Original X-roads-2003

    “What do you want?”
    “What will you give me?”
    “Give me an idea Sertoff, I don’t know what you want.”
    “Well you have a long time to think about it, you’re not going anywhere.” he crossed his arms and leaned against the door.
    “How about a kiss?”
    “I can take that.”
    “You’re rude.” I scoffed. “So you don’t want anything you can take.”
    “You’re a smart girl, you tell me.”
    “Forget it.”
    He smiled, “The days will grow long, and the nights lonely.”
    “Yeah well whatever.” I waved him off, and he was gone in a flash of bright light. I rolled my eyes, heck of a chastity belt here. I walked over to the bar, like I really think he’s stupid enough to have one that’s anywhere near light enough for me. I pulled and pushed, it was like trying to move cement that’s in the ground and already part of the sidewalk. I slid down with my back against the door and banged the back of my head against it. How long can I last like this, probably till I have to pee, I started to laugh.
    It wasn’t till night when he came back, platter of food, setting it on the floor as is I was some kind of dog. I narrowed my eyes at him.
    “You might as well settle down, I’m staying here all night.” He sat on the floor.
    “That’s a comforting thought.” I muttered.
    “Well I’m guessing you haven’t been in here long enough…What will you give me to get out?”
    “How about a swift kick in the…” I don’t have to finish the sentence for him to get the picture. “You know caging me up is only going to make me want to escape and hate you even more than I already do.”
    “Either that or you’ll have to like me in time.”
    “I don’t think we have that kind of time.”