

  "What the matter?" I asked him.

  "I'm gonna miss you when you go back the California."

I smiled and waved him over to me. He stood up and walked over to me. I grabbed his hand and held it tightly.

  "What's really wrong?" I asked him.

  "I think you were right about the marriage thing. I want you to finish school first before we take that big jump. Enjoy graduating. I know that's what you want."

  "I thought you wanted to get married why the change?"

  "I could tell you said yes because you didn't want to hurt me. I told you before you couldn't hurt me if you wanted to. You are the best thing in my life and you've been there for me since we were kids. You have something that nobody else has that belongs to me and I want you to forever hold it."

  "Really? What's that Skipper?

He dropped his head and his long black hair covered his eyes slightly as he looked up at me.

  "My heart."

I felt my eyes getting teary as I smiled at him. A warm feeling came over me as he wrapped his strong arms around me.

  "Remember how we were these last few months. I know I will."

My tears stained his shirt and he held me close to him.

  "It's just college Skipper. I'll be back for thanksgiving you know that." I said as I tried to keep myself from crying.

  "It's gonna feel like forever." He whispered to me softly.

He let me go and I found that his eyes were glassy.

  "Hey! It's alright! I'll be back before you know it."

  "Yeah I know."

  "What's really bothering you though I know there's more to this story."

  "Tonight just be careful ok? Make me this promise. Don't let your guard down not even for a second. Keep him guessing if you have to just....."

He stopped himself and ran the back of his hand down my face. My head tilted into his hand before he embraced me again. It felt like he was hugging me for the last time.

  "Promise me that you'll be safe until this is all over." He said.

  "I will Prince I promise. Stop worrying about me. Remember what I told you could happen if you worry?" I said to him as he let me go.

I ran my hands through his hair and smiled.

  "No greys for you baby! You're too sexy to starts stressing." I smiled at him and took his hand.

I pulled the door all the way open and tugged at Prince's hand.

  "Let go end this guy huh?" I said to him confidently.

He smiled and grabbed the door pulling it collar behind him as we walked out of the bedroom and down to the lobby to meet with the rest of the guys.