Back home I decided to check my email. Milo had sent me an updated e-mail of some possible Tarah members local to the area along with his usual inappropriate banter. Rolling my eyes at his immature behavior, I quickly replied back a thanks and began searching some of the members locations until I had to get ready.
An hour later I finished and quickly changed. I switched my racerback top with a copper silk top. The top had thin straps that went over my shoulders and loosely crisscrossed on my back, leaving my back relatively exposed. I switched my boots for black peep-toe wedges. I recurled my hair and darkened my eyeshadow adding a cat-eyes look with my eyeliner. I change my brown wristband with black, my silver chain angel wing necklace with a silver guitar pick necklace that had a black celtic knot design etched on it. I applied some clear lip balm and my Ed Hardy 'love kills slowly'perfume. A light knock resounded through the studio. I left my ensuite and walked to answer the door. There stood Riker dressed in black lace up boots, blue skinny jeans with torn knees, a untucked dark red button up shirt with the sleeves rolled to the elbow, a black vest and a loose fit black tie. He had his Rt necklace, a studded leather cuff on his right wrist, a black metal ring on his left pointer finger and a silver pirate inspired ring on his right ring finger. I smiled and invited him in, "Hi come in. Please excuse the boxes. Let me just grab a jacket." I left him in the living room while I walked through the partition to grab my things.
"Pretty nice place," Riker called out. "Oh yeah it's a little too fancy for my taste honestly but I'm not going to complain," I answered back.
I put on my black leather bomber jacket and placed my phone and wallet into the inside left pocket. I made sure my black 9mm compact pistol was properly concealed in the hidden panel on my right side. I shoved my keys in my front pocket and walked out. Riker was sitting on one of the stools at the breakfast bar typing on his phone. He smiled when he glanced over at me, "Hey, ready," he asked.
"Yep lets go," I said returning his smile.
20 minutes later we arrived at a nautical themed bar called 'The Redwood.' I glanced over at Riker in the driver seat to see a adolescent type smile gracing his face as his hazel eyes sparkled with mischief. "Really," I asked teasingly.
"What," he asked all too innocently.
"I heard you had a interest for pirates but this is a full blown obsession," I laughed as we stepped out of his 2016 dark blue Corvette. Riker just shrugged his shoulders grinning.
We walked in the bar and spotted the rest of the band in the back laughing and enjoying their time. A
pproaching the table I noticed three new girls and a familiar looking guy were sitting with the rest of the band. 'Oh yay let's see how this turns out. I don't do well with jealous girlfriends.' As Riker walked around the table to greet the non-band members, daggers from the girls were directed towards me as the male stranger gave me a questioning look. 'Yep, so not awkward right now.' After Riker greeted everyone he came back to my side to introduce me.
"Hey guys this is Josie McGrath, she's the photographer we're touring with."
And as if on que the trio's dagger-eyes sharpened trying to cut through my very existence and send me 6 feet under with their fake smiles where as the male just grinned. 'Here we go, cat fight time.'
"Josie this is our youngest brother Ryland, (explains why he looks familiar) his girlfriend Sierra. Rocky's girlfriend Jourdan and our... ahem, friend Megan."
"Aye, pleasure to meet you," I smiled politely and shook their hands.
After an extremely awkward moment I turned to Riker telling him I was off to the bar for a drink.
"Oh ok here, let me go with you," Riker offered.
In that instant I thought Megan would lunge across the table to strangle me. 'Ha bring it on little girl' I smirked at her. "No that's quite alright Riker, besides I'm sure your girlfriend over there wouldn't approve."
Riker quickly shifted his gaze to Megan to see her basically seething. As soon as Megan noticed Riker's glance, her whole demeanor changed from raging bitch to sweet and innocent as she smiled back at him.
While he looked at Megan I took my chance to slip away to the bar. 'Immature little bitch' I thought chuckling to myself. I reached the bar and was greeted by a fairly attractive brunette bartender.
"Hey beautiful I'm Jesse, what can I get you?"
"I don't suppose you would know how to make a Rokk Saw," I asked hopeful. "No, I'm sorry Darling I'm afraid we only dabble in nautical themed drinks," Jesse said.
"Oh bloody hell. Well let's see...how abouta Captain's Punch then?"
Jesse gave me a cocky smirk and winked, "coming right up."
As he turned around I noticed the imfamous Tarah spider web tattoo on his neck, behind his right ear. 'Ah shit!'
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"Megan what the fuck," Riker barked, "what are you even doing here. Thought you would be off with your precious Darren."
"What are you talking about Rikey, I'm still your girlfriend," Megan smugly answered.
"The fuck you are. We broke up 2 months ago, after I caught you sucking Darren off," Riket spat back venomously.
Megan sat there dumbfounded, "but Rikey it didn't mean anything I-I love you."
"Fuck off you cheating bitch. Like I told you that night. I'm done with you. Now stay away from me and for the last time. Stop. Calling. Me. RIKEY," Riker shot back as he turned to follow after Josie steaming with anger. He just hoped Megan would be gone by the time he returned with Josie, if he returned with her at all.
