Disclaimer: See Prologue
Outlaw Star: All in the Name of Love
Chapter 4: Part 4
A few minutes later Aisha and the band came out of the room next to the stage, and as Melfina suggested; Aisha took the stage with the band.
"Wow, no way, Aisha can't sing. She can barely talk without being annoying." A shocked Gene proclaimed. Jim gave Gene a cross look that went unnoticed by the redheaded outlaw then he joined Mel in applauding the band and their friend.
"Let's get closer to the stage." Melfina suggested.
"Great idea," Jim responded. Before Gene could protest, he took Melfina's hand and quickly led her toward the stage. Her young friend dragged Melfina across the dance-floor before she knew what happened. She looked back at Gene who was still standing at the bar. Their eyes locked and he sighed and started making his way through the crowd as well.
"Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the Beatles Retro Club. We are the Beatles, I'm John."
"I'm Paul."
"I'm George."
"That must mean I'm Ringo."
"And this lovely lady here," John gestured to the left of the band, "Is Aisha who will be assisting us during this set. We hope you enjoy it."
"A one, two, a one, two, three, four."
"Love love me do
You know I love you
I'll always be true
So plee-ee-eease, love me do
wo oh love me do
Love love me do
You know I love you
I'll always be true
So plee-ee-eease, love me do
wo oh love me do"
As Gene suspected Aisha didn't sing but was playing an instrument he over heard someone call a tambourine. While dancing on stage, Aisha would shake it or bang it against her other hand or against her hip.
While Melfina and Jim seemed genuinely excited about seeing their friend on stage, Gene seemed generally disinterested. He knew that the band only asked her on stage to be eye candy for the crowd and by the look of the crowd's response, it was working. He'd seen other bands do the same thing, put a beautiful, sex woman on stage with them to help draw attention away from the bands shortcomings, and keep the crowd interested. He didn't quite understand why the Beatles Retro band needed to do this. From what he could tell they were doing fine on there own, even for a retro group. Looking up at her on stage Gene had to admit, Aisha was hot, especially the way she moved in rhythm with the music but knowing her the way he did, he didn't think of her that way, at least not any more. Gene turned his attention to Melfina drawing her gaze from the stage to him as they started dancing together.
Jim couldn't take his eyes off Aisha. 'She's incredible.' Moving with the music as well, Jim soon blocked out everything and everyone else that was around. In his mind, it was Aisha, himself and the music; at this time and place, nothing else existed. Every now and then Aisha would flash him a smile, which only served to convince his subconscious mind that Aisha was dancing for him and him alone.
"Damn, she's HOT!" One drunken said to his two companions.
Jim, who was standing next to them, cracked a grin. 'Damn right, Aisha's beautiful.'
"I know, they say there's no such think as an ugly Ctarl Ctarl chic." His equally inebriated friend replied.
'But none can be as beautiful as Aisha.' Jim reasoned to himself.
"I've heard men have died from exhaustion while fucking those ctarl ctarl bitches." The third mumbled.
Jim's grin turned into a frown. 'What assholes.'
Their comments didn't go unnoticed by Aisha either. She shot them a quick glare but recovered her jovial expression and continued dancing. Jim noticed it but by the way the three drunken friends were carrying on, he was pretty sure they didn't.
"She moves like a stripper I once knew on Riedell 3. Man, was she hot."
"Hey, maybe it's her?"
"Yeah, maybe!"
"Well, lets find out." The first drunk said. "Hey Baby! Take it off!"
"Yeah, take it all off bitch!" The third said as all three began to laugh.
The boy genius' blood boiled, turning his face a dark crimson. The Ctarl Ctarl, who heard every word they said, was just about ready to leap off the stage and tear them apart. When Gene, who couldn't help but hear their comments as well; looked over at Aisha then down at Jim and reasoned with himself that he better do something before things go ugly. He excused himself from Melfina and headed over toward the three drunks.
'All right, I've got a gun and a grenade. I'll flash them both and force them to leave the club.' Jim told himself as he mustard up his courage. Just before he was about to turn around and face the three drunks, Gene walked past him.
"Wha… ?"
"Hey fellas. Enjoying the show?" Gene asked, placing an arm over the shoulder of the two assholes flanking the one Gene was addressing with his eyes.
"Yeah, well we'd be enjoying it even more if you got your ugly mug out of our face." Replied the one in the middle.
"Yeah well, ya see, that's part of the problem. See that Ctarl Ctarl up there is a friend of mine, and see I can't have you going around saying nasty stuff to her or about her see, or what kind of friend would I be." Gene grinned.
