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“Thing that gets me doe is how you ain’t know she a damn virgin? Like one time Lea was talkin bout how we be doin doggystyle and Elle out here thinkin it some yoga position or sum shit”, I continued through my laughter while fueling the boys who were now hunched over their seats. 

We were only two hours into our flight and Raheem still had that goofy ass grin he’s been wearing all morning since popping Knoelles cherry. Being his big brother and all, it was only right that I rained on his parade since he did technically fuck up my nut a few hours prior.

Before I could continue to roast my brother, I let out a grunt as this nigga spear tackled me from the side and knocked the wind out of me.  Landing in the middle of the aisle of the plane I was torn between wanting to laugh and groaning in pain.

Choosing the latter as his knee jabbed my stomach,  Raheem and I began to scuffle in the middle of the aisle of the Private Jet. “Pussy”, I grunted as I delivered a few bitch slaps to his face while he tried to pin my legs down.

“Ayo you mutha fuckas betta chill with that shit, gone have this plane crash and kill a nigga before he even gets a chance to fuck some foreign bitch”, I heard Keenon complain over the commotion but ignored it as I held my younger brother down in a headlock.

“Nipple twister, bitch!”, Raheem yelled as he grabbed my nipple and squeezed the shit out of it while twisting it. “Ouch nigga! Is you 5?”, I grunted as I pulled at his braid and let him out of the headlock.

“Dont fuck up ma hair!”, He panicked which had me tilting my head back and laughing, only to leave him an opening to punch my ribs. 

“Hunnid on Kai”, I heard Meek somewhere in the plane while Keenon put a 100 on Raheem. “Winded me”, I groaned as I sucked on my finger and quickly stuck it in his ear before slapping him upside his head. 

 “Yuck mutha fucker”, He shurdder before trying to tackle me again, however I quickly flipped him over and landed onto of him, scaring the private flight attendant.

“Ight, both actin like little ass kids, get the fuck up bruh”, Jermaine shook his head as he got out of his seat and pulled Raheem up by the collar of his shirt. Ferg on the other hand held my arm back making sure I didnt try and go after him for another attack.

“He started it”, I huffed as I slumped back into my seat and proceeded to kick Raheem’s foot who was now sitting opposite me. “You did bruh, out here spilling ma business”, He retorted with a glare, before picking up a sealed packet of salted nuts and launching it at my head. 

Being a little tipsy from the miniature bar in the PJ, my reflexes weren’t on one hundred and seconds later the packet bounced off my forehead.

“Imma kill you”, I stated simply as I began to launch off the lounge and attack, however Ferg already was prepared and holding my shoulders down. 

“You aint gone to shittttt freckles”, Raheem smirked back while the boys began laughing at the childhood nickname I left in the past. 

“Man fuck y’all”, I muttered as I felt my mood shift to one of annoyance. “And keep that noise down, I wanna sleep”, I added with a huff as I grabbed my beats headphones out of my duffle bag.

“Little ass baby”, I heard Raheem chuckle just as my music drained out the noise and the others laughter. Resting my head back, I covered my eyes with my hoodie and allowed my sleep to finally take over.

—————- 

My stomach once again felt like it was turning inside out as I continued to empty out the contents into the toilet bowl. Groaning as I sat back on the cold tiled floor, I closed my eyes as I leant my head back against the wall behind me.

We were only three days in on our Amsterdam trip and this was the first time I had been sober enough to feel any signs of a headache or hangover. I had barely gotten a few hours sleep before I was rolling off the large king bed and making a beeline for the ensuite bathroom.

My head had been stuck in the toilet bowl for the past half an hour and the only thing on my mind was wishing Lea was here to take care of a nigga. She would no doubt be rubbing my back at this moment as she forced me to drink water with some pills. 

Instead I was sitting on this cold ass floor with a throat dryer than the Sahara desert and no pills on help cure this hangover. 

Taking a deep breathe I tried my hardest to ignore the throbbing in my head and instead let my exhaustion take over so I could get a few hours sleep. Not wanting to fuck up my back by sleeping on the floor, I forced myself off the floor and quickly grabbed a hold of the basin in front of me.

Splashing my face with some cold water, I quickly brushed my teeth before stumbling my way back into the bedroom I was occupying. The king sized bed was already unmade and messed up, giving me the perfect opportunity to dive into the mattress and not move for a couple of hours.

I was unsure how long I had been knocked out cold in bed before the buzzing of my phone vibrated from under my pillow. Letting out a tired groan, I was slightly thankful my hangover wasn’t as bad as it was the first time I woke up and puked my guts out.

Tiredly moving my hand under my pillow, I fished out the ringing device before rolling over onto my back. By the time I went to answer the call, I let out another groaned as the ringing abruptly stopped. 

Rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, I squinted them slightly to catch a glimpse at the screen only to find it was from none other than Lea. 

Truth be told I had barely spoken to her properly since arriving and that  was simply because I was either way to drunk, stoned or out clubbing. The most we’ve had was a quick 5 minute call to make sure we were both doing okay.

Now being sober and in my right mind, I couldn’t help but feel a little shitty at me neglecting her and not even responding to simple messages she’s sent.

Seconds later, the ping on my phone went off to inform me of a message that has come through. I wasnt surprised in the least when it showed it was from Lea and I couldnt help but grin at how no matter how shitty Ive been towards her, she never gives up on me.

Typing in my passcode, I tapped on the message and instantly felt my insides clench at the sight.

FROM: Princess 

missing my baby :( 

I was one cocky and confident nigga but even I dont know how I got so god damn lucky with this girl. She was so beautiful that I never wanted her out of my sight because she was mine. 

Instantly I was sitting up against the headboard of the bed and tapping on her name so we could facetime as a simple phone call just wouldnt do. Any traces of a headache had simply disappeared and as always it was her who made me feel better.

Seconds later, Lea’s face was filling the screen of my iphone 6 plus and my lips were instantly tugging up into a full grin at the sight of her. “Mali!”, She beamed instantly into the camera as I took her in with the way the sun was glowing around her.

“You miss me baby?”, I rasped out, my throat still bone dry and sore from all the throwing up I had done. “So much honey, are you okay Mali you look so wrecked”, She pouted her full, round lips as I licked over my dry ones wishing I was there so I can feel hers on mine.

“Yea baby Im fine, just a long ass night”, I admitted with a muffled yawn, my eyes never straying too far from her face. “Just make sure youre drinking water to stay hydrated and get some sleep Mali you look so exhausted”, She stressed into the camera causing me to chuckle at her worrying about me from the other side of the world.

“Dont worry bout me Princess, how you been doing? You sleepin alright?”, I questioned as I peeped her blue button up shirt shifting a little, giving me a view of her cleavage. Instantly I felt myself getting hard at the sight and had my hand slipping into my boxers to get a grip.

“I guess so, its not the same though. And I have to cuddle your pillow really tight if I want to sleep”, She laughed, her smile lighting up her entire face as I licked over my bottom lip and began stroking my member. 

“Ill be home before you know it”, I muttered, my eyes dropping back down to her cleavage as I felt myself getting harder by the second. All this alcohol and weed I had consumed over the past few days had me honrier than a mother fucker and all I wanted to do was sink balls deep in her pussy.

“Malakai are you jacking off right now?”, Kalea suddenly questioned her eyes wide as she watched my arm moving up and down in the corner of the screen. “Fuck yes baby, a nigga horny as fuck”, I grunted casually as I watched her eyes light up with excitement which only had me smirking, “You gone help me out?”, I questioned, watching as her eyes darted around to see if anyone was around.

“Im outside Mali”, She whispered a little breathlessly. “You at the crib?”, I questioned trying to see around her to spot where she is. “Yea its so sunny out so I thought Id relax in the backyard”, She shrugged, her eyes darting back to my moving arm that caused her to let out a laugh.

“Unbutton yo top a little more princess, lemme see them pretty tits of yours”, I muttered as I watched her cheeks blush a little while her chest began to rise and full with excitement. Biting down on her plump bottom lip, Lea kept her eyes drawn on my own as she reached to her buttons and slowly began unbuttoning them. 

My gaze tore from her face and instantly I was licking over my own lips as she allowed her now open shirt to fall open exposing her chest. The wind that was evident in NY brushed against her bare skin, leaving her pink nipples standing at full attention. My mouth watered at the thought of wrapping my lips around them and biting down on her flesh.

“Fuckk Lea”, I grunted as I gripped my dick a little harder at the very sight. “I want you to play with yo self baby, pretend its ma hand between yo thighs”, I rasped out as I watched the way her fingers brushed down the base of her neck and ever so slowly teased the curve of her breast. 

“Lower baby, lemme see that wet pussy”, I grumbled, before swallowing my hunger for her down. “Mmm I wish you were here Mali”, She whispered breathlessly as I kept my eyes on her hands that were now trailing down past her bellybutton and closer to my favourite place.

“Yea baby, what you want me to do if I was there?”, I questioned, resting my head back a little to get more comfortable as I continued to stroke my member. “I’d want you eating my pussy baby, the way you know I like”, She moaned softly as I felt a groan in the back of my throat just as her hand pushed down her black leggings.

Moments later, I was blessed with the view of Lea sitting on the chair in just her red lace thong that always gets my harder then a mother fucker. “Imma eat you for hours the second I get back”, I promised us both as I kept my eyes drawn on her fingers that now slipped her thong down and brushed against her glistering folds.

In true Kalea fashion she was already wet for me and I wasn’t even in the same country. The very thought and sight had me ready to bust how ever I used my will power to enjoy this just a little longer.

The sound of her moan brought me out of my pussy trance and I was tearing my eyes from the sight and looking up at her flushed face. Her eyes were hooded with lust and her lips were slightly parted as small breathless moans escaped them.

“Push two fingers in that pussy Lea, imagine they ma fingers baby, pushin into yo tight box.. you like that shit dont you?”, I grunted as I watched her fingers slip deeper inside her, disappearing with every pump she did. 

“Yes Malakai, fuck I need you so bad”, She moaned out as my jerking got faster just as the rhythm of her fingers picked up. I knew Lea like the back of my hand and I knew she wasnt too far from cumming and that only had me getting closer to my own release. 

Just when I thought she couldnt get any sexier, Lea pulled her fingers out of her soaking pussy and brought them up to her lips. Seconds later she was opening her mouth and sucking off her juices, leaving me to question why she didnt already have my last name.

“Fuckkkkkk Lea”, I groaned at the sight while she moaned at the taste and left me jealous that she got to taste and all I had was my imagination. “You taste sweet huh? Fuck I know you do.. you always taste so damn sweet”, I answered my own question as I felt my balls tighten indicating I was seconds away.

Gritting out my teeth as Lea began to talk dirty, telling me what she taste’s like I kept my eyes on her as I was about to blow. However seconds later the battery icon on my phone suddenly began to flash and not a moment later my eyes went wide as my phone turned off.

“No no no no”, I mumbled with distress, smacking the screen of the phone before repeatedly trying to turn it back on. When the icon of a dead battery popped up, taunting me almost, I was hit with the sad realization that I wouldnt be getting my nut I desperately needed.

“MOTHER FUCK!”, I roared as I launched my phone across the room and dramatically laid back on the bed with the worse case of blue balls Ive had.

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After a shitty ass start to my morning and mid afternoon, I finally made my way in the shower to clean up for another night of partying. It was officially my birthday in the coming AM so of course, tonight would be our wildest night here yet.

Once I was shaved and dressed I grabbed my now fully charged phone and wallet before heading out of my room. 

Heading into the open plan lounge room of the penthouse, I was greeted by Ferg and Chance who were already dressed and waiting. Being that there was a few of us boys we had rented out two penthouse suites with four bedrooms in each.

Unfortunately for Ferg and I, we pulled out the short end of the straws and ended up getting stuck with the very single and sexually active Keenon and Chance. Raheem on the other hand wasnt toyed with by fate and instead got to bunk with the very committed Cudi, Jermaine and Meek.

What did this mean for Ferg and I? Well to put it quite simply, I think Ive seen more naked bitches in this room these past two days then Ive seen in the red light district. 

For example at this very moment, there were two giggling foreign bitches running out of Keenan’s room with him roaring like a god damn lion as he chased after them. Tittys swung in every direction as the two girls laughed and giggled words in another language before clinging to each others naked bodies.

 “Nigga the fuck you doing we gotta bounce”, Ferg groaned, clearly fed up with the easy bitches that has been coming in and out our suite since we practically landed. “And why the fuck you roaring like a fucken lion, nigga? Gone have people thinkin we got a god damn zoo in here”, I huffed with annoyance as I found a bunch of discharged females clothes on the floor.

“It kinda is a zoo.. a zoo of naked bitches”, Chance chuckled as he not so shamefully let his eyes drink in the sight of the naked girls who were still huddled together. 

Gathering up the clothes with a disgusted look on my face, I walked over and shoved them in one of the naked bitches arms. “Time to leave”, I instructed as I pointed towards the door, however all I got was a blank stare from them both before they looked over at Keenon with confusion.

“Man leave ma ladies alone, we aint done yet”, Kee slightly slurred as he struggled to put his shirt on, all while trying to hold his glass of henny in his hand. “Fuck you mean you aint done yet, I aint get a wink of sleep cause you been banging down the damn wall all fucken day”, Ferg grumbled with his own annoyance while Chance sat back clearly amused with our distress. 

Though he wasn’t as bad as Keenon, that nigga got his fair share of women since we landed and I blamed it entirely on his charm he puts on. Keenon had girls wanting to be fucked like hoes, Chance on the other hand had girls wanting to be loved by him.

“Y’all complain too damn much!”, Keenon sighed dramatically before swinging his body around so he was facing the naked women who were standing there without an ounce of shame. “You heard my boys, time to bounce ladies”, He told them with a simple shrug however just like before I didnt think they actually understood what he was saying.

“You couldnt at least picked a bitch that could speak the basics?”, I questioned while shaking my head while the girls spoke to each other in a hushed foreign language. 

“Bruh its so much better when you have no idea what the fuck they saying”, Keenon defended before making his way over to the front door and began using hand gestures to get them out. 

Once we finally got rid of them bitches, we gathered up our shit just as Raheem and the other boys burst through our front door. “Fuck is takin yall so long?”, Meek frowned as they all filled inside one by one.

“Kee wanna bring in two illiterate bitches that didnt understand the meaning of ‘get the fuck out’”, Ferg explained as he stood up from the large lounge and straightened out his jeans.

“Man am I glad we aint get stuck in this room”, Cudi sighed with relief as he dapped Jermaine who was nodding with agreement. “It smelling more and more like a whorehouse every time I come in”, Meek cracked while Ferg and I just gave him an unamused glare. 

“I wonder what Lea and Tey gotta say bout y’all staying in yo own personal sex club?”, Raheem smirked over at us while, I took a step forward only to have Ferg throw his arm around my shoulder.

“Wait till they drunk, we’ll fuck em up later”, He assured me lowly which had me nodding my head before childishly flipping them the bird.

“Lets stop bitchin and get a move on, Im hungry as fuck”, Chance interjected as he grabbed one of the room keys and headed towards the door. “Sounds good to me”, I added after realising I hadnt eaten in a minute and I was suddenly starving. 

“Ight but foods on Kee”, Cudi called out as the crew all made their way towards the door and out the hotel room. “Now why would I do somethin stupid like that when I can spend that money on bitches?”, He called out from the back of the mob as we waited for the elevator.

“Man I hope yo ass catch a disease out here”, I chuckled as I leant back and slapped his shoulder while all the boys laughed. “And I hope Lea dump yo ugly lookin ass”, Keenon retorted while I just rolled my eyes knowing damn well that Lea would never leave cause she was mine forever.

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Two hours later, the boys and I were stumbling out of some pricey ass restaurant, high off our heads and ready for another wild night. Walking down the long cobblestoned streets, tourists were all around us as we all freely sparked up another round of blunts.

“If this aint weed heaven then I’on know what is”, Cudi sighed happily as he blew rings out in the air in front of us. “I’on ever wanna be sober again”, Rah added beside me as he had two blunts dangling out of his lips and as we all enjoyed being able to smoke freely in the open.

“Man NY gotta step they game up and legalize this shit man”, Jermaine mumbled as he swayed in front of us, clearly enjoyed being able to get high for the first time in a long time. “Im sayin man”, I agreed with a head nod.

“Yo y’all wait out here a minute, Imma run in here and get us some brownies to go”, Meek suddenly announced excitedly just as he disappeared into one of many weed cafes that were all down the street. Matter of fact everywhere you looked, it was almost always a sign inviting you in for a good old blunt or weed desert of some kind.

“According to this map we only a few blocks away from the red light district”, Cudi informed as I stepped in closer to him to peep at the large map he had spread out. We looked like the ultimate tourists lunging that around, however Cudi refused to get lost in a foreign country. And being that we was so prone to attracting trouble, I couldnt argue with him on that.

“Its like a map to the treasure… the bitches being that treasure”, I chuckled as I spotted that he circled the red light district with a large circle. “Well then you can just call me the black Captain Hook, cause Imma go treasure hunting”, Keenon smirked as he rubbed his hands together like a creep while I curled up my face in disgust.

“Why everything that comes out yo mouth makes me vomit a little?”, Ferg spoke my thoughts just as Meek bounced out of the cafe holding a large paper bag. 

“Yoooo they said this shit is CR-ZAY!”, He beamed like an excited little kid as we once again began walking to our destination.

“Fuck you waitin for then, pass that shit around”, Jermaine grinned as he eyed out the bag hungrily, desperately trying to enjoy his last few days of freedom before he officially stepped into the life of fatherhood.

The more we ventured down the different streets, the darker the street lights got and the atmosphere changed. We had already finished off half a bag of brownies and judging by the stumbling of us all, I knew it was slowly hitting us all.

“I needa sit down”, Raheem groaned beside me as he swayed slightly which had me chuckling. “Cant keep up little brother?”, I slurred with a smirk which earnt a weak shove from him his end. “Im good, im good”, He assured me just as we turned onto another cobblestoned street.

 Soon enough, tiny doors stood on either side of the streets, red light bulb above each with mostly naked foreign women luring horny fucks in. 

“No cameras, no cameras!”, One of the prostitutes called out to some tourists walking a few meters in front of us. “Damn I was gonna make a movie out of the night”, Keenon groaned with disappointment which had Ferg giving a slap to the back to his head. 

“Yo look at these thots, in the windows”, Meek shout/whispered with excitement as he jumped up and down beside me all while pointing at the girls like they were foreign attractions.  Which I guess technically speaking they were.

Of course Keenon and Chance were front of the group, salivating like hungry dogs as they picked the place they wanted to head into. “Dont forget our deal, one lap dance for y’all then we hitting the club”, Raheem reminded our horny friends who simply waved us off while eyeing out each door. 

“You gettin one Kai?”, Ferg questioned beside me in a low tone, as I watched other tourists whistle with wide eyes at the different window display scenes. “Nah bruh this aint for me”, I chuckled as he broke off some of the remaining brownie in half and passed it over. 

“Man you stupid, if Tey gave me that pass, I woulda jumped on the opportunity”, He groaned, wishing Tey would have at least let him enjoy one lap dance on our trip. However just like the other girls besides Lea, they had all forbidden it, much to their dismay.

But even though Kalea had given me a pass, I wasnt about to act on that shit cause truth be told, only woman I wanted to be grinding on me was my girl. “Well it aint like Tey here ma nigga, so do you”, Meek encouraged his eyes so low you could barely see the white of his eyeballs. 

“Monica aint here either dawg so why you aint tryna get no lap dance?”, Ferg huffed back while I shook my head and closed my eyes for a second as the kush and brownies hit. “Cause I aint want one bitch”, Meek laughed loudly before stopping in his tracks and staring at some caked up white bitch who was motioning our group over.

Instantly all the boys looked on in a trance, as another pair of feminine hands wrapped from behind her and seductively dragged her fingers up the blondes thighs. That was all that needed before the boys rushed over to the entrance of the strip joint, earning a few giggles from the girls.

Inside was a whole different story. Private booths were set up in different corners of the strip club, while super model type girls slid up and down the silver poles. 

The music was nothing like the rap and rnb we were use to and instead the speakers flooded the room with trance like music. Hypnotizing you, effortlessly. If the music wasnt enough to trip us out and set us in a complete daze, then the slow motion strobe lights did the trick.

Already off our heads and barely able to stand straight the boys and I struggled to move through the club without stumbling over. My chest vibrated with laughter at the sight and soon all us boys were holding onto each other as we zombie walked our way to a booth in the back.

Once everyone had managed to slump back into the lounge chair that surrounded the centre table/stage, I brought my hand up slowly and stared at it with wide eyes. “These slow motion lights are fucking me up”, I groaned with a chuckle as I watched my hand move in slow motion in front of me just as a naked waitress brought over a tray of shots and pre rolled blunts.

“Man I could get use to this”, Raheem cheesed at the sight of the blunts and scooped one up. “Im finna move here bruh, fuck all that bullshit and live ma life out here high as a mutha fucker in these streets”, Meek slurred happily just as Keenon motioned over one of the topless hostesses.

Barely able to hear him over the head spinning trance music, I was able to gather the words ‘5 finest bitches’ and ‘my boys birthday’. I didnt need to hear anymore to know what this nigga was getting us into.

“No matter how gone you are bruh, hands off”, Raheem mumbled lowly beside me causing me to drunkenly look over at him and struggle to raise an eyebrow. “I should say the same to you”, I muttered however quickly frowned at how slurred my own words came out. 

“The fuck was in those brownies?”, I called out to no one in particular before looking around the table and finally seeing just how high every single one of my boys were. 

Each one was slouched back against the lounges, smoke from the blunts surrounding them and eyes so low you would mistake them for sleeping. As if they were all reading my thoughts, the boys all did their own examination of the crew before we all busted up in laughter like a pack of hyenas. 

However our laughter was short lived as a line of the finest looking strippers I have ever seen came and stepped up to the semi large stage in the middle of our lounges. Each one had fake tights, a tight body and a toned ass that was swallowing up the smallest of g-strings. 

“We gone be in so much trouble”, Meek groaned loudly as he adjusted his jeans and tried to look away however didnt last a few seconds at that. 

What happened after that all seemed like a vivid blur as my head bobbed around, while I strained to keep my eyes opened. Never had I been so high before and it seemed I was in an absoulte trance as I watched the exoctic and seductive dancing in front of me.

In the midst of it all, it had felt like I had completely blanked out a few times. The scenes I did however caught, were filled with completely naked bodies of the women who danced against each other while they made out. Other moments, had me witnessing Keenon getting the best lapdance of his life while Chance lowkey was being blown in the corner of the lounges.

