Webs We Weave

"One's loss, is another's gain."

Sloane's P.O.V

Last thing I remember, I was taking a bath and then I heard a ringing coming from my room. I got out quickly and wrapped the towel around me. I found my phone on the bed and answered, it was Jay. Oh, my love.

"Hey, babe.."

I realized how cold the water from the bath was when I got out, and the sun was high in the sky already as if it were noon.

".. or should I say good afternoon?" Noon. Without a doubt, Jay just confirmed it. I sat on the bed with my towel wrapped around me really tightly, and lied down on my back. I had goosebumps everywhere, then again it could be Jay's voice causing the goosebumps. What the hell happened, my head is so confused and I'm so, so tired.

I must have passed out in the tub. Kai. Chloé. Rhodes. Was it my imagination? Did I clean up all that blood, is it all clean?

"... I can come shower with you." No! No way he can come here right now. I wasn't really focusing on our conversation that much, right now I just want to remember everything. Besides, I just had a bath. Say goodbye and tell him you love him!!! You know, in case, whatever.

And then coffee came to mind and that was all that I could think of. All I want, all I need right now, was coffee.

After hanging up, I flopped off the bed and my carpet was so wet. Half the carpet was soaked and it was coming from the bathroom. I ran to the cupboard, careful not to slip, to get some towels and I saw the tub over flowing with water. How did I not notice the water running while I was in the tub, or when I left the bathroom..? I don't remember any water running in the tub when I left and switched off the light. I must have forgotten the tap was open and now that's why there's water everywhere. But how!? Frustrated, "I'm so stupid!" I shouted out loud. I grabbed some dry towels, got down on my knees and started to dry up some of the water. What the hell is wrong with me why would I let something like this ever happen? The tap wasn't supposed to be open! Why did I even bother bathing it was too late.. This wasn't about the carpet, or the water or the tub any more. I stopped trying to dry up this mess and started sobbing instead. Sitting here on the cold bathroom floor, I knew what I had to do, it's just time I did it. I got up off the floor and went to lie down on my bed. So tired, and these fresh tears are even more tiring. Maybe if I just close my eyes for a little, it will stop burning. Yes.. That's nice...

***

I woke up to my phone ringing next to my ear, I fell asleep next to it. Damn it, what time is it! I checked my phone, which was still ringing, it was Kai calling. I saw the time on the screen before I answered, it was just after three, I had to get ready really fast. Right after I take this phone call. "Hey man" I said casually, trying not to sound like I'm in a rush.

"Hey, dude, what's up!" I hate it when he calls me that.

"Nothing. What do you want?" I asked impatiently.

"Whoa, relax, just wanted to know what you were up to." Should I tell him?

"I'm getting ready to go out with Jay." there was a pause.

"Oh, you're going out with Jay. Of course. You going now?" This is really awkward for me. We've been friends for so long and I've been in love with him since we met. And he had me. He just didn't want me that way, but begged me to stay his best friend. That just went from bad to worse. Tokai and I just weren't good for each other. It was a friendship s***h relationship that should have ended as soon as it started.

"I told you I was about to get ready. I have to be ready at four."

"Where are you going at four on a Thursday afternoon?" he asked sounding slightly disgusted with this certain day of the week. "I don't know, okay? I didn't bother to ask." let's just get to the point, I don't like wasting time. "Listen, Kai, we can't be friends anymore."

"Wow, I didn't realize it was that serious. Okay, I'll leave you alone, talk to you tomorrow sometime." about to hang up,

"No, Kai, listen.." the words stumbled out of my mouth.

"Love you, dude, bye!" and the line went dead.

No! Damn it. Wait. I checked the time again. Sh*t! Only twenty five minutes until Jay gets here, better hurry.

I rubbed on some lotion, and put on some sexy light pink lingerie. It's always difficult to dress when you don't know where you're going. Too fancy then I feel too awkward, too casual then I feel too relaxed. It's about blending it the right amount to suit your surroundings. Luckily I have a lot of black and white clothes, so I opted for a white dress. Sweet for a late afternoon and early evening date, not as serious as black. If I have to tell him everything I do, I better keep it light. I don't know how he'll react about Chloé and Rhodes, I don't really want to tell him that part, I'm still not sure it was real, and the blood might freak him out. He doesn't really know what the people in my life are like. And I don't think he has to. It has nothing to do with what's between us. I see everyone as a threat. I want this man to be all mine for at least a while. Just then my phone sounded, Jay is on his way. Just thinking about that man gives me such a wetty. His hair is getting long now and I love it! When those almost black locks of hair get tangled between my fingers, or how it tickles my breasts, my tummy, my inner thighs everytime he goes down to town. When he looks at me with those big dark chocolate eyes. Makes me melt from the inside.. And he's tall enough for me to wear heels and not 'out-tall' him. A spritz of Alien perfume, a twirl in front of the mirror, this dress's flair midway down to my knees is very playful and top part of my dress is a little too tight for my liking but as long as it holds my assets in place. I've always been self conscious when it came to my breasts, because they're so big. It runs in the family genes. Every woman in my family has had a breast reduction by the age of 28, except for me. Those are scars that tattoos just won't cover up, unlike others.. That's it. Touching up my lip gloss. I'm ready to go. Ready to see that dashing man of mine and kiss him to death. Just as I locked the door I thought I smelled something burning. But I didn't switch anything on so it must be coming from the house next door. I went to stand on the sidewalk next to the big tree in front of my house, this tree's shade was lovely. I started running the words in my head, getting ready to say what to Jayden exactly? I know what his reaction will be as soon as I mention Kai. Far from his loving self. I closed my eyes and rested my head against the tree. The wind felt so nice and cool blowing through my hair.. I used to be so carefree.