"So what are you going to do about it, dickless!" Said the one in the middle as all three pulled out switchblades. The people around them stepped away. Gene's grin grew as he flashed them a wink.
"Ugh?" The three were momentarily taken aback by redhead's response.
That was all Gene needed. He instantly tightened his grip on the two jerks on either side of him and threw them into each other. Their faces collided and they each collapsed to the floor.
"Why you asshole!" The one in the middle lunged at the outlaw with his switchblade. Gene side stepped him, pivoted on his right foot and threw an elbow into the guy's face. The last jerk fell to the ground like a ton of bricks.
"My thoughts exactly." Gene said, looking down at the three unconscious assholes.
The small group of people around them applauded. Just then, three bouncers showed up. "Is there a problem here?" One asked.
Gene raised his hands to chest level and to his sides, showing them his palms. "No problem, not any more at least."
One of the women that were there spoke up. "These three drunks were being obnoxious. This brave guy just showed them the error of their ways."
Other people around them agreed.
"Okay, well, we'll take care of these three, and next time let us handle the assholes. Okay?" The bouncer addressed the outlaw directly.
Gene gave the guy the thumbs up; "You got it."
He stood around a little while longer as he watched the three bouncers, carry the three jerks away through a door behind the bar.
He turned around to head back to where Melfina was still standing. A quick glance around the club told him that the little incident went mostly unnoticed by the majority of the patrons and the band as well, but not by Aisha who shot Gene a crooked half smile and a cocked eyebrow. He returned her a mild grin and a two-finger salute.
Aisha shook her head and smiled widely.
Jim's gaze went from Aisha to Gene, who was just about to pass him by. Gene looked down and saw Jim staring up at him.
"Things got a little tense for a minute there, hey partner." Gene commented as he patted Jim on the shoulder as he walked past him and back to Melfina's side.
Jim frowned. 'I could have handled those assholes just as easily big shot.' The young outlaw looked back to Aisha to see if she was still looking over at Gene. 'Would gratitude for what he just did for her cause Aisha to be drawn to him, just as so many other women would be?' Jim pondered. But to his delight, Aisha was dancing and playing her tambourine just like she was before the whole stupid incident occurred. Jim smiled to himself, 'Just like Aisha.' He mused.
Melfina stepped forward toward the approaching red-haired outlaw. "Gene, are you all right?" She asked, concern written all over her face.
Gene gently placed his hands on her arms, rubbing them gently.
"I'm fine Mel. That, that was nothing. Just a few drunks, getting a little out of hand, that's all." He assured her.
"Mmm hmm." Melfina nodded. "Do you still want to dance?"
"Lets get a drink first, then we'll keep dancing." He said.
"Okay." She responded, allowing him to guide her through the crowd with a gentle hand to the small of her back.
At the bar, Gene spotted only one vacant stool. Taking Melfina's hand, he walked over to it and sat down then turned to her and placing his hands on her waist, he pulled her onto his lap.
"Oh!" The bio-android was a little startled by Gene's maneuver at first but placed one hand around his waist for balance and smiled approvingly at him.
Gene smiled back then turned toward the approaching bartender.
"Hello Mr. Starwind, ready for a refill are we." The bartended said.
"You know it."
"Single malt scotch on the rocks, right." He pointed.
"That's right." Gene pointed back with a smile.
"And would the lady like another pint?"
"No, it was kind of bitter. Do you have something else a bit more sweet?" She asked, trying to raise her voice to be heard over the music and the crowd.
"I have just the thing." The bartended said with a smile. "I'll be right back with your drinks."
A minute later he came back and handed Gene his scotch and Melfina a champagne cocktail.
"How is that Miss?" He gave her a raised eyebrow as he waited to see if it met with her approval.
"Mmm, nice, it tastes fruity." She smiled.
"I thought you'd like it." Thomas said with a smile.
Mmm, thank you." She replied with a smile.
"Not at all Miss. It's my job to know what my customers like." He said with a smile then went to wait on other customers.
Taking another drink, Melfina turned toward Gene as said, "Would you like a taste?"
Shaking his head, he replied. "No, I prefer this." He held up his glass of scotch. "But thanks anyway."
Just then the band began playing a new song. The rhythm and the lyrics immediately caught their attention.
"Ooooh I need your love babe,
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love babe,
Just like I need you !
Hold me, love me,
Hold me, love me,
I ain't got nothing but love girl,
Eight days a week !
