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"You love me?" She let the hanger and bikini in her hand drop to her side. His face looked a little nervous as he rubbed his thighs.
"Yeah, I do." The cubicle fell silent again before she shuffled towards him shyly.
"I love you too." The relief was written all over his face, as if he was actually worried she didn't feel the same way. Little did he know she'd been itching to tell him for ages. Grasping at her hand he smiled up at her before moving his mouth again.
"We done here? 'Cause I'm starvin'." Her blank expression made him laugh before she swiped the bikini across his face.
"Why'd you have to go and spoil the moment you big doof?" Pouting angrily she grabbed her purse from the hook and pulled the curtain back.
"What? I'm hungry and we been shopping for hours. You still love me though." There was a second of silence before she answered.
"Yeah, I suppose I do." She emphasised the word 'suppose' and went ahead to buy the bikini, even though she hated it.
The rest of their afternoon was perfect to Nicki, although he just saw it as a day out at the mall she saw it as so much more. Plus, he said he loved her. She kept replaying it in her mind just in case the moment slipped away.
"Hello? Earth to Nicki." She snapped out of her drifting, dreamy thoughts and looked at him. "Yo, you were like full on sleep with your eyes open."
"I was day dreamin' actually." Flipping her hair over her shoulder she undid her seatbelt and turned to face him. "I think you should come meet my Mom."
"Really? But won't your da-"
"He's gone." She licked her lips nervously and looked back up at him. "So, d'you wanna come in?"
"As long as your Mom doesn't mind."
"She won't, I promise." Her words persuaded him it was a good idea and he soon followed her lead, walking behind her to the house. It smelt so good when they walked through the door, the aroma of food instantly waking his stomach. "Ooh she's cooking. You want dinner here?"
"Sure, smells good."
"Mhm, Mom's cooking is pretty damn good." She smiled sweetly and dropped her purse before leading him through to the kitchen and greeting her Mother. She was slightly nervous since this was the first time Safaree was meeting her but the nitpicking was non-existent much to her relief.
***
"I cannot believe you ate two full plates!"
"That was some good food though. Had to stop myself from gettin' thirds." He nodded matter of factly as she lay behind him on her bed.
"You're so greedy." Letting her foot slip off the edge, she kicked him lightly in the head since he was sat on the floor resting against her bed frame.
"Aye, don't be pickin' fights with people more than double your size. You got any idea how stupid that is?"
"No 'cause I'd win." She giggled whilst looking down at him.
"My ass you'd win, I could toss you across the room with my pinky."
"No you couldn't Safaree, stop lyin'."
"Oh yeah?" He whipped his head around and laughed seeing how scared she looked as he got to his feet.
"No wait! Please! I'm sorry I didn't mean it!" Holding her hands up in defence he slapped them down playfully. "I know you're not lyin'!" Letting her giggles overtake the last of her sentence he smiled back at her and flopped on to the bed, causing her body to bounce up a little.
"You're just lucky all that shoppin' made me feel mad sleepy."
"Aww." Rolling over on to her stomach to get closer to him she removed his hat and ran her long nails up and down the nape of his neck, stopping each time when she got to his shirt collar. "Poor Saafaareeee."
"Yeah, poor me." He shut his eyes, enjoying the relaxing moment until a firm slap to the back of his scalp made him jump. "Nicki, what the hell?!"
"Get over yourself, it was just a lil' bit of shopping Safaree. Not a freaking marathon."
"Well it sure as hell felt like a marathon to me. You need serious preppin' for shit like that." His last comment made her laugh, although it sounded mangled and ugly because she was laying on her front he still thought she sounded cute. The comfortable silence soon washed over them both again before she broke it abruptly.
"I'm nervous." The quick and random topic change made him look at her seriously. They probably looked more than ridiculous, both laying motionlessly on their stomachs as they stared at one another.
"Why you nervous for?"
"This stupid ass pool party. I'ont wanna go, Safaree." Her voice was low and quiet.
"How many times do I have to say this Nic? I'm gonna be there with you at all times, I don't get why you're so afraid." He studied her features, waiting for a response and he could immediately tell that there were words on the tip of her tongue. They just weren't coming out. "Nicki?"
