run it up

Phálin

      “So what are we going to do for Tiler’s graduation party?” I said speaking lowly into the phone as I continued straightening up my station. 

“I mean... she’s extremely conservative so there’s limits on what we can do. I probably won’t ever know why she’s so damn modest, like girl, let a titty hang out or somethin’” My sister replied then following up with a laugh. I had to cackle along with her because it was funny and true at the same time. Our younger sister Tiler wasn’t big on showing skin or dressing provocatively. Baby girl will cover up any chance she can and it low-key irks me. Her body’s beautiful just like her, so on occasions, I think she should show it. 

“I’m saying! Maybe not a titty though Kai, that’s still our baby sis’ and I’ll be damned if she end up on social media with her titty out. Niggas will get boxed that day.” 

“Girl niggas gotta get boxed now, to be honest. She’s beyond gorgeous and these young, rock head ass boys really be staring at my stink. She be dodging they ass though and I like that about her. I told her guys in general will say anything to fuck and that’s real.” Kairi scoffed after she said that and I can see why. Her last boyfriend was the epitome of an “ain’t shit nigga.” In the beginning, he was nothing short of amazing to her. Gave her everything she wanted even though she was already a spoiled brat, but also showered her with love and affection. Had her sprung ass thinking about marriage with him, but when she gave him her virginity, that thought left faster than it came... just like him. Ol’ boy was gone the next morning and didn’t speak to her since then. The moment I got the phone call and her sobbing was the first thing to hear, I immediately wanted to fight. She protested not allowing me to get him beat up because of the love she had for him, and I obliged. And though she won’t admit it, he’d left a scar. She’s guarded and cautious of who she gives her time to now and I can’t blame her. 

“I know, Kai. These niggas aren’t shit. That’s why I don’t deal with them in that aspect anymore.” 

Our conversation continued until I was finished cleaning my station and making it neat as it was before. I picked up my iPhone 6s, pressing the home button to see what time it was. 

“7:48pm, that isn’t bad.” 

After locking my phone, I gathered all my belongings before heading out the door. 

Empero 

“Where’s shorty at? She was supposed to been here, Ailan.” I shook my head as I looked at Ailan, who’s facial expression showed she was just as clueless as I was. She told me her “friend” wanted me to snap a few photos of her to add to her portfolio and me being the nice muhfucka I am to Ailan, I said yes. She smiled embarrassingly as she excused herself to go and call this friend of hers. Ailan was like the little sister I’d never had, so I’d developed this soft spot for shorty. Whatever she needed and couldn’t get herself, I would step in and get it for her. Our first encounter made it that way though. I spotted her outside of this flower shop flicking it up with her camera and after watching her on some creepy shit, I approached her. She was very vocal about her interest in photography and we hit it off from there. Since I was already an established photographer, I became her mentor. We became close throughout the process and since then, she’s been my sis. 

“Empero! Nigga!” Ailan yelled from behind me which made me turn around. I ain’t even know her small ass returned yet.

“Ay lil’ girl, don’t raise ya’ voice at me. Is your friend here?” I questioned while adjusting my camera then stepping in front of it to check out the angle. 

“I’ve been calling your ass and you wanna be day dreaming n’shit, but she told me she’s pulling up.” She rolled her eyes and looked down at her phone. I walked towards her and snatched that shit, causing her to look up at me so ugly. 

“You mad funny looking right now shorty. You ain’t getting this shit until you go do some work though” I placed her phone in my back pocket and she sucked her teeth before sitting down at her computer. I’ma assume she’s going to go edit something and that was fine with me, as long as she’s working. 

“I’m here! I’m sorry that I’m late you guys.” A short girl about the same complexion as Ailan shouted while walking towards me with a smile. I eyed her as she came closer. She couldn’t be no older than 19 so I didn’t let my eyes linger for too long, but no lie, lil’ mama was gorgeous as fuck. Pretty young thang and I know those young niggas was on her. She’s a catch so I can see why.