Chap. 7- Talented 3/3
The next morning was quiet. There was no wake up calls, no blazing blast of the loud horns nor the annoying banging of pots and pans. The entire house was in complete silence. I turned to check my nightstand and the clock reads 4:45am. Normally, the sisters would have us up by four but today there wasn't anything. Maybe they all died…Some wishful thinking can do the mind well, you know. Although we didn't really have to be up, I got up anyways since I really didn't sleep. How could you after a kiss…I MEAN a night like that? I slipped on my robe and made my way outside. I didn't know what it is I was doing up and about. I somehow found my way outside on the porch, just sitting.
"A penny for your thoughts?" I jumped at the sound of Jodie's voice. Holy Mary, mother of Jesus!
"You scared me!" I announced, clasping a hand over my heart.
"Thought I was Marissa?" Jodie teased with a smirk.
"NO!" I said that a little too loudly.
"Right." Jodie took a seat across from me on the porch. "What happened last night?" Shit.
"Nothing happened last night. Why would you ask that? Nothing happened, nothing. Did you hear something?" I was babbling.
"Now I know something definitely happened!" Jodie teased me and I'm pretty certain I turned a very bright shade of red. "What happened Alex?" Jodie asked a bit more serious now.
"She…she…" I stuttered not sure how to say it or if I should. She's not even here and I can't speak correctly.
"She got to you too?" Jodie let out as if she already knew what I was talking about. Creepy. "Marissa?" She told me and I couldn't help but nod.
"Is she…I mean is she like…" I tried asking but again I couldn't get a decent sentence out.
"Like me?" Jodie wasn't shy at all about the situation. I nodded my answer, as I listen to her reply, "No I'm strictly all girls while Marissa is well…anyone that capture her eyes really. She was with Ryan you know for the longest time." Jodie told her. I wasn't surprised really if the two were together at some point.
"What happened?" I was now curious to learn about those two's past.
"Ryan was really drunk one night and slept with a TriPi." Jodie said this with a disgusting face. "Marissa found out and slept with the same TriPi to get back at him." What the fuck? "Sounds weird huh? It was." Jodie was shaking her head at the story as if she herself couldn't believe it. "They had a good laugh about it after and well they are good friends now and Greek Royalties." Everyone is so dysfunctional!
"That's just…bizarre." I had nothing to say. I wasn't sure what else to say.
"Yeah I know. We're some family." Jodie said that proudly. "But Ryan's a good guy if you're interested. Don't let his one mistake with Marissa kill his chance with you. Although he's not the only one after you…" Jodie told me sincerely.
"Huh?" Let me guess…
"I know you know who I'm talking about." Jodie smirked at me, "You're different to her, I can tell."
"What do you mean different?" I was confused.
"Of all the years I've known her she just fucks and move on." Great! "And she doesn't usually put so much effort into getting the person she wants cause usually they just come to her. But you, I've never seen her so worked up about someone before…like yesterday when you went to coffee with Ryan, Marissa came back and snapped at everyone. I've never seen her…jealous." Jodie explained and I had myself thinking…was I jealous of that little closet whore too?
"I…" I was more then confused now. Knowing that Marissa is bisexual clears up her creepy actions towards me but now I'm confused about my reaction towards that. Was I liking the attention Marissa gave me…Fuck yes! Seriously, I think my mind is speaking on its on accord now.
"I'm not telling you to go and jump Marissa, unless you want to…" I was wide eye by now, "I'm just saying don't dismiss her just because she's girl. College is all about change and trying new things." Jodie claims as she stood up.
"Jodie…thanks." I gave her a smile.
"Anytime…" She walked away but looked back a moment, "Oh hey, try to give this sorority a chance. I promise it's worth your time." She said before heading back inside, leaving me to think to myself. I replayed a lot of the things Jodie had said and I couldn't help but think…you would think the lack of boyfriends would have alerted me. Touching my lips, a quick flash back of Marissa kissing them came rushing into my head and I couldn't help but smile. I think I did enjoy that moment with her no matter how much I wanted avoid it. It was true that every time she was around I find myself unable to function probably. However the thought of me being just another 'fuck' to her had quickly clouded my head. Make her beg for it! Chuckling to myself, I got up.
"Good morning beautiful." A familiar voice greeted me when I turned. I felt myself blush slightly and thank god it was still dark out.
"Morning." I replied sweetly and I could see Marissa was a bit surprised at it.
"You're up early. Couldn't sleep." Marissa winked, regaining herself and I sense the Marissa I first met. Two can play your game Marissa.
