Sweetener

The Light Is Coming

I woke up in someone elses bed, and the memories of the night before came flooding back.  I sat up quickly realizing I still had clothes on.

"You're up" I looked over at Pete.  "Good morning" he handed me a mug of coffee.

"Uhm" I pressed my hand to my head "God we didn't uhm, we didn't do anything right?"

"No" he said sitting next to me "We just kissed that's all"

"We kissed?" I asked.

"Yes, what do you remember before downing a few shots?" he asked.  I noticed that, though I was wearing clothes, they weren't mine.  It was a big sweater and a pair of joggers that I was wearing.

"We talked about stuff.  Life" I said sleepily "I told you about Andrew, and you told me about your ex, what was his name?"

"Johnny" he said gently.

"Yes, he cheated on you" I said.  He nodded.  "And then, I remember taking some shots, then nothing" I put my cup of coffee on the nightstand. 

"Well, welcome to my home, I hope you spend a lot of time in it" he said standing up.  I pulled the sleeves of the sweater over my hands. "Let me give you a tour" I opened my mouth to say no, that I wanted to go home.  However, for some reason I just nodded and followed this guy.  This weird guy.  He grabbed my hand, and pulled me off the bed.  I used my free hand to grab my coffee.  I shoved my glasses on my face as well.  He laced our fingers together, which felt nice. 

"We're not dating you know" I said.

"Never said we were, however I plan to date you.  Might as well get used to it" he said.

"You're so weird" I said.

"Yes, but I don't see you leaving" he said.  He led me down the very large staircase.

"This place is huge" I said.

"Thank you" He smiled.  I looked around the mansion like house. 

"What the fuck do you do for a living?" I asked. 

"Mm, well, I run a fairly large company" he said "Well, not run, own"

"And that company is?" I asked.

"DCD2" He said.

"The fucking record label!?" I yelled.  He turned to stare at me.

"Impressed?" He smiled "I'm fairly wealthy"

"No kidding" I mumbled following him.  I then looked down at the sweater I had on "Wait a minute this is Gucci!  Holy hell!" I yelled.  He chuckled.

"That sweater probably costs more than your car" he said walking into his very large kitchen.

"God, so if you're so rich why don't you find someone a little less" I paused and he raised an eyebrow at me.  "Normal?" I asked.

"Normal?" he asked "Well, Patrick Stump.  You went home with a man who told you he loves you when you barely knew him, slept in his bed, and are currently letting him force you around his luxury home in his clothes.  I don't think you're very normal"

"Yeah, I dont think you are either" I said crossing my arms.

"I know, but I can admit it" he said "Now, you have a choice.  I can drive you to your car, and pester you to be mine.  Or, you can let me kiss you again, and hang out with me for a while.  What's your choice?" I looked around the expensive house.  The beautiful decor, and the expensive clothes. 

"Take me to my car" I said gently.

"Fine, but you have to keep my clothes on" he grabbed his keys. 

"I don't know how comfortable I feel parading around in a Gucci sweater that I can't afford to replace" I said.

"It's yours now" he said.

"Christ no I don't, no" I shook my head "No it's too expensive"

"I don't care.  Follow me" he said.  He grabbed my hand, and led me out to a garage.  I stared in absolute shock at his cars.  Three of them for one man.  Good god. 

"Pick one" He said.  I pointed to a random one.  "Mm, that's my favorite too" He led me over to it, and forced his sunglasses on my face.  I crossed my arms awkwardly.  "Don't do that" He pulled my arms down "You look good" I smiled small at him.  "Come on" He clicked a button, and the doors opened themselves.  They moved upward. 

"Oh my good christ" I whispered.  I heard him laughed almost evilly.  I got into the passenger side.  The doors closed behind us, the garage open, and he sped out.  I screamed and covered my mouth at the speed he went.  He laughed again and slowed down now.  "Why!?"

"It's fun!" he yelled "Come on, let loose!" He clicked another button, and the roof started to go down. The wind blew my hair back, and he sped up again.  I laughed this time.  This time it was fun.  I managed to stand up and sit on the top of the seat getting a better view of everything.  "Yeah!" he yelled "Now you've got it!" I laughed again.  He grabbed my leg and pulled me down quickly.  I looked up at the tree branch that probably would've taken my head off.  I looked down realizing that I'd shoved my hand into Petes out of fear.  He looked over at me as he slowed his speed down.  "Just be careful" he said gently "Don't loosen up too much.  Getting reckless can be dangerous" The roof of the car came back over us.  We pulled up in front of Blazed.  My car was parked near it.  Next to Brendons, who I assumed got what he wanted which was laid.  I got out of his car.  I started towards my car, then I paused.  I turned around.

"My address is 72 Rear lane" I said gently "Meet me there" I turned towards my car again, and for the first time in two years, I actually had a genuine smile on my face.