Between The Books-Michael Clifford

Fifteen

"Star, I know you're gonna freak, but I'm horny as hell, and REALLY want to fuck Marcus." Laney says, coming out of the stall.

Laney and I are in the bathroom. Jax and I just had sex in one of the stalls. This bathroom is so much better then at the Basement. Wow.

"You're pretty drunk, Laney."

"I know, but I wanted to before I was drunk. I think he wants to. Should I?" She's putting on lipstick and brushing her hair.

"You like him, Laney. Like, really like him, I can see that. If you do this, it might mess things up for you guys if you're hoping for more." I say, fixing my bra.

"Oh, but Star. He's sooo hot. I don't know if I can stop myself if he trys something." She jumps up on the counter and sits, facing me.

"Ok, I can see it would be hard. He is seriously hot, you're not lying, but you have to think about what you want." I put lipstick on and wipe under my eyes the smeared eyeliner from Jax and I getting our freak on up, against the wall just minutes ago.

You just had sex with Jax to get your mind off Michael. Should you be giving out sex advice?

Jax is my boyfriend so that is COMPLETELY ok. I wasn't thinking about Michael DURING sex, hello! I love Jax, I do. I'm just weirdly obsessed with Michael....I'm not even sure why. Concentrating on my boyfriend is what I should be doing anyway!

"I want Marcus, fucking INSIDE of me, Star! I CANNOT think of ANYTHING else! Since I first saw him....just....took my breath away. Is that crazy? All night, everything's been a blur since he sat down beside me. He's funny, gorgeous, SO sweet. I know it could all be just to get in my pants, but honestly....it just doesn't feel that way."

Oh...she's so into him.

"What if I tried to talk to Toby a little bit. He seems honest, just to get an idea if Marcus is a player or what. Would that help?" I ask.

"Yes. Would you?" She's pleading.

"Of course. I think Jax is playing pool with Michael, like that's not weird as shit. I'll go find Toby. Don't do anything yet, ok girl?" I smile trying to reassure her.

She nods, smiling slightly.

Ok. Toby here I come. We walk out of the bathroom together, and the first person I see is Synna. She's on her way in and she grabs my arm.

"Hey, Star. Come with me to the bathroom, I wanna talk to you." She says.

Laney waves me off and heads back to the table.

We go back into the bathroom and Synna goes into the stall. I lean against the counter.

"So Star, your friend, Laney. Is she, like what kind of girl is she?" Synna asks.

"Um, what do you mean?"

"Ok, here's the thing, and don't take this the wrong way. I just met you a few days ago and you seem awesome. I don't know Laney yet. My boys are not just Lickit, Star. They're my friends, ok? I care about all of them. They've worked their asses off to get where they are with their music, and they have their share of groupies. I get it. I'm kinda a mama bitch about who they hook up with. I don't want 'em getting hurt. So I guess what I'm saying is, what do you think Laney feels about Marcus?"

Oh, wow. I didn't see this coming.

"Ok, well, she and I were just talking about Marcus, actually. She likes him, Synna. She REALLY likes him. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen her this completely hooked on a guy. Now you tell me, is Marcus a player? Is he going to use Laney. Then drop her for the next girl that latches onto him?"

Synna's laughing. Totally laughing. She flushes and walks out, trying to adjust her skirt.

"Star, you don't know why I'm laughing, but I think you'll appreciate this. Obviously you care about your friend, just like I care about my boys. The reason I asked you about Laney, is because I can tell Marcus is TOTALLY into her! I see him all the time. He always has plenty of girls hanging on him. He goes out, has a good time, but he's not a player. I think we might just've put two perfect people together, perfect for each other." She turns on the water, runs her hands through it and splashes some on her face.

"It's so fucking hot in here, right?!" She says, grabbing a couple paper towels and blotting her face.

"Yeah it is, actually. So Marcus and Laney, you think this is a good thing?" I ask.

"Definitely....and even if I didn't, I'm not sure we could stop it, Star. That's how much he wants her, and no, I'm not just talking about sex. They've been practically glued together for the last two hours, yeah I'd say there's something good going on there."

"I think so too. I was going to ask Toby about him, but I'm glad I talked to you."

"Oh yeah, anytime, Star. I'll be straight with you. Toby's a great guy too, can totally trust him. Now, why don't you be straight with me about something....or should I say somebody." She's grinning at me.

"What do you mean?"

"What's going on between you and Michael?"

Oh....that. Shit.