Every moment, every scene was all played out in slow motion, only fucking with our mind state even more as we fought to stay alert. Before I knew it, one girl had her legs spread out in  front of me while another bent in front of her, slowly sucking on her fake breasts. 

Mouth feeling dry, I somehow managed to tap Rah’s arm and slurred for him to order us a round of shots as he was closest to one of the waitresses. 

Unsure how much time had passed, the brunette waitress with natural looking double d’s come over holding a tray of shots. Filled in the shots was the fluro greenest colour substance I had ever seen before. Standing tall beside the shots, a long bottle of the green drink sat in and it took me a moment to lean forward and squint my eyes.

“Absinth, 100 percent pure”, The brunette grinned, showing off a pearly white teeth as she sat the tray on a small table that was connected to our private stage. “One shot each boys. That will be more than enough to keep you going hard for the next couple of hours”, She warned in a sexy foreign accent before sending me a wink and swaying her ass away from our section.

“Boys, whatever happens after this.. it never leaves this circle, you hear?”, Meek grinned like a cheshire cat as he lifted the shot up and grabbed the attention of the crew. Ever so slowly in the strobe lights, each member of our crew broke out into a mischievous smirk as they grabbed a shot glass filled with the strongest alcohol created.  

Id heard more than enough stories to know exactly how fucked up a small amount of the famous Absinth could get you. Already off my head, I knew better than to participate, however I couldnt stop myself as I watched my hand under the slow motioned lights make a grab for one of the glasses.

With the dancers still practically fucking each other on the stage, I stood and leaned my glass to the centre of the stage. With the smirks that had yet to disappear, the boys met my glass in the middle of the stage and after clinking them together one time we each pulled back and down the contents.

The burning in the back of my throat was the last feeling I felt just before my little bit of willpower over my mind evaporated.

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Time no longer existed as my brother and I stood on top of a stage at some club, hyping the other party goers up. 

Unkown how we actually got to the club or how long we had been there, Rah and I rapped some old school rap while our boys stood around us, downing bottles of spade like it was water.

I couldnt even recall the last time we had partied this hard, but not one of cared of the consequences or heachache that we would have to deal with after. Bitches danced on the floor in front of us, reaching out to get noticed or pulled up, however Raheem and I were too in our zone to pay attention.

“IMMA NEED ALL YOU BAD BITCHES DROP IT LOW AND SHAKE THEY ASS ONE TIME FOR A NIGGA”, Raheem called out in the microphone, causing a wave of excited screams to erupt in the room as girls began twerking left, right and centre.

Soon enough Fetty Wap ‘Trap Queen’ was blasting through the speakers, my shirt was off and the club had gone from turnt up to LIT within seconds. Handing the mic back to the DJ, I jumped off the stage, unaware of where my shirt now was as I headed to where the boys were all turning up.

The section was coated with smoke as huge blunts were passed around, despite the current smashed state of each of us. The absinth had completely fucked us up and, I could barely remember what I was doing 5 minutes ago, yet I was accepting another blunt from Cudi.

“I hit the strip with my trap queen 'cause all we know is bands I just might snatch a 'Rari and buy my boo a Lamb’ I just might snatch her a necklace, drop a couple on a ring She ain’t wanting for nothin’ because I got her everything It’s big Zoo Wap from the bando, without dinero can’t go Remy boys got the stamp, count up hella them bands though How far can your bands go? Fetty Wap I’m living fifty thousand K how I stand though If you checking for my pockets I’m like”, The boys and I all rapped out the lines along with every last person in the club. Throwing his arm around my shoulder, Meek pushed a bottle of Spade into my chest as he began singing the chorus off key.

“Married to the money, introduced her to my stove Showed her how to whip it, now she remixin’ for low She my trap queen, let her hit the bando”, Meek continued to sing at the top of his lungs as I let out a laugh before drowning my liver once I brought the bottle up to my lips. 

My head was spinning, my legs unstable and if any of us made it through the night without ending up in hospital I would be suprised. 

As soon as the song was done, a shirtless Raheem was back on the stage and using his hands to quieten down the crowd. “Y’ALL IS FUCKIN LIT TONIGHT”, He hyped into the micro, causing the crowd to go wild and let their drunkin cheers fill the room.

“IGHT IGHT, WE GONE KEEP THIS PARTY GOIN INTO THE EARLY AM, YA FEEL? BUT BEFORE WE DO THAT, IMMA NEED EVERYONE ONE OF YOU DRUNKN MOTHER FUCKERS TO HELP ME SING A SLOPPY ASS HAPPY MOTHER FUCKEN BIRTHDAY TO MA BIG BROTHER, MALAKAI!!!!!!”, He yelled into the mic just as a row of fine ass females walked in a line with more bottles of spade held up in the air. 

Attached to each bottle was some big ass sparklers and everyone went wild as the began making their way up to our VIP section. 

On cue, Raheem led the happy birthday and soon he had a club full of foreigners and tourists, drunkenly slurring a happy birthday to me. It was way past midnight meaning yo boy was officially 25 and despite the hype I was lowkey wishing my girl was here with me to bring in the big two five.

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Some time in the early hours of the morning, the boys and I used what little strength we had left as we ran through the now quiet streets of Amsterdam. It was more of a pathetic jog rather than a run, as we urged each other on while looking over our shoulders.

The sun had already started to peek out, meaning a start of a new day had started and the darkness could no longer aid in our escape. 

“Yo hurry, in here”, Meek ushered excitedly as he pulled Keenons dead weight and led us through a narrow alley way. “They still on us”, Jermaine hissed from behind us as we squeezed through the cold stone walls and out on the other side of the alley way.

“We gotta lose them”, I urged as I grabbed Keenons other arm and threw it over my shoulder so I could help Meek carry him. “Then we gotta find the others”, I added remembering that Chance, Raheem, Ferg and Cudi had gotten separated from us once we made a break for it.

Turned out Keenon’s dick really did get us in shit because this nigga just had to get some dome of some big time honcho’s misses. To make matters worse when he was confronted, this nigga proceeded to tell this 200 hundred pound gangster that his girl was a whore. This nigga Kee thought he didnt understand english and much to our luck he just so happened to be fluent.  

Being that we were all way too plastered to stand let alone stay and fight the guy and his posse, we had to make for a run for it as we were completely outnumbered.

I didnt even know how we made it out the club without being hauled back but all I remembered was as soon as we hit the cobble street the boys broke up into two. Now twenty minutes later of running and it was only hitting me now that we had been separated and havent heard from them since. 

“Imma dump this nigga in the river, forreal”, Meek huffed through a slight slur as I felt my own legs wobble weakly while my head spun a mile a minute. “These mother fuckers just wont give up”, I hissed tiredly while literally considering to quit running and just attempt to throw a punch or something.

“Kai, slip into that joint right there, hurry”, Jermaine pushed as he pointed to a red light door that was still live and showcasing their women in the window. “Thank you Jesus”, I heard Meek mutter under his breath which had me weakly chuckling, “Nigga I doubt Jesus led us here”, I laughed as we practically dragged Keenon across the cobble stoned street. 

Unsure how we even ended up back in the red light district, I decided not to question it and instead hurry into the establishment. Hurrying down the dimly lit hallway, I continued to look over my shoulder to make sure those beefy men hadnt followed us in.

“Booth down the back”, Meek instructed a naked lady who seemed oblivious to the fact that we were literally holding up a plastered drunk between us. “Drink?”, The lady questioned in a thick foreign accent her eyes seductively ran over Jermaine which and Meek and I smirking.  

“Shots lady, lots of them”, Jermaine ordered off, oblivious to her lustful stares while my head snapped over to him and looked at him with wide eyes. If any of us were to consume another drop of alcohol I was certain we would need our stomachs pumped.

“Im getting too old for this shit”, I groaned as we began heading across the establishment with out eyes still darting back towards the door. When no one burst through the establishments doors looking for us, Meek, J and myself relaxed back into the booth while Keenon stayed knocked out half on the floor.

“The others hidin out in a weed cafe”, Meek informed as he quinted down at his dimly lit phone. Minds at ease that they were okay, we decided on just staying for at least an hour just to make sure no one was waiting in the streets for us.

Seconds later, the waitress was placing a number of shots on the table and before I could even blink four strippers were suddenly in front of us. My eyes darted towards to Meek and then over to Jermaine, both of which were in very committed relationships.

“We going to hell”, I muttered with a shake of my head as I let out a slurred sigh and reached for a shot in front of us. “At least we heading down there as a crew”, Meek chuckled at his theory while I shook my head with amusement and watched him down a shot seconds later. 

Following in suit, I drowned four more shots and soon tilted my head back against the lounge as the silhouette of dancing bodies came closer. “What about the others? Should we tell em to come here”, I heard one of the boys question lowly, however I was too far gone to reply, or to care for that matter.

Turned out I ended up getting that lap dance in the end. 

~~~~~~~~~~

The jerk of the bicycle cart we were riding around coming to a halt and had us coming out of drunken disorientated sleep. Blindly fishing around my pocket I pulled out some money and handed it to the thin foreigner before stumbling out of this fruity ass bicycle cart we were forced to take. 

“Heads up”, I heard one of the boys mumble behind me, warning me just in time to catch Keenons still coma like state body being thrown out the cart by Meek. Grunting as I pathetically held up his body, I practically shoved him back towards J and Meek once they made it to the side walk.

“Shoulda left this nigga at the strip club”, Meek groaned weakly before bringing his hand up and slapping Keenon across the face a few times.  “He even livin?”, Jermaine slurred once Keenon didnt react to the abuse he was receiving.

Shrugging at his question, the boys and I some how dragged our feet across the road and headed up the short set of stairs that led to the hotel. Ignoring the shaking heads of other hotel guests who took in the sight of us, I looked us over to see that we did look as bad as I felt.

“Rah n dem bak up stairs”, Jermaine slurred as he squinted his eyes while searching through his phone. The sight of his phone, reminded me of my own and as we headed into the awaiting elevator, I quickly fetched mine out of my pocket.

Sagging back against the elevator walls, I felt my head bobble around as I struggled to keep my own body up. Finally getting my phone out, my blurred vision scanned over the number of notifications that graced my screen however proved to be difficult. 

It took me the entire ride up to the top to finally get my passcode right and finally unlock my phone. “Put Kee to bed”, J muttered as he stumbled out onto the top floor and headed straight to his hotel door without so much as a glance back.

“Yea, what he said”, Meek added before shoving Keenon off his shoulder and letting his dead weight fall onto me before I could get a word out. “Help me! Niggas!”, I called out before scrunching up my face as I stared down at Keenon who was now laid out on the floor, half in the elevator and half out.

“Fuck man”, I groaned tiredly as I stuffed my phone back in my pocket and stepped over his passed out body so I was standing out in the hallway. Almost certain I was going to pass out myself, I had to close my eyes for a good second before reopening them.

Bending down, I grabbed his foot only to realise this nigga was legit missing one of his shoes. Shaking my head at the sight, I began to pull his body out of the elevator only to have the elevator doors start to close and bounce off his head.

“Oh damn bruh, my bad”, I flinched as I quickly put one hand in and pushed them back open, while a small groan came from Keenon. “Well serves yo ass right for passin out on us”, I huffed down at him as if he could hear me. With the elevator doors reopened, I mustered up what little strength I had left and began to drag his body towards our door as quickly as possible.

Careful not to pass out myself, I managed to get our door open after a few minutes of messing with the room key. Finally unlocked, I swung the door opened and once again to began to drag him threw it, however not realising the angle of the door, Keenon’s head hit into the side of it.

Again flinching as he let out a painful groan, I found myself nonchalantly shrugging, “You gone have a mad crazy headache when you wake up”, I slurred as I leant down and grabbed his other foot so I could move faster as I need my own bed asap. Sliding him across the large penthouse, I caught a glimpse of Chance passed out on his bed with a naked bitch laid out across his body.

As for Ferg I knew without having to check on him that he was knocked out in his room thanks to his lion like snoring. 

Finally making it to Keenons room, I had half a mind to leave this nigga on the floor but the alcohol and weed was suddenly giving me a conscious. 

Dropping his feet dramatically on the floor, I went and stood behind his head before grabbing him from under his arms. Weakly I pulled his body up, only to stumble backwards and crashed back onto the bed, Keenon falling on top of me and crushing me with his dead weight.

“For fuck sakeeeeeeee”, I groaned out as I weakly pushed him off my body and allowed him to roll onto his stomach on the bed. “Good enough”, I muttered once I turned his face to the side so he could breathe while he slept because Im sure he would’ve just stayed suffocating if I hadnt.  

Clipping my toe on the edge of the door as I headed out of Keenons room, I silently cursed under my breath as I hopped across the open plan lounge room. By the time I managed to peel off my clothes, I dragged the large curtains closed and practically had to crawl into the bed as I held onto my phone.

Flipping over to my stomach, I squinted my eyes to see the numbers and proceeded to put in the passcode which once again took me multiple times to get it right.

Noticing Lea’s name all through my notifications, guilt tugged at my insides and I was weakly searching my call log so I could hear her voice. Fighting myself to keep my eyes opened, I felt a lazy grin tug at my lips the second she picked up the phone.

“Happy birthday to you, happpy birthday to you. Happy birthday to my babyyyyyyyyy . Happy birthday to you !!!!!!”, Lea instantly sung into my ear as I let out a sloppy chuckle and felt myself get hard for the first time since my night started the day prior. 

“You singin for ya nigga?”, I questioned with a lazy grin as her giggles bounced through the phone. “Of course honey ! and since its your birthday I wont be mad that you took forever to call me back”, She sulked as I closed my eyes and pictured vividly the pout she would be giving me right about now.

“Just got back”, I admitted with a slight slur which I knew she picked up instantly, “You still wasted Mali? Isnt it like 1 in the afternoon over there?”, She questioned accusingly however the playfulness in her tone me she wasnt actually mad. However it was what she said that had me prying my eyes open and pulling the phone from my ear, “Damn, it 1pm?”, I questioned with confusion, not realising the boys and I hid out in that strip joint for so many hours.

“Looks like someone brought in his 25th with a big bang huh?”, Lea chuckled at my stated while I settled my head back into the comfortable ass bed. “I got a lap dance”, I blurted out, unable to hold back the guilt that was swarming around in my stomach. 

However all I received was an amused laugh from her end which had me missing her like crazy, “So?! Baby, I told you are allowed to treat yourself to a birthday lap dance”, She assured me playfully, as I felt my body relax while I enjoyed the sound of her voice.

“Was she prettier than me?”, Lea added with curiosity which had me smirking instantly, “Hell nah Princess, you know you the baddest. She aint even get me hard forreal, but the second I hear yo voice and ma soldier standing hard and ready”, I assured her, knowing well that I needed to kill any insecurity before it plays with her mind. Besides the statement was completely true.. matter of fact, I dont think I even got hard once throughout the night despite all the naked bitches and how high I was. 

“Youre crazy Mali”, She giggled, but I could hear the relief in her voice which made me miss her all the more and wanna get back sooner rather then later. “Im ready to come home”, I admitted tiredly, suddenly fully aware of how empty this huge king size bed was without my koala attached to me. 

“Aww you miss me baby?”, She cooed lightly before letting out a sigh and speaking before I could reply, “I miss you Mali, so much. I dont care how attached people think it is, I need my grumpy man”, She sulked as I grinned into the pillow and mentally counting how many days I had left of this holiday.

“Imma be home soon and when I do, I’on want you anywhere but wrapped up under me for a good week straight”, I mumbled in a husky tone as I felt my sleep creeping up on me by the second.

“I cant wait”, She whispered softly, “But anyways handsome, I have to go cause Im out with the girls and they are fussing for me to get off the phone”, Lea added with a sigh which had me frowning slightly as I finally realised the commotion going on in the background.

“Where you at?”, I huffed grumpily which instantly earnt a knowing chuckle, “Girls night in the city! We decided on some sushi and cocktails”, Lea gushed excitedly while I tried to picture her out in the city looking sexy as fuck and me not around to fend niggas off.

“You covered?”, I mumbled with all seriousness however it come out as a slur as I began to feel my head spin. “Malakai!”, She groaned with a laugh before whispering to her girls she would only be a minute more. “I really have to go Mali, get some sleep baby and sober up. Call me when you wake up again”, she quickly added as I felt the sense of disappointment of not being able to talk to her for a little while longer despite my intoxicated state.

“Do me one favor?”, I yawned into the pillow as I tried to imagine her scent, “Anything”, She whispered almost instantly. “Send me a picture of you right now… I need the last thing I see before I crash to be you”, I admitted while mentally telling myself if I sleep for a good 24 hours straight that I would wake up to one day closer to seeing her. 

“Okay honey I will”, She sighed softly, “And Lea?”, I quickly muttered before she could hang up. “I love you princess”, I tiredly got out as I listened to her breathing become shallow into the receiver.

“I love you to Mali”, She whispered before hanging up, not without me catching the sad sniffle she did as she whispered those words back. Grinning at my emotional baby, I fought to keep my eyes opened as I waited for the one thing I needed in that moment.

One to never disappoint, a few minutes later my eyes were prying open at the sound of my phone going off. Instantly pressing down on the message icon, I watched it pop up and had to close my eyes for a quick moment before letting them linger on the image in front of me.

FROM: Princess

Happy Birthday my LOVE. Im so happy to be apart of another year of your life and I cant wait to celebrate so many more to come. I dont think I will ever be able to express in words just how much I love you, but nonetheless you are my heart Malakai. All of it. And I wouldnt want or have it any other way. Enjoy your holiday baby, because its the last solo holiday you will be going on for a while. I just miss you to much ! Now go to sleep Mali, dream of me. I love you, for the rest of forever xxx

My eyes drank every single inch of her while my mind burned her words to my memory. It was the only thing I needed before I fell into the best sleep Ive had since this holiday began.

Kalea:

Subtly wiping the corner of my eye, I tucked my phone back into my purse and headed back over to the oval table my girls occupied. I had been waiting by the phone all day just to hear his voice and of course a five minute conversation would bring me to tears.

It was my time of the month and I was beyond emotional, I needed my man and the comfort of his arms to bring me some ease. Once in view, the girls looked up and gave me a grin but one look from Knoelle and she was pouting knowing me well.

“Aww dont cry Lee-Lee”, She frowned as I slipped into the stool beside her and allowed her to bring me into a side hug. “Im just being a big baby”, I shrugged it off however the girls all looked at me with sympathy. “Girl you are not being a baby, there is nothing wrong with missing your man”, Jhene soothed as she placed her hand over my own and gave it a slight squeeze. I knew they were all feeling it too, this being the first time they were separated from their men in years.

“We know how youre feeling baby so need to hide it”, Tey added which had me pouting as I looked back at them with so much love and appreciation. The separation was hitting Solana and I the hardest, or at least we were the two who werent hiding it best.

Solo tried to blame it on the pregnancy and her hormones but we were all missing our men so we told her it was normal. It seemed so silly that all us grown women were sulking over our men after not being with them for four days. And it probably WAS silly for us to be this sad however, it was hard to be away from someone when you were literally attached at the hip.

All the couples in the crew were and as much as our guys put on the tough act, we knew they wouldnt have it any other way.

“Girl you lucky you even got a call today, Jermaine hasnt gotten back to me since yesterday morning”, Solana huffed before letting out a sigh as her shoulders slumped. “Well if it makes you feel any better I got a call from Raheem but he could barely say two words without slurring”, Knoelle grinned lightly as she recalled her drunken call from her own boo a couple hours prior.

“Oh please, wanna know what my nigga did?”, Monica chuckled lightly, “He had the nerve to send me a picture of a few strippers and caption ‘me no touch’”, Monica finished while emphasizing with her fingers and doing the quotation symbol. 

Instantly us girls were laughing which lifted the gloomy mood that had fell upon us since I came back to the table. “Im just mad Cudi teasing me with all this gushing about how good the weed is there… he knows I live for that shit”, Jhene sulked with her own pout. 

 “I can only imagine all the trouble those boys are getting in”, I giggled as we all let the thought simmer before laughing together. 

“Well I think if the guys can have so much fun without us, then we should do the same instead of sittin here and sulkin”, Teyana preached as she snapped her fingers with a slight head roll. 

“Uhh hello, pregnant lady here…”, Solana called out as she pointed down at her very swollen belly, “Theres only so much ‘fun’ I can do”, She added as Jhene put her hand over it and gave her belly a rub. 

“Well theres not much activity at a strip club, you literally sit there and throw dollar bills as some big booty girl shakes it all in your face”, Monica wiggled her eyebrows with suggestion laced in her tone which had me grinning.

“Are you saying we should hit up a strip club?”, Jhene asked with her on giggle while I looked over at Knoelle, “Well I mean, if the boys get lap dances then why cant we?”, I spoke up with a shrug of my shoulder before looking over at the girls, “Plus, I can almost bet that Miss Knoelle over here has never stepped foot into a strip club before, let alone had ass shaking in her face”, I added, trying to sound indifferent however started giggling instantly at Knoelle’s wide eyes beside me.

“Oh yes its settled then! Strip club, and Elle if you’ll allow me, Id like to be the first person to buy you a lap dance”, Tey clapped excitedly while the others laughed with our own excitement. 

“Waiter!! Check please!”, Monica instantly called out with a wide grin etched across her flawless face.

~~~~~

~TWO DAYS LATER~

“What the hell do you mean you wont make it Malakai?!”, I practically screeched into the phone as the hairdresser and makeup artist I hired for my event at midday tried to keep up with my pacing and continue their work.

“Look baby, It outta ma hands ight?! We got into a little trouble and we being delayed a bit”, He repeated himself once again as I fought not to throw the phone at the wall and scream. “Mali, this is the most important day of my life, youre suppose to be here ! You promised!”, I finally let the tears fall as I cried at the thought of Malakai not being here for the official opening of my dance studio.

“Please dont cry Princess, Im sorry.”, He groaned into the phone I shook my head as if he could see me. “I cant believe you Mali, I really cant”, I whispered with disbelif before roughly sniffling once.

“I dont even want to do this anymore, I should just cancel the whole thing”, I finally added after he contiuned to mumble meaningless apologies. “Dont you dare Lea, you worked to hard baby. This is your day”, He tried to reason however I was just so upset at this point to even care.

“Your right, but I wanted to share this with you Malakai”, I cried softly into the reciever not caring that I was being selfish right now and not even thinking about him being stuck in a forgin country. However I was just hurt, I wanted so badly for Malakai to be standing beside me today, I wanted to see what I had built up by myself.

