Under the Influence

Run Away

Chris POV

After we left the jeweler, we headed over to the art gallery for the showing. It was for one of my friends. Paparazzi have been on my heels, and when we got to the gallery, they were taking pics like crazy. We got inside, and I made my rounds, speaking to everyone, taking pictures for the blogs and everything, then Shawnie and I walked around looking at the different pieces. She isn't really into art like I am, so I was explaining the different painting styles and how they work.

She had her eye on a painting. I noticed she kept looking at it. I liked it too.

"So what kind of painting is this?" She asks me

"It's a Futurism-style painting, focusing on subjects like speed, technology, and the future of the world. Usually, futurism depicts man's triumph over nature. This style of art also has a theme of movement. Usually, it's foreshadowing the future."

She doesn't say anything for a few seconds, then she speaks, "I like this one." She says

"I do too." We stand there for a minute looking at it, "I'm going to buy it." I say, stepping behind her and wrapping my arms around her waist.

"I think you should. You're really into art, huh?" She asks

"Yeah. I love everything about art. Every piece tells a story." I say all, gazing at the picture.

"I love how your face lights up when you're talking about it." She says, smiling.

"I love it. What can I say?"

"You can put this in the living room, right above the sofa."

"You decorating my house now?" I ask, kissing her neck.

"No, I'm just saying." She laughs

"It's okay. I want you to." I kiss her on her neck again. She turns around and kisses me on my lips.

After I purchased the art, we continued looking around for a few minutes, when my phone went off.

I pull my phone out and show her. She looks at the phone, her arms still around my neck, "Chris Brown and girlfriend Shawnie Roberts show how solid they are, showing major PDA, during baby scandal." I read

"That was quick." She says, hugging me again.

"I'm going to handle this, babe," I say, putting my phone back in my pocket and hugging her back. I hate that they keep putting stories out about us. I kinda want a normal day.

"It's okay. I don't want to ruin our day. Take care of it later." She says, and I kiss her neck for the third time, seeing that's the only place I have access to now. I look up, and I see Ammika walking in.

"Ima beat her ass," I say in a whisper, but Shawnie heard me.

"Huh?"

"Ammika just walked, and ima beat her ass." I start to let my hands drop off Shawnie's waist, but she quickly grabs them, puts them back on her waist, holds them there, and whispers in my ear.

"Keep your hands on my waist, Chris. Don't move. If you touch her, I will personally represent her in her case against you." She pulls back, looks at me, and we lock eyes. She ain't playing.

She turns around, and we watch as Ammika walks over to us. She looks like she's here to start shit. How did she even know we were here?

"Ima beat your ass," I say as soon as she approaches us, not moving my hands from Shawnie's waist.

"Do it," Ammika dares him.

A few people turn to look at us. Some photographers begin taking pictures of the three of us.