"I just am SB. I don't know why, I just..." Her words fizzled out slowly. She was so close to telling him, opening up to him but in one swift moment she panicked and let her problems collect in the pit of her stomach where they'd forever give her grief. Why couldn't she talk to him? Or anyone for that matter. However many people were surrounding her she still felt alone.
"If it's the same issue that we talked about in the change room I honestly don't understand you Onika."
"What?" Her brow furrowed as she moved back to stare at him more fiercely.
"You! You hate everythin' about yourself and I just can't figure why! I obviously see somethin' completely different to what you see when you look in the mirror!" Her face retracted, visibly hurt by his words. Her biggest fear, the possibility that nobody understood her and never would.
"Well I apologise for feelin' so insecure all the time. I didn't know it bothered you so badly." Quickly getting to her feet she jumped to the floor and shut herself in the bathroom. His loud sigh was audible on the other side of the door. He knew he handled that the wrong way, in fact there was nothing right about how he even approached the topic but how could he help her and try to understand her when she wouldn't even confide in him. Groaning angrily at himself he returned his hat to his head and made his way over to her bathroom door and knocked lightly.
"Nicki, I'm sorry. I didn't meant to yell I just, I don't know what's goin' on in your head half the time. I need you to talk to me." He waited for some sort of acknowledgement but didn't receive one. Her sobs were pretty damn clear though. "Look, I'm gonna sit and wait for however long it takes for you to come out but hear this, how can you let anyone else love you if you don't even know how to love yourself?"
***
It had been almost an hour and her tears were still actively pouring from her eyes as his words continued to plague her mind. He was right. How the hell was anyone else supposed to love her if she didn't even love herself? Piecing her own feelings with his impacting words she felt as though everything was pointless. She could never love herself, the relentless months of torture certain people had inflicted upon her already damaged self esteem was irreversible. Or so she thought. Wiping her face with her hands she sniffled before resting her head against the wooden door, his in the same spot on the other side.
"The hell is this?" His sneer made her blush and start to fidget instantly.
"It's a card, I uhm, I made it for you." The indentation of her dimple deepened as she chewed anxiously on the inside of her cheek.
"I can see that, I'm not backwards Oinka." The spin he put on her name made everyone around them laugh lowly. "Why would I want a card from you?" Her eyes began to sting feeling everyone staring at her and smiling smugly. The embarrassment was unbearable.
"It doesn't matter." She shook her head, the soft curls tickling her cheeks as she urgently caught herself before the tears attempted to surface. "I'm just....I'm gonna go to class." Quickly pushing past everyone she walked speedily to the bathroom and secured herself in a cubicle, letting the hurt start to cut deep into her heart as the pain refused to cease with each teardrop she shed.
Back out in the corridor the laughter was still going and Drake's conscience was screaming at him to run after her but his mind was stopping him from making any sort of movement.
"I can't believe she actually gave that to you! Here, lemme see it?" Tyrell made a grab for the pink valentines card in Drake's grasp. Not able to stop him in time he ripped it from his hands and began to read it aloud.
"Aubrey, for as long as I have known you I've always felt something towards you." He paused to absorb the few giggles that were audible."Wait, wait there's more." He cleared his throat after laughing and proceeded. "I don't know what it is that pulls me towards you but just know that I've never felt this way before. I feel something between us and I hope you feel the same way back." He carried on reading until he reached the end of her heart-felt confession. Her first valentines card she'd ever wrote and it was cruelly broadcasted to the majority of her school in the canteen. Drake felt sick, not just at how horrible he was feeling at that point but at the pain clearly visible on her face. She looked broken.
"Nicki, please?" The low volume of his voice woke her from the seemingly real memory. Her defence mechanism was harming any future happiness she might have to face. Shutting everyone out of her life and trusting only herself was secluding her emotionally. Taking a deep breath she got to her feet and smudged the tears away before turning the handle. He was more than shocked when the door pulled open, his head losing its place of rest before he jumped up quickly. Staring at her heart-broken face whilst she kept focused on her feet he waited for her to say something first. A few long seconds passed before her hoarse and shaky voice was heard.
"I'm sorry, I don't mean to push you away." She shuffled out of the bathroom, her arms crossed tightly over herself.
"I know you don't mean to do it. I just wish you'd stop, Nicki." His warm arms embraced her firmly, letting her feel that he was there in more than one sense.
"I can't."
"Why not? This is what I'm talkin' about Nic. Let me in, tell me why you can't." The silence became overwhelming.