Love you everyday girl Melfina shifted a little closer to Gene on his lap
Always on my mind Looking over at him out of the corner of her eye
One thing I can say girl She smiled at him then took another drink
Love you all the time.
Hold me, love me, Gene tightened his hold on Melfina a bit. He took
Hold me, love me, Another drink then looked at her from top to bottom
I ain't got nothing but love girl, As he lowered his glass, admiring how very
Eight days a week ! Attractive she was in her outfit and wondering why
He ever even took the time to look at other women.
Eight days a week !
I love you
Eight days a week !
Is not enough to show I care !
Ooooh I need your love babe,
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love babe,
Just like I need you !
Melfina turned to face Gene and sang along with
Hold me, love me, band. "Hold me, love me, hold me, love me."
Hold me, love me, She set her glass down on the bar and placed her
I ain't got nothing but love girl, arms on either side of his neck as she drew close.
Eight days a week !
Eight days a week !
I love you
Eight days a week !
Is not enough to show I care !
Love you everyday girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say girl
Love you all the time.
Setting his glass down as well, he wrapped his arms
Hold me, love me, around her waist and leaned in whispering. "Hold
Hold me, love me, me, love me, hold me, love me."
I ain't got nothing but love girl,
Eight days a week ! Then they kissed, deeply, passionately. Melfina
Eight days a week ! explored the inside of Gene's mouth, savoring the
bitter, strong taste of the alcoholic drink he just had.
Pulling away just slightly, she whispered into his mouth. "Oh Gene, I want you. I want you so badly it hurts. Take me, take me to one of the rooms upstairs. Show me how much you care for me."
Gene ran his hands up and down Melfina's back, nodding his head in agreement. He slid her off his lap and took her petite, gentle hand into his as he guided her to the stairway. Retrieving a key from the bouncer at the base of the stairs, the two of them headed up.
Their departure up the stairs did not go unnoticed. Aisha spotted them out of the corner of her eye. 'Well, it's about damn time for those two.' She smiled wickedly and put a little extra into her hip movement.
Gene locked the door behind them and turned to find Melfina waiting to throw her arms around his neck and resume where they had left off. Gene began deftly undoing the long row of buttons down the front of her dress. Melfina pulled his shirt out from his pants and worked it up to his chest, caressing his abs and his back the whole way up. She broke their kiss and began nibbling on his neck. Gene mooned and tilted his head to provide her easier access. Gene opened his eyes momentarily and caught sight of the bed with Mindy laying on it. His eyes flew open wide in shock, this time he saw Sandy. A blink and he saw Stacy, another blink and yet another girl and then another. Gene placed his hands on Melfina's arms and gently pushed her away from him.
"Gene, what's wrong? Melfina asked, confusion written all over her face.
Gene looked down at Melfina and shook his head. "This isn't right Mel."
"What isn't right? Us?" Unshed tears immediately begin stinging her eyes.
"No, no, not us. This place. I… I've brought dozens of women to a place just like this. I don't want to treat you just like the other women I've had in my life." He explained.
"You don't?" A mixture of worry and hope showed on her face.
Gene shook his head again. "No Mel. You mean more to me than that. You're special Melfina."
"Really Gene? You really think of me as being special?" She gave him a faint smile.
Gene placed his hands on each side of her head and gently caressed her cheeks with his thumbs. "Very special Melfina." He smiled.
Melfina's smile widened as tears of joy trickled down her face.
Gene shook his head yet again, "Great, I made you cry again."
"It's okay Gene. This time I'm crying because I'm happy." Responded Melfina as she pressed her cheek to his chest and hugged him tightly.
Gene held her just as tightly, resting his cheek on the top of her head.
Realizing that the music had stopped, Gene lifted his head. "The set must be over."
Melfina loosened her hold and looked up at him. "We should probably get downstairs before Jim and Aisha started wondering where we went off to."
Gene nodded then he pulled his shirt back down and tucked it in. Melfina buttoned up her dress and ran her fingers through her hair.
"Ready?"
She nodded with a smile and they walked out the room and headed for the stairs.
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AN: Sorry for the long delay in posting this chapter. Hope you enjoyed it. ^_^ Things get a little tense and then very silly in the next chapter. :P I'm sure you'll agree.
OLS was the first anime I wrote ff for and it continues to be one of my favorite to write and read. Though I don't do much reading anymore. L Anyway, I hope the next chapter won't take as long to update. I'll try to have it out by next weekend. But only time will tell.
A. Amishi