If I have to (bwwm)

Chapter 16

Morgan's p.o.v.

After the DJ played my request he keeps the club dancing. Chloe and Destiny were in a mini twerk battle. While Ali and I dabbed to nearly every song.

It wasn't long before the guys came downstairs and joined us. Unlike earlier I didn't stop dancing. I did however stopped dabbing and started dancing to work by Rihanna.

I mean who am I to hold your past against you?
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this through
I hope that you see this true
What can I say please recognize I'm trying baby.

I'm was lost in the lyrics when I felt large hands slowly grip my waist. I instantly tried to move from the person's grip but I couldn't. James leaned down and told me that it's him. I remained still though.

"Dance with me," he said twirling me around to face him. He knew I was gonna say something smart but he beat me to it.

"Yeah I know what I said earlier but I'll make exceptions for you."

I immediately thought of the song by Paramore only exception. Although I knew he wasn't referencing it I smiled as if he was.

Looking at my girls and the other people here I'm content. I don't like to see people being unhappy. Even though the club was lit before my help it still made me smile knowing that everyone was seemingly happier.

We danced for about another twenty minutes and then retreated back to our section. James offered me a drink and I decided that one drink wouldn't hurt. I sipped my long island ice tea while we all made small talk. Well, all except James he just looked at me when he thought I wasn't looking. It reminded me of the first night we met.

Although I was having fun I was starting to feel tired. It's was about one thirty and I was beat.

James looked at me, then as if he could read my mind asked if I was ready to go. I simply nodded and stood up to leave. But not without saying goodnight to Keith and Eli. Keith seems like a cool guy and Eli is less shy once he warms up to you. I told the girls that I'll see them later. They decided to stay a little while longer. They have a key to my place so I won't worry about waking me up again.

The valet remembered what James said earlier. He actually surprised me more than he did James. Instead of the black Audi, we came in. It got replaced with a different car.

We left in a dark blue Lamborghini. It was nice but living in L.A. it becomes really normal to see all kinds of lavish cars. James lets go of my hand to open my door for me. I didn't even notice he was holding it until now.

Once again we were alone in another sports car. Unlike our first car ride, this one is much more calming. So I stared out of the window at Los Angeles until I got home.

When I got home I regretted putting on such a strappy complex heel. God knows I would have easily slid a normal pair off. Instead, I wobbled like a baby deer all the way to my apartment. Thank god for elevators what would I do without them? Walk that's what.

I'm sure my wobble is very noticeable. James offered to carry me but I quickly declined.
Having a strange tattooed man carrying me home is not an image I want my elderly neighbors to see.

I'm the only person in the building that is under sixty. The majority of my neighbors know me as the sweet young girl that can actually afford the highly priced apartment.

Finally, we made it to my apartment. I initially thought James was gonna just walk me to my door. Nope, he came in as well. We haven't really spoken since we left the club. It's a peaceful silence; a comforting one. But I'm tired and although it's rude he gotta go.

I told him that I had a great time and that I'm glad we looked past our differences.

He agreed but it looked like he was in deep thought. So as I walked him to the door he did the unexpected.....he kissed me.

Before I could comprehend what had happened I started yelling.

"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU? DUDE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ME! LIKE WTF. "

He didn't say anything. He just stood there frozen with his back to the wall. I took a break from my little rant and looked at him I mean really looked at him.

It's so strange to see someone be completely emotionless. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that."

*crickets*

"It's just that you shouldn't kiss people out of nowhere."

Still nothing.

Well, I tried. "It's getting pretty late I think you should go now. "

Without a word, he left my apartment. He did slam my door a little too loud for liking though.

I'm not gonna lie I felt bad. Especially since I kissed him back before I told him off.

The guilt from yelling at him followed me. To the kitchen for a bottle of water. Upstairs as I changed into a T-shirt. When I closed my eyes to fall asleep.

"Dick move Morgan real dick move," Ali says once I finish telling them what happened.

"It's not like I didn't want to kiss him he's a hot guy. From what I can tell a pretty okay guy. Despite our first encounter."

"Maybe you should get to know him a little better," Destiny suggests.

"I don't know. I had a really great time with him. It's just that my life requires keeping a small circle and I don't have room for James."

"You guys can still be friends," Chloe tells me.

"Oooh, friends with benefits" Ali chimes in.

"Nope, why lead him on. He doesn't deserve to have his time wasted and I don't deserve to get my heart broken."

A/N okay for some reason chapter 16 got posted before chapter. It's frustrating me so much because I don't know to fix it. I've noticed it uploads like this on all my devices. My laptop, phone, and tablet. Ugh, I swear I'm gonna pull my hair out! Yall pray for me 😳😭🙏😤