Starting Over.

#13 Hanging with the guys.

Malia’s POV. 

Since I haven’t found a job yet I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym these past couple of weeks, both working out, helping Frank and also getting to know some of the guys that train there. They’re actually pretty awesome when you get past the guys guy front they all seem to have.. well some of them at least.. I’m about to get ready to go out, some of them including Brody invited me to a bar with them tonight.. well that is if Damon will let me leave the bed soon.. Damon has been coming by every day, for the last week.

“Come on, let me go... I have to get a shower before leaving.” I giggle cause he’s teasing me with tickles. 

“I could use a shower myself, we worked up a good sweat there.” He laughs.. “we should share a shower, think of the environment.” He added with a cheeky wink. 

“Like that’s a big concern you have.” I laugh.. 

“Of course it is.. a shower with you beats having to do it alone.” He chuckled. I roll my eyes. 

“Well come on Casanova.” I say finally managing to get out of his grip walking to the bathroom. I strip of all my clothes and get in the shower it doesn’t take long before I here the opening of the shower door and feel a pair of hands around my body.. 

“Mmh I could watch you being naked all day.” He whispered close to my ear from behind me leaning his front in on my back.. 

What should I wear for beers with the guys? I’m standing in my small walk-in closet trying to find clothes. In the end I opted for a pair of ripped light blue skinny jeans, a tank top, my leather jacket and some stiletto boots and like always I keep my makeup to a minimum, just mascara eyeliner and some lipstick, as I walk out of the closet Damon is still here sitting on the edge of my bed I feel his eyes zoned in on me. 

“What? Do I not look ok?” I said looking down at myself, confused about his stare. 

“So this bar thing tonight.. is it like a group thing?” He asks with a different tone of voice than normal, one I can’t seem to decipher.. 

“Yeah it’s just the guys from the gym I workout at.” I answer honestly.. 

“Guys?? So it’s just gonna be you and a bunch of guys?” He asked “Do you even know them?” He added in the same tone as before. 

“No I believe some of them are bringing their girlfriends.. what’s gotten in to you all of a sudden?” I asked starting to get annoyed at his tone. 

“Nothing, I just thought that you of all people knew better than to hang out with some guys you barely know.” He said his voice lazed with venom.

“And what the hell is that supposed to mean?” I asked beyond annoyed now. 

“You know exactly what I mean.. we both know what happened back then, with Trent and all that.” He said totally emotionless. OK wtf, why the hell would he say that to me?

“OK wow! You did not just say that to me?? What the hell is wrong with you? Huh? Why would you even bring that up?? First of all I can take care of myself! Second I don’t know whats come over you, but you need to leave, I don’t even want to look at you right now.” I said raising my voice to the point of yelling, turning away from him crossing my arms over my chest in a form of protection myself from his words. 

“Whatever.” Was all he said and not long after I heard my front door slam with a bang.. 

I could feel the tears threatening to surface. Why would he even bring that up? He’s such an ass sometimes.. I blinked back the tears and took a deep breath. Not going to let that asshole ruin my night! I went to the kitchen to pour myself a drink to take the edge off. 

When I first got to Denmark 5 years ago, I thought that I could start over and just forget all the s**t that went down before. But I soon realized that in order to move on I needed some help, so I actually went to a psychologist and I’m not ashamed of that, it really helped me realize some s**t and also admitting you need help is half the battle. But that doesn’t mean that the bad memories are gone or have stopped hurting, just that is was easier now.. I got a text pulling me out of my thoughts, a text from Brody giving me the address of the bar and saying they were already there.. 

I grabbed my things and headed out. I decided to walk is was a nice night and the bar wasn’t too far, only twenty minutes it would also give me a chance to clear my head. 

As I reached the bar I went inside, I didn’t have to look for them cause I could hear them having fun from a mile away, I couldn’t help but smile, this is just what I need. As if he knew I entered the bar Brody turned and looked in my direction..

“Well if it isn’t Feisty, finally gracing is with her presence.” He laughed reaching his arms out wide waiting for a hug. I laughed and went over giving him a hug. Saying hi to everyone. The ones with their girlfriends there introducing us. They seemed nice. 

Brody reached in close to me.

“You look hot sweet cheeks.” He winked at me.

“Again with the flirting Brody, really?” I laughed. He always flirts every chance I he gets. 

“Gotta take advantage of Frank not being here to bust my balls about it.” He chuckled in defense. 

“Watch out for that one.” One of the girlfriends Emily said nodding towards Brody while giggling. 

“Oh I will.” I giggled too.

“You can watch all you want.” He winked again.. “so what are you drinking?” He added. 

“I’ll have a beer, thank you.” I said sitting down on a free stool next to Emily while Brody went to the bar to get me a beer. 

“I think he likes you..” she said low enough for only me to hear. 

“Nah he’s just teasing.” I said giggling. 

“If you say so.” She said with raised eyebrows shrugging. Well Brody already told me that I’m apparently ‘bang-able’, but I don’t think he likes me like that. 

It didn’t take long before Brody was back with my beer, and Andy one of the other guys suggested that we play pool, and Brody was quick to claim me as his partner. 

“That’s a bad choice.” I said “I’ve never played.” I added. 

“No problem sweet cheeks, I have no problem showing you how it’s done.” He said with a cheeky smirk, I just shook my head giggling.

“I got next round.” I said heading to the bar, we played a game of pool and of course we lost, therefore I’m buying next round, not that I mind. Brody was actually really good at playing pool, where as I just sucked! And us loosing was solely my fault. I could see that there was a run at the bar, so I checked my phone knowing i wouldn’t get served right away. Seeing I have 3 missed calls and 2 texts from Damon.. ugh! I rolled my eyes. I don’t wanna deal with him right know. I wouldn’t say that I was mad at him per say but I was definitely disappointed.

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Even though the walk home would have been fine, Brody insisted to share a cab with me dropping me off on the way, as I got out of the cab by my apartment Brody got out too telling the cab driver to wait a minute. I turned to look at him. 

“And where do you think you’re going?” I asked raising a questioning eyebrow. 

“Don’t worry I’ll leave, but first I want my payment for teaching you how to play pool.” He said with a smirk.. 

“Payment? What payment?” I asked confused. 

“A kiss.. the price for my services are a kiss.” He answered with the same smirk.

A kiss? I guess a kiss couldn’t do much harm, a kiss could be totally innocent.. no tongue though, I know we have both been drinking and I’m honestly a little drunk, but I do not want any drama at the gym. 

“Hmm ok, but no tongue though! Better behave.” I said pointing a finger at him.

“Yes ma’am” he said laughing he then closed the space between us connecting his lips to mine, it only lasted for a moment then I pulled away. 

“Hey, I was enjoying that.” He said with a pout. 

“I’m sure you were.” I said. “But you are going home now.” I added with a giggle. 

“Party pooper.” Was all he said giving me a smile and a wink before he walked back to the cab.

“Kiss you later.” He called back, and the cab was driving away before I could answer. I couldn’t help but laugh and shake my head, I turned back around to get to the door, but I was stopped in my tracks as looked directly into a furious pair of green eyes.. Damon..