How could she tell him something so embarrassing? The fact that it was his friends that made her this way worsened the situation. Folding her lips tightly she hurriedly blinked the tears away and kept her voice suppressed whilst she hugged him back tightly. The sigh he emitted was one she could both feel and hear and honestly she didn't know how much longer he'd put up with this. She was rigid for a moment or two, just waiting for him to release her from his hold and walk away but instead he held her tighter.
"I'm not goin' anywhere Onika. Just remember that."
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*This is a three part chapter, so you will get the pool party in part three :) Super sorry I was late posting and it's kinda short. None of my chapters are ever long anyways lol thanku to those who commented last chapter, it'll be a miracle if I get that many comments again XD Hope this was alright :/*
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Monday, 14 January 2013
13. Learning To Love - Part One
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"I'm gonna have to go home at some point." She spoke quietly into his chest as they lay on the couch. It had been almost three days and she'd been back once when she was sure her Father was out so that she could pick up some of her essentials. Safaree and his family had been great, without them she feared what would have happened. It turns out their two month mark was celebrated with the perfect gift for both of them and today was Safaree's birthday but the pair of them had other things on their mind.
"I was thinkin' the same thing in the shower this mornin'." His words fell from his mouth lazily as his chin rested on top of her head. Their movie had ended and as always they were sat, basking in the silence as the credits rolled up the screen.
"Oh? You didn't tell me that."
"That's 'cause you was too busy lettin' your eyes wander, I wouldn't have wanted to distract you."
"Ew." She sat up quickly and stared at him as he smiled. The feeling he gave her was unexplainable and she knew it sounded stupid but she really didn't want to leave him to go home. His eyes flicked from her eyes to the tiny shade of purple that used to be a bruise, it looked more like a faint shadow now though. He knew she had to go home but he was scared for her to be in the house with that deranged lunatic that was her father. He was so deep in thought at that point he hadn't felt her hand caressing his cheek until now as she spoke lightly. "What're you thinkin' about?"
"You."
"Do you always think about me?" Her eyes depicted the intrigue in her mind as she continued to look at him.
"Every minute of the day."
"Not a second less?"
"Never."
"Good." She smiled into the kiss that she initiated and pulled away, the smile still plastered on her happy face. He loved seeing her like this. No makeup, no worries and most of all happy. Seeing her happy made him happy. "Get up, I wanna show you somethin'." She stood up quickly causing him to grab her hand.
"Wait, where you goin'?"
"Just get up. I'll show you."
He did as she asked and followed behind her up the stairs and into his room. His Mom and Nina had gone out to spend time together and left Nicki and Safaree to have their space too.
"Nicki? What are you doin'?"
"Stop asking me questions and sit." She grasped at his hand gently and led him to the bed before turning to her backpack by his wall. He had absolutely no clue what she was doing but he was fascinated so stopped asking questions and just let her continue to rummage through her bag. Slowly standing up she turned back to him and sat by his side on the bed with a long box in her hands. She was holding it out for him but he looked confused.
"Nicki, what is all this for?"
"Your Birthday. Here, open it." Her small hands handed him the box, which he took from her gratefully.
"Nic you dind't have to get me anythin' I'm happy with no gift I swear."
"But I wanted to get you it. So, I hope you like it." She blushed slightly before kissing him. "Happy Birthday."
"Y'know what? I don't deserve you." He smiled back at her and began opening the box only to feel his eyes pop out of his head when he lay eyes on the chain inside. It had his name encrusted on the front, which only became more visible as he lifted it out. Placing it in his palm he brushed his thumb over the letters before turning it over to see her name with heart beneath it engraved in the back. The growing silence as he admired his gift was starting to make her feel nervous.
"Oh my God, you hate it don't you? I knew I should-"
"No!" He stopped to place it around his neck effortlessly. "Nicki, I love it. Thank you." Pulling her worried frame to his body he embraced her in a hug before kissing her affectionately.
"Really? You're not just sayin' that?" It was obvious that she was pouting as she spoke.
"No, if I didn't like I'd let you know don't worry." His obnoxious laugh made her pull away quickly as she slapped his arm. "Damn, I was jokin'!" He laughed. "But seriously I really love it Nic, thank you."
"You're welcome."
