Wednesday, February 16, 2011

I Couldn’t Help Myself

Blake strode his way up to the bar. This was a pretty low class club, and he didn’t like wasting his time. His hair was immaculately gelled to a point, a straight line all the way back. Both of his collars were popped, and he was ironed down to the Armani Exchange black lace-ups he had purchased yesterday for two hundred twenty dollars and seventy-eight cents. He had no need for dollar shots; that was all Brad. Blake didn’t particularly care for Brad or his bottom barrel loafers; he also didn’t care for staying in on a perfectly good Friday night. He was 27, too young to act like a washed out 30. And going solo? pShhh. He had been around enough to know that for trust, a wingman is necessary. Brad was just the right amount beneath him, not too embarrassing to be seen with, but he’d still get pick of the litter. Worth setting foot in this pedestrian whole? Maybe, if there were some babes around.

The club was currently empty, soiled leather couches lining the walls, with a banal disco ball lighting the dance floor. Bar to the side, glowing from the cheap rope light strung half hazard-ly around it. The music was loud techno, at least they had something right.

“Two shots of Patron.” He orders from the bartender, a flat chest-ed brunette, not worth his time. If this was all this dump had to offer, he’d down his shots and go. It would be worth shelling out for Brad’s drinks if it got him some.

“Two shots of vodka for me,” Brad says, having no problem with the well-wash this shit-hole had to offer.

“Patrons aren’t on the dollar list,” says the flat bitch, giving him a look like he’s an idiot.

“I don’t care about the price.” He says, barley giving her the time of day. She walks off wagging her hipless ass to get him his drinks.

“Who’re you trying to impress?” says Blake, starring at her swagger, drooling at anything with two legs.

“No one here. Let’s take these shots and get out of here. We can probably make it to City lights before the line.”

“Just give me a minute here, man. I might be ‘In’ to something.” Blake runs his hands over his hair in disgust, carefully straightening his faux. “Really?” he asks as Flatty comes back with their drinks.

She puts them on the counter. Brad picks up one of his and holds it out. “This one’s for you.” He says as he squints his eyes and lifts his head in a slight nod. She takes it from him.

“I’d rather have the Patron.” She says, winking at Blake. “Cheers!” She throws back the shot and takes their cash from the bar top. Blake is careful not to take his shots until she leaves. He’s not that desperate, not yet.

He’s just about to remind Brad that it’s time to bounce, when the male-whore nudges him in the arm, and points to the door. Four decked out ladies parade their way by and situate themselves around the other end of the bar. They were guidettes, that part was obvious. But a couple of them had designer labels. High class skanks, perfect.

“Four shots a lady!” a short b cup announced is a loud off pitched voice, sharp as the tips of his hair. The bartender gets out the cheap vodka and starts to pour. ‘Fuck, she looks even worst next to these Italian gems,’ He thinks.

It was the busty brunette at the corner that caught his eye. Those had to be D’s, no, doubles. Blake had an eye for two things, designers and tits, and this chick had both.

Flatty strode over and poured them another round, and Brad kept talking her up. Some people just had no taste. He ignored them, keeping his eyes locked on those doubles. The hottie had started to dance, and he gazed on, mesmerized by their soft bounce. He imagined himself grabbing them, rubbing those perfect pillows against his face right there on the dance floor.

The tightening of his pants reminded him not to imagine too hard. Taking hold of himself he felt anger at his loss of control; Guilt that he did, in fact, want to do just that right there on the dance floor, all class out the door. He was better then that. Better then Brad. Better that this shitty excuse for a club.

Composing himself he ordered another round of Patron. Flatty and Brad were into deep flirting now, and he practically had to slap her shapeless ass for some attention. She poured him his shots, taking her damn time about it.

He stood, straightening his shirts. One more hair check, and he was off to doubles with the shots. Dancing sleekly up to her, he gave her a slight upward nod and handed her one. She took it back slow, her massive chest rising slightly as she swallowed. He quickly threw back his own. and made his way up behind her, grinding in time with the beat.

He squeezed the glass in his hands in an attempt to keep some of his thoughts clear, but as doubles slowly turned, tits bouncing in time, he new his resolve was lost. Without thinking, Blake dropped his glass, grabbed those gorgeous double D’s, and motor-boated.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Parental Influences

    Nikki was grading papers in front of the coffee table when Jen stomped into the house, crashing onto the oversized lazyboy.