“Im so sorry Le- “, He once again repeated but I quickly cut him off, “Whatever Malakai, it doesnt even matter any more”, I sighed with disappointment before hanging up the phone before he could get another word in. 

The biggest moment in my career and I dont even get to share it with the love of me life. Any excitment for this supose to be amazing day, was suddenly out the window and I found myself numbly sitting back on the lounge chair. 

“Nothing ever goes right when it comes to my career.. I should just save myself the disappointment”, I chuckled bitterly as I looked over at Knoelle who had been sitting on the lounge and looking sympathic when I was on the phone to him.

The late sun was streaming in through the white drapes and by the sound of cars outside and the ruckus downstairs I knew it was close to midday. Selfishly though, I refused to attend to my errands and instead decided to enjoy the feeling of having my girl in my arms.

We didnt get to do this to often because Knoelle’s job was much more demanding that I had anticipated. However despite the long and odd hours she had to do, the joy her job brought her always made it worthwhile. And though I would want nothing more than to have her here with me for the better part of the day, I never complained.

Despite it being three months since she had started her job and four months since we officially got together, it felt like just yesterday I was pestering her back at the Manhattan apartment. Time had flown by and thankfully Knoelle had settled into the crew and family as if she had been around for years, just like Lea had.

She no longer blushed every few minutes and had even gotten use to Lea and Kai’s overly sexulaized interactions. Most importantly, the stolen hours we did spend together each day and night were spent with us talking for hours on end about any and everything.

Thats one of the things I loved about her. She was so smart and she could talk for hours, while I just sit there, saying nothing and listening. 

Was I in love with her? I wasnt completely sure yet but I did know that what I was feeling was something completely different to what I felt with Cassie. Cass and I were young, wild and reckless. She was the first and only girl Ive ever been in love with but after falling in deep with Knoelle, sometimes I think that what Cass and I had was more lust than anything else.

Im not doubting I never loved her because I did, but the physical side overtook anything else but with Knoelle our connection runs deeper than that. Its not all about sex when it comes to Elle, I mean dont get me wrong Id love nothing more to taste how good I know she is, or bury myself deep inside her. But its not always about that with her and thats something foreign when it comes to me.

However although I was happy we connected on a deeper level, it didnt mean that I wasnt fiening hard for baby girl. I hadnt had sex in four months and that was completely unheard of. I mean I was patient and in no way would pressure her to sleep with me but a nigga was having cold showers almost twice a day.

The furthest we had gone was her allowing me to finger her and even then it seemed like such a big deal to her.

Not wanting to continue my thoughts on the subject as I knew I would only end up with blue balls once again, I kicked off my comforter and stretched out my arms. Reaching over to my bedside table, I grabbed the pre rolled blunt and placed it in between my lips before slipping out of the bed.

Lighting up my blunt as I took a piss, I quickly washed my hands before throwing on some discharged sweats. Checking on Knoelle one last time, I had to pry my eyes from her flawless sleeping self and quietly headed out the bedroom.

Heading down the never ending set of stairs, the voices coming from the kitchen became louder and louder as I approached. It was more than common, that the Cage household was always crawling with people no matter the time or day. However I never complained because I wouldnt have it any other way and I knew neither would Kai.

It felt good to be constantly surrounded by our friends who were more like family.

As I rounded the corner, I wasn't surprised to see Chance, Keenon, Jhene, Cudi, Kai and Lea all gathered around the table fighting each other off for food. What WAS surprising was that each and everyone of them were in good shape for people who ate like god damn savages.

“Look who took some time out from his domesticated pussy to come grace us with his presence”, Keenon hollered, being the first one to spot me as I made my way over and took my blunt from between my lips. “Nigga watch yo mouth”, I warned tiredly as Malakai reached over and sent a slap to the back of his head for me. 

“Fuck you talkin bout bruh?! You know Miss Knoelle aint givin him no good-good”, Chance laughed as he dapped Keenon and got a subtle dap from Cudi who was trying to keep a straight face.

“Y’all got one more time before I start beatin yo asses”, I warned calmly as I took a seat on the other side of Lea who was grinning at our usual banter. “Dont worry RaRa, I think its romantic that youre willing to wait”, She cooed as she snaked her arm around mine and have me a small hug.

“I ‘priciate that Curls but can we all now drop the subject of my sex life and please dig in”, I sighed knowing well the discussion will be dropped for a good five minutes before someone brings it up again. I swear it was like these heathens couldnt go 10 minutes without talking about something sex related and it wasnt even just the guys cause the girls were just as guilty.

“You cooked?”, I questioned her as I sent a small nudge to her side with approval. Instantly Kalea’s face was lighting up with a huge grin as she nodded her head and allowed her dark brown curls to bounce everywhere. “I did Rara and it tastes amazing, ask Mali even he said so”, She added before looking over at Malakai waiting for him to confirm his womans food was indeed good.

However we were met with silence as Malakai nonchalantly continued to stuff his face like he hadn't eaten in 3 years. “Judging by the way that nigga aint even stop to breathe I guess thats a yes”, Cudi chimed in as Mali still seemed oblivious to the conversation going on around him.

“Yo but forreal these waffles are so damn good Lea”, Chance added as she sent him a full toothy smile while filling up my plate for me. One thing Lea had completely committed herself to aside from building her studio, was learning how to cook.

She was determined to be an amazing cook because she stated she wanted to be the best housewife and mother possible. Her words. Malakai had even entertained her new obsession and took her over to the shelter a few times a week so Miss Andrews could give her lessons while cooking for the people there.

I had to say so myself, for someone who couldnt even boil water a year ago, Curls had most definitely come a long way with her culinary skills.

“So are y’all packed and ready for tomorrow?”, Jhene questioned in between mouthfuls which instantly sparked up the excitement of all the boys. “Hell motherfucking yes, we bout to get hella lit”, Malakai cheesed as he reached over and pulled me in for an excited dap which I happily returned with my own enthusiasm.

“I aint even tryna remember ma name by the end of it”, Keenon added before letting off a large burp that was not appreciated by the girls. We had spent the last few months organising and planning this epic trip and our excitement was only bubbling as the time neared. 

“Fuck yall hollering about?”, Meek suddenly yelled as he walked into the kitchen with his arm casually around Monica’s shoulder. “Fuck you get in here is the question?”, Mali retorted while shaking his head and sipping on his glass of juice. 

“Nigga is you dumb, we slept here. You think Imma be rolling through the boroughs in just ma boxers?”, Meek instantly retaliated which had us all coming to realisation that this nigga indeed decided to grace us at the table in just his white, tiny ass boxers.

“There goes my appetite”, I groaned while everyone began protesting his lack of clothing. “Shut that shit, yall gonna handle ma boxers cause I done watched and heard all yall fuckin to many damn times”, He huffed as he dragged his giggling girl across the room and helped her into a seat on the opposite side of the table.

“Monica how you let him leave his room like that? Got one of his balls hanging out and shit”, Malakai muttered with disgust, while I gagged on a piece of bacon. “Ewwww”, Lea and Jhene wined at the same time while diverting their eyes away from that end of the table.

“Why you actin like we aint seen yo shit everytime we walk into a room and see you pounding Lea from behind”, Keenon came to Meek’s defence while I scrunched up my face, thankful that Knoelle wasnt down here to here the perverted ways they spoke to each other. 

She had already heard and seen the worst of it but I knew it still caught her by surprise the way everyone was so opened about it. “This ma house, so if imma swing ma balls around freely then Imma do just that”, Kai shrugged unapologetically before leaning over and dapping Cudi who was in agreement.

“Okay can we please just eat without the mental image of all y’all balls?”, Jhene groaned while looking down at her sausage with disgust. “Shes right!”, Kalea added before looking up at Malakai, “Soooo are we all still going out tonight?””, She questioned him with a pout just as Knoelle walked into the kitchen with a small smile.

“Yea we going baby”, Malakai nodded as I grinned at the sight of my girl and pulled my chair out a little. Patting my lap I gestured for her to come and make herself comfortable on my leg.

“Good morning”, She smiled brightly towards everyone which instantly earned a spring of greetings from the crew. “You have a good sleep?”, I mumbled lowly against her ear before running my lips against the soft skin of her neck.

“Mmm I did, but I missed you next to me”, She whispered quietly as I tightened my hold around her waist and pulled her closer. “If you missin me after only half an hour how you gone deal without me for a whole week?”, I questioned with a cheesy grin causing her to look up at me and give me a playful roll of the eyes.

“Dont act like aint gonna be missing me more”, She teased with a cheeky grin. Before I could reply and tell her that I was indeed going to miss her like crazy, everyones conversations was interrupted at the sound of Kalea fake crying.

“PLEASE DONT GO BABY, HOW AM I GOING TO SURVIVE”, She complained at the top of her lungs as she held Malakai’s head in a tight embrace against her boobs. He on the other hand was struggling to breathe while he tried to get out of her embrace.

“Lee-Lee I thought you were stronger then that! What happened to I dont need no man to  live?”, Knoelle questioned her with a playful scowl, “I lied, I cant do it Elle, I just cant”, She dramatically panicked before finally letting Malakai go, allowing him to suck in a deep breathe while we all laughed at his red face.

“Dont leave me Mali, you just cant leave me. Take me with you”, She pouted with a fake cry while Malakai scrunched up his face as he shook his head at his over dramatic girlfriend. “Crazy ass”, He muttered as he patted his chest trying to get oxygen in his airways.

“He aint takin you no where this a man only trip”, I stated simply because I knew if she kept up with the begging and pleading this whipped ass nigga would actually give in and either stay behind or worse, bring her with us.

“SO!? I like strippers and weed too. I wont ruin your fun”, She pleaded this time turning to me to give me the puppy dog eyes that makes all of us weak. “Kalea, get a grip!”, Knoelle warned however you could tell she was fighting to keep her laughter at bay.

“But I love him”, Lea complained in a baby voice, “I know you do sweety but its just 6 days! Plus think of all the things we are going to get to do”, Knoelle winked which instantly got mine, Kai, Meek and Cudi’s attention once Jhene and Monica agreed with an excited squeals.

“I know y’all aint doing nuthin but staying in the house till we back”, Malakai fired off first while I nodded my head in agreement, “Yea I’on know what yall think you got planned but it aint happenin”, I added my attention mostly directed at Knoelle whose eyebrow rose.

“You cant tell us what we can and cant do”, Jhene shot out with a glare, “Excatly, y’all are going to have ur fun and us ladies are gonna have ours. Isnt that right Lea?”, Monica added causing everyone to turn to Kalea including a frowning Malakai.

Biting down on her bottom lip, she looked between the girls who were urging her to agree before looking at her nigga who was daring her to even think about it.

“If you let me come then I wont have to go out clubbing in a short dress with the girls”, She whispered her bargain to Malakai before looking at her girlfriends and mouthing sorry with a shrug of her shoulders.

“You aint coming on this trip and you sure as hell aint going out clubbing in no damn short dress either”, Malakai warned instantly causing Kalea to glare up at him. Dramatically pushing her chair out so it scraped against the kitchen floor she made sure to toss her wild curls in his face. 

“We’ll see about that Malakai Joshua Cage!”, She huffed while emphasizing his name, “And its going to be the shortest dress I own!”, She yelled out as she stomped out of the room only to have Kai jump up out of his chair. “She pulled out the whole damn government”, Cudi whispered behind his laugh.

“Dont fucken play with me Kalea!”, He yelled as he chased after instantly setting out a round of groans across the table. “Here we go”, Meek chuckled with a grin as the sound of doors banging and feet stomping erupted through the house.

“In 10, 9, 8, ...... “, Keenon started the count which had Knoelle looking back at me with a raised eyebrow causing me to chuckle.

“5, 4, 3.... “, Chance chuckled as we waited for it.

 “I suggest you get some ear plugs in girl, I have a feelings its gonna be a wild one”, Jhene warned Knoelle sympathetically which only seemed to confused Elle more.

“2, 1 !”, I finished off with amusement just as every sound in the house went complete silent.

