Mine

I laid there in my warm comfy bed fighting the urge in my bladder to get up and pee. Have you ever had those mornings where you’re just so lazy you don’t even want to get up and go to the bathroom? Well that’s me right now. Eventually my bladder was threatening to explode so I jumped up and hurried to the bathroom that was adjoined to my bedroom. Once I was finished I was headed back to my bed but before I could even sit down my phone started ringing. Groaning loudly I grabbed it off the charger on my dresser and laid back down. The caller ID said it was Zack and of course my insides were attacked violently with butterflies.

“What Baker?” I mumbled my voice still thick with sleep.

“Morning sunshine! What’s my favorite girl doing?” he asked cheerfully. I swear he’s way too happy in the mornings.

“I was trying to be extremely lazy and not get out of bed,” I replied as I snuggled further down in my thick cotton comforter.

“Well I’m coming over, I need a haircut,” he answered.

“I hate that you’re such an early bird,” I complained, closing my eyes desperately wanting to doze back off.

“It’s 1:30 in the afternoon babe,” he chuckled.

“Oh shit,” I groaned. I hate sleeping the day away, especially when I’m off work. He laughed before hanging up. I laid there still refusing to get up right away. Suddenly I felt something crawling up underneath my covers making me scream in surprise. I relaxed a bit when Zack's head popped out from underneath my comforter.

“C’mon Addy wake up,” He whispered with a playful tone.

“I’m awake now for sure! Jesus Christ! I didn't even hear you come in! How did I not hear you?” I asked my breathing still a bit uneven from being shocked. He smirked.

"I'm just that slick." He replied. That smirk, it gave me butterflies. I hung up my phone that was still connected to his call. He must've already been outside. “Come on Addy. Get up. Don’t make me drag you out of this bed.” He threatened.

“Go away.” I groaned and rolled over throwing the comforter over my head. He sighed heavily and I felt him shift on the bed.

“Well then you leave me with no choice,” He said in a devious tone. I continued to ignore him as I felt him get off the bed. Suddenly I felt the warmth of my comforter being ripped away. I squealed at the sudden coldness that engulfed me.

“Zack!” I whined.

“Sorry babe but you’re making me do this,” He laughed menacingly. He grabbed ahold of my ankles and began dragging me across my California king sized bed. I yelped in shock but managed to grab the edge of my mattress before being completely pulled off the bed. “Let go!” Zack laughed as he continued to pull me towards him.

“Never!” I laughed as well trying my hardest to hold on. I felt a bit exposed since I had slept in just my boy shorts and a t shirt. I felt him moving his grip up my legs before locking onto my knees. I held on to the mattress tighter as he continued to pull my bottom half up in the air in an attempt to get me off the bed. “C’mon Zack let go!” I whined. My fingers were slipping and my arms were getting tired from holding on.

“I must say I have a pretty nice view from back here. Have you been working out?” He teased. His comment took me by surprise and broke my concentration making me let go of the bed. We went flying backwards, sending us both flying backwards He landed on his back and I landed on top of him.

“You jerk!” I exclaimed and punched his chest playfully. He sat up wearing a wide grin.

“What?” He asked innocently.

“You play dirty,” I huffed as I stood up and walked over to my dresser to find something to wear.

“You love it,” He replied winking at me. I rolled my eyes and scoffed. “I’ll meet you in the kitchen.” He said, exiting my room. I slipped on the light colored denim jeans and changed into a white tank top. I ran my fingers through my very long black locks before pulling them up into a messy ponytail. I applied a light layer of eyeliner and mascara around my hazel eyes calling myself done. I sprayed some perfume on my neck and wrists, hoping he liked the scent. He loves a woman who smells good. Glancing in the mirror once more I headed downstairs to my kitchen where Zack sat patiently waiting.

“So what you go in mind?” I asked gathering my hair cutting kit.

“Just do it how you did it last time. It’s grown out,” He replied as I wrapped the black cape around him. I began wetting his hair and combing through it. “You smell really good. Is that a new perfume? I haven’t smelled that one on you I don’t think.” He asked me. I smiled, pleased that he had noticed.

“Yeah I picked it up yesterday,” I answered happily.

“So um…I met somebody,” He said after a few silent moments. My heart dropped. I knew I shouldn’t be surprised; it’s been almost two months since his last fling. I was really enjoying most of his attention but I guess all good things must come to an end. I knew just like all the others it wouldn’t last.

“Oh yeah? Who’s the lucky lady this time?” I asked trying to mask the hurt and jealousy in my tone, which I have learned to master now by the way.

“Her name is Maddie. I met her a few weeks ago at a bar,” He explained.

“Well good for you,” I replied as I finished up his hair.

“Yeah we’ve gone out a few times…” He answered, a bit of nervousness in his tone. I was surprised to hear that. He gets nervous on first dates and comes to me for a pep talk, which usually results in me lecturing him about being a man whore, so to hear he’s already been out with her a few times hurt a bit.

“Really? Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked making sure to keep my emotions in check. He took the cape off and dusted the excess hair away. I frowned as I looked up at him.

“I’m sorry, I was just trying to—“

“Avoid a lecture?” I replied cutting him off. He sighed heavily.

“Aww c’mon Addy. Don’t be mad at me please," He pouted slightly.

"I'm not mad," I lied as I put my things away.

"Yes you are, I can tell. You're not very good at hiding your emotions," He laughed as he scratched the back of his neck. His eyes locked with mine and for a moment I almost forgot what we were even talking about. They were so mesmerizing and relaxing.

"I just didn't realize how much I annoyed you," I huffed as I swept up the hairy mess on the floor. He took the broom from me and sat me down on the bar stool.

“Hey.” He said softly. “Don’t be mad at me okay? I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. You're crazy if you think you annoy me because you don't. I honestly wasn't trying to avoid a lecture; I know you're only looking out for me," He explained as he tucked a piece of hair behind my ear.

"I just don't want some psycho taking advantage of you Zee," I answered quietly. It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the complete truth either. Of course it hurt to see him with other women, but what could I do? He smiled at me and gently kissed my forehead.

"I know you don't sweetheart. That's why you're my number one girl. I need your support otherwise I’m lost,” He said smiling at me. Sometimes I wondered if he knew how I felt towards him. I don’t think he does but times like this I question how he couldn’t possibly know. So I did what I always did when situations like this arose, I forced a smile and shrugged slightly.

“Whatever makes you happy babe,” I replied hoping my facade was holding up. He grinned happily.

“Well you’ll get to meet her tomorrow at Mark’s barbeque. She’s great; I know you’ll love her,” He said excitedly. I couldn’t help but smile at his happiness. Although it kills me, I’d rather be miserable instead of him. In my book he deserves the world.

Notes

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