No Time for Love

Chapter 6: Dream & Drive

I've dreamt of storms

I've dreamt of sound

I've dreamt of gravity, keeping us around

I slept in the darkness, It was lonely, and it was silent

White x Frank Ocean

Alexia's P.O.V.

We got here earlier than expected. I'm not surprised, though. I was driving endlessly. There was no time for stopping. I needed to keep moving; keep busy or I would end up lost in my thoughts. Thinking was the last thing I wanted to do. Just drive. Just drive. That's all. Thinking would have caused me to turn my car around, and say fuck everything. Don't think. Just drive.

Dalion went to sleep instantly and that was one less thing I had to worry about. He only woke up when he was hungry or had a need to mess his pull-ups. He was potty trained but I had him wear them, just for this occasion. But even as I did stop driving, I still couldn't stop moving. I just needed to fucking go.

So, here we are, after a six hour drive. Dalion's snores filled the car along with the nightly reggae hour on the radio. It was only 8, and I know if I go to the hotel room now, I won't be able to sleep and I will lose my got damn mind. As I drive into the city limits, my brain sparks up an idea. Shay should be up, at this time, right? Of course she is. Vamping is Shay's life.

So, without further thinking, I come up with the idea to pop up on her. She doesn't even know I'm coming, but it was never intentional to keep it from her. I didn't intend on surprising her, but I'm here now so...shit. Knowing Shay, she would have a heart attack, but then again she would end up pissed that I didn't tell her. Fuck it, she'll get over herself.

I drive through the city streets and end up in Shay's condominium complex. Jerome actually had a decent, honest job, so they had a decent and honest living. I can't even lie, a part of me is jealous of my best friend. By all means she deserves it, but I just wish I could have the same; completion. In the end it doesn't matter, it's life, and I have became completely content with it. At least I have a life, right?

The condos were a good size and I rack my brain as I try to remember the house, but shit. They all look the fucking same. Finally, when I think I have found the right address, I stop the car. Seeing Shay's car in the driveway was enough verification. From the outside, the house was dark. It seemed as if no one was there, but it wouldn't hurt to try.

Stepping out in the cold, I shuffle out the car and reluctantly grab Dalion from the back seat. His whole body went limp in my arms as I carried him to the front door. I blow out a puff of air and a cloud of breath floats from my mouth. Shifting Dalion in my arms, I knock on the door. I stand for a good minute, and no answer. I knock one more time and still no answer. Damn.

Just as I'm about the give up, I see a light flash on through the window.

"Alright, damn! I'm comin'!"

I chuckle a little as I hear Shay's voice. Crazy ass.

The door clicks and is opened.

"No who the hell is--"

Her sentence was cut off with her piercing screams. I swear if she wakes up my child, Imma fuck her up.

"Shay, shutup!" I whisper yell. "Always, fuckin' yellin' and shit"

She eyed me like I was crazy, but I couldn't help but notice that stupid ass smile on her face. Without hesitation, she threw herself at me and squeezed the life out of me. I pinch her once I notice, she trying to suffocate my baby.