 No less than a second later the sound of a wall banging erupted,  “AHHH FUCK MALAKAI, RIGHT THERE BABY”, Lea yelled causing us all to bust up in laughter and cheers while my poor girlfriend's eyes went wide with realization and proceeded to blush a bright red.

~~~~~~~

The sun had long ago disappeared behind the city horizon and after a quiet dinner at sushi bar down in SoHo, Knoelle and I were on our way back to Brooklyn. 

They boys and I had to be up at 4:30am to get on a 6:30am flight to Amsterdam. Though I was more than thrilled to get out of the hectic city and have some boys time with the crew, there was no doubt I was a little uneasy about leaving Knoelle.

It was still the early stages of our relationship and I had spent almost everyday with her so far. We had settled into a nice routine and I knew this little holiday of mine was going to test our relationship.

“I had such a nice time tonight Raheem”, Knoelle said softly as she reached over and took a hold of my hand that was resting on the gear. “Im glad you did beautiful”, I grinned as I lifted her hand up and brought it up to my lips, only to give her a kiss on the back of it.

The satisfied sigh that subconsciously left her lips only had me grinning more as I maneuvered the car in and out of traffic. “You sure you gonna be good without me for a few days?”, I asked genuinely as I rested out interlaced fingers on my thigh.

“Of course sweetheart. I picked up some extra shifts at the hospital so ill be working most the time anyways”, She explained as I nodded my head while licking over my bottom lip, “You still crushing at my crib right?”, I questioned just as I pulled up on my street that was surprisingly quiet on this Sunday night.

“Yep, all the girls are so I might aswell. Plus I like to sleep to the scent of you”, She blurted out shyly which had me snapping my head over only to catch her blushing. “Wow I cant believe I said that out loud”, She mumbled to herself with a scowl which had me chuckling lightly as I parked the car in front of my house. 

“Aint nuthin to be embarrassed about. If it makes any difference, I like sleepin with the smell of yo strawberry scent hair all up in my face”, I shrugged unapologetically which caused her to break out in a grin so wide that her dimples made an appearance.

“Come here”, I muttered as I leant across the console and placed my finger under her chin. Meeting me halfway, her lips pressed against my own and I had to talk myself out of all the dirty thoughts that had swarmed my head all afternoon.

As always Knoelle was looking nothing short of a million dollars and I spent the better half of the evening mugging niggas with wondering eyes and trying to hide my raging hard on throughout dinner.

Opening her mouth slightly, I took that as an invitation and slipped my tongue into her warm mouth. The taste of the vanilla ice cream she had just eaten prior filled my senses and soon she was letting out a low moan.

Pulling away slightly, I ran my tongue against her bottom lip only to have her retaliate by biting down on mine. A groan escaped my mouth and I was pulling away and resting my head back against the headrest. “You cant be doin that freaky shit, Elle”, I groaned with closed eyes before adjusting my rock hard manhood.

“I only got so much control”, I warned lowly, trying to control myself before I fuck her right here, right now. “What if I dont want you to have control anymore?”, I heard her question in a low tone which instantly had my eyes snapping open as I looked over at her.

The look in her eye told me exactly what she was saying and if I was a weaker man I probably would have busted in my pants then and there. “Im ready Raheem”, She breathed out three words that had my dick standing harder than it had ever been in my entire life.

“Fuck”, I muttered as I slammed my lips against hers, savouring the taste of her plump mouth. “Lemme get you inside before I fuck you right here”, I muttered against her lips as I hastily unbuckled her seatbelt before doing the same to my own.  

Hurrying to get her back and out of the car, I fumbled with my keys as I locked my car and rushing around to meet her on the sidewalk. I probably looked like a 16 old virgin getting it in for the first time but I didnt care cause I had been feinin for this moment for months now.

Grabbing a hold of her hand, I couldnt help but notice the lustful stare in Knoelle’s eyes as I practically dragged her up the stairs. “Wait, wait, are we alone?”, She whispered as she tried to keep up with me despite her high heels she was rocking.

“Kai and Lea probably back by now but dont worry baby they off doin they own thing”, I assured her desperately trying to get her into my bedroom before she realised she was too good for me and no longer wanted this. I also hoped she wouldnt change her mind at the thought of Lea and Kai doing the dirty just down the hall.

Dragging her small body down the hallway and towards my bedroom, Knoelle let out a giggle as I flung the door open like a crazy man. Turning around I gripped her waist and pulled her inside before kicking the door shut with my shoe.

My lips were instantly on hers and she responded back instantly, kissing me back just as urgently as I was. Her small hands wandered up and down my torso, while I kept a tight grip on her toned ass as I walked her backwards towards my bed.

The small moan that escaped her lips was almost enough for me to loose complete control and fuck her like the savage I use to be. However I couldnt fuck her the way I use to fuck them hoes, I needed this to be completely different. For her sake.

“Raheem”, She breathed out breathlessly as I tugged at her shirt and swiftly pulled it up over her head. “Fuck youre so beautiful”, I groaned as my hand came up and cuffed her perky B cup breast that were covered with a white lace bra.

“Imma make you feel so good”, I promised as the back of her legs hit the edge of my bed and ever so quickly I was pushing her down and getting on top of it. “I want you so bad”, She moaned as my mouth latched onto the sensitive skin of the neck. Twirling my tongue around, her hips jerked up, giving her a feel of my straining member against her throbbing centre.

The whimper of pleasure that escaped her lips had me holding back from nutting right then and there. I had never felt so out of control during sex, like I did in this very moment.

“Raheem”, She pleaded, my sanity deteriorating with every painful passing second. “Wait Rah”, She breathed out as she flex her lower body up, causing her hips to grind into mine.

“Wait for what baby?”, I muttered huskily as I snapped her front clasp of her bra and freed her smooth perky breast. A groan escaped my mouth and instantly I was wrapping my lips around her left one.

Using my tongue, I swirled and nipped away all while Knoelle panted and moaned out my name. “I h-have to ..... tell you .. something”, She managed to get out as one of her legs subconsciously wrapped around my back, pulling me closer.

“Later”, I grumbled, focusing my attention of her nipple as my other hand ran up and down the length of her body. As much as I appreciated and enjoyed the talks between us, at this moment it was really the last thing I wanted to do.

In fact all that was on my mind was sinking so deep inside her warmness that I would never want to come out. 

“Im a virgin”, Knoelle suddenly blurted out instantly halting my actions as my eyes involuntarily got wide with shock. Holy mother of fuck, I subconsciously thought to myself as I carefully released her nipple from my teeth and looking up.

Knoelle’s face was bright red and I wasnt sure if it was from embarrassment or from being flushed at our activities. “What you just say?”, I muttered slowly, feeling like I was in a god damn movie or even being punk’d by one of the boys.

“Ive never been with anyone before Raheem”, She whispered shyly, instantly causing me to release her from my hold as I abruptly pushed up off the bed. I mean I knew Knoelle was shy when it came to hearing or talking about sex but I didnt know she was a fucken virgin.

The thought hadnt even crossed my mind.

“Give me a minute yea?”, I freaked, trying to ignore the look of hurt and embarrassment that washed across her face as she scrambled for the sheets to cover her exposed body.

Without even thinking logically for a second, I was dashing out of the room and making a beeline for Kai and Leas room. Normally respecting their privacy and knocking, I skipped the formalities and bust through their bedroom door.

Unsurprisingly, Lea was mounted on top of Malakai and riding him like a pro all while he slapped her ass and spewed words of encouragement. However the sound of me busting through had Malakai not so gracefully pushing Lea off to the side and grabbing the sheets, all in attempt to cover her body.

“You dono the self control it takin right now not to fuck you up bruh”, Malakai groaned out with frustration while Lea punched his arm for throwing her off him so carelessly. “That hurt asshole”, She glared before tucking the sheet under her arms and looking over while I paced in front of their bed.

“Whats wrong RaRa?”, Lea spoke in a calm voice as I placed my hands on top of my head and continued to pace. “Virgin”, I muttered while shaking my head, “She a virgin”, I tried to explained which only earnt a raised eyebrow from both of them.

“Well duh”, Lea giggled, trying to bite down on her bottom lip while Malakai lit up a blunt. “Is you stupid nigga, baby girl got virgin writtin all over her. Ray Charles coulda spotted that shit”, Kai added with his own amusement which had me stopping my pacing as I sent them both a glare.

“Can y’all be serious for a second please. I need help here”, I huffed out desperately, however being the immature people they are both Lea and Kai looked torn with dying to laugh.

Taking a deep breath, Lea blow out some air to calm herself before grabbing Malakai’s shirt and throwing it over her body. Once she was semi decent she propped up on her knees to give me her full attention. “Whats the problem Raheem? Usually guys die with happiness if they find out the girl they falling for hasnt been touched by another male?”, She questioned seriously as I ran hand down my face with a sigh.

“She right, I woulda prefered she aint fuck no other nigga before me. You lucky you found a good girl”, Malakai added which had me shaking my head a little at this nigga digging himself a hole. “Im going to pretend that you didnt just insinuate I wasnt a good girl”, Kaleas huffed at him with a glare which earnt a shrug from his side and a wink.

“Look that aint even the problem. Am I happy she a virgin? Hella fucken yes! But baby girl a VIRGIN”, I empathized, knowing fully well I wasnt even making sense to them right now.

“Taking someones virginity is a big fucken deal and honestly I’on think Im worth it. She deserves better then that”, I shrugged as Kaleas face immediately softened while Malakai simply rolled his eyes. I knew he thought I was being dramatic, but this meant something to me as much as it meant something to Knoelle. She was trusting me with the most sacred part of her and the thought knocked me off my feet a little.

“Oh sweetheart, you really dont give yourself enough credit. If this was Malakai saying it then I would most likely agree with his hoeish dominate self but you honey are different. We can all see how much you care and love, Raheem. And I know Knoelle sees it too because she wouldnt give this gift to just anyone”, Kalea said softly before letting out a squeal as Malakai sent a pillow to the back of her head.

“You gone pay for that comment”, He warned causing her to she let out a laugh as she threw the pillow back. “Now stop stalling and go share this with her Raheem. And you better do it quickly before she retreats back into her shell and you hit another dry wall for a few more months”, Kalea warned as I felt the tension leave my body and instead feel a little honor that Knoelle wanted to give this to me.

“Yea nigga get the fuck outta here so I can try and get ma girl pregnant”, Malakai added, that had Kalea rolling her eyes as her cheeks blushed a deep red. “Bruh the world aint ready for another you”, I laughed as I sent them a appreciative head nod before heading out their door and rushing back down the hallway.

The second I bust through my door, I wasnt surprised to see Knoelle rushing to put her clothes on and get out of here. “Wait, wait, wait”, I panicked as I made a beeline for her, grabbing her bag off her shoulder and tossing it on the floor. 

Her mouth opened to protest however, I was quickly silenced her as I crushed my lips on to hers. Shocked at first, it took her a few moments before she gave in and gave me the entrance I needed.

“Im sorry”, I mumbled against her lips, as I tore mine from hers and dragged them along her jawline and down her neck. “What the hell was that Raheem?”, She muttered with a sigh as her hand came up to my chest, giving me a slight push to create some space.

“I freaked”, I muttered shamefully as I kept my hand cuffed around the side of her neck, my eyes boring down into her ones. “Why?”, She frowned slightly while giving me a shake of her head. “Does it turn you off? .. T-that im not experienced?”, She added with nothing but self consciousness in her tone and eyes.

Instantly I was feeling like the biggest dick in the world, because I made her feel so damn ashamed and vulnerable. “That aint got nuthin to do with it Elle”, I frowned as I grabbed my thumb across her soft cheek.

“You know how sexy it is that no man been in you? That Imma be the only person to have you?”, I groaned huskily as her eyes searched mine, still confused and not understanding my abrupt exit.

“Then why? What is it?”, She sighed softly, her expression defeated as I licked over my bottom lip. “Cause I’on deserve you..”, I shrugged simply, her eyes going wide, “...I dont deserve this”,  I added, dropping my hand away from her face and taking a step back from her. 

However Knoelle was already shaking her head with disagreement as she pushed her finger in the edge of my jeans and tugged me forward. “You deserve me Raheem, you deserve all of me. And I want to give you all of me”, She breathed out softly, instantly crumbling and bad thoughts running through my head.

Not being able to hold back any more, I had Knoelle on her back in the middle of the bed in seconds. I may have thought I didnt deserve Knoelle or her innocence but I couldn't help but be selfish when it came to her. 

Repeating my actions like before, I had Knoelle out of her shirt and bra in no time. Dragging my lips down the centre of her stomach, I grinned at the shudder she gave as I continued to descend.

“I gotta taste you”, I muttered unapologetically as I unzipped her skin tight jeans and began to peeled them off her bottom half. Throwing the discharged jeans onto the floor, I quickly tossed my shirt off and pulled off my gold chains.

Settling them onto the bedside table, I was back on the edge of the bed and running my and up Knoelles smooth thigh as she looked back at me with hooded eyes. Clad in nothing but a white thong, I had to get out of my jeans instantly because my dick was pressing too hard against the denim.

Left in just boxers, I settled myself in between her legs and ran my lips up against her inner thigh. “Please Raheem, I just want to feel you inside me”, Knoelle suddenly pleaded that snapped any self control I had left. “Ight baby, but best believe Imma eat this up straight after”, I warned as I grabbed the edge of her thong and hastily slid it off.

A groan escaped my lips at the sight of her wetness glistening in front of me. “Grabbing a rubber from my bedside table, I pushed off my boxers and couldnt help but smirk a the small gasp that escaped Knoelles lips at my size.

“Omg this is so going to hurt”, She groaned as I left out a chuckle and climbed up on the bed. “baby Imma make you feel so good you aint even gonna be thinking bout no pain”, I promised as I leant down and pressed my lips onto hers.

“You ready?”, I questioned, as I settled in between her thighs as ran my dick up and down her wet slit. “You sure you want this?”, I added genuinely however I didnt stop myself from stroking her with my hardness. “Yes Rah, I want this with you”, She pleaded softly as I nodded my head and inched myself closer.

Grabbing a hold of one of her hands, I interlaced our fingers and pressed it into the bed above her head. My other hand however gripped my length and guided it to her opening which and her tensing a little.

“Baby you gone have to relax otherwise it gone hurt more”, I coached her, leaning down and kissing her neck to take her mind off it. When I felt her relax under my weight, I held onto her hips as I began to ease myself in her.

The kisses on her neck, turned into small bites as I tried to control myself at how damn tight she felt. “That okay?”, I questioned as soon a small moan escaped her lips, her free hand beginning to dig into the skin of my back.

“Keep going”, She managed to get out, telling me that it was indeed hurting her slightly. Removing my hand from her hip, I used my fingers to play with the bud of her clit to take her mind off it. Feeling her walls adjusting around me, I once again began my pushing know I was now breaking her seal.

Her breathing got a little deeper, her nails digging harder and while the whimper escaped her lips, I quickly occupied her mouth with mine as I pushed the rest of the way.

Her small cry was muffled by our kiss and once I was completely inside her, I went still to allow her to adjust. “Okay?”, I questioned with my own strained voice, trying my hardest not to bust right then and there. Never had I ever been with anyone who was so damn tight. 

Her walls were literally swallowing me up and I knew that Knoelles pussy was it for me. “Im gonna start movin, yea?”, I added which had her nodded her head with wide eyes. Again taking it slow, I let out a low groan in the back of my throat as I began to slowly move in and out of her.

Her small whimpers of pain soon turned into moans and when she begged for me to go a little harder and faster I was lost. It took her no more then a few minutes before she was shuddering underneath me and cumming all over my dick.

That was all I needed to bust the best nut of my life.

When I went to help her clean up Knoelle suprsied the shit out of me and pleaded for another round. Worried that she was too sore, I reluctantly gave in when she begged for it and so I spent the night showing her what she meant to me and nothing had ever been more sweeter. 

 Kalea

“I love youuuu, you loveee me. We’re are a big fat familyyyyy. With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you. Wont you say you loveeee me toooooooo”, I lowly sung the Barney theme song in Malakai’s ear as he continued to rub my back.

“Leave the singing to Barney, yea?”, Mali muttered tiredly in my ear which had my lips tugging in a smile as I shook my head. “Are you even going to miss me honey?”, I nagged as I dragged my face from the comfort of his neck and wrapped my arms around the back of it.

Our faces were only centimeters apart and I could see the perfect freckles that sprinkled across his cheeks. “Imma be high as fuck Lea, I wont even be able to remember ma name”, He shrugged trying to appear nonchalant about it all, however I knew better than to believe him considering he hasn't let me go for the whole day and night.

In fact every time I went off in the house to do something, it wouldnt be a few seconds before Malakai would be behind me, attaching his body to mine. He needed to constantly feel me and I didnt mind.

Truth was, this would be the first time in a long time that we would be separated for so long and not sleeping next to each other. And despite his excitement for this boys trip, I knew just like me he wasnt looking forward to the separation.

“Well Ill miss you”, I shrugged unapologetically, not caring if I looked weak or needy to him or anyone else. He was the love of my life and I wouldnt see him for a whole week. Of course I was going to miss him.

“Oh yea? You gone miss me or ma dick?”, He questioned with amusement which had me playfully rolling my eyes at him. “Just your dick silly, why do you think Ive kept you around for so long?”, I retorted sassily as his lips tugged up in a smirk.

“You gone do me like that huh?”, He questioned, his hands gripping my waist a little tighter as laughter escaped my lips. “Mmhm”, I nodded, trying to bite my bottom lip so I can keep a straight face.

Suddenly the smirk slowly dropped off his face and instead, Malakai looked back at me with an intense gaze. His eyes were low and such a dark brown, making them almost look pitch black, “You by far the prettiest lady I ever seen”, He muttered as he brushed my brown hair behind my ear before delicately stroking my cheek.

Instantly I felt myself melting into a pile of puddy as I tried not to be the emotional dramatic Lea and cry. “Youre so mean Mali, then you go and say these little things and make me fall in love with you even more than I already do”, I said quietly as I brushed my fingers across his large pillowy lips.

Before I could pull away, Mali was slightly turning his head so he could press a kiss to the inside of my palm. Malakai wasnt overly romantic, but when that side came out, it was a sight to see and he always had me weak at the knees.

“Im gonna miss being around you”, He finally admitted as my lips tugged up in a small grin. It had only taken him all damn day to finally tell me what I wanted to hear and it was now hitting close to 4:00am.

After we went out earlier in the night, Malakai and I spent the rest of the time in bed fucking and then some intense love making. Not wanting to waste a minute of our time together sleeping, Mali insisted he doesnt bother with sleep tonight. He said he would just sleep through the entire flight when they leave. 

But now our time was running thin and I wished I could rewind the clock so we could get a few more stolen hours together. “Are you sure you cant hide me in your suitcase? Im small Mali, im sure I can fit”, I tried to plead with him however he was just chuckling at me with amusement. My constant begging to tag along had been going on for weeks now and surprising he had yet to cave. Much to my disappointment. 

“Baby you aint even gonna notice I left. You got the grand openin in a week so you gone be hella busy with that”, He reminded me of the Dance studios granding opening that would take place the day after the boys come back.

“And you promise to be here for it right?”, I warned sternly which had him crossing his heart with a silent promise. “I aint gone miss it for the world Lea, you know that. Imma be there to see you accomplish your dream”, He assured me, once again causing me to melt at his words. Sometimes I wished I had a permanently camera strapped so I could record all his sweetness and keep them as memories forever.

Instead of replying, I scooted down a little and rested my head on his chest as I began to sing the Barney song again. Mali’s chest vibrated lightly at his silent chuckles and I felt myself smile at that. 

I didnt care if I looked like a kid or seemed immature, I would do anything to see him smile and laugh the way he does at my antics. 

“Ma pops will be round here bout 10 tomorrow to pick up Sammy”, Malakai broke out comfortable silence as he continued to run his fingers through my hair. He was obsessed with it since I got the brown, I didnt think I could feel anymore beautiful than he made me feel.

“Tell him he can keep it”, I huffed at the thought of that anaconda growing in our basement. Malakai was instantly sucking his teeth as he tugged on the bottom of my hair so I could look up at him. “He got a name, dont be referring to our kid as ‘it’”, Malakai huffed with genuine annoyance. People thought I was the crazy one in the relationship but nothing about me was as crazy as Malakai’s love for that damn reptile.

He had already given Keenon a black eye for ‘squeezing’ Sammys body too tight. 

“He’s not my kid Malakai, I refuse to acknowledge that ugly thing as mine”, I shrugged unapologetically, not caring that I knew Malakai would get upset about my reckless talk. “Why you always gotta put him down for Lea, he aint neva hurt nobody”, Malakai grumbled with annoyance as I pulled away from his embrace and looked at him with a frown.

“Never hurt no body? SO we gonna act like he didnt try to choke Chance to death?”,  I questioned with a raised eyebrow. “He shouldnt have been screaming in Sammys face, Chance know Sammy dont do good with loud noises”, Malakai shrugged casually, justifying the fact that Sammy wrapped his body around Chance neck and tried to strangle the life out of him.

That night I was so ready to throw that snake in the damn blender and end his life once and for all.

 “When you come back I want you to see a doctor”, I said shaking my head with disbelief before stretching out my back and letting a few bones crack. “Well give me a kid so I have something else to take care of”, Malakai shot back this time causing me to roll my eyes playfully as I shook my head.

Since Solana’s due date was right around the corner, it was like Malakai had been hit with baby fever and now he hasn't stop dropping hints. Well not so much hints anymore since he outright express his want for one.

I on the other hand wasnt entirely ready to bring a life into this world and as silly as it sounds I wasnt ready to share Mali with anyone. I have been on such a cloud 9/honeymoon like state with him that I just wanted it to stay like this for a while. 

“No babies, till we’re married”, I recited the words I always did when Malakai brought it up. “Ight, lets get married”, He shrugged simply this time earning a sigh at the response he ALWAYS gives. I think Malakai casually asks me to marry him at least 5 times a day and as flattering as it is, Im waiting for the big proposal to say yes. 

“Soon”, I mumbled as I press my lips against his already awaiting ones. The innocent kiss heated up slightly as I opened my mouth and enjoyed the feel of his tongue against my own. 

“No clubbing while Im gone”, He mumbled against my lips, causing me to groan at him ruining the moment with his caveman ways. “Why not mister?”, I challenged as I pulled away and looked back at him with defiance. Not that we were actually going to go clubbing but I couldnt help but challenge him a little.

“I cant beat no nigga’s faces from the other side of the world Lea”, He sighed as if I didnt understand what he was talking about. “Why you gotta beat anyones face Malakai? Are you jealousssss?”, I sung out with a grin which had him scoffing as if he was offended.

“I aint no insecure nigga, Lea. I aint never and Imma never be jealous”, He stated in a matter of factly tone as he gripped my thigh and carried my body off him. “Wanna know why?”, He questioned as he threw his legs off the bed and got to his feet, while sat up on my knees on the bed.

Without waiting for a reply he continued, “Cause its ma bed you sleeping in every night, its ma lips you be kissin every morning and its ma dick that be buried deep inside you every day”, He expressed in a causal manner all while he shrugged into his sweats. Once his bottom half was dressed, he placed his hands down on the bed and leant over so that we were face to face.

 “See I know what I got and I know no nigga ever gonna take you from me, therefore I aint jealous of no one or nuthin. What I am though, is possessive and protective of what's mine and baby you is mine”, Malakai in a low toe curling tone, his words dripping from his lips like melted chocolate as his eyes bore into mine.

I just didnt understand how this man had the power to make me fall in love with him again and again and again. He owned me completely. Mind, body and soul.

“You asshole”, I muttered tearfully as I pushed his face away from mine and scrambled to get out of the bed. Making a beeline for the bathroom, Malakai’s chuckles followed from behind me causing me to sigh.

He knew I was emotional that he was leaving and then he just has to go and say the sweetest things less then an hour before he has to go. The asshole knew it too. 

Slipping into the shower, I powered up the shower and let out a sigh of relief when the multi shower heads beat down on my sore body. I didnt have to turn to know that Malakai was right behind me, again not wanting to be away from me for too long. 

The second his hands slipped around my wet waist, I was letting out a sigh as I relaxed my back against his stomach. “You make me feel so good inside Mali. Its like when youre around everything is so perfect and Im so scared that its going to disappear the second you leave”, I finally confessed my real fear as to why I had been so adamant that he stayed or I at least went with him.

I had grown so much since I had arrived to New York almost two years ago. The insecurities, addictions and ill thoughts had come and gone during that time but it wasnt until Malakai and I were finally together that I felt at complete peace. 

I cant even say he helped get rid of my demons because in reality, he didnt just help he was the one to completely rid me of them. He showed me how to love myself,  how to love in general, he also showed me true happiness and how to be independent and strong.

And over these past months, old Lea felt like nothing but a mere myth to me and it would stay that way forever.

But for the first time in a long time I would be separated from my clutch. My happy place and I would be lying if I said it didnt make me nervous. If not a little frightened even.

“Lemme tell you somethin real quick baby”, He said softly as he turned me around so now our wet chests were now pressed against one another. “That happiness you feel? Thats all you Lea and lemme tell you why. Cause in order for me to be happy and to keep us moving in the right direction, then I need you to be happy”, He explained as I kept my gaze locked with his own, listening to each word and letting them burn into my head.

“You see what Im saying? You’ve had it twisted sweetheart, its YOU who fuels me on the daily. Its YOU who makes me feel good, who gives me my happiness. Its always been you Lea. You the one who saved me and in return Ive been showing you how much I love you”, Malakai expressed, his hand coming up to brush my now wet hair behind my shoulder and away from my face.

My tears had already escaped and they were now mixed with the water from the shower heads. “I know you gonna miss me baby, cause believe me Imma miss you too. But daddy gotta spend some time with the boys”, He added with a chuckle, lightening the mood which I was grateful for as I didnt want our last hour to be with nothing but tears.

“Make sure daddy comes back to me safe and sound, yea?”, I smiled softly up at him which had his grin turning into a genuine smile. “Imma be counting down the minutes”, He muttered as he leant down and picked me up, my legs immediately wrapping around his waist. 

“Now thats a lie”, I playfully scoffed but soon moaned as I felt him pushing his entire length into me in one go. Instantly I was dropping my head back against the tile walls as I allowed my man to take me one last time before he flights out.

~~~~~~~~~

It seemed like the downstairs part of our house had come alive as soon as it hit 4 in the morning. The entire crew was rushing around completing last minute tasks before the SUV’s pulled up to take the boys to a private air strip. 

 However while everyone ran around like chickens with their heads cut off, Malakai simply sat at the kitchen table explaining to Sammy where he would be for the next week. I decided then and there I was going to give this man a child asap because this was getting out of hand.

Grabbing his duffle bag, I sat it on the table and did one last check for him, making sure he had everything with him. “Sweetheart, Ive put your passport in this pocket here”, I showed him as I zipped up his passport in a safe section in his bag.

“Thanks baby”, He expressed as he stood up and gave me a kiss on the cheek, making sure Sammy was stretched away from me as much as possible. “Imma put him in his cage, Ill be right back”, Malakai called out over his shoulder as the boys began placing their suitcases and duffles by the front door.

“Raheem, you got your passport all packed?”, I called out as he emerged from the basement with a giggling Knoelle attached to his side. Since they had both shown themselves 20 minutes ago, the wide smiles had been permanent presence.

It only took the boys one glance at Rah’s cheesing face before they were all hollering and making a fuss about him finally getting the ‘cookie’. Poor Elle looked like she was about to die of embarrassment.

“Yea Im all packed. I packed since last week, unlike these fools”, Rah spoke loudly causing a few glares to be sent his way. “Hey hey mister, it was I who packed for you”, Knoelle scolded playfully instantly having Raheem looking down at her all dream like as I cooed at them being on cloud 9.

“Yo the cars just pulled up”, Jermaine called out as he peeked his out the the front door before looking back at us. “Alright everyone gather round”, Teyana ordered as everyone began to enter the opened foyer and standing in a large circle.

Once Malakai emerged from the basement, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and raised his eyebrow at the sight of everyone gathered. “Imma say this once and once only any of you niggas even think of steppin out, I will personally carve your balls and force feed you them”, Teyana stated simple as I slapped my hand over my mouth and giggled why the boys groaned and rolled their eyes.

“Yo, you just be worryin bout yo nigga”, Meek scoffed as he waved a dismissive hand in her face. “Yea Teyana, we grown ass MEN, we do what we like”, Keenon baited her while Solana, Jhene and I just shook our head at them.

“You and Chance are single so you can do what y’all want but our men have rules”, I stated towards Keenon before sticking my tongue out to which he returned just as childishly.

“So is getting a lap dance, technically cheating? Cause I mean...”, Cudi causally shrugged before getting cut off as a tiny Jhene jumped up and slapped the back of his head.

“Oh come on! A lap dance aint even nuthin”, Ferg sulked causing Teyana to cock her head and place her hand on her hip. “Dont even try me nigga”, She warned in a deadly calm way which even I found a little scary.

“Well considering it ma birthday I think im entitled to at least one lap dance”, Malakai said nonchalantly, which had me looking up at him as I chuckled. “Only cause its your birthday. And you cant touch her”, I agreed while setting out a condition.

“Cool with me”, Mali shrugged with agreement as he leant down and pecked my lips.

“And remember that one of you have to keep your phone on at all times. Solana gonna pop soon and we need to be able to reach Jermaine”, Monica piped up which had us girls agreeing as we looked over at Solanas glowing but swollen belly.

“And try not to get arrested”, Jhene added with a stern look that looked too cute on her.

“And no fighting”, Knoelle piped in before smiling up at Raheem with a small blush.

“And Kee and Chancey make sure you use protection, God knows what European diseases are out there”, I pointed at them, “I put a new box of condoms in both of your duffles”, I continued which had Chance coming over and kissing my forehead.

“Good looking out Lee-Lee”, He beamed down at me.

“Oh and dont lose your passports because you cant fly back... actually wait, lose them so we dont gotta deal with yo asses no more”, Teyana muttered, still clearly annoyed from being shut down earlier.

“Stop being so salty boo”, Ferg chuckled as he grabbed her and pulled her into his embrace where he proceeded to kiss and bit her next. Teyana was instantly breaking into a fit of giggles while everyone ignored them.

“Now we got our rules, here a few for y’all. No clubbing, no bars, no restaurants”, Raheem stated loud and clear which instantly grabbed the girls attention but not in a good way.

“No eye contact with no niggas. Not even if you buying something, keep them shits focused on the ground”, Meek chimed in, completely ignoring Monica glare she was sending him.

“No revealing clothing when you leave the house. Get yall some floor length coats or sumthin”, Cudi added, before looking down and giving Jhene an innocent shrug and smile.

“Matter of fact, no leavin the house period. Y’all stay in here until we get back, ight? You aint got no business bein in the outside world anyways.”, Malakai finished off which had us all looking up at him like he was completely crazy. Turns out he was because my baby looked dead serious too.

“Ight y’all finished with y’all little meeting? We gotta bounce”, Jermaine chimed in, trying to defuse the war that he knew was about to erupt.

“Yea I think its time y’all take you asses on before we beef”, Teyana said, her eyes stayed narrowed on Malakai who still showed no ounce of joking in him.

“Fuck yea, lets get the fuck up outta here. Im ready to forget my name”, Keenon hollered, breaking the tension as the boys started gathering the bags while the girls helped.

Opening the front door, I turned on the front lights on for outside and spotted the two SUV’s parked out the front. One by one the boys began bringing their belongings out and handing them to the drivers to put them in the back.

It took no more than ten minutes before their suitcases were piled into the cars and the only thing left was the proper goodbyes. 

Though it was only a week, us being females and prone to being dramatic of course we all clung to our men to have one last goodbye.

Mali and I stood at the top of the stairs away from everyone who were scattered back down on the side walk. Snaking my arms around his neck, Malakai wrapped his own arms around my waist and pulled me closer.

“All though Im going to miss you like crazy, I want you to have an amazing time and not worry about me. But still think about me every second”, I giggled as I looked up at him with a smile. I didnt want him to see me sad anymore before I knew then his entire trip would be him stressed and worried about me.

“Even when im with you, I be thinkin about you”, He muttered lowly before leaning down and brushing our noses against each others a few time. “Come home to me, Mali”, I whispered as I moved my hands from the back of his neck and instead cuffed the back of his head as we rested our foreheads against each others.

“Always”, He mumbled, letting his lips graze mine a few times.  “Yo come on Bruh we gotta hit the road”, One of the boys called out from the car, earning a sigh from me as I closed my eyes. “I gotta go baby”, Mali said lightly as he finally pressed his lips down on mine and gave me slow, passionate kiss.

When he pulled away a short moments later, Mali proceeded to press a kiss to my forehead. “I love you baby”, He muttered against my hair as I felt myself smile against his neck, “I love you too Mali. So much”, I replied squeezing his body to mine one last time before pulling away.

“Go baby, call me as soon as you land so I know you got there safely”, I said as he pecked my lips one last time, nodded and gave me a wink as he jogged down the stairs to the awaiting cars.

As I watched him go and disappear into one of them, I hadnt realised the girls had made their way back up at the stairs and now stood beside me. Linking their arms so we were all attached, we all silently watched on as the SUV’s began to drive way and disappear down the road.

