Chapter One
~Alyss~
First day wasn't so bad. You'd think it would be pain trying to get the hang of working at a bar. Oddly enough it wasn't that bad. No one tried to hassle me or tried to feel me up or anything of the sort. Things were ok.
First night was, however, a bitch. True, there weren't as many people at night as there were during the day. Unfortunately, that might have to do with the fact a certain gang lord and his boys came in and took over the back table.
"Who are they?" I asked Benny behind the bar. It made me curious especially since people started leaving really quickly, as if they were scared.
"That's Billy Darley. You don't want to mess with him," Benny replied, looking nervously between me and the baldy at the head of the table, who I assumed was "Big Bad" Billy.
"And why is that?" I asked, just so I'm aware of how much I should avoid him. I already didn't like him. Sure, he was easy on the eyes even with the lack of hair, but as they say "Beauty is only skin deep." The guy had an arrogant presence about which pissed me off.
"He's a notorious gang lord, drug dealer, and world champ sex god,"
I busted up laughing at the last part. "World champ sex god? And you know this how?"
Benny shrugged a little. "That's what all the girls say,"
I snorted. "Probably blonde bimbos who can't spend a night out of a guy's bed,"
"Now, Alyss, if I were you, I'd keep that sassy mouth to yourself,"
I smiled and said in an innocent voice "Oh, of course, Benny. I'll play nice. Well, until he starts playing dirty,"
I heard a deep voice growl "Hey! Beers!" I looked to see that Billy had said it, and was looking at me. I glared at him and turned to Benny. "Which won't be for long,"
"Just promise me you won't do anything stupid," He said as he got the beers.
"I'll attempt," I said as I snagged the tray and started placing the mugs of amber liquid, wrinkling my nose at the smell. Barely 21 and I'm not attempting to drink myself out of house and home. Not that I had a home to drink myself out of.
After all the beers were ready to be consumed, I hoisted the tray onto my shoulder and carefully balanced it to the table. Why they had to get so many beers and sit all the way in the back, I have no clue. I saw Billy's eyes rake over me as I walked towards them and I almost growled. This was going to be a long night.
=Billy=
As Billy Darley walked into the Four Roses with the boys, he noticed something new. There was a new waitress working and as far as Billy was concerned, Benny had made a good choice. The girl had long, dark brunette hair the fell past her ass, which didn't seem too large or too small at his vantage point. She had olive toned skin that he just wanted to lave his tongue over. Her waist curved and thin but not so skinny she'd break if you just lightly tap her. And her clothes just added to the fact. She wore dark denim jeans that almost completely covered her classic black converse. Her shirt was plain black with a small V-neck that showed just a little 34C cleavage. On her arms were black gauntlets with buckles all over them.
Billy liked what he saw and continued to stare even after he called for their drinks, listening to her and Benny's conversation.
"Just promise me you won't do anything stupid," He told her.
Billy watched as her eyes flicked to him for a moment before answering Benny. "I'll attempt,"
Billy smiled to himself. Attempt? What did this sassy girl have in mind when she says attempt? He'd heard they're conversation, or at least enough to tell she didn't really like him. But Billy would change that. Just work up those charms and she'll be begging for him.
He watched as she took the tray and brought it over. She had a strange sway to her hips as she walked that seemed so natural. Not that teasing, exaggerated sway girls liked to do when they wanted his attention. The girl came up to them and placed the drinks in front of everyone, avoiding looking anyone in the eye, particularly Billy's.
"Hey, there," He said, trying to get the girl's attention.
She turned her head slightly in his direction to mutter "Hello" and then went back to serving.
"New around here?" He asked.
"A smidge," she said curtly as she handed Joe his drink.
"What's your name?"
"Alyss," She placed Billy's drink in front of him and looked at everyone with her chocolate, almond shaped eyes.
Bedroom eyes, Billy thought.
"Will that be all?" She asked cordially.
"For now," Billy answered, looking up at her with his stormy blue ones.
She looked down him and gave a small snort, quirking up those pouty, full lips into a little smirk. As she turned away, tucking the tray under her arm, Billy reached to give her ass a little squeeze. But before he could even touch that nice round rump, her hand came back and slapped his away, her unevenly long fingernails slightly grazing his hand. He looked up to see her glaring over her shoulder for a moment before quickly walking away, clearly pissed. This was going to be interesting.
~Alyss~
As I came back to the bar, I was snarling. I practically slammed the tray down and started furiously cleaning the bar. "Playing nice is over," I said.
"What happened?" Benny asked, making another beer for someone who didn't high-tail it when the gang lord came in.