***
"If anythin' happens and I mean anythin', you call me and I'll come getchu. Kay?" He stared at her worried face as she sat in the passenger seat. They were parked outside of her house, today was the day she was finally going home. She'd called her Mother the day before and found out her Dad had been called out to work away for another five weeks.
"It's fine Faree. Nothin'll happen, I promise." She smiled and leaned in to kiss him before getting out. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow." His eyes were glued to her as she made her way inside, turning at the doorway to wave one last time before entering. She didn't want to be back, in fact it was taking everything within her being to not run back out the door and back into his car but she didn't want to impose on his family any more than she felt like she had. Steadily setting her bag down at the bottom of the stairs she looked around nervously. It was eerily quiet as she started walking through to the kitchen, which is where her Mom usually was.
"Mom?" There was no response. Continuing through all the rooms on the lower floor she started making her way up the stairs after grabbing her bag. "Mom? You home?" Her brow was furrowed with concentration whilst listening for a reply, still nothing. Suddenly catching sight of movement she jumped out of her skin. "Oh my God! Lambchop you scared me!" She laughed out of relief and walked over to where he was stood, still in his pyjamas. "Where's Mommy? And why aren't you dressed yet?" She held her bag with one arm and grabbed his little hand with her own.
"Mommy's sleeping."
"Sleeping?"
"Mhm." He nodded dramatically and carried on trailing behind her.
"Well you stay in here and I'll go see if she's awake yet, kay?" He didn't respond as he'd already raced over to her CD rack and started pulling them all out. She never understood the fascination he had with that. Not bothering to stop him she dropped her bag on the bed and moved through to her Mom's room. it was dark and dingy inside, not like it usually was. The furniture was turned over and there were things all over the carpeted floor. Cai was right, she was asleep but that was so unlike her. Especially to leave her five year old child alone, unfed and still in his PJ's at almost three in the afternoon. Looking back at the shape in the bed worriedly she moved back out to her own room. Things needed to get back in order and it looked as though it was all up to her.
"C'mon we're gonna go eat." She extended her arm out for him to hold her hand as they headed downstairs and into the kitchen. "What do you wanna eat?" She asked as she helped him climb onto a chair at the table.
"Mac and cheese?"
"Good, me too." Scruffing up the little amount of hair he had she smiled at him and went to go make their food.
It was almost 8pm before Mama Carol made an appearance. Nicki was in the middle of bathing Cai when she heard her door creak open.
"Is Mommy awake now?" His little whisper and wide eyes made her laugh as he sat surrounded by bubbles in the tub.
"Sounds like it, so we better hurry up and get you in bed before we get in trouble." She finished rinsing off the suds and pulled the plug out before wrapping him in a towel. He was dried and laying in his sheets in no time. He'd managed to talk her into reading him a story, which he had missed immensely in the four days she'd been gone. After finishing the story she tucked him in again and turned his light off on the way out but once she reached the hallway his little voice stopped her.
"Nicki wait!" She turned around quickly, walking back to his half open door.
"What is it?"
"Can you please close my door?"
"Close it? I thought you didn't like the dark lambchop?" She smirked at him acting all grown up but his reply made her feel as though she was about to break down in tears.
"I am afraid of the dark." His lip quivered as he spoke. "But sometimes when it's shut Daddy won't come in and get mad at me." Her heart sank like a ruined ship.
"But he's not here anymore." Making her way back into his room she sat on the side of his bed.
"Yes he is." The worry in his voice, face and eyes was killing her. It almost mirrored how she was feeling the day he attacked her.
"No, he's not Cai. He's gone away, I promise."
"He's still in my dreams though." He sniffled as the tears began to roll down his little cheeks.
"I won't ever let him hurt you, I'mma make sure he can't come back."
"Will you sleep in my room with me?"
"Of course I will." She kissed his forehead before standing again. "I gotta go get ready for bed first but I'll be back soon." Holding the tears back she left his room and went to perform her usual rituals, her Mother had disappeared back into her room again and Nicki figured it would be smarter to talk to her in the morning. After brushing her teeth and showering she let herself back into Cai's bedroom and crawled under the sheets with him, settling in a comfy position for the night she let his soft snores lull her to sleep.
Across the hallway Carol had watched her daughter walk from the bathroom and back into Cai's little room. Intrigued, she dragged her sore and aching body across the wooden floor and peered through the doorway. The sight before her made the pain gradually worsen. The two bodies laying asleep were the most important people in her life and she'd failed to protect them.