Jay's P.O.V

I got into the car after a most unpleasant phonecall from my mother. She just doesn't get it. My love for Sloane isn't to debate over. It's certain. It's what I want, I have to have it. I think back about the conversation I had with my mother just minutes ago.

(Flashback)

Great. This should be good..

"Hi, mom."

"Hello my darling, Jayden! How is my handsome boy doing? I'm surprised you answered your own phone."She said while laughing her fake laugh. When did she become so... So? I don't remember her ever being like this back when I was a kid.

"Mom, this is my number, my phone, who were you expecting to answer? When did anyone, other than myself, ever answer my phone?" I'm starting to feel annoyed with this pointless conversation, I know where they all end up.

"Never mind, I can tell you're annoyed and you don't want to talk to your mother." always referring to herself in the third person when she's guilt tripping someone. Or me.

"Look, mom, I didn't mean it like that. I have to go now, talk later?" Hopefully she forgets I said that, but not likely.

"So will we see you at dinner then?" she asked in a high pitched tone.

"Does see 'you', mean both me and Sloane?"

Silence.

"Not tonight, I see. Well it was nice talking to you, say hi to father for me. Love ya!" and with that I ended the call. I've never stood up for any woman against my mom. She just somehow always knows what's best, she's always been right about them. I always let her have at it, that way I also never have a messy breakup. They end up wanting to leave. Now, for the first time I've met someone that's the exception to every rule I've ever made. She challenges all the boundaries. My mother doesn't stand a chance against Slo. She has me by the balls. I would tear countries apart to be with this woman.

The drive went really fast, before I knew it I was in her street. And there she was. I could spot those lovely long legs from a mile away. Legs that I've had wrapped around my waist so many times before, but not nearly enough. A simple yet playful short white dress, those curves though. And she's wearing heels, for the first time since I've known her. Wow. Her golden locks shiny as always, cascading elegantly over and around her shoulders. This woman takes my breath away every time, without difficulty. I love the way the sun reflects off of her. She is my sunshine.

I get out of the car and she smiles,

"Hey babe, nice ride." I didn't reply only to pull her in for a deep and yearning kiss, she moaned a little and I took my second breath. My fingers found their way behind her neck, grabbing a fistful of her glistening hair. How is she going to get me to leave, now that I'm so turned on I just want to take her back inside and do drooling things to her. I shove my tongue into her mouth and she gladly accepts, shoving hers into my mouth, I can feel her nails slightly digging into the skin around my neck. A groan that I couldn't contain any longer escaped my mouth. Sloane opened her eyes and gave me that seductive look that I understand all too well. "I'm taking you back inside, right now."

"No!" she shouted, louder than necessary. Did I miss something?

"It's just that I've been looking forward to tonight all day, and I'm starving, also the place is a mess." Why is she making so many excuses for us to not go inside?

"It's okay, baby. It's fine." I said, cupping both her cheeks. Her face was so delicate in my hands, my hands look so big when I'm holding her face like this. I look into her eyes and start planting kisses all over her face, down to her neck.. Until she started to giggle and tried to fight me off.

"Jay, stop," she was laughing uncontrollably now,

"Babe, please stop, I hate it, stop!!"

"Okay, okay. Fine. My lady.." I gestured for her to take my hand, which does, and I lead her to the car and opened her door. Before she got in, she stopped and leaned over the door and looked at me while resting her chin on her arms.

"I love you." she said. Those three words coming from her makes me the richest man alive. "I can't begin to tell you how happy it makes me to hear you say that. I love you too."

She smiled and proceeded to get in the car. I closed her door and got in my seat and we were on our way. As we turned the corner I noticed a beaten up old car across the road from her house. Well, it's not the car I noticed, but rather the man that was leaned backwards in his seat. Staring at us. Or rather, staring at Slo. I didn't like it. If only she'd move out and come live with me. This guy was giving off weird vibes. One phone call won't do any harm...