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As I waited for my drink I scanned the bar and glanced back towards the band. That's when I noticed Riker telling Megan off and storming my way. 'Fuck Jesse can't see him.' I quickly met Riker in the middle startling him. "H-Hey Josie I'm sor.."
"Look Riker it's fine really. No harm done, all is forgotten. Go back to the others and I'll bring you a drink back."
"B-but..."
I turned and walked back to the bar before Jesse returned. Riker slowly made his way back to the others. Jesse had made his way back over to me with my drink, "there you go beautiful."
"Actually Jesse," I said slightly leaning over the bar showing my cleavage to him and speaking seductively, "could I trouble you for another?"
He smiled appreciatively and left to make another. 'Well at least I found one member easy enough. Well then...let the games begin.'
I soon returned to the band. The only seat available was next to Riker with no Megan in sight. I handed him his drink and sat down. We carried on with conversations. The others asking basic questions about my life and hobbies. I stayed as involved with them as I could while keeping an eye on the bartender Jesse. I bickered back and forth with Rocky and Ross. Even taught everyone a few Gaelic phrases, seeing as how it's harder to control my native tongue when I've been drinking. Riker seemed a bit off throughout the night and I tried to keep up with him, get his mind off his ex but between Jesse and the rowdy group I failed to notice how many drinks Riker was slamming back. It wasn't until he about toppled out of his chair when he leaned over towards me to speak in my ear did I notice how completely thrashed he was.
"You're hot. C'mon and dance with me J-Josie," Riker attempted to whisper. 'What is it with beer causing people to lose their sense of volume control?' "No love. I-I can't dance I'll make a total arse out of m'self," I replied back trying to hold him off of me.
"Nonsense," he argued standing to his feet and trying to rid me of my jacket to pull me onto the dance floor.
"No, no really I'm horrible," I attempted once more, "come sit and lets get you hydrated, love."
"No damn it! You're hot and I want to dance with you. Now c'mon," Riker barked back jerking me out of my chair and stumbling haphazardly to the crowded dance floor.
The others gave me an alarmed look and Rocky stood from his chair in order to intervene but I simply shook my head as I followed Riker to the dance floor.
I tried to keep a respectable distance but soon turned into a failed task when the next song to blare through the speaker was 'Talking body' by Tove Lo and I was shoved into Riker's embrace when the other dancers prepared to grind on their partners. Defeated I followed suit causing Riker to groan appreciatively in my ear and tighten his grip on me. He groaned again and whispered in my ear, "You keep doin that baby and I'll be taking you in my bed later."
I turned to face him staying flush against him causing his hands to fall to my ass. I reached up slightly on my tiptoes, "Oh love I'm not the gentle teaching kind. I'm afraid I'll break you baby boy," I whispered in his ear provocatively as I lightly nipped his ear lobe causing him to growl and squeeze my ass. I smirked to myself and swiftly slipped out of his grasp walking back to the table.
I pulled my jacket back on making sure I had everything, "Well shams, it's been a pure delight, but it's time to crack on while I'm solid. Riker is bloody stocious, please make sure he doesn't drive." I looked at the others who stared at me with amused looks.
"You didn't understand a word I said did you?" They all grinned and shook thier heads giggling.
*sigh* "Forgive me guys I forget, what I said is it's been fun but I'm leaving while I'm still somewhat sober. Riker is plastered he shouldn't drive. And now I'm hitching a jo moxi, I mean catching a cab home. I'll see everyone next Friday."
"Wait Josie," said Rocky, "we have no way to get Riker home."
"And what am I suppose to do?"
"Well can he crash on your couch or something?"
"Oh fucking hell! Alright fine but y'all get his arse in the car."
About that time Riker had staggered his way back to the table and everyone was preparing to leave. "C'mon love I'm taking you home, give me your keys," I told Riker.
He clumsily reached in his pocket for his keys. Growing impatient I stalked over to him and reached in his pocket for his keys myself.
"Hey! Whoa what the fuck are you doing," asked Riker shocked.
"Oh hush I'm just grabbing your keys. Stop freaking the fuck out and c'mon," I said leaving Riker and Rocky standing there gawking at my retreating figure.
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I looked at Rocky, "this chick is something else," I slurred baffled.
"Yeah Rike and she's completely out of your league," Rocky laughed back slapping me on the back.
I frowned remembering Josie calling me baby boy on the dance floor. 'She can't be older than me can she?' I stumbled out of the bar hanging onto Rocky. I was placed into the passanger seat off my car and I sloshed my head towards the driver side as my door was shut by Rocky. Josie was by the door talking to Rydel.
After awhile she got in the car and adjusted the seat. 'Haha she's short.' I was grinning like a goob watching her. Josie looked over at me and rolled her eyes. She then leaned over towards me. 'Whoa what the?!' Josie drew back bringing my seatbelt with her. She carefully moved my arm out of the way and clicked it into place. 'Oh ha safety first.' Man my head is cloudy and I honestly don't know if it's from the alcohol or from the intoxication that is Josie. She started my car and headed away from the bar. I gazed at her again and man she is just so...gah! "Gah you're fucking gorgeous." Josie all of a sudden smiled. 'Huh I wonder what that's about.'