"Yeah…" I walked closer to her and I felt her tense just a bit, oh this is fun, "You know, those Kappa Sig boys sure know how to keep a girl up all night." I teased as I brushed pass her, not missing the utterly shocked look on her face. With a smile plastered on my face, I walked inside feeling pleased with myself.
For most part of the day I was trying to practice my talent like all the other girls. The house was rather busy because all the sisters were trying to prepare for the talent show tonight. I didn't see Marissa or anyone else of the council in the house for the rest of the day, which I found odd.
"Everyone!" Ah, there's one! I heard Taylor scream in the middle of the foyer. Everyone quickly gathered around her to see what the news was. "Okay, things are still being set up over at Grand Hall but all you participants must be present and checked in by 7:30 and show starts at 8. We have a line up of who's going when so CHECK it before you leave this house today. If you come there and ask me when you're up I swear you're cut then and there. Understood?" Taylor announced. Stressed much? Everyone nodded there agreement and the group broke up.
It was close to 7 now as I made my way down the stairs of our house with all my gears in check, iPod still replaying my song. Humming along with the delightful song I tried to check my placement among all the girls. I was last. I didn't mind being last as long as I wasn't first. Everyone decided to rush over to the Hall together and causing a huge traffic jam at the back entrance. Once inside, everyone started to actually get ready and go over their acts again. I wandered around, looking at the fancy decorations TriDelt created. They're really serious about this. I peeked out to take a look at the audience and I can see that there were people filing in already. The place wasn't huge but it wasn't small either. The stage had a little stairway that leads offstage in the front. About 20 tables of 10 seating each were placed throughout the hall, decorated in the TriDelt colors, silver, gold, and cerulean blue. I read the stupid book. I saw that the first three table, which was closest to the stage were reserved for TriDelt, Kappa Sigma and Charity Delegates.
"Alex, why aren't you getting ready?" I heard Jodie asked me from behind. I turned and had to do a double take. God damn.
"Why are you dress like that? Are you performing too?" I asked teasingly. Jodie was rocking her very revealing outfit.
"Maybe...but why aren't you ready yet?" She asked me once more and I couldn't help but give her a sly smile.
"I'm last, no point in rushing." I pointed out as she nodded and walked away. I felt myself staring. Crap.
I watch as the couple of girls up first were rushing to get ready and before I knew it I heard the voice of none other then Summer Roberts. I went onto the side of the stage to have a look.
"Welcome everyone to TriDelt's Annual Talent Show for Charity." Summer started as everyone applauded. "Like every year, we have the new incoming pledges as performers in the show but to make it all the more interesting this year we gave each girl a talent to learn rather then letting them choose their own. So for tonight, if you think a girl has succeeded in her giving talent please donate in her name. The girl with the most donations in their name is considered the winner tonight." Everyone was clapping and yelling at how excited this is going to be. "Before I start the show, here's a little treat from TriDelta!" Summer announced and before I knew what was about to happen I felt three bodies brush pass me. Skin everywhere! My eyes bugged out of its socket when I realized who was now standing on the stage in very sexy outfits. There they were, Jodie, Taylor and Marissa in the middle. I thought Jodie's outfit was hot before; Marissa's outfit was mind blowing. If I wasn't into girls before…I am now! Then it started, the lights were shut off as bright spotlights were now on the three girls. The sound of music was suddenly playing and soon after you can hear Marissa voice singing as the other two girls danced beside her.
Confidence is a must
Cockiness is a plus
Edginess is a rush
Edges (I like 'em rough)
A girl with a Midas touch
Intoxicate me I'm a rush
Stop you're making me blush
People are looking at us
Marissa finished singing the first part as she sways to the beat while Jodie and Taylor took up the chorus.
I don't think you know, know…
I'm checking you so hot, so hot
Wonder if she knows, she's on my radar
On my radar, on my radar, On my radar
And if I notice you, I know it's you.
Choosing, don't wanna losing you
You're my radar, on my radar
On my radar, on my radar
And when you walk
And when you talk
I get the tingle
I wanna mingle
That's what i want
And listen baby turn up the fader
Trying to make you understand
You're on my radar, on my radar
On my radar, on my radar, on my radar
Marissa starts up another verse as I watch her move that body like she does this kind of thing everyday. This is ridiculous…ridiculously HOT! I watch her move so seductively, suddenly our eyes met as she continues to sing the words. She gave me a smile as if she was singing to me and when I heard the next verse I swore I saw something in her eyes…
Interesting sense of style
Ten million dollar smile
Think I can handle that
Animal in the sack
Her eyes see right to my soul
I surrender self-control
Catch me looking again
Falling right into my plan
We were then disconnected, as the other two girls started up the chorus again as Marissa moves were in sync with theirs.