“What the hell possessed us to let them go?”, Jhene finally broke the silence as she spoke out loud to know one in particular. “I thought they do this every year?”, Knoelle questioned with a confused tone.

“They do, but we are always their to crash their party, monitor their moves and keep them on track”, Teyana explained as I felt myself grin at the thought of Teyana’s bossy ass ruining all their run or beating up females 99% of the time.

“And now for the first time we spent them off.. By themselves..... To freaking amsterdam no less..... not to mention with a single Keenon”, Solana groaned as I finally let out a chuckle.

“We are so going to regret this huh?”, Monica laughed lightly as a few of us nodded, “Yep we are. But instead on dwelling on it and worrying, I say we pop a bottle of wine and get the deets on Knoelle and Raheem finally doing the dirty”, I grinned as Knoelle’s eyes went wide and her cheeks flushed a little.

“Lets make it a bottle of Henny, looks like shes gonna need it if shes gonna give us the dirty details”, Teyana laughed as we all joined in and headed back inside to the comfort of my boy’s home.

“And can we talk about that limp?! Raheem fucked you up girl!”, Jhene hollered as we all busted up into laughter while Knoelle playfully rolled her eyes and quickly escaped to the kitchen. All while she waddling like a poor penguin which only fueled our laughter even more.

After hitting a message to Meek, I began my journey to Harlem where a few of the boys were shooting hoops at the local courts. Once I confirmed with the boys that I was on my way for some afternoon b ball, I hooked my phone up to the hands free and instructed Siri to dial my girl.

Like always, the phone barely rung before Lea was answering and singing me out some girly greeting. That fruity shit would have once upon a time annoyed the shit out of me but now I had come to love the little things about her that were always over the top. She wouldnt be MY Lea if she didnt go above and beyond.

“I miss you so much Mali”, She complained with a fake cry as I licked my lips at hearing the sound of her voice for the first time today. “I miss you more baby, when you comin back home?”, I questioned with a edge of pleading in my tone because I was really starting to miss her in our bed.

Knoelle would be starting up her new job in a few days and so before she throws herself into the long hours, she and Lea decided to have ‘girls time’. Shit was stupid as hell especially considering this damn ‘girl’s time’ turned out to be more than a few hours. In fact it was going on day three and my patience was wearing thin.

“Tonight Mali! Raheem’s refusing to let us hide out for another day so he’s taking Elle out tonight and kicking me out of her apartment”, She chuckled as I shook my head with amusement at the thought of how annoyed Raheem was getting like me. I had no idea why they both couldnt just have this ‘Girls time’ back out our joint instead of hiding out at Knoelle’s apartment.

“Yea I’on blame him.. was a stupid ass idea anyways Lea. Bring yo ass home now!”, I warned as her soft giggles filled my ears causing me to grin. Damn this girl really and truly had me so fucken whipped. “Yes daddy”, She mused as I felt my dick jump at those words leaving her lips.

“I should be home in no less than two hours.. I cant wait to be back in our bed”, She confirmed as I checked the time and agreed that gave me enough time to hit the courts and head back home. “The house isnt a mess is it?”, She quickly added with suspicion all laced in her tone.

“Nah baby, looks just as good as when you left”, I lied through my teeth as I knew damn well there was pizza boxes all over the kitchen, beds hadnt been made and day old clothes scattered throughout the house. Not to mention Sammy was wreaking havoc everywhere as he began shedding his skin just the other day.

I knew Lea was gonna hit the roof when she finds pieces of his old skin shed all over the place. “Mmhm better be Mali, or I promise you will not be gettin the kitty for another week”, She warned as I scrunched up my face with disgust at the threat.

“How you gone stop me from havin somethin that I own?”, I questioned with all seriousness which had Kalea chuckling on the other end. “You dont own it baby, I do.. I just happen to share it with you”, She stated in a matter of factly tone as my frown got deeper with each passing word. 

“Oh I get it.. I aint fucked you in three days so you been forgettin who run shit round here huh?”, I questioned as I licked over my lips while pulling up to the courts that my boys were occupying. “Mmm you may be right”, She mused as I parked my car and sat back, listening to the sound of her voice. “But you’ll remind me as soon as I get home right?”, She added in a low tone which had me groaning at the very thought.

“Fuck Lea, gone make me hella hard and now I gotta face the boys”, I huffed as I re adjusted my stiff manhood that was thankfully hiding behind my black sweats. “Sorry baby! You go hang out with the boys and ill see you when I get home”, She laughed through the receiver before adding a ‘I love you’ and hanging up before I could get a word in.

Shaking my head at my phone, I slipped the device and my keys in my pocket before getting out of the car and heading over to where I spotted the boys. Ferg, Meek and a few local cats we roll with from time were already engaged in a 5 on 6 match.

“Yo Yo Yo, Black, bout time niggaaa you on ma team. No shirts is us.”, Ferg hollered as I dapped him and the rest of the boys before tossing my shirt off onto the bench. 

“Where you been bruh?”, On of the local boys on my team questioned as everyone got back into place so we could start. “Round”, I shrugged a usual response, not really trying to have no deep and meaningful conversations with him or anyone outside my crew.

We ended up playing two games, both of which my team had won. By the time we were finished we were all exhausted and ready to call it a day as it was hitting 6 in the afternoon. Realisation of the time had me mentally cursing myself as I quickly pulled out my phone and sending a message to Lea to let her know I was on the way.

“You wanna come over chill, smoke and all that?”, Meek questioned as we gathered around the benches and began grabbing all our belongings. “Hell nah man Tey already blowing up ma phone”, Ferg huffed as he silenced his raging phone for the 10th time in the last few minutes.

“She gone whoop yo ass”, I chuckled as I shrugged my shirt back on before letting out a groan as a group of girls made their way over. They had sat through the entire game, cheering us on and desperately trying to get our attention. I couldnt speak for the local cats but my boys and I paid them no mind at all.

“Hey playa, what y’all gettin into now?”, One of thicker girls questioned Ferg as she battered her fake eyelashes and let her eyes linger on his bare chest. “Nuthin, headin home to ma girl”, He instantly stated not in the least trying to entertain these chicks because Teyana would hand him his balls if it got back to her.

“What about you Black? Heard you got yourself some foreign bitch, you need a reminder of how us local bitches do?”, One of the other girls purred in my direction causing my jaw to instantly tense. “Yo keep ma girl outcha mouth, ho”, I immediately spat out as I took a step forward only to have Meek throw his arm around my shoulder and hold me into place.

“Now now, lets keep the peace. Much to y’all disappointment us niggas got our ladies back home waitin for us but ma boys over there wont mind tappin some community pussy”, He hollered in the faces, as we watched their expressions drop while the local boys came over to take over and handle their business.

Walking away with a string of insults and slurs being thrown our way by them ratchet hoes, we heading back over to the street. “Y’all know once upon a time we all woulda been balls deep in that dirty ass pussy by now”, Ferg stated nonchalantly as we walked insinc and immediately scrunched up our faces at the truth.

“Man we done upgraded on these bitches”, Meek laughed as I dapped him with my own chuckle escaping my lips. “Im pretty sure I fucked one of them a while back too”, He added his confession which only had us laughing harder until a sight across the road caused me to stop in my tracks.

“What bruh?”, Ferg frowned as the boys stopped instantly and looked at me with confused expressions. “Imma pray for you ma nigga”, I stated simply as I kept my eyes glued to the other side of the road, prompting the boys to follow my gaze.

“DAROLD FERGUSON JR!”, Was hollered from across the street causing us three to slightly flinch at the base of her voice. “Oh hell nah, I know this crazy ass bitch ain't just pull out ma governments”, Ferg sulked as he sluggishly began making his way over to a half crazed looking Teyana.

“Yo she finna whoop yo ass bruh”, Meek cringed as we followed Ferg towards our cars, however played it safe by walked a few steps behind him. “She out here looking all crazy and shit”, I chuckled under my breath as I took in the sight of our crazy friend. Tey no doubt looked like she was ready to brawl. She had on nothing but a sports bra, leggings, hair wrapped in a scarf and not an ounce of makeup on.

“Where her eyebrows at?”, Meek muttered lowly causing me to choke on the laugh I was holding back. “YOU AINT KNOW HOW TO ANSWER YO PHONE?”, She hollered again as she stomped her way across the street and met us by Meek and my car. 

“Yo keep yo fucken voice down ma!”, Ferg gritted out as he looked around and noticed her little tantrum had gotten the attention of some of the locals. Being that he and Tey lived in this neighbourhood, he wasnt to fond of having these locals all up in their business.

“Why you aint answer yo phone Ferg? You fuckin around?”, She questioned more calmly with one of her manicured nails pointed directly at his face. “Ah fuck me, here we go again. Nah I aint fucken around Teyana, when the fuck you gone quit with that shit”, He grumbled his annoyance while Meek and I sat back snickering like little kids at their arguments.

Truth was this was a regular occurrence between the two and it wasnt for any other reason other than the fact that this was foreplay for these two crazy fucks. Ferg got hard off the crazy, jealous side of Teyana and she knew it so she always gave him exactly what he wanted. She would act out, make him hella angry and then enjoy the repercussions of his anger. Meaning he worked it all out on her pussy.

“Man as much as I love to see y’all fight, I know you bout 3 seconds away from humpin each other so Imma dip”, I chimed in as I dapped Meek and hesitantly got in between Tey and Ferg. Dapping up my nigga as he continued to shoot daggers at Teyana, I turned my attention to her while wearing a grin.

“Love the look sis, you rockin the no eyebrow thing”, I complimented causing Meek to crack up while Tey silenced my laughs by socking me hella hard in the stomach. Instantly I was holding onto it as I let out a groan, “I deserved that”, I muttered painfully before staggered around to my Charger and trying to breath again.

Sending once last head nod to the boys, I turned on the car and began my journey back to Brooklyn. I was already running hella late and I knew Kalea was going to have something to say about it. Wanting to less the blow for when I got home, I quickly stopped at the local flower shop and brought her a bunch of exotic flowers that I knew she would love.

It took me longer than I hoped to finally get back to the house and as I was getting out the car, I spotted Raheem and Knoelle walking down the stairs. “Where y’all going looking all clean and proper?”, I questioned as I grabbed the flowers and locked my car before making my way towards the house.

“Raheem’s taking me on a date”, Elle boomed as I nodded my head and tried to hide my amusement as I looked over at my little brother. It had been a minute since I had seen this side of him and it was gonna take a while for me to get use to. Since I had been out of jail all I had seen was him running through chicks so this felt like something foreign to me.

“Dont look smug nigga, you out here buying flowers and shit”, Raheem huffed, knowing fully well I was dying to clown him on time but was holding it back. “Man these are just so Lea dont be bitchin bout me running late, you been outta the game to long, forgettin the tricks and trades of bein in a relationship”, I shrugged just as the front door swung open and there stood my girlfriend with her wild curly hair, hands on her hips and narrowed eyes directed at me.

“I brought you flowers baby!”, I instantly blurted out as I held up the colourful bunch with a big cheesy smile on my face. Raheem and Knoelle immediately started snickering behind me but soon stopped when Lea’s frown dropped and instead turned into a huge smile.

“AWWWW Mali!”, She gushed happily as she began jogging down the stairs towards me. Looking back over my shoulder where Knoelle and Raheem were watching with their mouths hanging open, I sent them a smirk and a wink before turning back to Lea just in time.

Launching her small self in my arms, her legs were wrapped around me within seconds and I was holding onto her waist as she planted kisses all over my face. “They are so beautiful”, She cooed as she pulled away from me only to lean closer to the flowers and inhaled their exotic scent.

“Thank you baby”, She added softly, kissing my lips before allowing me to set her back on her feet. “Woah woah woahh. The fuck did you do?”, I questioned with wide eyes as I took a step back and finally noticed a huge changed about her. Behind me Raheem and Knoelle started laughing before rattling off about leaving all while Lea looked up at me with a shy smile.

“Holy shit”, I muttered as I brought my hand up and pushed back some hair behind her shoulders. “What do you think?”, She questioned nervously as she ran her fingers through her freshly dyed hair and gave it a dramatic flick.

“I mean I know you always say never to dye it but... “, Lea added with a shrug her eyes looking up at me shyly as I silently took her in. “Damn Princess”, I muttered as I reached down a adjusted my sweats that were now straining against my hardening dick.

Instantly her eyes dropped down to my bulge and slowly as smile creeped up across her face as she brought her eyes back up. “Ill take it you like it then”, She smirked, all traces of nervousness gone as I continued to take in just how sexy she looked with her dark brown hair.

“Fuck me Lea, just when I thought yo ass couldnt get no more sexier you go and do some shit like this. Now I gotta up ma game at keepin these niggas away”, I sighed, taking a step forward and grabbing a hold of her waist before pulling her into me.

Her laughter filled my eyes as she snaked her arms up and wrapped them around my neck, “Damn you look so good. I loved the blonde but this takes the cake”, I admitted as I brought my hand up and ran my fingers through her brown waves.

“I was so nervous you would hate it”, She sighed before leaning up and pressing her lips against my own. “You look beautiful with whatever you do to yo hair baby”, I assured her before suddenly scooping her up in my arms bridal style causing a shocked gasp to escape her lips.

“Now I aint seen yo ass in hella days so Imma be laying up inside you for hours makin up the lost time”, I groaned as she nuzzled her face in my neck before lightly biting down on my flesh. “I missed you so much handsome”, She responded quietly, her fingers raking through my hair and running down the nape of my neck.

Not wasting another second, I watched my step as I urgently began jogging up the stairs which had Lea giggling. “Dont think you arent in trouble for being late by the way”, She added as I kicked the front door closed and raced her into the kitchen so she could drop her flowers on the counter. 

“I was barely late”, I argued before noticing how clean the kitchen was as I raced back out of it with her still in my arms. “AND you are even in more trouble for leaving this house looking like a bomb hit it”, She added in between the kisses she was trailing up my neck and behind my ear.

“You gone teach me a lesson?”, I groaned as I finally made it up to the top of the stairs and jogged to our bedroom. “I should make you go without for a few days”, She mused as I again kicked the door closed and practically threw her onto our bed with a grunt.

“Yea not gone happen”, I chuckled as I stepped back and admired the sight while hastily pulling my hoodie off. “Fuck I missed the sight of you in our bed”, I admitted as I dropped my sweats and boxers all while Lea leaned back on her elbows and watched on with amusement.

“Fuck you lookin at me like that for? Start strippin woman”, I order once I was finally naked and grabbed her ankle. Pulling her closer to the edge where I was standing, she let out a surprised squeal as I began pulling her clothes off like a crazed man.

Her laughter filled the room but soon halted and turned into a moan as I slammed my entire length into her without warning.

“Why does it feel like Ive done a one hour workout”, Elle complained with a groan before allowing her back to slide down the wall until she was sitting on the floor. “Girl if Raheem is anything like Malakai in the bed you are going to be worked out a lot longer than an hour”, I mused which unsurprisingly had poor Knoelle breaking out in a deep red while she let out a groan.

“Lee-Lee, must you go there AGAIN”, She sighed, knowing that the jokes were only going to keep coming for the rest of the day.  “Stop being so damn shy, there is nothing wrong with having your man fuck you so good you cant walk straight”, I added, completely ignoring her last statement while trying not to laugh at her now twisted up face.

“Do you have to be so vulgar?!”, She groaned again this time causing me to let out the laugh I was trying to muffle because teasing her was just too adorable. “Okay, okay, Ill stop....”, I giggled which earnt a thankful look from her side, “ .... for now”, I quickly added, only to have her playfully roll her eyes as she tossed the empty, plastic bottle at me.

It had been the same banter between us of the past 3 weeks. It was plain as day that Knoelle was a whole lot more conservative than me and the Cage brothers. It wasn't that she was against sex or anything like that, it was more that she was already shy and when it came to sex she was even more so.

It didn't help that me and the boys were always so vulgar with our descriptions not to mention Malakai and I being very vocal when going at it. Poor Knoelle spent most of her time at the Cage house with her down head and blushing furiously. Raheem and I thought it was cute as hell while Malakai thought it was hilarious and got off on making her squirm.

“You do know you're going to have get use to it Elle AND I have no doubt that a few more weeks with hanging out with the boys and you're going to think this is normal conversation”, I shrugged with a chuckle as I held my hands out for her to lift her up off the floor.

“Dont I know it”, She groaned as she jumped up on her feet before patting her butt to get the dust off. “I already learnt so many terms Ive never heard before... ‘Spread eagle’, ‘ tea bagging’ and my least favorite, ‘truffle butter’”, She name off with a shudder while I closed my hand over my hand and muffled my laugh.

“Oh come on Elle you cant tell me that being around the boys isn't at least a little educational”, I giggled as I tied the large garbage bag closed and dragged it over by the door. “Id rather have not learnt half things that I learned in the past two weeks thank you very much”, She huffed with another shudder which only continued to fuel my amusement even more.

“Speaking of the boys, lets hurry up to the airport so we can see my parents off and then rush home. I miss my baby”, I pouted at the thought while Knoelle playfully rolled her eyes at my clinginess of my man. I couldnt help it though, because it seemed that ever since Mali and I got back on good terms we had been even more clingy than before. I dont know if it was the five week separation, but whatever it was it had us wanting to spend every moment with each other. 

It didn't take us long to pack up all our cleaning products and throw away the garage we had cleaned up from most of the morning. Once we had settled in Malakai’s shared Range Rover he owned with Raheem, we hit the road and headed to JFK.

The past three weeks had felt like a whirlwind of events that crammed within the short period of time. Three weeks since Raheem and I had made up, three weeks since he and Knoelle started dating, three weeks since Dom dropped the bomb on us and three weeks since Kendall came to MY house and punched me. And yes I still had the faint bruised eye to prove it, much to Malakai’s dismay.

As you can imagine after that went down, shit only escalated more when Kendall's mother and step father arrived to the house. To make matters worse my parents too arrived as my brother needed them just as much as he needed me.

Of course my mother was hysterical for my brother. Yes there was times my mom could be irrational and make decisions on our behalf but one thing she never faulted in was loving us fiercely. Finding out that her son was heartbroken because his child was aborted broke her heart and to add salt to the wound once she saw my eye she was ready for war.

Mama Angie was a classy woman, of course the grace of a ballerina never left her even after all these years but when it came to her children she was one tough cookie. I was almost sure if it wasn't for my father and brother holding her in a room she would have come out throwing fists at anyone who stepped in her way.

Kendall on the other hand got an verbal abuse of a lifetime that even had me slowly easing up my anger on her. Her mother spared no shamed words as she belittled her only daughter in front of a crowded room of people. As badly as I wanted to punch her in the face for what she did to my brother, I also wanted to tell her mother to put a sock in it and at least wait until they were in private.

When her parents finally decided to leave and drag their unstable daughter with them, Kendall surprised us all as she openly apologised to Dominic for her actions. 

She even opted to tell everyone that the reason she killed the baby was because they were fighting as she thought he cheated (which he didn't) and she felt like he needed to feel her pain too. Any remorse I had slightly felt for her because of her mothers harsh scolding, washed away the second those words slipped her evil lips.

My brother looked like he wanted to kill her but instead took the high road and told her he was done with her for good. I wished I was that noble but when that bitch shrugged unapologetically I jumped out of Malakai’s embraced and broke that hoe’s nose. 

Yep a straight deck to that picture perfect nose, soon had blood gushing out while my mother bit back a smile. You would think that would only start up more chaos between the families but instead, her parents practically carried her out while I paced the room trying to calm down. How I went from Ballerina to Boxer within a year was beyond me but I was thankful Dominic taught me a little boxing growing up.

She deserved it and I didn't feel the slightest bit bad until I saw the torn expression on both Malakai and Raheem's faces. They knew she was completely in the wrong and they also knew she had that coming but it didn't stop the fact that she was still their sister. I wasn't sorry I hit her because she hurt my brother in the worst way BUT I was sorry I put both Rah and Mali in that position.

If I thought for a single moment that it would put a strain on my relationships with both of them then I had absolutely nothing to worry about because after Kendall and her parents left, our day went on. In fact my mom took on her motherly duties and headed to their kitchen where she whipped up a huge dinner for us all.

My daddy and Jayden chilled with Malakai in the den where they spent most of the time playing video games and ‘hanging out’ with Sammy. Much to my mother’s dismay Jayden had even began begging her for one up until this day and of course she continued to shut that idea down.

Raheem and Dom hung out around the table while Elle and I helped my mom around the kitchen. Despite the circumstances and the events during the day, the rest of the afternoon turned out to be pretty wonderful.

That leaves us with the rest of the three weeks. My parents resided back at my Manhattan apartment for the duration, I officially moved in with Malakai and we found Knoelle a nice one bedroom apartment which was in the neighbourhood and close to the local hospital she would be now working at.

While my parents were still in town, I spent a few days with just my Daddy and real estate agent as we shopped around the borough’s looking for the perfect studio space. Once I had sat down and explained to my parents the plans and visions for the future I was completely surprised when they were on board effortlessly. 

They even went as far as apologising to me for ever pushing me to do medical science like they wanted and also apologised for not standing by me when I escaped to NY.  To show their support they even were allowing me to use the money for my college tuition and instead put it into building up my dance school. 

That was were Knoelle and I had spent most of our morning today and yesterday as well. After a week and a half of property hunting, I finally settled on a huge stand alone building nestled in a nice part of Brooklyn. 

It was spacious, had multiple levels and many rooms that would be renovated into different studios. No doubt that the building itself was rundown and trashed after being abandoned for a while but I was determined to turn it into the best dance studio around. Most importantly it was MINE and I was so very proud of myself.

Malakai, Raheem and even the other boys from the crew would be chipping in with all the painting and building which I appreciated immensely. Speaking of the crew we had all made up two weeks prior from today and although it was quick and short, because Mali wanted me to himself, we had decided on having a bbq today like old times.

Mali and Rah were already back home getting the grill going and my current rumbling of my tummy was a clear indication that I was looking forward to the barbecued meal.

Once Elle and I arrived to the airport, it took us another good 15 minutes before we found a car parking. Grabbing a hold of my hand, Elle and I swung our joint hands back and forth as we silently crossed the road and headed through the glass doors.

“Which way is departures?”, I subconsciously questioned out loud as we both looked up to the ceiling and began reading over the number of different signs. “This way”, Elle beamed, pointing to the right while tugging me into that direction before I could look over.

“I cant believe they are leaving already”, I pouted with a sigh as the sudden dread of my family leaving hit me like a ton of bricks. They had been residing in New York for a good month now but it was time they headed back to west coast and back to their lives they left behind.

