Fatal Attraction

Chapter Three

I woke up needing two things the next day; a cigarette after a freshly packed and smoked joint. I didn't sleep that well last night with all the tossing and turning I'm surprised I didn't cause anyone else to lose any sleep. My body was sore and it hurt to move. My muscles felt tight as if they haven't been used properly in a number of years. I felt like I was hit by a truck or punched by a sumo wrestler. I rolled over, checking my missed calls and messages. Eleanor was already asking if I was awake and what my plans were for the day. I was finishing up my reply when Violet strutted in the room with an energy so bright and bubbly leaving me questioning if it was morning or the afternoon. I know I wouldn't act like this if it was eight the morning.

"Oh good you're awake!" Violet's chime like voice popped in happily. "How are you feeling?"

The memories of last night flooded my brain quickly. The hours spent underneath the moon with Theodore, the long talks, the night swim and the near death experience. It wasn't a dream. It was all real.

"Like I was hit by a bus." I moaned in agony, stretching as far as I could. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yeah I slept okay." She replied. I checked the time and noticed it was half past eight, a little too early for my liking but seeing as I was awake and already craving coffee, I decided to finally emerge from my area and make an appearance for the day. Once I touched the floor and was able to get to my closet, I reached for some clean clothes and my shower caddy. "Got any plans for the day?"

"Not really. Just wanted to relax for the day." I grabbed an aspirin out of my duffel bag and took a couple. I just prayed they kicked in fast enough. "Is breakfast still going?"

"Nope. That only goes from five am to seven." She shook her head, waltzing over to her bed. "Do you want to go grab some McDonald's breakfast?"

"I would love to but I only have so much money to last me until I get a job." I sighed, bouncing on my toes nervously. I looked around the room, noticing that it was nearly empty. Everyone must be awake already. "What time is lunch?"

"It's not for a while. It's only eight in the morning, silly." Violet giggled. I wondered what her problem was, if she was always like this in the morning or if this was just a phase that she was going through.

"Come on." Violet grabbed my hand, causing my shower caddy, towel and clothes to fall to the floor in a chaotic jumble. "Fuck, I'm sorry. Can I get you coffee to make up for it?"
I just shook my head and laughed telling her it was fine and that the last thing she needed was more coffee. She helped me arrange my shower caddy before carrying it to the bathroom. The bathroom was tiny enough that you could barely fit one person comfortably, let alone two people. Violet and I were face to face and I couldn't help but look at her eyes then down at her full lips.

I hung my head low, wanting to hide. I was checking her out and embarrassed about our current closed location. She laughed lightly and excused herself from the bathroom and thankfully giving me room to breath.

"Thank you." I called out upon entering the bathroom. I set the boat inside the tub before hanging up the towel on the wall rack and laying my clothes on top of the bathroom vanity. I scrolled through my phone trying to find my shower playlist and then stripped down naked.

I jumped in the shower quickly grabbing my washcloth and body wash. I mixed the soapy mixture into the rag before vigorously scrubbing my body, rinsing and then repeating two or three times until I finally felt clean and my skin was left raw from rubbing too hard. I lathered my hair with my 2n1 Shampoo and conditioner letting it soak and then rinsing it out thoroughly. I turned the faucets off and wrapped my body in my soft, new towel. After I was dressed, I exited the bathroom nearly running into my room to escape my demons that loved to haunt me.