Problems & Privileges (Mindless Behavior)

Chapter 11

Elijah.

I looked up at the building in front me. Ciroc. My friend had recommended this club to me a few weeks ago because he thought I should get out more. I wanted to get Jessica out of my mind. Every time I even see her name I get angry.

Either this, or Jacob was going to try to hook me up with some girls. Nobody wants his advice.

I checked my phone for the time. 7:23pm. I adjusted my jacket before walking in. I was immediately bombarded with loud ass music the the strong smell of weed. It was a packed house today, given that its Saturday.

The lights were dim, and the dance floor looked like a porn scene just by the way they were dancing and moving. I searched for the bar which was all the way on the other side. I made my way over there and sat on the seats.

"Wassup man, what you want?"

"Give me... a Heavy Boat." I've never seen these types of drinks on the menu, so I picked a random one.

"Right on it." He went and made my drink. I looked around the place, admiring some people who looked appealing. In a few minutes my drink was handed to me. I gave him my credit card and put it back in my pocket.

I took a sip of my drink, and looked at a table with two girls and a guy. One of 'em looked like a third wheel so I decided to walk over to her. I slid over to a seat across from them.

"Y'all having a good time tonight?" I asked them, bobbing my head to the music. The guy nodded, reaching over to dap me.

"Yeah man, its hella crazy today." He said, putting his hand over the girls shoulder who smiled at me. I looked over at the other girl who looked out of it.

"Y'all mind if I take her out yalls hands?" I gestured over to her. She looked surprised.

"Go ahead." She laughed.

The girl looked me up and down before following me to an empty table. I pulled the seat for her and sat down next to her. "What's your name?"

"Sydney. What do you want." She crossed her arms. I put my hands up.

"Girl you better calm down," i chuckled. "I'm no trouble, I just thought you looked a little down so I wanted to-"

"Get some pussy?"

"No."

"Sleep with me? Because-"

"No, a nigga can't just have a good time?" I asked. She scoffed.

"Don't try to get me drunk because it ain't gon' happen."

"You must've had a hard time in clubs huh? Look, my names Elijah. And I don't have a girlfriend just to clarify that I'm not a cheater. I don't want to sleep with anybody, I'm not gon' slip some shit in yo' drink, and I'm not gonna rape you or anything. Alright? You good now?"

"Hm.. How old are you?

"20."

"I'm 21. Look im just really cautious when I'm at clubs you know? My friend came over here with her boyfriend and thought that I should get out the house because im off for the week since I'm always working." She said, combing out her hair.

"No I get it, I drown myself in my work sometimes too. You want a drink?"

She gave me a look. "What did I tell you a few seconds ago." I said, she giggled.

"Alright let's go."

We headed towards the bar again. She ordered her drink, and I was going to pay for it but she stopped me and reached inside her purse for her wallet. "I got it."