“I know Lee-Lee but we can go visit them whenever you want”, Knoelle reassured me instantly causing me to squeeze her hand with appreciation. It was always ‘we’ with us, never just ‘I’ and it felt like I had finally found that one best friend who was my soul sister.

“Plus I got you now, right? and Malakai, Rah, not to mention the whole crew”, I added, trying to encourage myself not to be so heartbroken about their departure. “Thats right, your family might be leaving to go back home but you always have another family right here”, Knoelle smiled genuinely as I get go of her hand and wrapped my arm around her waist for a side hug while we walked.

We resumed our search in silence and it wasn't until we heard my baby brother once again asking for a snake, did we spot them. Immediately a smile tugged at my lips and I practically dragged Elle over to them.

“Hello Familyyyyyy”, I sung as I tossed my arm around Jaydens shoulder and kissed the top of his head. “Oh there you are, I was about to call you. We are boarding soon”, My mother said causing me smile to drop slightly as I accepted her embrace and kissed her cheek.

Pulling away I turned to my Dad who was sitting down on one of the chairs with Dominic beside him. Looking up he flashed me a toothy smile that melted my heart and soon my eyes clouded with tears. Knowing what was coming, my dad patted on his thigh and without having to be told twice I sat on his lap and caved into his chest.

“Daddy cant you all just move here?”, I complained like a baby which earned a hearty chuckle from my father as he rubbed my back soothingly. “Or just let me live here with Lea”, Jayden quickly chimed in which made me smile. No doubt in my mind that I would take my younger brother in a heartbeat but my parents would never allow it.

“You mister aren't moving out until you're 18 and you are a grown woman now Kalea. You have a whole life ahead of you, a life in New York you are building.. You will always be our little girl and we will always be just a phone call away.. But our life is back in California and your life is here now baby girl and you've made both your mother and I proud”, My father spoke as my pouted out bottom lip began to softly tremble at his words.

Hearing him say he was ‘proud’ of me was probably the one and only thing I had yearned for over all these years. I use to think that they would only ever be proud of me if I made it as a famous Prima Ballerina, little did I know that getting them to be proud of me was easier than that.

“Thank you daddy, you have no idea how much that means to me”, I said softly as I wrapped my arms around my father's neck and gave him a much needed hug. 

Placing a kiss on my head, I slipped out of my dads embraced and gave my mother a hug as well. Once I was done squeezing the life out of Jayden and planting kisses all over his face, I felt my dread take over as they're flight had been called to start boarding.

“Call me as soon as you land!”, I told my mother as she let out a small laugh and nodded her head. As I watched them gather their carry on bags, Dominic came over and nodded his head so I could follow him for some privacy.

Once we were in the clear, he nervously shoved his hands in his pocket while rocking back and forth on his heels. The sight was so foreign to me because Dom never got nervous, in fact right after the Cage brothers he was the next most confident person I knew.

“Look Lea, I know these past three weeks we been mutual and all that but I’on be leaving here knowing that we got a strain in our relationship..”, He began as I used my left arm to hug my body while rubbing my right arm in comfort.

“You ma best friend, my baby sister, my twin and all Ive ever wanted in life was to see you genuinely happy. So I made some decisions to ensure you would be good while out here and do I regret it? Honestly I regret the way I went about it but I never regretted having people watching over you...”, He confessed with a sigh before finally looking up and meeting my eyes.

“No one has been with you every step of the way like I have Lea. No ones seen the traumatising shit I saw growing up with you.. You know how hard it is to go to sleep at night thinkin you sister, the person you know you couldn't live without was on the brink of death?...”, He questioned with a strained voice while I felt a large lump forming in the back of my throat.

“Years, years I watched you slowly destroy yo self and so yea, I took matters into my own hands and asked Raheem for that favour. Because I couldnt stand the thought of loosing you for good Lea.. and as bad as it sounds I dont even wanna imagine where we would be now if they hadnt taken care of you when I asked...”, 

 “Look what Im trying to say is, I love you Kalea. You’re my twin sister and I’d do anything to make sure you were okay, safe and happy. Im sorry you felt like I was controlling your life, I never meant for it to seem that way. But anyways I just wanted to let you know before I leave that Im proud of you and Im so fucken happy that you are finally genuinely happy”, He expressed as he finally pulled out his hands from his pockets and gave me a shrug before opening them up for a hug.

Sniffling a little, I crashed into my brothers arms with a smile on my face and hugged him so tight. “I love you Kylie”, He murmured against my hair as he dramatically swayed us side to side. “I love you too Dominica”, I replied in a muffled tone against his chest.

“I better get going before I miss this flight.. “, He sighed as we pulled away and looked over to where the rest of my family were waiting. The big cheesy smiles they all wore caused both Dom and I to roll our eyes as we let out groan.

“You guys will be back for the grand opening yea?”, I suddenly questioned with panic evident in my tone. “Of course we will sweetheart”, My mother reassured me as we simultaneously began walking over to the gate. “And you know to call me if you need anything, right? Money, lawyers, construction, anything Lea.. all you need to do is call and Ill have it handled for you”, My father also added which had me sighing as I nodded my head with a small smile.

“Ive got this daddy, I swear”, I thanked him by giving him a side hug. One more round of hugs and kisses were dispersed and soon Knoelle was hugging my side. Resting my head on her shoulder, we watched my family hand over their tickets and look back sending us one last wave goodbye.

“Why does this feel so much harder to separate from them then last time?”, I sighed in a sad tone as Knoelle navigated my body to the other direction and began leading me back to the entrance. “Well maybe because the other time you ran away and you weren't on such good terms like you are now”, She offered with a slight shrug with earnt a nod from me because she was right about that.

“Come on let me take you home to your man so he can get your mind of things”, Knoelle added which had me instantly smiling at the thought of Malakai, “Mmm you’re right, nothing like some good Mali loving to get me out of this funk”, I smirked while looking over and wiggling my eyebrows suggestively at Knoelle.

Almost instantly her face was twisting up and she was letting out a groan while I laughed at her predictable reaction, “I didnt mean it like that you perv”, She muttered while shaking her head as we got closer to the car.

“I swear I can not WAIT until RaRa finally puts it down and then you will see why my mind is constantly perverted”, I laughed as she shook her head and tried to hide her blush that was taking over her cheeks. “Well its going to be a while thats for sure”, She stated in a matter of factly tone, earning a raised eyebrow from me.

“Oh?”, I smirked as I unlocked the car with the little remote on the keychain, “And just how long do you plan on making him wait?”, I questioned with amusement once we both climbed up into the truck and settled into our seats.

“Six months”, She stated simply causing me to accidently hit the breaks a little to hard as I backed out of the spot. “Shit Lea”, She groaned as she braced her arms on the side door and the dashboard in front of her. “Crap! Sorry, you okay?”, I questioned as I assed to make sure she wasn't hurt.

Once she nodded her head and I pulled out of the parking lot, I turned slightly to look at her while we waited in traffic. “So does Raheem know about this little pussy withholding you have him on? Or is he going to be in for a surprise of a lifetime?”, I questioned with amusement this time causing Konelles lips to tug up in a mischief grin.

“Oh he is in for a surprise”, She giggled as I joined in and shook my head. “Oh please, I guarantee you will give it up a whole lot sooner”, I chuckled as I headed down the busy road and made my way over the bridge and back home to Brooklyn.

“Nah uh Lee-Lee, I’m serious! He’s waiting six months before he gets this cookie”, She assured me while I pressed my lips together trying to hide the grin fighting to come out. Poor girl really had no idea who she was dealing with.

“Mark my words bestie, Raheem is going to charm his way into your panties in less than three months, hell I wouldnt be suprised if he managed to do it in a good month”, I laughed as she shook her head while her cheeks burned red, only fueling my laughter more.

Playfully rolling her eyes, Knoelle stuck her tongue out at me before reaching in the back for a bag of red frog candies. “Yea, we will see”, She muttered as she opened up her mouth and showed off her chewed up food to me. 

“Childish!”, I giggled as my smile widen at the sight of the familiar neighbourhood coming into sight. “So good to be home”, I sighed breathlessly because it indeed felt so wonderfully amazing to be right back at home.

Raheem:

“On the real doe, Imma need y’all to be nice to her, especially you Tey”, I warned Teyana, Jhene, Monica and Solana sternly as they sat around the already set table outside. Instantly Tey was rolling her eyes at my command while the other three gave me knowing smirks, indicating that they knew this girl had me wide open.

Today we were having the entire crew over for our annual Sunday’s which hadnt happened in a few months. With everything that had been taking place, the vibe for one of our cookouts just wasnt on anyones mind lately.

However now that shit had been patched up and we were all moving forward in life, we decided today was the perfect time to have a reunion of sorts. Fortunately for us, despite the chill in the wind, the sun had made a bright blazing appearance and so we decided to head outback today.

“Man I cant believe you betrayin us too man”, Keenon groaned as he slumped back on one of the chairs and brought his blunt up to his lips. “Bruh shut up man you actin like a nigga gettin married or some shit.. Imma still go out with yall and shit”, I assured however he just shook his head in complete disgust.

“Naw nigga that aint the same.. You suppose to be our wing man and now you bitch ass wanna be all romantic and shit. Chance and I the only ones who still got our balls!”, He hollered as he reached across the table and dapped Chance who was nodding in agreement.

The rest of the boys and I, on the other hand sucked our teeth as we waved off their salty ass expressions. “I seriously can not wait for the day that Keenon falls in love... it will be the best day ever”, Jhene laughed as she started positioning the different salad bowls down the middle of the table.

“You gonna be waitin a long ass time cause I aint givin no bitch ma love”, Keenon stated sternly as I chuckled at how serious this niggas was. I knew it was only a matter of time before the rough exterior drops off and some down ass bitch walks in and takes this niggas balls AND heart.

“SO when is this mystery girl arriving anyways?”, Monica questioned as she took a seat in Meek’s sprung ass’s lap. They been dating for a good minute now and although he aint admit it yet, that boy was so wide open and in love it was sickening. 

“Lea bringing her now, they should be here any minute”, I grinned at the thought of finally seeing Knoelle for the first time in two days. You would think that Kalea would let a nigga have some time with his girlfriend, but nah they were attracted to the hip and had been hiding at the studio for two days.

As if on queue, the sound of Kalea’s voice could be heard calling out from inside of the house. Licking of my lips, I handed my blunt over to Cudi and rubbed my hands together as I headed to the back door.

Before I could even walk in and get some private loving from my girl, Lea bounced out of the back door like a damn energised bunny, almost knocking me over. “Whats up RaRa”, She greeted with a tug to my braid which had me swatting her hands away while she chuckled.

“Wassup bitches and hoes!”, She hollered excitedly as she tugged Knoelle outside with her and beamed towards all our friends. Ever since Lea had made up with the crew 2 weeks back, it was like the entire incident had never gone down. The crew were good with putting shit in the past and instead everything and everyone went back to the way things use to be.

Grabbing Knoelles free hand before Lea could pull her futher away, I pulled Knoelle into me while Lea resumed her greetings to the crew. “You look good as fuck baby”, I grinned down at Knoelle who shifted nervously at the unfamiliar environment before looking up and flashing me a shy smile.

“Thank you”, She blushed as she accepted the small peck I planted on her lips before pulling away and admiring her one more time. Knoelle did look good fuck as always and it was a god damn plus that she knew how to dress so well. Shit turned me on to no end.

The loud conversations that had erupted throughout the crew had me glancing over and soon I was wrapping my arm around Knoelles waist and pulling her over to the table. “Yo, pipe down I wanna introduce y’all to someone”, I called out after I had whistled to get everyones attention.

“Wait where’s my man?”, Kalea suddenly asked as a frown settled on her face while she looked around the backyard. “He downstairs, something about taking Sammy to his cage for a second cause he think’s he needs to pee”, Ferg explained with a shrug which had us all chuckling because we were pretty sure snakes did not need no damn bathroom breaks.

“I hate that snake”, Lea mumbled with a huff before sitting down beside Tey and folding her arms across her chest like an angry child. “Anywayssss, motherfuckers.. this here ma girl Knoelle”, I introduced and shook my head at all the sly smirks and cheesy grins everyone suddenly shot me.

“Baby this the crew, Cudi and his lady Jhene... over there is Meek and his girl Monica... you already know Chance over there... Then you got Teyana and her man Fergy Ferg... My boy J and his woman Solana and this here is ma nigga Keenon”, I rattled off as I pointed to each person while Knoelle smiled politely to each one.

“Welcome to the family ! You must be very special if Raheem is bringing you around us!”, Jhene giggled as she stood up and made her way over to us. In true Jhene fashion she completely caught Knoelle off guard and embraced her in a tight hug.  “Oh well its nice meeting you all”, Knoelle chuckled nervously once Jhene pulled away and was replaced by a smirking Lea who had come to her rescue.

“Come on, I know they all look mean and scary but really they're all just big softies”, Kalea assured her best friend but was cut off as Keenon let out a huff,  “Speak for these no balls havin nigga’s but leave me out of it.. I aint soft”, He stated in a matter of factly tone which had us groaning because we knew he was about to start with his rant.

However, thankfully Malakai decided to take that moment to come out the door which grabbed everyone's attention. Instantly Kalea’s eyes lit up and she was rushing towards him only to suddenly stop as she let out a groan. Unsurprisingly Sammy was wrapped around his arm and Lea was narrowing her eyes at it, “Maliiii”, She complained as he simply chuckled and walked towards her however she quickly backed up until she was hiding behind me.

She was still scared as shit of that snake and hated it even more as the days passed, “That how you gone greet yo man?”, He frowned as he sucked his teeth and let out a sigh as he reluctantly unwrapped the snake from his arm.

“Here hold ma little nigga”, He sulked as he handed the snake to Ferg who happily took the reptile from him, “And dont hurt him either or Ill beat yo ass”, Malakai warned before making his way over and grabbing Lea from behind me causing her to squeal as she laughed.

Unsurprisingly her legs were wrapped around his waist in seconds and they were engaged in a make out session much to everyone's dismay. You couldnt be around them two for more than a few minutes without them molesting each other out in the open.

“Come on, lets go sit down”, I nudged Knoelle who was staring at them with wide eyes and a blush as if she wasnt use to it by now. Poor girl announced herself now every time she entered a room in the this house because she had already caught them doing the dirty in different places.

“Y’all motherfuckers better quit it, we bout to eat !”, Keenon called out just as Cudi and Jermaine brought the tray’s over with all different barbecued meats and chickens. “So what do you do Knoelle?”, Teyana questioned as I popped open two beers for her and I before resting my arm around the back of her chair.

“Im a nurse, I looked after Lea while she was recovering and I just got a job at the local hospital”, She replied with a smile which earned an impressed look from not only me but the others. “I was in college getting my degree for nursing but as you can see I had to hold out on that for a bit”, Solana giggled as she pointed down to her bloated belly that was carrying her and Jermaines baby boy.

“How far along are you?”, Knoelle questioned as I licked over my lips and looked over at my boys Ferg and Meek who gave me a nod of approval. A slight grin tugged at my lips and I lifted my beer in salute to them to show my appreciation and thanks. The crew were my family and so their opinions and approval always meant something to me and now that I know they feeling Knoelle I knew she was the right one for me.

“7 months in! Only two more before my sunshine is here”, Solana cooed which instantly had the girls gushing causing us men to roll our eyes at the dramatics. “As much as talking baby sounds fun, niggas bout to die of starvation.. Can we eat?”, Chance groaned, his eyes staying glued to the food and licking his lips like he hasnt eaten in a year.

“Yo can yall stop humping each other, we bout to start”, Ferg called out, no doubt talking to Malakai and Kalea who were still going at it behind me. “Ight, ight we comin”, Malakai grumbled as he suddenly appeared at the head of the table, holding onto Lea’s hand tightly.

“You gonna put that snake away Kai?”, Tey questioned with amusement as Ferg handed Sammy back over to Malakai who instantly wore a grin. “Hell nah, ma nigga gonna be hangin with the fam while we eat”, He chuckled as Lea yanked her hand away from his and rolled her eyes with a huff.

“Baby please put it away, Im hungry and I cant eat while that little devil looks at me with beady eyes”, Lea complained as she watched Malakai sit comfortably at his head seat while Lea lingered back, to scared to sit beside him. “Stop bein a Princess and sit yo ass down”, He ordered which only earnt a huff from her before she dramatically sat on the seat, not without making sure to lean as far away as possible.

“Now can we eat?”, Keenon groaned as I felt my own hunger start to take up with every moment that was delayed. “Yea man, everyone dig in”, I called out which instantly sent a frenzy over everyone filling plates and yelling at each other to hurry.

Looking over at Knoelle, I already knew what her reaction would be and the shocked expression only had me laughing. “They savages baby, you’ll get use to it”, I assured her as she finally tore her gaze from the scene of hungry animals and instead gave me a laugh.

“Lemme get yo plate, what you feelin?”, I questioned as she looked around before bringing her gaze back towards me. Looking down to where my plate should be placed she raised an eyebrow at the empty place, “Aren’t you eating?”, She questioned which had me letting out an amused laugh.

“Hell yea I am”, I laughed at the fact that she actually thought I would sit through this bbq and not touch anything at all. “Lea makes up mine and Kai’s plate”, I explained the tradition that was picked up when Lea first came around. As If on cue Lea leant over the table and handed me a plate stacked up with all the shit I like before finally attending to her own.

“You and your brother are way too spoilt”, Elle giggled while shaking my head with a grin. “Better get use to it baby, you gone be makin up ma plate soon. Gotta always feed ya man, you feel?”, I smirked which only had her blushing as she flashed me a small smile. “But for now, lemme get you yours.”, I added as I grabbed her plate and began stocking it up for her.

Lunch settled into nothing but laughs and jokes throughout the entire time. At first I could tell that Knoelle was overwhelmed by the over obnoxiousness of the entire crew together but ever so slowly she started to ease up. Soon enough she was laughing uncontrollably and even joining in with all the jokes.

I knew she wasnt use to this type of scene, she had told me so during one of many late night conversations we tended to have. She had focused mostly on her studies and looking after her sick grandmother during most of her college life. It wasn't so much a sheltered life but it definitely wasnt the cliched college life style we had all been through at one time in our lives.

“So y’all know what's coming up soon right?”, Cudi questioned with excitement, instantly ceasing the different conversations taking place across the table. “Nah nigga and you betta not try and make us guess either”, Keenon warned which only had Cudi sucking his teeth as he waved him off.

“Out of everyone I thought you woulda been the one to know since you love this time of year more than you love yo momma”, Cudi retorted instantly having us boys know exactly know what he was talking about because there really was only one thing Keenon loved more then his mom.

“Ooooh hell yes man ! Tell me I get to pick this year!”, I grinned excitedly as my mind went over all the different places we could end up heading this year. “Hell nah Im picking!”, Malakai immediately cut in which only earnt a confused look from Kalea as she clearly had no idea what was going on.

“I missed out on the last one cause I was behind bars so the least y’all can do is let me pick”, Kai added as he pulled out the guilt card that he knew would work with us. Instantly the boys were letting out a groan because we knew he had won this time. “Pick what?”, Kalea frowned as she, Knoelle and Monica all looked slightly confused while the other girls wore annoyed frowns, knowing exactly what was going on.

“I dont know if Kai told you, but every year around April a few of the boys birthdays fall around that time. SO they plan a week long trip to a party capital and TRY to go without us”, Teyana informed as I felt myself grin at the memories of us boys always trying to dip without the girls but they always are one step ahead of us.

“Oh yea, I remember you told me once”, Lea nodded towards Malakai, ready to lean towards him but suddenly stopped as she remembered Sammy still wrapped around him.

“So ma nigga where we goin this year?”, Ferg questioned with an excited tone that Teyana socked him for instantly. “Amsterdam”, He stated simply as his eyes landed on Kalea who was now chuckling with amusement. An inside joke Im guessing.

“HELL MOTHER FUCKEN YEA! SEE DIS WHY YOU MA BOY! WOOOO!”, Keenon jumped up with excited and dapped a cheesing Chance before reaching across the table and dapping Malakai.  “Fucken red light district, weed cafes, strippers everywhere we look . Man this gonna be so good”, He continued with excitement as he sat back in his seat and rubbed his hands together.

“So the rest of yall cool with that?”, Kai questioned as I licked over my lips and grinned at the thought. No doubt I was excited as fuck to head overseas for a week of nothing but weed, booze and partying. However I was no longer a single nigga, in fact I was fresh into a relationship and I wasn't trying to fuck up so soon.

“Shit Im down”, Meek cheesed as he dapped Malakai before looking back and Monicas narrowed eyes and shrugged. Looking around the rest of the table as each of the boys agreed, I couldnt help but laugh at the salty expression on all the females aside from Lea and Knoelle.

“What about you baby brother, you down?”, Malakai questioned which had the entire table going silent as they gave me their undivided attention. Shifting nervously under their piercing stares, I cleared my throat and quickly picked up my bottle of beer to quench my sudden thirst.

“Well nigga?”, Keenon egged on with a slight smirk which had me cutting my eyes at him for a moment. Clearing my throat once again, I turned my head slightly and looked down at Knoelle who was already watching me. “You cool if I go?”, I mumbled under my breath.

Instantly roars of laughter erupted across the table and I closed my eyes momentarily as the crew laughed it up. “OH MY FUCK, I KNOW THIS NIGGA DIDNT!”, Meek hollared through the laughter while I shook my head and peeked down at Knoelle who was laughing softly, her cheeks slightly red.

“Did you get it baby? Please tell me you got it?”, Ferg managed to get out causing me to look over, only to find Teyana holding out her phone as she nodded her head. “Man fuck y’all”, I muttered as I slumped back in my chair and lit up my blunt. I needed to be faded if I was going to deal with their banter for the rest of the day.

In the middle of all the laughter and new jokes being thrown my way, Knoelle placed her hand on my thigh to grab my attention. Looking down at her, she send me a small smile, “I dont mind if you go Raheem”, She said quietly, my hand instantly landed on top of hers and intertwining my fingers with her.

The rest of them could laugh it up all they wanted, but I knew a good thing when I saw one. Knoelle was just that and I wasnt gonna fuck that up for no one.

Malakai:

It was hitting 4am before we boys and I finally decided to call it a night and end our ‘family’ day. With everyone retreating back to their usual rooms they frequented, I carried Sammy across the basement and towards his large glass tank.

Instantly he hissed and I brought my arm to my face as he had wrapped himself around it, “Look, I know you prefer to be out in the open but yo mom’s dont be likin that shit ight? I already got em questionin how you always be gettin out and if she knew I leave yo tank open she would kill me.. so be a good boy and sleep in here tonight”, I reasoned with him, only to have him give me a small blink of his eyes. I had concluded long ago that was his way of rolling his eyes at me.