"Like you didn't see," I hissed.
"Look, that's just Billy being Billy. He could've done a lot worse,"
"It was still rude and uncalled for," I sighed as the song playing from the jukebox stopped. "Mind if I pick the next song? It'll clear my head,"
"Go ahead,"
I went to the jukebox and shuffled through the songs until I found the perfect one. "Misery Loves Company" by Emilie Autumn. I grinned and stole a glance at Billy, who was still staring at me as I put the quarter and turned it to the song. A fun techno tuned played with a hint of violin. I sang along with the song and slightly danced to it as I walked. I took bellydancing a few years back, which is so fun although a tad provocative to most people. I never did the sexy dances to I was never bothered.
"It's not the time
It's not the place
I'm just another pretty face
So don't come any closer
You're not the first
You're not the last
How many more?
Don't even ask
You're one more dead composer
Do I need you? (Yes and no)
Do I want you? (Maybe so)
You're getting warm, you're getting warm
You're getting warmer oh
Did you plan this (All along)
Did you care if (It was wrong)
Who's getting warmer now that I'm gone
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
I'm not for you
You're not for me
I'll kill you first
You wait and see
You devil undercover
You're not a prince
You're not a friend
You're just a child
And in the end
You're one more selfish lover
Do I need you? Yes and no
Do I want you? Maybe so
You're getting warm You're getting warm
You're getting warmer oh
Did you plan this all along
Did you care if it was wrong
Who's getting warmer now That I'm gone
Misery loves company And company loves more
More loves everybody else But hell is others
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
You're so easy to read
But the book is boring me
You're so easy to read
But the book is boring me
You're so easy to read
But the book is boring
Boring, boring, boring, boring, boring
Boring me
Pray for me, if you want to
Pray for me, if you care
Pray for me, if you want to
Pray for me, if you dare
Pray for me, if you want to
Pray for me, if you care
Pray for me, if you want to
Pray for me, you fucker
If you fucking dare
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
Misery loves company and company loves more
More loves everybody else but hell is others
Misery love company and company loves more
More loves everybody else But hell is others,"
I grinned as I sang. I guess everyone could hear me because after the song finished and I stopped singing, everyone started clapping for me. I smiled and bowed gracefully. As I came back up, I noticed Billy watching me like a hawk. I snickered as I turned and went back to work. I was not going to be his so easily, and he knew it. But that didn't mean he wasn't going to try.
The night continued until it was time to close up. Benny said he'd close it for me after the incident with Billy. I finished cleaning the bar, snagged my favorite black button up peacoat. I slipped it one, bade Benny goodbye and headed out.
=Billy=
Through the night, Billy would steal glances at the girl. He was still pissed about her slapping his hand away. No girl had ever done that. Her dancing to the song certain didn't help one fucking bit. When she told Benny goodbye and headed out the door, Billy got up, muttering that he needed a smoke and followed her out. She deserved payback for wounding his pride. He followed her, catching up quickly and shoving her into the wall. She looked shocked then pissed.
"That was rude of you," He told her, getting real close so his breath could tickle her face. Her breath quickened a little and he smiled. Not so sassy now?
But the girl smirked at him and said "Don't get handsy with me and I won't be rude,"
He growled and pressed closer to her. "Don't fucking tell me what to do," He snarled, leaning close to kiss her. "I make the rules," He closed his eyes as he leaned more to kiss her…
…and ended up doubled-over in pain. The girl just kneed him in the nuts! Her foot swept out and kicked his feet out from under him. He landed on his stomach and before he could get up, a converse clad foot stepped on him just below the base of his neck. The girl put all her weight on him to hold him there.
"Lemme tell you something, Billy boy," she hissed. "I don't take orders from asshats like you. I play by my game and in my game, you can't have me. I'm not some idiot girl who you can make into a slave. All I want is to be left alone," She dragged out the last word to give it more emphasis before removing her foot and walking away.
Billy stiffly got up and snarled to himself. This ain't over.
~Alyss~
I came up to an old abandoned theater and called "I'm home!"
A blonde whirlwind suddenly crashed into me. "Ali! You made it!"
I laughed. "Hey ya, Maddy," I smiled as I pulled back to get a good look at her. Maddy had lovely, light blonde hair (the good, sunlight kind) that fell past her shoulders and baby blue eyes. She sported fair skin and a thin waist (good thin, not stick thin).
"How was work?" A low voice called. I watched Maddy's twin brother, Seth walk down the main to see me and give me a hug.
"Day, good. Night, HELL!" I answered, shedding off my jacket and heading over to my corner.
