Black and Grey

Chapter Thirteen: Theodore's Rage

The "Sexy" Room: 12:30AM

After Gina and Tamera joined Cutta at his booth he cut the music and grabbed his mic. "Damn! I think I'm the luckiest man in Washington! Somebody pinch me, the two finest women in the club want to spend a little time with The DJ! Speak your name baby!" Cutta pointed the mic at Gina first and then Tamera. "Well now that you two are up here I'm not letting you leave you will most definitely be chilling with me tonight … sorry fellas I saw em first! Aiight, back to the music let's get it!" Both girls giggled and Teddy looked to the stage and rage hit him hard. Tamera for damn sure wasn't his. Cutta put his arm around Tamera and helped her while she looked through his music selection on his computer.

One of the redheads that Ted was dancing with got in front of him trying to get his attention, but he was just annoyed by this. He wanted to stop dancing, and drag Tamera off that damned stage! He was completely pissed his party had quickly become a nightmare. He was frustrated because he had no real claim over her, not enough to stop her from flirting. Teddy closed his eyes and tried to regain his perspective. Tam was just his friend, just his friend, that's all. He wanted Cutta's fucking hands off her, but if she liked and that what she wanted he had to be okay with it.

He shut his eyes and then focused on going through the motions. A brunette joined the redheads in taking turns grinding on Teddy and he had mild interest as best. He looked back toward the stage because curious got the best of him, this time Cutta was placing his headphones on her ears. He pushed her hair back and took the opportunity to run his hand along her shoulder. She was smiling too hard at his attention and Teddy wanted to go back to the grown floor, like now. He abruptly moved away from his sea of women and stalked aggressively towards the stage. The music then cut again and stopped him in his tracks.

"Aiight we about play a back in the day joint, this is the fine Miz Tamera's choice we going waaaay back yall, let's go!" Tam pressed a button and Method Man and Mary J Blige All I Need to Get By. "You're all I need baby!" Cutta grabbed Tam's hand and kissed it; she giggled and gave her bashful smile. It was so rare to see that smile. It wasn't until now that Teddy noticed how alluring it was. Teddy felt like he was going to vomit. He knew why Tam had picked this song, she knew that Ted knew all the lyrics to this song and he'd tried to rap to her on several occasions. It was a sure fire way to get her to laugh so hard she'd snort. Even thought Ted found some sort of solace from her song choice, he still wanted her off that damned stage and away from the DJ. He was half way through the crowd when he realized that even though he wanted Tamera off the stage … it wasn't fair to her.

It seemed she was really enjoying herself … without him. What right did he have to pull her away? As he stood there some blonde female began to grind and gyrate on him. She was faceless and he'd become numb to every sensation besides jealousy. After the song finished he moved away from the woman her was dancing with and headed toward the door. "Fuck this!" Ted murmured to himself. Once he excited the haze of flesh and gyrating bodies he realized he'd received a text from his father.

Christian: Your room number 5162 – be safe. BE RESPONSIBLE. Have fun.

Teddy, snorted at the text it was perfect timing he sent his father a quick "thank u" text before he headed toward the elevator.

"Hey, what you doing out here? Catching your breath?" Tam huffed as she joined him in the hallway. "It's crazy in there!"

"It sure is," Ted said dryly as he tried to mirror the excitement in his friend's eyes, but it just wasn't happening. "Yeah, I'm actually heading out." Ted murmured to her. He couldn't look at Tamera anymore; he didn't know what emotion his face was revealing, whatever it was he felt guilty for feeling it. Tamera never acted jealous over his company the least he could do is afford her the same decency.

"Really?" Tamera frowned at Ted's behavior he was being cold and gave her no eye contact at all. "I thought you'd want to party all night." She closed the major gap between them and angled his chin so that he was forced to look at her. He clenched his jaw and tried really hard to seem to be impassive. Tamera smoothed her hand along his face and he closed his eyes. He really wished she hadn't done that. He pulled away from her and stalked toward the elevators and called it.

"Teddy?" Tamera slid her hand into his. She could tell that something had obviously upset him, she didn't want him to leave angry … all of this was for him.

"I'm just tired Tam, you can stay if you want … and hang out with the DJ." Teddy said as he let go of her hand the doors opened. Tamera thought to herself that maybe he had other plans.

"Did you want me to stay?" At first he hunched his shoulders at her question, but then in the last minute he held the doors open.

"I don't want you to stay here … I want your company Tam. I really do." Tamera smirked at her brooding friend. She was glad that he wanted her company. She didn't want him to be all pouty and alone in the last hours of his birthday.

As the doors closed Teddy regain possession of Tamera hand. Her hand was so small and soft, but it held a powerful charge, Ted flexed his hand and intertwined. It was a charge that filled the whole elevator and wrapped around the two. It made the air think and caused Ted's pulse to accelerate. He looked over to Tamera who was diligently watching the buttons on the side of the elevator and waiting for the doors to open. As the doors opened both Ted and Tam hurried out and escaped the unthinkable feeling. Ted pulled her toward the exit, and out of the club. Once the fresh night air washed over them Teddy felt the odd tension evaporate. They walked the block toward Hotel Monaco. Teddy opened the hotel doors for Tamera and they approached the lobby. The hotel was very modern, understated, yet elegant. The brunette at the front desk associate almost blanched at the sight of Teddy. Teddy frowned and Tamera squeezed his hand as reminder to "play nice." Ted took a deep breath and put on his fake smile.

"Hello Brenda, I'm Theodore Grey, I believe you have keys here for me." He squeezed Tam's back and she glared at him.

"Oh, oh yeah, Mr. Grey he-here." Her hand was literally shaking. Ted looked at her as thought she had some sort of mental condition.

"Thanks," he muttered as he fought the extreme urge to roll his eyes at the woman. He went to leave the desk but Tamera stayed put.

"Excuse Miss Brenda, I have a reservation as well, it's under the name Tamera Black." The woman moved confidentially when handling Tamera's transaction. She must've of felt better knowing Tam and Ted weren't sharing a room, it gave her hope that he was single.

"Here you go Ms. Black; I do hope you enjoy your stay at Monaco." The woman stated sweetly and before Tam could respond Ted swooped in to have a little fun.

"I don't know why she has a hotel room; she'll be busy with me all night anyway." He chuckled as he watched his friend's jaw drop. He wrapped his arm around Tamera's waist suggestively. He had done it to fuck with the now exasperated woman behind the desk, but Tam's face was priceless too. Tamera was shocked and embarrassed, and once more she felt bad for Brenda, the poor woman had lost all the color in her face. "Come on baby cakes!" Teddy said before slapping Tam on the behind.

"THEODORE!" At first she was horrified but as he led them to yet another elevator she became overwhelmed with laughter. "YOU'RE SUCH A JERK!" She giggled Tam's laughter was infectious.

"Yeah, but you knew that already, Miss Black." Ted smirked at her and then as she entered the elevator he spanked her again.