Sucking my teeth at his attitude, I unwrapped his body from around my arm and carefully placed him on his favourite tree stump I had put in there for him. Feeling a little bad that I wasnt leaving the tank lid slightly open like I normally do, I decided to make the peace by feeding him again so we werent on bad terms.

Grabbing the dead mouse’s tail, I threw it into the tank and quickly closed the glass lid before Sammy could sneak out. “Night nigga”, I called out before hitting the light off and heading back up the stairs. 

Stopping off at the kitchen, I washed my hands before grabbing a bottle of water and making my way to the front door. Entering the alarm code, I made sure the locks were in place before beginning my trek up the flight of stairs.

As expected different moans and bed scratching could be heard from different sections of the house and I was only mad I couldnt see Knoelle’s expression right now. She was already crashed out in Raheem’s room but I knew if she was awake and hearing this shit, ole girl would most likely die of embarrassment.

Making it to our bedroom, I turned the handle quietly and stepped inside the newly renovated room. As I knew she would, Kalea had taken control of the entire interior design, however thankfully she stuck to the whole red, manly vibe for my sake.

Walking through the dimly lit room, my gaze glanced over the overly large four poster bed she insisted that we get. As always Lea was laid out over my side, hugging closely to my pillow as her wild hair sprung out from every direction.

The black and red, silk sheets did little at covering her naked figure and I was instantly feeling my member harden at the sight of her under the streaming moon light. 

Like most family nights, Lea and a few of the girls always ended up giving in to sleep hours before us boys turned in for the night. Tonight, Lea barely lasted until 1 am before she was yawning constantly and bidding everyone goodnight.

My babygirl had been working over time, waking up early and handle shit loads of business for her up coming dance school. I was so proud of her because she really was putting her heart, sweat and dedication into this and I knew she was happy and excited. 

Stripping out of my sweats and boxers, I placed my phone and blunt on the new bedside table before pulling back the sheets even further. Despite this bed being large as shit, Kalea always managed to curl herself up in a ball on my end of the bed. Not to mention her curly ass hair and big head always took over my pillow too. Something about my lingering scent helping her sleep, she told me one time.

Carefully placing my hands under her bare body, I shifted her back towards the middle of the bed and quickly climbed in before she could roll back over. “Sammy better not be with you”, She mumbled in a sleepy tone which had me chuckling lowly as I got comfortable under the sheets. “He crashed out in his tank”, I assured her which earnt a small huff from her end.

“What time is it?”, She yawned with her eyes closed as she rolled over so she could throw her leg and arm over my body. “4 in the morning baby”, I said through my own yawn, my arm wrapping around her waist and slowly moving up and down her soft skin. 

“Can a nigga get some real quick before he sleeps?”, I questioned tiredly, my own sleep just mere seconds away however the need to be inside her was always stirring inside me. “Mmm yea baby”, She moaned softly, never disappointing no matter the time of the day or the place for that matter.

“Lie on yo stomach”, I mumbled as I pressed my lips to her forehead and allowed her to roll over so that she was laying on her stomach in the middle of the bed. Grabbing one of our many spare pillows, Lea lifted her body knowingly and allowed me to slip it under her lower stomach.

With her ass propped up in the air, her wild hair sprawled out everywhere and her satisfied sigh filling in the room, I knew this would be a quick one. Groaning lowly at the sight, I ran my hand over the silk skin of her ass and nudge her legs apart with my knees.

Leaning over her with my dick pressing against her wet folds, I pressed my lips against the arch of her spine and started trailing up. Her body shuddered and goosebumps instantly covered her skin while she softly moaned out my name. 

With one of my arms propped up against her head, I used my free hand to push her curly waves over to the side so I could have access to her shoulder and neck. 

The drawn curtains allowed the moonlight to shine through and I pressed my lips to her neck at the sight of her. “You’re so damn beautiful”, I muttered in a low tone as her arm came around and cradled my head from behind, pulling me closer to her lips.

“I love you so much”, She sighed breathlessly just as my lips met her own and savoured the taste of her lips and tongue. I felt myself getting harder by the second and the teasing I was doing by pressing my hardness against her centre wasnt helping in the slightest.

Not being able to hold back any more, I buried my face in the back of her neck and bite down on her skin as I thrusted my entire length in her in one go. A moan escaped her lips instantly and her back was involuntarily arching at the sudden pressure.

“Always so wet for me”, I muttered before twirling my tongue around the sensitive bit of her neck. Withdrawing slightly, I repeated the action and clenched my eyes tight at how god damn good she felt. Her walls swallowing me up effortlessly and accommodating my length with familiarity.

Pushing her ass out more to deepen my thrusts, I began a slow but deep rhythm all while I marked up her skin and whispered in her ear. Her moans were pure bliss and the music to my ears that always fueled my need and want for her.

Burying myself inside her with a groan, I ground my hips and feeling every corner of her insides. “Malakai”, She moaned out breathlessly, her fingers clenching our bed sheets as moved her hips in sync with my own.

“Fuck I love you”, I groaned out, unable to hold back how good she felt and how good she made me feel. “Fuck I love you so much”, I repeated as I slipped my arm under her torso and grabbed a handful of her breast as I picked up my speed and began thrusting into her.

The sound of skin slapping erupted through the room and soon our skin was blanketed with perspiration. “I love you too baby, you feel so good”, She cried out softly, pushing her ass back, greedily wanting more.

“Please dont stop, please dont”, She begging, my control leaving me as them words escaped her lips. The bed began to shift a little and I knew if I didnt slow down this would soon turn into a fucking session and I didnt want that. No tonight was purely about making love to her and I needed to resist the urge of fucking her until she couldn't walk.

Slowing my thrusts down slightly, I lifted my body a little and began to drive into her slowly but deep. Knowing I was hitting her g spot repeatedly and she would soon hit her peak, I removed my hand from her breast and moved it down to her dripping clit.

As I continued to slam into her at an even pace, I began to round her wet folds with my fingers as added pressure. No more than a few more minutes of begging my baby girls walls were clenching around my dick causing me to groan.

“You gone cum for me?”, I muttered huskily instantly having her nodding her head as she muffled her moans against the mattress. “Let it go baby, I wanna feel it”, I added as as I picked up the speed of both my thrusts and my fingers which seemed to do the trick.

Seconds later, Lea was clenching tightly as she let out a muffled cry and began shuddering under my embrace. That was all I needed to reach my own peak and only a few moments after I was letting out a grunt as I released every last drop deep inside her.

Collapsing on top of her with my now semi hard dick still buried inside her, I pressed a kiss to her bruising neck that I had marked up. “You gave me a hickey didnt you?”, She mumbled tiredly however I could see her nose scrunched up slightly at the realisation of what I did.

“Mmmm had to make sure niggas know”, I muttered unapologetically which only had her letting out a tired giggle. Feeling my own eyes getting heavier by the second, I placed my hands on either side of her body before lifting myself up and rolling over to my side.

“That was amazing”, Lea sighed with a yawn as she followed me over to my side and rolled up again me. “Mmm”, I mumbled my agreement as I pulled up the sheets and wrapped them around the both of us. Planting a kiss on her head, I turned on my side and pulled her closer into my body.

“I love you”, She mumbled tiredly as I felt myself slipping by the second, “How much?”, I muttered while dragging my fingers up and down her spine. “The rest of forever”, She replied instantly putting me into the rest I needed to fall asleep.

Last night was just a marathon to make up for all them weeks lost and I know she was gonna be feeling it for the next couple of days. 

Grabbing our plates, I took them over to the dining table and placed each beside the glasses of juice I previously poured. Licking over my lips at the smell of food, I wasn't surprised to find my stomach instantly rumbling with hunger. Not only had all that sex completely worn us both out but it had worked up a huge appetite and I was ready to go in on this food.

However before I could sit down, I realised that Lea was still upstairs and taking a long ass time for someone who was ‘getting something’. Torn between eating this crispy ass bacon and checking on my girl, I let out a groan as I reluctantly headed out the kitchen and up the staircase.

“I really do gotta get an elevator in this bitch”, I muttered lowly to myself and I hiked up the 101 stairs that this house seemed to posses. Finally making it to my bedroom, opened the door and instantly shook my head at the sight of it.

It was still completely trashed thanks to my little rampage and I was dreading having to clean and replace everything I destroyed. I couldnt help it though, Kalea seemed to be the only person to make me so angry and then love her within seconds. 

Shaking my head at how much this girl had me wrapped around my finger, I eyed out the room and found her no where in sight. “Lea?”, I called out as I treaded over the broken glass and headed to the ensuite which surprisingly had the door closed.

“Yo princess”, I called out with a knock before pressing my ear to the door as I could hear some shuffling around. “Give me a minute”, She said in a soft yet stressed tone which instantly had red lights flashing in my mind. Ignoring her wishes, I turned the handle of the door and made my way inside, only to find her on the floor with her back pressed up against the bath.

In one hand was a bottle of water and in the other was a small white box that she kept her eyes glued too. Frowning slightly at the sight, I crossed the bathroom and instantly took a seat on the floor beside her.

“Wus goin on baby?”, I questioned as I pushed her wet curls off her shoulder and down her back while I took in the sight of her. This was my favourite way to see her. Completely natural. Sure baby girl looked good all dressed up, makeup and hair done but nothing was better then seeing her completely comfortable and natural around me. She was breath taking. 

“Do you want to have kids?”, She questioned quickly, catching me completely off guard as my fingers in her hair halted while my eyes got a little wider. Bringing my hand down as I lifted up my knees, I titled my head back so I was staring up at the ceiling. Letting out a sigh, I ran my hand down my face before looking back over at her. 

“You carryin ma seed Lea?”, I mumbled in a strained tone which had her sniffling a little as she finally tore her eyes from the white box and looked up and over at me. “After last night, I doubt I wouldnt be”, She whispered slightly before letting out a sigh as she turned her attention straight ahead of us.

“But I dont think Im am ready.. I dont think we are ready”, She corrected as I blew out a sigh as 1000 thoughts began to swarm my head. “So what you tryna say?”, I found myself questioning a little harshly which had her flinching slightly and causing me to instantly feel bad.

“I think I should take this”, She hesitantly muttered as she lifted the little white box and allowed me to get a proper look at the small black writing printed on it. “Plan B?”, I squinted with a frown before turning my mug towards her which she was expecting because she kept her gaze down. How she even got the pill when we have been snowed in the past few days, was beyond me but it was the least of my worries.

“So ma seed could be in you right now and you cool with just killin that shit off huh?”, I spat out harshly, this time not feeling bad for my aggressiveness. “Malakai”, She sighed and grabbed my arm once she noticed I was about to stand up and get the fuck up outta this bathroom.

“I need you to talk to me like an adult and discuss why this is not the right time for us”, She pleaded with tears swirling in her eyes that no doubt softened me even if I didnt want it to. It was no secret that Kalea was my weakness and as I said before she could make me go from raging with anger to cradling her in my arms, within seconds.

Sucking up anger and annoyance, I slumped back against the bath and allowed her to speak as she was right. We did need to grow up and speak about our issues and differences like adults.

“We just got back on good terms Mali, I’m barely back on my feet and I’m just starting to live again. This isnt the right time to be bringing a child into the world, when Im barely an adult myself.”, She stressed as I let out a sigh and rested the back of my head against the cool tiles of my bathtub.

“I can barely look after myself Mali, how do you want me to take care of a child?”, She whispered as I watched her wipe her cheek from the few tears that had fallen. “Dont put yo self down like that Lea”, I muttered genuinely as I hated more than anything when Kalea thought she wasnt capable of doing shit for and on her own. 

People always wanted to take her independence from her and therefore it had her believing that she could never do anything on her own. “And you know that no matter what I got you. You and any baby you give me”, I stressed with a sigh as she finally looked up and gave me a small smile.

“I dont want you to think I dont want to have your kids, Mali. It would be a dream come true to have them and thats a big deal because a year ago kids were no way in my future at all.. I just think we should wait a little bit, set ourselves up and grow a little more, before we take that huge step”, She expressed softly as I found licking over my lips and fighting a small grin that was threatening to sneak out.

I knew she was right. As much as she liked to downplay it at times, Lea was smarter then she put on. I loved that her new outlook on life had her thinking rationally rather than that fairytale mindset she grew up with.

“You know we gone have hella cute babies right?”, I stated smugly, trying to lighten the mood which instantly had her busting up in laughter as she sat up on her knees and threw her arounds around my neck. “I love you Malakai”, She grinned against my neck as I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feel of my face pressing against the warmth of her skin.

Her words weakened me. They always did. Hearing those three letters words coming out of her mouth would forever be the fire I needed to keeping living and pushing on in this harsh world. I couldnt even express the feelings I felt whenever she spoke them and I wanted her to want to tell me every single day for the rest of forever.

My yearn for those words from her stemmed from the incident five weeks back. Hearing the love of your life saying she wished she never fell in love with you is by far was the most painful thing Ive ever been told.

From that moment on those were the only thoughts and memories that clouded my mind and ever repeat of it legitimately hurt every time.

“Where did you go just now?”, I heard her softly say as I broke out of my thoughts and found her face to face with a concerned look on her face. “Huh?”, I mumbled as I tucked her hair behind her ear before looking down at her full lips I was addicted too.

“You were in deep thought, you looked upset”, She explained as I tore my eyes from her mouth and looked back up at her concerned eyes. “I was just thinkin how much I need you to love me”, I shrugged simply as she let out a sigh and brought her hand up to cuff the side of my face.

Without waiting another second Lea, pressed her lips against my own and any ill thought of the past instantly vanished from my mind.  Parting her lips slightly, she allowed me the access I needed and I immediately let out a groan and she straddled my lap.

“Keep playin and Imma fuck you right here on the floor”, I warned against her lips which had her instantly grinning against my own. “Im too sore for anymore”, She pouted as she pulled away and rested my her forehead against my own. I on the other hand was smirking in a cocky way as I knew I had fucked Lea so good last night that she was in need of a break.

“Ight come on Princess, our food gone get cold”, I warned as I suddenly remembered that our food was still sitting on the dining table and waiting for us. 

Holding the pill box in her hand, Lea stood up from the floor and held out her other hand to help me up. Taking it, I hoisted myself up and planted a kiss on her forehead before patting her butt towards the bathroom door. “Where you even get that pill room?”, I questioned with curiosity as she rested her back against my chest and sluggishly began to walk. 

“You know how I have the bottom draw of the vanity?”, She said causing me to nod because I remember clearly the day she claimed it. “I have all my tampons, pads, pregnancy tests and emergency plan B pills in there”, She explained as I frowned at the thought of all those women products in my once manly room.

Once we entered the bedroom a sigh left Leas lips and I knew exactly why. “When the storm clears up we’ll go out and get knew shit for our room”, I assured her and received a large cheesy smile from her due to the words, ‘our’. 

“Can I pick the colours and furniture out?”, She questioned in a hopeful tone which instantly had me barking out a laugh as I shook my head. “Hell nah”, I frowned as thoughts of different shades of pink, purples and slivers filling my once masculine room.

“How is it suppose to be OUR room if you wont let me have any say?”, She pouted with a frown as we headed out the bedroom and made our way down the billion and one stairs. “You aint ever had a problem with it before, just lemme have it the way Im use to Lea”, I groaned as I was really trying not to fuck around and let her completely change my living arrangements.

“Eh you're such a female Mali but whatever. Next place we live in, Im picking out our room interior though”, She warned as I let out a chuckle and shrugged, knowing fully well that this was going to be our home for a long time coming.

Once we entered in the kitchen, Lea made a beeline for the sink and filled herself up a glass of water. Knowing what she was doing and not really wanting to witness it, I turned my head and kept my focus on my food as I waited for her to finish.

Yes I was fully aware that Kalea and I werent ready for know kids running around the place but it didnt stop me from actually wanting one with her. Lea was no doubt going to be mine forever and having a little one by her was icing on the cake.

But I knew she was right. Merely five weeks ago she had her life turned upside down and her independence stripped from her and I didnt want to throw her into motherhood without letting her re establish herself. Therefore I didnt press the issue any further and instead let her swallow that pill.

“Ill get the shot as soon as we can leave the house again”, She reassured me softly, obviously noticing my distress at the thought of taking it every time we had sex. “Come eat”, I muttered, changing the subject as I know longer wanted to visit that topic anymore than we already had.

“Mmm this looks and smells so good”, She moaned as she took a seat next to me, not without planting a kiss on my cheek. “Man a nigga is starving”, I grumbled as I picked up my fork and didnt waste another second digging into the food I prepared.

By the time we finished off our plates, I was still sitting at the table smoking a blunt while Lea was washing up the dishes. Pulling out my phone from my sweats, I went through my call log and hit my brothers name.

“Niggaaaaaaaa”, He answered in a singalong tone which had me chuckling as I shook my head. “You sounding this happy only means one thing”, I stated as he laughter filled the phone. “You hit that, baby brother?”, I questioned Raheem with amusement which earnt a playful teeth suck from his end while Lea sent me an attitude filled one. I knew she wasnt to fond of the idea of Rah and Knoelle.

“Nah man I aint, baby blasian harder to crack then I thought. Lea aint even here and she cock blockin like a motha fucker”, He muttered lowly in the phone which had me tossing my head back and cracking up at the sound of distress in his tone.

“Nigga you bet not be puttin us Cage brothers to shame, handle that bruh”, I encouraged this time earning a wet dish rag to come flying over and landing in my face. Brushing it off, I sent a glare to Lea who was already mean mugging me as she continued to wash the dishes.

“Yea Im working on it freckle face, but what bout you? Lea forgive yo ass and let you beat beat beat itttttt”, He chuckled as I ignored the annoying ass nickname he gave us when we were kids and shook my head with a grin.

“Dont be talkin bout ma girl like that bruh”, I warned lowly before clearing my throat and bringing my mouth closer to the receiver, “But on everythin I fucked her ribs back into place forreal forreal”, I whispered which had him cracking up while I received a slap to the back of the head causing me to look up in surprise.

“Damn baby I was just playin and how you get over here so quick”, I muttered as I rubbed the back of my head while she playfully rolled her eyes. “You are so nasty Mali”, She muttered while trying to hide her amusement at my description  of our marathon the night before.

“Im going downstairs, when your done telling everyone and their mama about our sex life, follow me”, She called over her shoulder as she walked out the kitchen and headed down to the basement.

“But anyways nigga on the real, yall good?”, Raheem asked genuinely once he composed himself from the laughter. “Yea man, no lie that shit started with nuthin but screamin and yelling, ma room completely fucked up too”, I chuckled at the thought before clearing my throat.

“But I got her stubborn ass to finally listen and then this morning after some good dick and lovin she said she wanna work shit out with yall and her brother”, I explained which instantly had him letting out a sigh of relief which had me grinning.

I knew my brother loved her like a little sister and the thought alone always made me happy and to see how cut up he was about their fall out wasnt something I wanted for him.

“Man you have no idea how much you just made ma day forreal. As much as Im enjoying messin with Knoelle and spending three days locked up with her, Im lowkey counting down till I get outta here so I can finally fix shit with Curls”, He spoke as I grinned at the nick name he hadnt used in weeks because I knew he didnt think he earned the right to anymore.

“Yea well, she still not 100 bout you and Knoelle so you got a lot of suckin up to do little bro”, I warned which had him sucking his teeth, “Nigga you forgetting who I am! Dey dont call me Lord Flacko dat pretty mother fucker for no reasonnnn! One look at this shinin grill and Curls gone forgive me. BELIEVE THAT!”, He hollered as I chuckled while rolling my eyes at how cocky this nigga was.

“Ive never met a more conceited person in my life”, I heard someone mumbled in the background on his end which only had me laughing harder. “Man Knoelle just dont know what she getting herself into with you”, I chuckled which had him sucking his teeth before he calling out some corny ass shit to Knoelle. 

“Ight man, Imma let you go and spit game. Hit me up later”, I yawned into the phone as I finished up my blunt and stood from my chair. “Ight nigga and call pops, he so mad with you bruh so bet call him soon before he come down there in the storm and whoop yo ass”, He warned as I let out a low groan as I completely forgot I had to now deal with my old man.

After saying hanging up with my brother, I stretched out my body and headed towards the basement door. Ready to call my dad, I halted when I heard Lea screaming at the top of her lungs. 

Instantly set in panic mood, I bolted down the stairs only to find her standing up on leather lounge with her hand on her heart and a terrified expression across her face.

“Lea?! What the fuck baby?”, I questioned with a frown as I rushed over to the lounge as she stood there shaking. “What the fuck is that Mali”, She screamed as she pointed to the floor where I followed her finger and felt myself let out a sigh of relief and instead grinned.

“Man you gave me a mother fucken heart attack, thats just my boy Sammy”, I shrugged as I ignored her horrified look and bent down to pick up my boy who must have escaped his cage during the night.

“Your boy? You named it? Sammy ?! What the fuck Mali?! When did you even get that?!”, Lea exclaimed as she scooted back on the other side of the lounge while I sat back and placed Sammy on my chest. “What? I was lonely and feeling down, ight?”, I justified with a shrugged as she continued to stare at me with disbelief while still standing on the couch.

“You were lonely so you buy a god damn anaconda?!”, She once again exclaimed as I rolled my eyes at her typical dramatics. “He’s a python”, I corrected however that didnt seem to help the situation anymore then I hoped.

“I dont give a fuck what its called Mali, its ugly, dangerous and it scares the shit out of me”, She sulked in a stressed tone as she finally jumped off the lounge and tip toed onto the spare one across from me.

“She didnt mean that little man, you aint ugly ight?”, I muttered to sammy as I lightly patted his neck which had Lea letting out a frustrated scream, causing me to finally chuckle at her.

“Baby chill, he harmless ight? Come over here and lemme show you”, I reasoned with her, amusement all laced in my voice which she didnt seem to appreciate as she huffed and folded her arms across her chest. “I cant believe you got a snake because you were lonely, who even does that?”, She ranted to herself in a low tone, not once taking her eyes off Sammy who had wrapped himself around my arm.

“Mali lock him away so I can cuddle you”, She pleaded  as I lifted my arm and showed off my snakes amazing coloured scales that she couldn't appreciate. Yea so one day I decided I needed to get myself something to occupy myself with because sulking around all day without Lea was becoming depressing. So one morning I woke Raheem up at the crack of dawn and dragged his ass down to the reptile store with me and we picked out Sammy.

