Slaves To Substance

I woke up the next day to see that it was 12pm. Why was I waking up so late in the day? I need to stop doing that. I sat up and stretched, letting a yawn release from my lips. My phone buzzed as I stood up slowly.

I picked up my phone to see Tony's name pop up on the screen. I felt my cheeks go warm and a smile spread on my face.

'Hey Reira! Lilith texted me your door number before going to work so, I'm on my way up. I hope you're ready! :D -Tony'

I gasped quietly and rush to my closet, pulling out a black venom crop top with two snakes baring their fangs at each other. I then snatched off my black high waist shorts off of the pant hanger. I slipped out of my Star Wars tank top and grey shorts and hurriedly put my other outfit on. I then put on my white converse sneakers and rushed to the bathroom to freshen up.

After freshening up and putting my hair into a ponytail, leaving out my wavy side bang. I grab my white backpack full of the clothes and my wallet; slipping it on to my shoulders. I tied my shoes up nice and tight just in time to hear a knock at the door.

I grabbed my phone and tucked it in my bag and put it back on my shoulders as I walked jogged over to the door.

"Who is it?" I asked cautiously as my hand latched onto the doorknob and the lock chain I was about to unhook.

"Your one and only fellow turtle lover." A voice cheered in response happily. Tony. I smiled at the sound of his happy voice, immediately unlocking and opening the door. Tony stood with two skateboards in his clutches. He stood over me and grinned. I was really short compared to him..

"Hi tony." I greeted shyly as my cheeks grew hotter.

"Hi there. You ready to go?" Tony replied as he handed me a light blue board with white wheels and Key Street written in black letters.

"Mhm." I nod and tuck my door keys in my back pocket after closing the door and locking it. We both headed out of the big complex and began to cruise down the empty sidewalk. Since I was behind tony I took the time to admire the way his hair lightly blew in the wind under his hat, the way he smoothly cruised on his board; his hands shoved into the pockets of his beige skinny jeans as his tattoos stood out in the San Diego Sunlight. I chewed on my bottom lip lightly as I saw him peer out into the California scenery, his pretty brown eyes seemed to be lighter from the aglow. Butterflies fluttered in my stomach as he glanced back at me and smiled, pulling his hand out of his pocket and waving a little. I let out a small giggle and waved back.

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Subsequently, tony and I ended up at an empty skate park for a few hours.

I sat at the top of the bowl as I watched tony dip into it and come out, doing a awesome handstand with one hand as the other held his board against his feet. I grinned and clapped as he landed a normal position on his board and came cruising back. He stopped himself from riding back down with his skateboard and sat himself next to me with a smile on his face as he rested his board on his lap.

"All worn out?" I quizzed as I looked at him. He looked down at me and smiled bigger.

"Just barely. How about you? You've got a couple good tricks up your sleeve with a board." Tony Huffs as he lets out a smile chuckle, bumping his shoulder into mine. I shivered at the feeling.

"Haha. Nope. Not worn out at all." I sighed with a small smile as I looked out into the sunset. It was silent for a bit.

This. . This right here was peaceful . I wanted to live this moment forever. It was nice. I loved it. I loved the area, I loved the feeling of being here, I loved being in this moment with a new very, very nice friend of mine tony.

I let out a relaxed sigh when suddenly my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it of to see a private number. My eyebrows pulled together a bit as I slowly tapped my thumb on the answer button. I bought the phone to my ear.

"Hello..?" I cautiously greeted. I scanned the area. there was nothing and no one. Tony watched me with curiosity.

"I've found you little bird. . ." A slightly deep yet somewhat high pitched voice fulminated, letting out a sinister chuckle. My heart dropped as my breathing became a bit shaky.

It was Envy.

I ended the call and shot up to my feet, looking around frantically. Tony looked up at me and slowly got to his feet.

"Hey. .you alright?" He asked softly as his long tattooed fingers touched my arm a little. I looked at him with such a guilty expression.

Why here? Why now?! , I thought to myself as a frantic feeling washed over me.

I looked around again and then I saw her. Envy. Standing there with a wicked smirk on her face and a huge machete in her hand.

"Oh shit. ." Tony whispered to himself, glancing at me then back at envy. his eyes were fixated on the huge polished blade and I immediately knew he was wondering why the fuck she had it.

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