"Nice try love but I'm not shagging you tonight."
"Wait what," I asked completely confused.
"You were thinking out loud," she laughed.
"Oh...oh fuck I was?"
"No worries Riker. Do you think you can walk," she asked parking the car.
I looked out the window 'Where are we? Oh her place.'
"Yeah I think so," I said getting out of the car. I took a few steps towards her building using my car for support. Josie stood before me watching my movements. I took a couple steps away without support and stumbled.
"I guess not," I said sheepishly after Josie caught me. Using her as support we slowly made our way to her building.
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'Oh fuck me. Riker is heavy.' We just made it onto the elevator and he is putting all his weight on me. 'Bad idea wearing wedges.' As the elevator travelled to the twelfth floor I fished my keys out of my pocket. The elevator stopped on my floor and we staggered towards my apartment. "1221. Got to make it to 1221," I chanted to myself as we lugged down the hallway. We finally made it and I quickly unlocked the door and stumbled into the apartment. 'So glad I moved the boxes from the doorway.' I pulled Riker over to the couch and sat him down.
"Oohf. Uh oh," stammered Riker.
"Uh oh, what uh oh? Are you going to be sick," I asked. He slowly nodded.
"Oh for fuck's sake! C'mon I'm not about to clean up your vomit."
I hoisted Riker up off the couch and we staggered to the only bathroom which ends up being my ensuite. "Damn it stairs," I grumbled.
I carefully kicked off my wedges to have better support barefoot. We walked through the partition up four steps and turned to the left. We stumbled down the four steps leading into the bathroom. We reached the door to the toilet. I opened it for him while he slid down the wall. He then proceeded to crawl to his porcelain destination. While he expelled the contents of his stomach I quickly readied for bed. Removing my jewelry, make up and contacts.
"Riker?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you wear contacts?"
"Uh huh."
"Do you need to take them out?" "Uhh...yeah."
"Do you think you can?"
"May *hiccup* be."
"Ok we'll try when you're done."
"Ugh... ok."
I walked out to my boxes in the far corner of the living room and grabbed out a pair of black satin pajama pants along with a red cami top. Seeing as how Riker is in the bathroom I just changed right there and then headed back to check on him. He had managed to crawl to the sink and he was sitting sprawled out on the floor looking miserable. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Are you...oompf... laughing at me?"
"Sorry hun but you should see y'self." I walked over to my shower bag on the counter fumbling around until I found a new contact case and toothbrush. I added solution to the case and prepared the toothbrush. I went to the kitchen for two cups, one empty and one with water. Returning I knelt down to Riker.
"Ok hun I need you to try taking your contacts out."
"I need a mirror," he groaned leaning his clammy forehead against my left shoulder. I leaned up and rummaged through my shower bag finding a compact mirror while I held onto him.
"Here," I said softly handing him the mirror.
Riker removed his contacts and with my help got them in the case. I grabbed the paste covered toothbrush and told him to open up. He kind of freaked out when I started to brush his teeth but I swatted his shoulder and hushed him. I gave him the glass of water and told him to rinse and spit into the empty cup. After that was done I unlaced his boots and pulled them off while he undid his tie. I unbuttoned his vest and shirt in the meantime. He slipped off his socks (I don't mess with other's feet). Riker slipped off his shirt and vest exposing his tan cut torso. 'Damn!' I tried distracting myself with the task of taking off his studded cuff. I told him to grab the waistband of his briefs as I began to pull off his skinny jeans. Now that we were both in sleeping attire I pulled a groggy Riker up the stairs and to the side of the bed closest to the bathroom. Before I'd let him lie down I made him drink a full glass of water while taking two pain killers. I helped him under the covers and went to walk away when Riker caught my hand, "thank you Josie for taking care of me."
"No worries love now sleep," I said lightly kissing his temple.
Back to the bathroom I carefully folded up his clothes placing them on the bathroom counter with his contact case and toothbrush I also put a towel with the clothes for the morning. I noticed his phone in his jeans pocket. I plugged it into the outlet at the bathroom counter with an extra charger. 'It's amazing how taking care of a drunk can sober you up.' I double checked my locks and finally made my way to bed. I set my alarm for 9. I talked to Rydel before leaving the bar to find out their radio interview isn't until 2 so since it's 1:30 a.m. surely seven hours is enough recuperating time. Once everything was settled I fell asleep content and smiling listening to Riker's snoring.
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A/N: I'm fully aware all members are rumored to have significant others and that but since I don't play into the whole "shipping" thing and I don't care for the drama associated with it I decided to veer away from actual names of the bands' relationships. If you noticed I will not change the names nor will I hate on any of the actual people. That is why I went with a completely different girl for Riker and she is in no way similar to his actual "girlfriend". You can choose to accept it or not. Really your choice.
R&R please. Reviews good or bad are appreciated. Until next time!