Little nigga kept me entertained and I didnt regret getting his ass, no matter how much people seemed to dislike snakes. “Just come here Princess, this our kid so you gotta come and meet him officially”, I grinned which only had her scrunching up her face in disgust. 

“Why couldnt you be normal and get a cute puppy, or kitten ! Hell even a damn turtle would have been better then that”, She muttered dramatically while I stood up and headed over to the mini fridge that was next to his large tank.

“Time for feeding huh?”, I muttered down at my snake as I ignored Kaleas rants from behind me while Sammy wrapped his body around my torso. I was growing attached to him and I was even contemplating buy another if Lea wasnt gonna give me a hard time for it.

“What are you doing?”, She suddenly questioned as I looked over my shoulder and found her once again standing on the lounge and leaning over so she could watch me. “Feeding him”, I explained as I opened up the small fridge and pulled out what I needed. Grabbing a plastic glove from the box sitting on the fridge, I quickly slipped it on before opening up the fridge.

“What exactly does he eat?”, She questioned again this time causing a small grin to tug at my lips. “Mice”, I stated as a gasp escaped her lips while I opened up the plastic bag and pulled out one of the dead mice by its tail.

“Oh my fucking god I think im going to puke”, She groaned dramatically as I dropped the mice in his huge, glass tank before placing the bag back in the fridge and unwrapping him from my body.

“There you go little nigga, enjoy”, I grinned as I placed him in his cage and watched as he instantly slizzered to his food, dislocated his jaw and wrapped his mouth around the entire thing. 

Lea was obviously watching because she once again started to make a fuss and I couldnt help but shake my head at her as I securely placed the glass over his tank. “That is so sick Malakai, what is wrong with you”, She groaned as I pulled off my glove and set it in the trash can before making my way over to her.

“You lucky I aint feed him live mice, now thats a sight to see”, I grinned at the thought while Lea simply gagged as I made it over to her. “Please get rid of it”, She pleaded with a pout which I took as invitation and kissed her lips. “No can do baby, thats ma boy right there”, I shrugged as I placed my hands on her hips and lifted her down from the lounge.

“And the others dont mind it? Doesnt Rah care?”, She frowned trying to find someone on her side. Unfortunately for her, everyone had already warmed up to Sammy over the weeks. “Everyone love him and Rah helped me pick him out”, I shrugged which had her groaning as he rested her head on my shoulder as I sat us down on the lounge.

“Just keep him away from me Mali, Id hate for him to turn up squished to death”, She muttered lowly against my skin which had me chuckling as I slapped her thigh. “Bet not do anything to ma boy, Lea”, I warned as I bit down on her shoulder causing her to her nails into my arm to get me to stop.

“ANYWAYS, what are our plans today?”, She questioned as she lifted her head up off my shoulder and leveled her face with my own. “We can fuck?”, I grinned with a hopeful tone, instantly causing her to rolled her eyes as she playfully sucked her teeth.

“Ight ight Im playing”, I muttered my lie because I really was tryna get in a round or 4 today. “First off I needa call ma pops cause he need to handle ma ass for actin out at the dinner, then we can watch a couple of movies or whatever”, I shrugged as I lifted her body a little and grabbed my phone from my sweats.

“He’s not going to be too mad is he? I mean he's so chill and nice”, Lea stated as I let out a chuckle. “Yea he might not be Rah and ma blood father but he is where we get our temper from. He just know how to handle it a lot better than us”, I explained a I let out a sigh as I pressed down on his name while Lea sent me a sympathetic look.

The phone didnt even ring out for a second before my dads voice was booming through the phone. “HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MOTHER FUCKIN MIND KID?”, He roared as I cringed slightly and pulled the phone away from my ear slightly. Leas eyes immediately went wide and I sent her a reassuring smile that showed it was nothing Rah and I havent dealt with before.

Michael Sr was not our real father, but that nigga raised us since we were youngins and treated us like his own. Meaning we got the ass whoopings, groundings, yelling matches and the whole nine with his ass and he never held back. Especially when it came to me and Raheem back in the day. We were some bad ass kids.

“Pops”, I sighed as I once again pressed the phone to my ear. “DONT “POPS” ME NIGGA! IS YOU STUPID OR IS YOU STUPID”, He questioned as I stayed silent as I knew better to back chat to him. Funny how I was a 24 year old male and I was still getting cussed out by dad like I was a teenager.

“Man you so lucky I cant drive over there cause on everything Imma beat yo ass!”, He warned as I shook my head at his threats. Despite this man being one of the most respected and professional agents for the FBI it didnt stop him from going proper to hood all within seconds.

“Michael, calm down”, I heard my mother in the background trying to calm him but I knew he was already waving her off. “Dont tell me to calm down woman. You know what could have happen if I didnt talk that man and the restaurant from pressing charges?! His ass would have been tossed straight back behind bars and it would have been for a hella of a lot longer than a year”, He gritted out with anger while I ran hand down my face as guilt ate out me.

Our dad was forrea always stepping in for me and the boys to keep us out of trouble and I hated that shit. I hated that we put him in that position and I always felt like I was failing him when he had to take care of our mess. “Look dad, Im sorry ight? My anger got the best of me man, I didnt mean for that shit to happen”, I apologised like I was a teenager again and allowed Lea to rub my arm in a comforting manner.

“Malakai, I swear sometimes I question where yo head out boy. You a grown ass man making kid decisions and that temper of yours just gonna get you locked up”, He warned in a much calmer tone then he had only moments before. I on the other hand felt myself clench my jaw at his words, “I aint no little kid”, I grumbled with annoyance.

“Then quit actin like one little nigga! You think you high and mighty beating any nigga who looks at your woman? You know that was bruh!?”, He yelled as I felt myself up my fists. “I’on give a fuck who it was!”, I spat out with anger which was a mistake on my behalf.

“WELL YOU BETTA KID, THAT WAS THE HEAD CHIEFS NEPHEW!”, He roared as I let out a groan and tossed my head back on the lounge as my fathers anger suddenly made sense. I really did put him in a fucked up position.

“Michael enough!”, My mother warned but it was no use. “Dad”, I sighed as I rubbed the back of my neck. “Shit Im sorry pops, I know I fucked up and Im sorry I put you in that position”, I sighed as I suddenly felt a headache creeping up on me. 

I NEVER usually took anyones shit or allowed anyone to speak to me that type of way, but with Michael Sr it was different. He was the only one I sort out approval from and letting him down always fucked with my head. Now realising the effects my actions had, I was feeling guilty as fuck, not for any other reason other than letting him down.

“You really went too far this time Joshua”, He grumbled as I cringed at the middle name card he pulled out. My middle name was infact his and when he legally adopted me, he requested from my mom to allow him to give me his middle name.

“Keep a low profile while this blows over and I handle it. And I better not see your face for a good week otherwise you getting a beating of a lifetime”, He warned before hanging up in my face before I could get another word in.

Letting out a sigh, I tossed my phone across the room and threw my head back against the lounge for the second time. Lea was instantly in my lap, rubbing my arms, having heard the entire conversation due my fathers yelling match.

“You okay?”, She questioned softly as I kept my eyes closed and let out another long, deep sigh. “Man I feel like a kid again, getting cussed out and shit”, I chuckled bitterly as I shook my head and finally opened my eyes. “He’s only mad because he cares Mali”, She said softly which had my lips tugging in a small grin as I nodded my head.

“I know and thats why I feel like shit. I hate disappointing that man”, I admitted weakly as I placed my hand behind her back to support her as I leant forward and grabbed a blunt off the table. I was gonna need a few to ease my mind and get rid of this headache I worked up.

“Youre not going to get in trouble with the law are you? You know for hitting that guys and stuff?”, She questioned hesitantly with fear laced in her voice. “Nah baby, my pops will handle it. He always does”, I stated confidently because I had no doubt in my mind that he would clean up the mess I made. 

“Your lucky to have him Mali, he loves you and Raheem as if you were his own”, Lea smiled admiringly as I grinned lowly at the truth of her words. “Yea I know. The moment he got with our moms, he took us know questions asked. I got mad love for Rah’s real dad too but Michael, he the man I consider my dad”, I expressed as she smiled while running her fingers through my short fade.

“What about your real dad?”, She suddenly questioned which had me instantly tensing up as my grin dropped. Noticing my sudden change in demeanor, Lea’s smile dropped too and she instantly frowned with regret, “Im sorry I shouldnt have pried.. Its just youve never talked about it and .. and”, She stumbled her words as I sighed.

“He dipped when my ma had me”, I stated simply as she froze, her face scrunching up sadness. “He barely was around while she was pregnant and when she had me, he came to the hospital the day after I was born, told her parent life aint for him and left”, I explained the same story my mother had told me when I was 13 years old and wondering why my brothers had their real fathers and I didnt have mine.

 “He never tried to contact you guys or anything? What about you, did you ever try to find him?”, She questioned while I scrunched up my face at the very thought. “Nah he aint and the fuck would I go look for his bum ass. Fuck that bitch nigga, Lea. He aint nothin but a sperm donor. I got a pops, two at that and I’on need his bitch ass”, I spat out with anger, not at her but at the topic in general. 

“Im sorry I didnt mean to make you upset”, She mumbled causing me to let out a sigh as I took a long needed pull from my blunt. Today just wasnt my day. “It aint yo fault, look lets just not go there ight? He aint in ma life and never will be, I’on even know what he looks like or even know his name and I dont wanna”, I expressed as I pulled her hair back over her shoulders.

“You dont know his name?”, She frowned as I nodded my head and shrugged, “Nope and I dont care to know. Now can we talk about something else?”, I sighed as she nodded her head as placed her head on my shoulder where she proceeded to leave comforting kisses on my neck.

“Tell me bout this dance school you wanna open?”, I mumbled which instantly had her lifting her head up with excitement. I knew Lea needed to look into what she was going to do in the future and when she told me this was the path, I was beyond happy and proud of her.

I knew despite everything that went down with NYPA, Lea would never fully cut ballet out of her life. This dance school was the perfect way to still embrace ballet and also taking a back seat from all the pressures of being a professional dancer.

“Mali I want this school to be different”, She expressed as I met her gaze and found hope and passion behind them. “What you mean?”, I questioned as I licked over my bottom lip and rubbed my hand up and down her arm.

“I mean, I dont want my dance school to be a place where people think they need to kill themselves to be perfect. I want all the girls and guys to be comfortable in their own skin, no matter their size, colour, status or form. Its going to be a place where people actually enjoy coming and not dreading. Like a second home that makes people happy!”, She expressed passionately as I sat in silence and listened to her with pride.

“You know Im really proud of you right?”, I questioned as she dropped her eyes for a moment while a blush crept over her cheeks. “I am Lea. You done came a hella of a long way from that uptight perfectionist who was on the fast track of self destruction. Look at you now baby girl.. I couldnt be anymore proud of you forreal forreal”, I praised as she looked up at me with an adoring face that had my lips tugging up in a grin.

“You have no idea how happy that makes me to hear that from you Malakai”, She sighed happily as she softly snaked her arms around my neck and leant forward so she could brush her small nose against mine. “I got something for you”, I mumbled as her lips lightly brushed against my own. 

“You better not say ‘this dick’ Mali”, She warned which had me chuckling because any other time that would most likely be what I would say. Lifting her body up a little, I reached in my pocket and pulled out the cool piece of chain buried deep inside.

“No matter the shit we go through, I’on ever wanna see you take this shit off ever again”, I muttered my warning as I lifted up the angel pendant I had brought her for her birthday. Back at the hospital, my heart dropped to the pit of my stomach when Lea’s mother came out of her room carrying the necklace. She looked at me with sympathy before telling me Lea no longer wanted it. Shit broke my heart all over again.

Now looking down at the necklace, Lea closed her eyes shamefully before re opening them and looking at me guilt. “I was hurt”, She whispered as she reached out while trying to justify giving it back to me.

 “I cant promise you our future always gonna be sunshine and rainbows, but what I can promise is that Imma try my hardest to always keep you happy. But I need you to meet me halfway and not give up on me the moment shit turns bad”, I sighed as I placed the thin gold chain around her neck and fastened that clasp.

“I promise Ill never take it off Mali and I also promise that Ill fight for us just as hard as you do”, She stated passionately that told me she meant it. “Rest of forever, right?”, She added softly as I grinned down at her.

“Yea baby, rest of forever”, I muttered as I leant forward and pressed my lips against her own.

Kalea:

“Lea please come home, Im so close to strangling him and Im too pretty to go to jail for murder”, Knoelle fake cried into the phone which had me biting down on my lip as I tried not to laugh. 

“Elle I bet its not even that bad”, I tried to reason with her through my croaking voice and stuffy nose. It was day three into the blizzard and I had woken up feeling like complete and utter shit. Despite the fact that I felt like I was on my death bed, being looked after by Malakai was a plus side of my sickness.

“Not bad? Not bad!”, She exclaimed as I could hear Raheem dropping comments on the other end. “Lee-Lee, I turn around he’s right there, I go to the bathroom his face is pressed up by the door, if I eat his wiping my mouth with a napkin, when I wake up his so close that personal space feels like a myth!”, She ranted as I held onto my stomach and laughed which soon turned into a coughing fit.

As expected Raheem’s relentlessness at getting with Knoelle was becoming ruthless, meaning she was on the verge of killing him. “Elle what can I say? I warned you! When a Cage brother wants something, he doesnt stop until he gets it”, I explained which had her letting out a loud groan before she began fussing at Raheem for touching her thigh.

Though Rah and I weren’t on speaking terms at the moment, I couldnt help but laugh and miss him more than what I already did. He never failed to always have me smiling and laughing and the fact that I knew he was getting a kick out of toying with Elle, only made me laugh more.

“Raheem damn it! Stop, I already told you I have a boyfriend”, She hopelessly lied which earnt a loud hyena like laugh from Raheem. Clearly he didnt buy her lie either. “Tell that bitch boy to meet me here then”, Raheem challenged once he settled down with his laughter and instead decided to play into her lie.

“Im not doing that! Just give it a rest already”, She huffed before letting out a squeal as shuffling erupted through the phone. “Y’all better not be doing what I think your doing while Im on the phone”, I warned, however it came out more like a dying old man.

“Relax Lee-Lee, stupid ass was just tickling me even though he knows its my weakness and I hate it”, She grumbled and I just knew she was glaring while looking at him. ”Knoelle drop the act”, I sighed as I felt my headache come down hard since talking to her for the past 20 minutes.

“Look, I know I voiced my opinions on you guys getting together before but that was just because I was mad at Raheem and I didnt want to lose you to him. But the truth is, you would be so lucky to have a man like him in your life, Elle. He really is an amazing person, he’s kind, he cares and he has one of the biggest hearts Ive ever come across”, I stressed in a soft tone as Knoelle went silent and allowed me to speak the truth about him for the first time since I met her.

“Despite what I said in the past weeks, Malakai’s the bigger asshole out of the two..”, I said with a chuckle which had her laughing softly. “You got a really good guy wanting you and I dont want you to hold back because of me. I want you to be happy and I believe it or not, I really want him to be happy too”, I expressed as I felt a little weight on my shoulders being lifted off.

“Plus imagine if you marry Raheem! We’d totally be sister in laws!”, I added enthusiastically which had her laughing, “Oh so you gonna marry Malakai, huh?!”, She questioned which amusement which instantly had me grinning. “Hell yes, thats my baby and Ill kick his ass if he doesnt marry me”, I stated which earnt a deep chuckle from the doorway.

“Dont worry Princess, you know you the future wifey”, He grinned with amusement as I felt my cheeks redden as he made his way over with a tray of soup, water and meds.

“But thank you for that Lea. I lowkey needed to hear that you were okay with it before I decided what I wanted to do”, Knoelle spoke through the phone as I smiled because I was right in knowing she really was feeling Raheem despite the front she put up.

“Oh and dont hate me but the phone was kinda on loudspeaker and he heard what you said and I lowkey saw his eyes get a little misty before he disappeared inside”, She whispered which had me pouting a little as guilt ate away at me. 

“I cant wait till this blizzard is gone so I can talk to him”, I admitted as I carefully sat up in my position and moved further into the middle so Mali could slip in on his side that I was occupying. “It should have cleared up by tomorrow. Well I hope so at least because I missed your ass!”, She gushed a I felt myself grin.

“I missed you too! Ill let you go so you can bond with your new boo thang. Ill see you tomorrow! Love you!”, I called out and allowed her to say her goodbyes before hanging up and dramatically dropping my head on the pillow.

“Im more of an asshole huh?”, Malakai questioned beside me as I buried my face into his side and wrapped my arm around his waist. “Did you forget how you were towards me when we first met”, I yawned as I pulled away slightly and looked up at his handsome face. God I just loved him.

“Yea I couldnt stand yo ass but I wanted to fuck you so badly”, He openly admitted with a chuckle which had me rolling my eyes before breaking out into a coughing fit. “Im gonna ignore that, only cause Im dying and I need your help”, I complained in a baby voice as I sluggishly sat up in the bed.

“Im so hot Mali”, I managed to get out as I tugged at the bottom of Malakai’s large hoodie I was wearing and pulled it off my heated body. Next to go were my sleep shorts and finally I peeled off my soaked cami and bra.

“You got a fever as well”, He muttered with worry as he pressed his cold hand against my burning forehead. “I dont like feeling like this”, I sniffled as I turned around so I was facing him with a sad expression. “I know baby and as soon as the blizzard chills, Ill take you to the doctor ight?”, He bargained as I nodded my head before resting it against his bare chest while he subtle groped my bare breast.

“Come eat this so I can give you some Tylenol”, Malakai mumbled as his lips kissed my head while I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feel of his cold skin cooling my heated body.

“Mmm feed it to me”, I yawned against his skin as I turned slightly ans looked out the window. The Blizzard had dramatically decreased compared to the last two days and I was excited to get out and get some fresh air. No doubt being crapped up in the house all day and going from freezing cold to heated - from sex- was causing me to get sick.

“Ight sit up then, you big baby”, He muttered with amusement which had me grinning weakly as I lifted my heavy head and looked up to his defined face. Ive said it so many times before and I knew Id say many more times to come, but Malakai was the most handsome man in my eyes.

I couldnt find a single fault and I knew it was now true when people say, when you're in love you see no imperfections. That was Mali to me, perfect.

Carefully grabbing the steaming bowl of chicken soup that he made for me, I tried not to melt at the sight of him but I simply couldnt help it. My eyes watered at the genuine care he had for me and I found myself opening my mouth up as he brought the spoon to my lips.

I watched as he forehead crinkled and his nose scrunched up as he concentrated to make sure he didnt drip anywhere. If I didnt have soup in my mouth I would have surely cooed and gushed at how adorable he looked.

Time and time again he repeated the gesture, even stopping to pick up the napkin and wipe my lip and chin for me as a little escaped my mouth. Crazy how such a simple act could make you feel like you were falling into a deeper hole of love for him. 

“Why you keep lookin at me like that”, He chuckled once we got through half the bowl in comfortable silence. “Like what?”, I questioned softly as I looked up at his eyes with a small smile on my lips. “All dreamily and in a daze..”, He noted as I blushed a little while shrugging my shoulders.

“Because sometimes it feels like Im in a dream with you.. a perfect dream”, I added as he looked down at me and allowed his full lips to tug up into a lazy grin. “I swear you love makin a nigga feel all soft and shit”, He chuckled as he leant forward and kissed my lips before I could protest. 

“Mali! You will get sick too”, I scolded him however he simply shrugged unfaded by the prospect of getting sick. “If it means I can keep kissin you then I’on care”, He stated simply which instantly melted my frown and once again morphed into a dreamy like expression. 

Leaning forward, I was ready to plant a large sloppy one on him however a sudden banging had us both halting our actions. A frown was instantly etched on Malakai’s face while a look of worry washed over mine. “What was that?”, I muttered as it went silent for a feel moments which eased Mali up a little.

“Its probably the wind or something”, He shrugged as he went to feed me another handful however once again we were greeted with another round of loud banging. This time however it sounded like it was the front door being half beat down, “Malakai”, I whispered feeling half frightened. 

Without a word, Malakai sat the tray on the table before slipping out of the bed just as another round of bangs came. Making his way across the room, Malakai quickly stuffed his feet into his timberlands before walking into his walk in wardrobe.

Seconds later he was walking out but the black object had my eyes going wide with fear. “Malakai what the hell!”, I exclaimed as I scrambled off the bed and quickly tugged on his hoodie and my sleep shorts. “Stay up here Lea, lock the door and dont open it unless I say so ight?!”, He warned as my eyes stayed glued to the gun he held so effortlessly in his hand indicating that this was not the first time.

“Mali what are you doing? You dont need that”, I pleaded as I stepped closer to him only to jump as the front door once again was being banged on. “Lea we in the middle of a fucken blizzard, whoever out there aint come over for a fucken cup of coffee!”, He snapped before sighing once he saw I flinched.

“Look baby Im sorry, but please just stay in here”, He plead as he walked over and planted a kiss on my forehead while holding the gun behind his back and away from me. 

“Please be careful Malakai, I cant live without you”, I sniffled as I held onto his arm tightly as he sent me a small smile and kissed my nose. “Ill be back baby”, He muttered before pulling away and heading straight towards his bedroom door.

My eyes stayed glued to his back as I watched him disappear from sight and I felt my heart hammering in my stomach as I crossed the trashed bedroom. Doing as he asked, I closed the door and locked myself in, however I kept my ear pressed up to the door.

Still the front door was being banged on and I could hear Malakai letting off a string of nasty swear words as he jogged down the staircase. Though my fear had me shaking, I was more afraid of Malakai being out there by himself and so I found myself unlocking the bedroom door.

I knew Mali was never going to let me hear the end of it for not listening, but I didnt care because I needed to make sure he was safe. Quickly but quietly, I opened up the door and slipped into the chilly hallway.

“IM COMING MOTHER FUCKER”, Malakai suddenly yelled once another round of bangs erupted and I took the opportunity to bolt down the stairs. The sound of the locks being played with could be heard and I held onto the banister as I picked up my speed.

Seconds later the front door was being swung open and I flinched at the sound of it banging back against the wall. Still out of sight and rushing to get into view, I felt my stomach churn at the sound of Malakai’s confused voice. “What the fuck is you doin here?”, I heard him grumble with distaste and annoyance.

“And the fuck you beating down on ma shit bruh you almost got a bullet to the dome”, He spat out as I made it to the last set of stairs, “Wheres my sister?”, I heard a broken voice question which instantly had my heart beating a mile a minute.

Slowly my pace as I made it down the steps, my mouth dropped open at the sight and tears immediately sprung to my eyes. Malakai moved to the side and gave me a proper view of the person standing, or should I say shivering at the front door.