August 27,1996
Ariadne's POV
I sat on my bed my new Aaliyah album playing in the background. I looked at my pink hair. I liked it temporarily it was different. There was a knock on my door so, I stood up and opened it. "Hey Ari can we talk." "What is there to talk about Marshall?" He walked in locking the door behind himself. "Everything like why you're hanging on to something that's five years old." "DID YOU GET THE LETTER? IT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU'RE ASKING!" I screamed. He took it out his pocket. "She hid it from me for five years Ariadne." "Read it." I said pulling some jeans on.
Marshall's POV
'Dear Marshy,
Please understand I have to go. I know about you and her but, I couldn't believe it until I saw it. She's what you want not me and I hope that as your friend we can look past it. Now it's not my attention to hurt anybody. I love everybody here and I'll come back only if you call me. Or if I find out something is needed.
I love you
Ariadne Dashnel'
I looked up at her. She was crying but managed to get out,"All I wanted was a fucking call. I would have stayed." She said wiping her face. I hugged her. "I'm here now." I picked her up and laid her on the bed. "Marshall, what about Kim?" "I've messed up I have and it's my chance to give you what we want." I whispered in her ear. I rubbed my hands up her back and took off her shirt. "Marshall." She said I just ignored her. "Ariadne." I said kissing her neck. "Marshall." I looked at her brown eyes. "Yes Nay." It was her favorite nickname. "Nothing Marsh." We made out for a couple of minutes and then that turned into the way my daughter was made but, this time with protection. We were laying on each other wrapped up in a sheet. When I was messing round with her it felt right. I felt complete. She slid out of bed and walked to her closet, putting on a robe. "Get dressed. People don't need to know about this." "Baby Girl chill we got the house to our self. Demetre,Deshaun, Alicia-Aliana, Kim, and Hailie are at a Demetre's mothers til seven." "It's six so can we go chill downstairs?" "Of course." I picked her up. I put her on the couch and put on LL Cool J's I'm Bad album. We lip-synced but, when I need love came on. "When I'm alone in my room sometimes I stare at the wall
and in the back of my mind I hear my conscience call
Telling me I need a girl who's as sweet as a dove
for the first time in my life, I see I need love
There I was giggling about the games
that I had played with many hearts, and I'm not saying no names
Then the thought occured, tear drops made my eyes burn
as I said to myself look what you've done to her
I can feel it inside, I can't explain how it feels
all I know is that I'll never dish another raw deal
Playing make believe pretending that I'm true
holding in my laugh as I say that I love you
Saying amor kissing you on the ear
whispering I love you and I'll always be here
Although I often reminsce I can't believe that I found
a desire for true love floating around
Inside my soul because my soul is cold
one half of me deserves to be this way till I'm old
But the other half needs affection and joy
and the warmth that is created by a girl and a boy
I need love
I need love
Romance sheer delight how sweet
I gotta find me a girl to make my life complete
You can scratch my back, we'll get cozy and huddle
I'll lay down my jacket so you can walk over a puddle
I'll give you a rose, pull out your chair before we eat
kiss you on the cheek and say ooh girl you're so sweet
It's deja vu whenever I'm with you
I could go on forever telling you what I do
But where you at you're neither here or there
I swear I can't find you anywhere
Damn sure you ain't in my closet, or under my rug
this love search is really making me bug
And if you know who you are why don't you make yourself seen
take the chance with my love and you'll find out what I mean
Fantasy's can run but they can't hide
and when I find you I'm gon' pour all my love inside
I need love
I need love
I wanna kiss you hold you never scold you just love you
suck on you neck, caress you and rub you
Grind moan and never be alone
if you're not standing next to me you're on the phone
Can't you hear it in my voice, I need love bad
I've got money but love's something I've never had
I need your ruby red lips sweet face and all
I love you more than a man who's 10 feet tall
I'd watch the sunrise in your eyes
we're so in love when we hug we become paralyzed
