Dabbling in Danger

Oh, That's What You Want

"Malina!"

I was being shaken awake by Sasha. When I opened my eyes the light blinded me. I had to put a hand in front of my face.

I'm still drunk from last night.

Sasha helped me up from the couch, "Malina we have to go now! My momma is pissed the fuck off. I gotta take you home, right now."

I try to keep the room from spinning by holding my head.

Sasha is stressed trying to collect her things and making sure I have my own. We make it to the car eventually and I tell her to take me to the Marathon down the road from my house.

I fall asleep on the way. When we pull into the parking lot Sasha shakes me awake again.

"I'm sorry I got you into trouble," I mutter groggily.

Sasha pulls me into a hug, "girl I got myself into trouble, I knew I had to go home last night. What about you, you gonna be alright?"

I shrug and pull away from her embrace.

"I'll be straight. Call me when you get home if you can."

"Oh yeah," Sasha replies.

Before I get out she hands me a little sack of bud. With a smile, I tuck it into my backpack. We hug again, once again I nearly cry then get out of her car and go into the gas station.

I buy myself a pack of rolling papers, a shitty lighter and a 99 cent soda from the fountain machine. After rehydrating, I slowly start my way up the road that trails up the mountain to the house.

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Halfway there, I realize I can't sneak in because I can't even get past the gate requiring a security code.

"Fuck!" I yell out into the air.

Before I meet my demise, I get out of the road and find a rock to sit on. I pull out my sac and roll a joint to buy myself more time.

My mind starts to wander.

What will Adeen say? He better not try to grab me again. I wonder if Tiana's home.

I sigh, light up my joint and finally go through my phone.

Six missed calls from Adeen. Twice last night, two more times around two in the morning, once at five then one more time about two hours ago.

I roll my eyes then go to the texts, he's only sent two.

First one reads, "you'll answer me if you're smart."

Oh fuck you, I mumble.

Second reads, 'Malina, this is your final warning.'

I swear to God, he better not try anything. I'm feeling bold enough, I'll definitely fight him back.

I toss the phone aside, tilt my face toward the clouds and finish off my spliff, ready to take him on.

Feeling the high in my head, I start going into deep thought about stupid shit.

I try to picture him saying what he sent in the texts.

I bet his tone wouldve been deep and gruff.

"Mm," I unintentionally hum.

Damn, he's too sexy to be that much of a dick. I can't deal.

**
Phone to my ear I wait for Adeen to answer while I wait at the gate.

"Malina," that's what he answers with.

"I need to be let in, I'm at the gate."

He's silent, a moment passes then the fence starts to slide open, I walk through. I'm about to ask for the code to the front door, but he hangs up. I curse under my breath but continue walking.

When I get closer to the house, I see Tiana's car isnt here, no surprise. I get to the first step, the door opens and Adeen glares down at me. At first I don't move because I expect him to say or do something. When he doesnt I walk inside past him and head for the stairs.

He clears his throat and slams the door shut.

"Where have you been?"

Hello to you too.

I'm about to speak but he cuts in.

"And don't you dare lie because Tiana called me asking about you yesterday."

Hearing that my chin juts out. Oh the bitch can call and ask about me but cant actually talk to me?!

I grow defensive, "I'm back aren't I? It's not like ya'll give a damn!"

I start climbing up the stairs again, he's behind me in no time.

"Where were you?" He barks.

"Out with a friend," I say quickly.

"Don't think that because I let my wife do what she pleases, that I'll allow you to do the same."

He follows close behind and spins me around when I get to the top step.

Because I'm a step above him, I'm on the same eye level as him. I try to look at him like he can't phase me, but his own eyes bore into mine.

"You hear me?!" He roars.

"What are you gonna do?" I snap. "Grab me again? Hit me? Make sure to bruise me this time? Do it then!"

A look crosses his face, he looks at me as though I've slapped him instead.

A bit of the liquid courage bubbles up and the high is heavy. I grab his hand in mine and press it firmly against my cheek.

"Slap me Adeen, or is that not enough? What? You wanna spank me instead?"

His eyes light up the way all the boys do around a pretty girl and I finally put it together.

"Oh you like that idea huh?" I tease.

I guide his hand to my waist, he never tears his eyes away from mine.

"I won't tell..." I move his hand lower, "if you won't..."

His hand just barely grazes the top of my lower back when he snatches his hand away.

He's seething, "don't you ever try some shit like that again," he warns and leaves me standing at the top of the stairs.