In Front of the Mic

Chapter Five: How Many Drinks

Nicki, Ty, Chris and Tiffani are having drinks on the beach just outside of the Moonlight Lounge.

Chris POV:

"Tiffani, remember when Tae Dog and I had that bet to see who could kiss you first?"

"Haha I remember that. I remember kicking y'all asses when I found out."

"Pshh... girl stop. You ain't do shit."

"That's right cause I told Deontae to do it for me. Haha bet y'all will think twice before you do that shit again."

They laughed as I took another shot... I can't take this anymore. Nicki walked up to me and put a hand on my shoulder.

"You like her don't you?"

"Yeah... but... just look at them. How am I supposed to compete with that? They got history and shit. She won't even give me the time of day."

"Ok I see you. I'll pry Ty away from Tiff and you talk to her... just be yourself. Who knows maybe she likes you too. She might just be a little... shy."

Nicki walked away and talked to Ty. Tiffani walked over to the table where I was sitting.

"Hey Chris you good? You haven't talked to me all night. Did I do something?"

"No I just... I like you Tiffani. Like, a lot."

"Oh Chris, I... I like you too, but you're Michael's best friend. I don't think he'd be ok with it."

"Girl, you're a grown ass woman. He don't have to know what we got going on."

"Chris, you don't get it, Tyga is my best friend, my brother. I wouldn't feel right doing anything behind his back."

"Well, what am I supposed to do, Tiff? All I do is think about you. When you don't talk to me I feel miserable. It's almost like I need you."

"Chris you don't even know me. How can you need me?"

I stopped... she was right. I didn't even know her last name, but... I know what I feel. She began to walk away a grasped her hand. She turned around I held her tight.

"Just give me a chance. I promise I won't hurt you."

Tiffani POV:

I hugged Chris. Lord knows I wanted Chris, but he was moving to fast.

"Tiffani... say something. Please."

"Chris."  I looked him in the eyes.

"We need more time to know each other. I like you too, but I want to make sure we do this right."

"Ok. I... I can wait."

He said smiling. He looked me in the eyes and moved closer to my face. I closed my eyes as our lips met. He kissed me so passionately. For a moment everything felt so right. The way his hands held me... I could stay like this forever.

"Aye... What the hell are you doing?"

I stopped and turned around, it was Tyga. He was drunk and stumbling towards us.

"Get you're fucking hands off my *hiccup* s... sister."

His speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot. I walked up to him and helped him stand.

"Tiffani, I don't want you dating him. He-"

He threw up on the sand. His knees got weak and I could barely hold him up any more. Chris helped me get Ty to his feet. Chris got Ty back into his car and drove him home. Nicki and I followed him there.

"So what were you and Chris talking about. It looked pretty... steamy."

"Girl, hush. Chris and I are just friends."

"You know he likes you right?"

"Yeah, but it's too soon for me to start dating I just got here and I don't even know Chris."

"I guess, but I know how he was looking at you. He has the hots for you honey. He's a good guy, but...."

"But?"

"He's a young, rich, sexy, singer... girls are gonna be all over him. I just hope you're not the jealous type."

I sunk in my seat a little. She was right... Chris is gonna have girls around him all the time. I don't think I could handle that. We rode in silence the whole way there. After Chris got Ty in the house he came back and rode with Nicki and I back to the beach so Ty's car could stay at his home.

When we got back to the beach, Nicki got in her car and drove home. Leaving Chris and I... alone.

I sat down next to him. We were sitting on the beach watching the reflection of the moon and stars dance on the waves. Though the sight was breathtaking, my mind couldn't be settled. My mind raced with what ifs:

What if he's like this with every girl he meets?

What if he just wants to have sex with me?

What if it's just the alcohol talking?

What if I fall in love with him.... and he cheats on me?

I shuddered at the last thought. I sat there watching the waves not saying a word. I wonder why Ty was gonna say. Before I realized it, Chris was right next to me with his arm around me. I leaned on his shoulder... he smells nice.

"Chris, are you drunk?"

"No... I'm buzzed but not drunk. Wait, do I have to be drunk to hold you?"

"No, it's not that. You said a lot of shit earlier and I was just wondering..."

"I meant every word of it. I also meant what I said when I told you I can wait."

"Oh... ok." I smiled to myself. I need to talk to Ty about this... what was he trying to say?