Our bodies explode in ecstasy unreal
you're as soft as a pillow and I'm as hard as steel
It's like a dream land, I can't lie I never been there
maybe this is an experience that me and you can share
Clean and unsoiled yet sweaty and wet
I swear to you this is something that I'll never forget
I need love
I need love
See what I mean I've changed I'm no longer
a play boy on the run I need something that's stronger
Friendship, trust honor respect admiration
this whole experience has been such a revelation
It's taught me love and how to be a real man
to always be considerate and do all I can
Protect you you're my lady and you mean so much
my body tingles all over from the slightest touch
Of your hand and understand I'll be frozen in time
till we meet face to face and you tell me you're mine
If I find you girl I swear I'll be a good man
I'm not gonna leave it in destiny's hands
I can't sit and wait for my princess to arrive
I gotta struggle and fight to keep my dream alive
I'll search the whole world for that special girl
when I finally find you watch our love unfurl
I need love
I need love
Girl, listen to me
When I be sittin in my room all alone, staring at the wall
fantasies, they go through my mind
And I've come to realize that I need true love
and if you wanna give it to me girl make yourself seen
I'll be waiting
I love you" We sang to each other. She stopped the CD and called a couple of friends. "We throwing a party. I had Demetre's mom watch Hailie so we good." She said throwing on Aaliyah's first album. "Happy Friday!" She said pausing the CD. She ran upstairs and I walked to my room. I picked out my outfit. It was a blue shirt and some baggy pants. I heard a knock at the door and saw her fly down the stairs. "Liyah." She screamed. I walked down and the Aaliyah was there. "How do you know her?" I asked. "She lived with me for two years." "I'm Aaliyah." Aaliyah said shaking my hand. "I'm Marshall." I said putting my hand on Ariadne's shoulder. "Excuse my half nakedness." She said standing in mini-skirt, and a bra. She smiled putting dragging Aaliyah upstairs. I put on Feel Me Flow By Naughty By Nature. She came down with a corset on and a leather jacket. Aaliyah and Ariadne ran into the back and placed lights everywhere and placed strobe lights on the side of the house. They ran in and looked at each other before laughing. She took of the corset revealing a tube top and running upstairs. "She needs some sweats cause she couldn't breathe." "I could tell." I said smiling. She came down some in her favorite pair of sweats. As the hours passed there was no sign of the roommates but, it was apparent she wasn't worried. Ariadne was dancing and enjoying this last minute party. Aaliyah had a smile on her face. I finally decided to drink. To drink to the point I was hammered. To the point that I was making out with Ariadne. To the point of passing out.
Next morning
I woke up and Aaliyah was on the floor and Ariadne had her head on my chest. She had her eyes wide open. "Aaliyah your momma called she waiting outside." She nodded, stretched ,and ran outside. Ariadne slid out of the bed and walked to her room. I followed her and she laid on the bed looking at the wall and covering herself witha blanket protected. I walked into her room and she looked at me. "I'm scarred." She said her lips quivering. "Why?" "Did you use protection?" She asked. I thought long and hard. "Yes." She sighed in relief. We walked downstairs and the mess was ridiculous. I walked outside and a note was there.
'Dear Marshall,
I walked in and you and your slut Ariadne where naked on each other. So. It's over you're done. As for Ariadne she coo cause she hates you anyway and was probably drunk. I'll be home at six and you are going to have to find somewhere else to sleep.
Kim'
I stormed in it was six in the mornin. Ariadne was cleaning up the living room so I walked upstairs packed up everything that was mine and set it on the steps. "Marshall what are you doin?" "She knows." Ari turned around. "You need a place to sleep?" "Yeah." "Well as long as you stay on your side you can stay in my room." I smiled hugging her. She finished cleaning the house at eight and then Deshaun, Alicia, Demetre, Hailie, and Kim walked in. Everybody went to their rooms but, Hailie stayed down with us.
Ariadne's POV
I loved Marshall but I also hated him. I loved him cause he loved me but, I hated him because he loved Kim. Hailie crawled over to me.