“I just don’t understand these people,” she sighed, exasperated. “How many times can you ask someone to do the same fucking thing and still mistakes? It’s like who are they kidding? I know they know this stuff, I’ve seen them do it! They just don’t want to do it, that’s all. They’d rather claim ignorance then put in a real days work, and I don’t think I can take much more of it.” Closing her eyes, Jen leaned back into her chair with the full intent of not moving for the rest of the night.

Nikki sighed, and for the first time looked up from her papers, “The sink in the bathroom’s leaking, I couldn’t get it to stop so I put a bucket underneath it. You should probably fix it before you get too comfortable.”

Jen through her a look that said, ‘you’ve got to be fucking kidding me.’ “Call a plumber. I’m done for today.”

Nikki just shook her head, “I’m not calling a plumber to tighten a screw. You complain about the same thing everyday, but conveniently today it’s overwhelmed you and you can’t fix a damn sink?”

“Nikki have you met these people? No you haven’t, because if you had you wouldn’t be shoving this in my face right now. I’m mentally exhausted, and I just want to sit a moment, and not deal with anything. I am so fucking sick of dealing with stuff.”

“Watch your language.” She said, checking the room. “And go fix the sink.”

“Nikki, enough already. Brian called out today, and I’ve had to pick up all of his slack, because nobody else wants to get off their ass and do it, along with all the crap I’ve normally had to deal with, can I have one second to myself here?”

“The bucket under the sink’s overflowing,” Katie, their five year old daughter, shouted as she ran into the room.

“Take all the time you want, have fun cleaning the bathroom after.” Nikki turned back to her papers.

Jenn glared at her, “fine.” She said stomping off to the bathroom, slamming the door behind her.

“Did I do something wrong?” Katie was standing in front of the coffee table, looking defeated.

Nikki smiled, “It’s ok, your mom’s just having a bad day.”

“Why?” Katie asked, still looking upset.

“Because people are lazy, and I was kind of being a jerk. She just needs to take a chill pill, and she’ll be fine.” She said pulling the girl onto her lap, wraping her in her arms.

“Was I being a jerk too?” She looked up.

Nikki laughed against her daughter’s head. “No, you’re timing was just off.” She said, kissing the top of her head, and standing her back up.

“Hey mom?”

“Yes?”

“Are we lazy?”

Nikki looked up at her daughter who was looking more curious now, but still somewhat worried about the situation. “We are not. In fact why don’t you go make your mom her favorite thing in the world? That will cheer her up.”

“A Cosmo?”

Nikki smiled despite herself. “No, silly! One of your famous cards! Though a Cosmo isn’t a bad idea, but don’t go around telling people that’s one of your mom’s favorite things, ok?” She said, getting up off the floor.

“The cosmo? Why not?” They made their way to the kitchen.

“Because! It’s our secret!” Nikki said in an over exaggerated voice, making her daughter laugh, Katie liked secrets. “Now go get your paper and crayons!” she said, showing her off to her room.

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Nikki was just about finished with the drink when Jen came in, drenched, but obviously in a better mood. “Man that was annoying. I swear Godzilla stopped by earlier to loosen the handle all the way. I got it though.”

“I knew you would, hun,” She gave Jen a peck on the cheek, and put the drink on the counter in front of her. “Did you wipe down the bathroom?”

“Yes dear, and now I’m going to take a shower, and wash this day away.” She said as Katie walked into the room, arms full of paper and pencils. “Hey squirt!” she patted her daughter on the head. “What’s all this, school project?”

Katie looked panicked, “Nothing, I just wanted to move my stuff here. Did you take your chill pill?”

Jenn glared at Nikki, “Not quite yet.” She said between clenched teeth. Grabbing her glass, she walked out of the room.

Katie was confused, “Was I a jerk?” She asked her mother.

Nikki just smiled, “Maybe a little bit, it was my fault though, I shouldn’t have said that.”

Katie looked up at her, determined. “It’s ok mom, this card will fix everything.” She sat down and set to work.

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Jamie left the bathroom and found a note tapped to the handle. The front had a crayon drawing of a martini glass full of what had to be a Cosmopolitan. She opened the card and read, “Mom, sory we are jurks. Luv Katie!”