"Well, you are working in a bar. Night times bound to be hectic," Seth said.
"It wasn't hectic. Guy tried to grab my butt,"
"Aww, Ali, I'm sorry. Didja catch his name?" Maddy asked.
"Whyyyyyyy?" I asked, dragging the word out.
"So I can go and kick his ass," she said with determination. Most people would laugh if they heard her say that and saw the fierce look in her eye, what with her petite form and innocent looks. Unfortunately, I've seen the girl in action and she could whup anybody!
"I doubt you'll wanna, Mads," I told her, sitting in seat near my corner in the back, which had my lovely thick, queen-sized wolf blanket folded width-wise and laid out like a sleeping bag, two big pillows stacked on top of each other, and a thin blanket with teddy bears on it. Behind the pillows to support them, were a couple stacks of books that went up to my knees. Teddy bears, stuffed bunnies and a small assortment of other stuffed animals surrounded the top half of my "bed." Yes, I adore plushies. I may be able to land a guy on his rump but I do have a soft side.
"And why is that?"Seth asked, sitting in the row in front of me. He sat on his knees so he could look back at me comfortably. Maddy sat next to me.
"'Cause his names Billy Darley," I answered simply, starting to remove my gauntlets slowly.
"WHAT?" Maddy screeched.
I cringed when she did that, since she was right next to me. But after the ringing quickly left my ears, I continued to pull off my gauntlets, revealing thin little scars all that decorated my forearms. They traveled just below my elbow where the material of the gauntlet stopped.
Seth cringed at the sight of my arms but that didn't stopped him from asking "By try to grab you, you mean like pretend to, just to tease you, right?"
"No, he tried, only to get his hands smacked," I answered flatly, taking off the other glove to show the same scars on the other arm.
Maddy's eyes bulged out of her sockets. "You did what?"
"What? You think I'm just gonna let some random guy squeeze my tail? Hell no!"
"Alyss," Maddy said, somewhat calmly. "This isn't just any guy. This is Billy Darley, gang lord, drug dealer, and well-known sex god! If you piss him off, you'd better kiss the best sex you'll ever have goodbye,"
"Oh, god!" I shouted, getting out of my seat. "That's it! I'm going to bed!" I announced and rummaged through a duffle bag at the end of the bed. I pulled out a pair of slightly fuzzy, white pajama pants with Mickey Mouse heads all over it and a long Mad Hatter T-shirt. I heard Seth shuffle so that his back was turned to me so I could change, which I did.
"Listen Alyss, you'd better be careful," Maddy warned. "If Billy wants his way with you, he'll get it. Whether you want to or not,"
"Maddy," I sighed as I pulled off my shirt and put on the other, taking my black bra off underneath. "I've had guys try to do what they've wanted to me before. Ya know what happened? I kicked their butt and demanded they leave me alone. This Billy guy ain't gonna be different,"
"Alyss, this ain't no little highschool boy that's a little horny. This guy runs a gang. He practically owns the bar you work at! You'd better play nice or you'll end up hip deep in trouble,"
"She right, Alyss," Her twin agreed, still facing away from me. "You need to be careful. You could get hurt,"
I sighed and just traded my jeans for the comfy pants. I know Maddy and Seth mean well. Hell, they were the ones that brought me here when I came off a bus with nothing but the clothes on my back and a duffle bag full of stuff. They even got me a job at the Four Roses after my first week. They knew Boston better than I did, but this was getting ridiculous.
"Guys, I know you mean well and I love ya for it. But I didn't run here just to get bossed around by some asshat that thinks he's all that. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt, burned it. I just want to start over. Have a real life, not a phantom one and this Billy ain't gonna change that,"
Both of them looked at me with sad eyes. I sighed again. "I'd better get to bed. Night, everyone," I said before going to my corner and snuggling under the blankets.
Author's Note: Hello! Hope you all enjoyed this. Please reveiw this and tell me what you think. Reveiws make me more motivated to write, which means chapters could be posted a lot faster! I want to thank LibbyLoo92 for all her help, support and for inspiring me to write this :) Thanks a bunch Libby! Again, please reveiw so I can know if you like this story or if somethin needs to change! TTFN, Ta Ta For Now!
~Alyss~
UPDATE: Hello everyone :) Finished editing this sucker in no time ^^ It's pretty much the same except for some fine tuning and that I combined the first two original chapters together. I've been liking to write longer chapters and looking back I felt silly about ending it where I did. So! I'll be continuing my rampage of editing and then get and update up for you guys! Hope you like it!