Stubborn

Dallas

All night I couldn't do nothing but stare at her. She was always pretty with a nice body, but she glowed up even more.  Her body language spoke confident and it instantly made me want her. I had to go ahead and enjoy the party before I spent all my time at the bar with her. Every now and then I'd steal a glance at her. Her smile is what always caught my attention. Every Time i saw it, I got a fuzzy feeling in my chest.

The club closed at 3 and we locked out doors at 3:30. The dancers all went in the back, the kitchen staff cleaned up the tables while security helped sweep. Me & Keith were in our office waiting to go collect from the girls. Foxy came in first. She put the money on my desk. I knew I didn't have to count hers. She always did right. She said her goodbyes and left. Keith went to the locker room to collect from all the girls. I straightened up the office and went to collect from the bar before Keith beat me to it.

Kori was cleaning cleaning up the bar. She had flipped all the stools up and she was wiping the bar. Her hair was in a ponytail now and you can see the full beauty in her face. I walked up to her and cleared my throat. She looked up at me and smirked. She turned around and passed me her payout.

Kori- Thats the full drawer and 40% of tips.
Dallas- I see people really show you love here.
Kori- Yeah they treat me good.

We heard her phone chirp and she looked at it. She immediately frowned and sucked her teeth. She threw her phone back in her bag and continued to clean.

Dallas- Everything alright?
Kori-Yeah its cool.

She sounded irritated but before I could ask I heard Keith call for me. I looked back as he waved to me. I turned back and looked at Kori as she had a huge frown on her face. I turned around and walked back to the office. I sat Kori's payout on Keith desk and sat at mines.

Keith-So how well you and shorty know each other?
Dallas-Not as well as i use to want to. She used to always spin a nigga. She always had her head in the books.
Keith-You think you can put me on?
Dallas(laughs)- Nigga you couldn't even put yourself on. So how you expect me to do it?
Keith-Yall know each other. If she hear a good word for you, she'll finally give me a chance.
Dallas-Didn't you say she had a nigga?
Keith-They on the rocks. I can already tell. Perfect time to slide in and offer her something better.
Dallas- it aint ganna work but ill see.

We talked some more while counting up the money. After I was done, I got up and grabbed my keys and jacket.

Dallas-You almost done ?
Keith-You can go head. One of my freaks coming through. I'll catch a ride with her.

I shook my head and walked out. Truth be told, I had no plans of putting Keith up on Kori. I want her for myself. I started heading for the back where I parked, but then I heard a voice coming from up front. Normally everyone is gone by now. I walked up front and noticed it was Kori.

Kori- Why can't you come get me? Its almost 4 in the morning, what the fuck are you doing? Dakota been left. Rico if I find out you with some bitch... hello? BITCH NIGGA!

She kicked the bar and put her coat on. She grabbed her stuff and started to walk out.

Dallas- Yo! You need a ride?
Kori- No im good. Ill just walk.
Dallas- its 16 degrees outside and 4 am. Come on ill give you a ride.

She took a breath and walked back towards me. I had to stop myself from staring at her as she walked. Her attitude instantly attracted me. She looked so cute when shes mad. She followed me to my truck and we hopped in.

Dallas- So where to?
Kori- Euclid & Shaw.

I nodded my head and started my truck. I pulled out and we drove in silence. Once we stopped at a light I decided to try and make conversation.

Dallas-Everything alright?
Kori-Dont wanna talk about it.
Dallas- So you was really about to walk all the way to East Cleveland?
Kori-If I Had Too. Hope I Didn't Take You Out Your Way.
Dallas-I Stay Off Cedar. Not too far.

She nodded her head and got quite again. I continued driving and stole glances at her.

Dallas-So my boy really wants a chance with you.
Kori-Last thing I want to think about right now is a new relationship. I really need just a friend. Not a friend that wants to get between my legs.
Dallas-Yall females kill me with that. Y'all know y'all want what's between our legs just as bad.
Kori-We do but the difference is, we are selective of who we let between. Well most of us.
Dallas-right most of yall. Just like most of us want the same type of company. Just someone to kick it with and if shit happens then its happens.
Kori- Yeah okay.

She directed me to her house and as I pulled up she mumbled under her breath.

Kori- Knew that nigga wasn't home.

She grabbed her stuff and was about to get out. I grabbed her hand.

Dallas- Despite what You think, Im your friend. So if you need anything or just someone to talk to,just call me.

I reached for her phone and she hesitantly handed it to me. I put my number in and gave it to her.

Kori- Thanks.
Dallas- Anytime.

She got out and walked to her door. I waited until she was in before I pulled off. I drove home thinking of Today. Im feeling Kori still but she said so herself she just wants a friend. I dont mind giving her that. I thought about the shorty I met in the elevator earlier. I pulled up and sent her a text.

Dallas- Good Morning beautiful.

I got out the truck and walked in the house. I kicked of my shoes and walked to my room. I took off my clothes and put on some basketball shorts. I heard my phone ding.

Rayven- Good Morning . Who is this?
Dallas- Dallas. We met on the elevator yesterday.
Rayven- Oh yeah. Hey wats up.
Dallas- shit just got in from work. What you up to?
Rayven-getting ready for work. Where do you work at?
Dallas- I own a club.
Rayven- Really? What club?
Dallas- Sin City.
Rayven- the strip club?
Dallas- yeah. Is that cool?
Rayven-I mean gatta get your money the way you get it.
Dallas- True. So where you work?
Rayven- Im a secretary at a clinic.
Dallas- that's what's up. So you stay at that apartment building?
Rayven- No. i stay in Cleveland Heights. You?
Dallas- Nah. I was just visiting a friend.
Rayven- Oh girlfriend?
Dallas-Nah im single.
Rayven- Good.
Dallas- So when you ganna allow me to take you out?
Rayven- Im free tomorrow afternoon.
Dallas- perfect. Lunch & movie?
Rayven- sounds like a plan.
Dallas- bet. Im about to catch some sleep. Hope you have a good day at work.
Rayven- thanks. Have a good rest.

I laid back and started going to sleep thinking about Rayven. But then Kori cane to mind and she was the last person on my mind as I went to sleep.