***
"I don't know 'bout this, don't you think this is goin' a lil' too far Mia?"
"Kelly, I swear if you open your mouth one more time." Along with her intimidating stare the threat didn't even need to be finished for Kelly to silence herself.
"So you're really gonna try this?"
"Yeah, I mean I know it's kinda harsh but it'll see her outta the group, that's for sure." She laughed a little after answering Callie's question. "She's an outcast. She doesn't fit anywhere, especially not with us."
"I don't even know what SB sees in her, like..." Zara trailed off whilst bugging her eyes at her friends.
"Exactly, and tomorrow we'll be rid of her and her dorky ways."
"What if it doesn't work?"
"The fuck is up wit'chu Kelly? You sound like you actually care about her?" Mia shot her an evil glance.
"I don't care about her. I just don't wanna be too mean, y'know?"
"Well get the fuck over it."
"She has a point Mia, I mean what if SB don't fall for it?"
"He has to." She laughed in Callie's direction. "Besides there's gonna be alcohol there so once he's sipped a few he'll be all over me. He practically is anyway so, it'll work. Trust me." She turned away to grab her nail file whilst the other girls shared a doubtful look. Too scared to voice their opinions they just let her keep talking, highly anticipating how tomorrow would turn out.
***
The next morning Nicki was woken by Cai trying to climb over the top of her. She could tell he was at least trying not to wake her up but it was a failed attempt.
"Hey, where you goin'?" Her raspy morning voice made him halt on the spot and turn to face his older sister.
"Downstairs, Mommy's up."
"She is?"
"Yeah and she's cooking something!" His wide grin made her laugh a little as she threw the blankets back. She was apprehensive as she followed behind him, scared of what she might be greeted with but to her surprise the house was spotless and along with it was the aroma of breakfast cooking. Watching Cai run off ahead she stood in the doorway watching her Mother. She looked okay from where she was but a soon as she moved further into the room the bruises became more visible. He'd done it to her too.
"I'm sorry I wasn't awake when you got home Nika I-" She stopped talking and stirring in her pan once she felt Nicki's arms wrap around her gently from behind.
"It's okay Mom." She released her from the hug and stepped back. "I'm sorry I left you and Cai with him but he-"
"I know what he did. That's why he's gone." She looked down solemnly. Although she was glad to be rid of his monstrous ways it was still sad to have seen her marriage fall apart the way it did.
"I should've told you, I was just scared. I'm sorry." Blinking the tears away quickly she smiled at Cai waiting impatiently at the table, his knife and fork pointed upwards in his little hands.
"You don't need to be sorry for anything Onika, now go sit at the table I'm cooking breakfast for both my babies today." She smiled tearfully and ushered her daughter away, more than ready to embrace this new start.
***
"Come on Nic." Safaree tapped the changing room door and waited for her to open but she was refusing to let him in. It was Thursday afternoon and she'd been trying to get hold of Mia and the others for days but they were all ignoring her, so Safaree kindly offered to take her shopping.
"No. I look so dumb."
"Nicki I have seen you-" He paused quickly and lowered his tone after looking around. "I have seen you naked before y'know?"
"Safaree!"
He laughed at her yelling and sat on the changing room couch again. "Well I have and you look great so just lemme see."
"No." Not taking her say as the final answer her slid in through the curtain, making her jump. "Oh my God! Would you please get out?!" She tried to cover herself but he pulled her hands away. Standing before him in a bikini she suddenly felt really embarrassed and looked down to avoid his roaming eyes.
"Nicki, what are you talkin' about?" He looked dumbfounded by her behaviour. "Would you look at yourself?"
"I already saw. I wanna get changed so could you please get ouuuut?" Her attempt to push him out failed miserably.
"Nope. Not 'til you turn 'round at look at yourself and I'm bein' serious right now." To prove his point he made himself comfortable on the ledge in the corner and folded his arms.
"Ugh, you are so annoying y'know that?"
"Yup, thas my job. Now stop looking at me and look in the mirror Onika." He turned his own focus to the mirror, waiting for her to do the same and slowly but surely she rotated her gaze to the foot of the glass. Staring intently at her feet she spoke up again.
"What am I 'sposed to be lookin' at Faree?"
"The girl stood in fronna you right now? