For My Next Trick Romane & Geschichten

“Yes, final answer.” “Okay,” he shrugged opening his left hand. He laughed as my shoulders fell. “Again?” He opened his other hand and it was also not there. “Where is it?” He took it out of his pocket. “Trickster,” I said as we both laughed. “Where did you learn to do that?” “Youtube. After a long twelve hours of torture, they explained the trick in the last minute,” he said, laughing. “Well, that was fun,” I said.

Maybe if I look away it will help. I broke eye contact first and looked away towards the bathroom. I really needed to go. "Did what? I have a great stamina" I shrug as I sit up on the bed, mentally preparing myself to walk. I took off the covers and then immediately put it over me again. I wasn't wearing any clothes. He laughed harder. "You can't show me something I haven't seen before." I press my lips together. "Oh yeah? Watch this" I put my hand up in the air showing him my hand. He nods, getting ready for the magic trick.

That broke my spirit and zeal to go any further. Mom tried to fill in that gap, and I'll say she tried. But Jessica almost made me lose interest in something I always loved then. It's this same gift of mine I'll use to put her down once and for all. I gave a triple back flip, standing strong with one hand and giving another flip to my feet. The chants from everyone boosted my confidence, allowing me to unlock different skills I kept hidden for long. Skills I know Jessica herself can't do even if she tried.

*For one second I’m flying and no one can take this away from me. Stomp it. The landing echoes like thunder. *…like someone saying “I see you.”* The sky cracks violet. I laugh through tears I didn’t know I was crying. Hit the final quarter-pipe full speed. *One more. One more trick and maybe I won’t feel so alone.* Boost. Kickflip underflip → double heelflip → treble kickflip. *Let me be weightless forever.* Grab the tail late, tweak it stale. I look down.

“I thought you said you played for stakes with your grandfather?” “I have, things like pennies, toothpicks, gumballs, even chores, but he never offered to spank me if I lost.” Creighton laughed, his eyes alight with pleasure and good humor as he leaned back in his chair. “I should hope not. That would be a little creepy. How about if you win, I’ll show you how to use the kinky kit yourself?” Sandra blushed deeply. “I couldn’t do anything like that,” she said shyly.

Grace gasped seeing how the beer moved by my magic. “I… A…?” she glanced at me stunned, “This is not some trick… isn't it?” “No, it's not. I'm the one writing it,” I grinned, “You can touch it with a straw, or finger to change the shape, I will put it back together,” I claimed confidently.

Or will any of my life that I will ever have. I will protect myself this time... I will protect this second life given to me and promise that I will never break... Not the second time...

After everything was done all I had left on the black thong, black bra, and my boots. All three men clapped, and one of the bouncers begin to whistle, hearing that excited me, because I know I did a good job, and I’m like a pro only to be sixteen. I’m skilled with dancing on the pole, it would put most girls to shame, It seems that I amaze people with my skills. “You were absolutely awesome,” Morocco said. I reply “ If you think that was good, wait till you see my next performance which is about to start right now. Which one of you been naughty?” I pointed my finger at all three.

The DJ announces me as the music starts. I strut out on to the stage. I reach the pole and begin a routine. I twirl and climb like a damn pro. Pulling everything out of the bag. I perform tricks using my arms to hold me up. Locking my legs around the pole, I lean back. I slide down slowly, stopping a foot from the ground. I pull up and twist, landing in the splits. The crowd is going wild. I do some floor work, my eyes on the two men I am going to kill.

“Are you trying to make me feel guilty?” I burst into laughter, shaking my head. “No. I want you to go out and have fun. Honestly, if you stay home with me, I’ll just feel like I have to stay up and entertain you. I really don’t see myself making it much past ten. I’ve seen the ball drop. I’ve done all the things you’re supposed to do to ring in the new year. I don’t mind getting a good night’s rest.” “You’re sure?” he asked.