I got my eye on you... and I can't let you get away...
She caught my eyes once more as she sang the words with so many implications. She kept her eyes on me for a second longer before everything ended and the crowd applauded loudly. I was stuck in a trance when the three performer walked pass me. However, one stopped to have a little chat.
"What do you think? Can you beat that performance?" Marissa asked me confidently as if she knew she was having an affect on me.
"Count on it." I pulled myself together to answer her as confident as I can. Oh, it's the Marissaphobia again!
"Care to bet on that?" Marissa was teasing me, I can tell with that lopsided smirk of hers. It's so damn hot! Oh SHUT UP you stupid mind!
"Fine." I shot out, looking up at her trying very hard not to falter.
"If I win I can have you for a day to do whatever I please." Marissa let out with the most seductive tone I've ever heard, "And same goes if you win. Deal?" She raised a challenging brow at me and I was about to reply but she gave me a peck on the lips and walked away. Stop doing that!
Jodie and Marissa.
"I heard that." Jodie told a smiling Marissa. Marissa turns to look at the smaller girl, "The deal?" Jodie uttered and Marissa smiled even wider. "You know you're going lose either way cause our performance didn't count." Jodie told her.
"I know." Marissa smiled.
"Then why make a bet you know you're going to lose?" Jodie was curious to Marissa's tactics. "Unless you want to be her slave for a day…you DO!" Jodie almost shouted as Marissa let out a chuckle. "Oh, you're so naughty." Jodie shook her head and walked away.
"You just figured that out now?" Marissa teased as she followed her friend to take a seat at their table out front. It was time to watch what the pledges came up with but for Marissa, she was only interested in one person. Smiling delightfully, Marissa took her appropriate seat as Summer returns to the stage and announced each performer.
Alex's POV
The crowd was having a great time as different girls came out and perform something different. One girl had to juggle five items and she was almost successful until she missed an item at the end. Another girl had to do stand up comedy. She gives comedy a whole new meaning. I'm now watching Bry try to 'pop'. I'm afraid she's going to pop a boob instead. I was up after Bry and I was set and ready. As soon as I heard the loud clapping, announcing the ending of Bry's act, I took a deep breath and waited for my name to be announce.
"Last but not least…" I heard Summer start, "Is someone who will perform a song of her choice and try to woo the crowd." Summer announced. Come to think of it, it sucks to go last. Everyone is practically bored by now. Damn, I have to show some skin then. "Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up to Alexandra Kelly!" Summer announced and I slowly made my way out to center stage in a short beige vintage looking dress. I looked around to see the crowd before hand. I saw Ryan smiling up at me and Marissa sitting straighter in her chair while Jodie gave me a wink and looked at Marissa. Here we go! I signaled for the sound guy to start my music as my night begun.
Marissa's POV
The moment she walked on stage, my eyes were clued on her. She looked around the room to get a feel of it before signaling the music to play. I couldn't help but smile at her choice in music.
If you want me, a cherry on top, the pick of the peck,
The crème de la crop.
I heard her start off, moving her hands, pointing to herself as she flashes a flirtatious smile. "She's a clever one." I heard Jodie whisper to me as I kept my eyes on the performing girl who was making her way off stage. She continues to sing as she winked and took Ryan's drink. I felt like throwing a ball at his face. I reframed.
If you want me you better do better than that tonight.
If you want me, it takes more than a wink,
And more than a drink and more than you think.
If you want me you're gunna have to break the bank, tonight.
Cause some don't have the patience, some call me high-maintenance
But you pay the bill, cause that's the deal.
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cause I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me
She continues to work the crowd as everyone went wild when she would walk pass them. She was touching people arms and faces as she sways to the music, slowly making her way back to the front. To me.
If you want me, I'm not a piece of ass, a one-night stand, a storage ship
I think you better walk by, tonight
Oh, no.
If you want me, then stop begging I don't put out for charity
If you want me there's no discount price tonight
But I don't need your dollar bills I just want something real
Cause nothing's free, except a lovin' me
She sang to me this time as she was occasionally caressing my face. At one point she was sitting on me but would get up as she felt my touch on her skin. She smirked at me and made her way back up on stage. She's getting a big donation tonight!
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cuz I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me.
If you want me, a cherry on top,
The pick of the peck, the crème de la crop
If you wanna ride, just name your price don't play cheap, with your heart
Don't make a bet if you can't write the check, for me, for me.
Cuz I can be bought, but you'll pay the cost
If you can afford me…
The song finished and everyone stood up clapping loudly with the occasional whistles and howls. I saw Alex bow and walk backstage. I think we have a winner tonight.
