Old Friends

Going to the Party

Tia's POV
Chris called me at work asking if he could come over later. I told him he could, and that we could watch movies. When I got home I got comfortable while I waited for Chris. My phone buzzed just as I went to look at it there was a knock at the door. I know it was Chris so I jumped up to answer. I flung the door open to see Chris standing there with a wide grin on his face. I missed you he told me. He came in and we sat on the couch. He was hovering over me and trying to kiss me. I pushed him off and told him let's watch the movie. I had been feeling a little awkward lately about our relationship. Sometimes Chris could be a jerk and so nonchalant and other times he could be sweet. We were watching Think Like A Man Too when I fell asleep. It was now 2 in the morning. I'm glad I didn't have to go to the boutique the next day. Chris was asleep in my lap. I lifted his head off of my lap careful not to wake him. I cut the TV off, grabbed my phone and went to the bathroom. I sat on the toilet just thinking. I had forgot that Kay texted me earlier. I looked at her message, she wanted to know if I wanted to go to a party next Saturday. Just as I went to text back Chris was knocking at the bathroom door. I flushed the toilet and washed my hands so he'd actually think I went. I opened the door he was half asleep. I came out and got in bed. Chris crawled in after me and wrapped his arms around me. I took a deep breath. I know he wasn't Kay's biggest fan and she wasn't his. I just really wanted to go out, I missed her.

I turned over after a while to tell Chris I was going to a party. He mumbled who and I told him I was going with Kay. He didn't say anything so I thought he fell back asleep. I studied his face while he slept, and then he said no. I said I was going anyway, that woke him up. He said I wasn't going. He is not my father and I will do as I please. I was going to go to the party. I tried telling him it was going to be fine and that nothing crazy would happen. He brung up how Kay always gets drunk and gets into trouble. Kay is wild, and every time we go out we get lit.

FLASHBACK
The last party Kay took me to Kay got so drunk and I was tipsy. We both ended up going to this guy's house with him and his friend. Kay and the guy were really having a good time. I wasn't that drunk and I didn't want anything to do with the friend. Chris had called to check on us since he knew we'd be drinking. I was in the bathroom, and when I came back I saw the guy's friend hanging up my phone. I was confused at why he had my phone and immediately snatched it from him. I saw that Chris called and I knew I would never hear the end of this. I called him back and he demanded to know where I was so I told him. In twenty minutes he was banging on this guy's door. I didn't want to leave Kay, so I ran to tell her that we had to go. I walked in on Kay having sex with this guy she just met. I grabbed her arm and dragged her out of the house. The whole ride Chris was yelling and so was Kay. I just wanted to go home. When Chris dropped Kay off the rest of the ride had been silent. Chris drove to his condo. I told him to take me home, and he told me that he was staying with me whether at his place or mine. When I walked in my condo I went straight to my room and slammed the door right in his face.
END OF FLASHBACK

I know how he feels but I need to go out. I wasn't going to argue with him, so I went to sleep.

The next morning, I was up and Chris was still sleep so I decided to give Kay an answer. I climbed out of bed, went into the living room, and watched TV. Chris was standing in front of me calling my name. I was daydreaming. I was thinking about Chris and I. Thinking whether or not we were good together. He sat down next to me and said I don't want you going to the party. He kept bringing Kay up and I told him he knew it really wasn't about her. He thinks I will be the one who gets wasted and have sex with some random guy. I told him I wasn't going to talk about it and that I was going. I am grown and I don't need his permission. Chris got in the shower then told me he had to go. He wouldn't say where, which was odd. I sat around thinking about Chris, thinking about the party, and thinking about how much I missed Kay. I called Kay up to tell her that I miss her and can't wait until the party. She is dating NBA basketball player, Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors. She goes to the games and other events. One of the other players was having a party at his house and she is bringing me as her plus one. I couldn't believe we were going to be at a party with celebrities. This was exciting, and would be so much fun.

That night, Chris called me to see if I wanted to go to the movies. I told him to just come over. I wanted to talk about last night. I needed him to understand that I was going to go to the party. I don't want him to be angry because there's nothing to be angry about. When he walked in I could tell he wanted to avoid all talk about the party. Chris didn't want me to end up at someone else's house like the last time. He knows I would never. I don't just sleep with people I don't know. I told him it was a celebrity party. A party for the Golden State Warriors, his favorite team. He still didn't want me to go. I would have invited him, but it was going to be my night out with Kay. A night for us girls to have fun. I decided that I wanted to go to the movies. After we left the movies, the car ride was unusually quiet. Chris didn't say a word. When we pulled up to my condo I expected him to come in, but he didn't. I went in my room and laid there. I couldn't fall asleep. Chris was being unreasonable. I thought about the party, and what I was going to wear. I have to get a new outfit. I'm going to be partying with celebs.

The next day, I woke up to no messages or calls from Chris. I knew this meant he was mad at me. He was going to have to get over himself. We weren't in high school. I called Kay to see if she wanted to go shopping, that would take my mind off of Chris. Kay was picking me up around 12 o'clock. I loved to go shopping with her, she has a great sense of style. We get to the mall, and we help each other decide on an outfit for the party. We grab something to eat and then we go back to my condo. After about fifteen minutes I hear a knock at the door. It's Chris. I had no idea he was coming. I didn't care to see him at the moment. Kay let herself out, but I wasn't going to talk to him. He grabbed me by my waist just as I was about to storm off into my room. He whispered in my ear, "Fine you can go."

I smirked and loosened his grip on my waist, not saying a word to him. I sat on the couch and he sat next to me. I don't know what it was, but I couldn't shake the thought of me needing a break from him. I turned to face him and he said what's wrong. I told him nothing. I told him I wanted to show him my outfit. When he saw it he was not too happy about it. He said it was too tight and I'm exposing too much skin. He acts as if I don't already dress like this. I told him I wasn't picking a fight over an outfit. He dropped it for now. He wanted to sleep over, but I told him I didn't think it was a good idea. Then we started arguing. Then the words slipped, I think we need a break. He stood there in silence then next thing I know the door was slamming. I know I had done it now. This boy gets mad over everything. I know I won't hear from him for a few days.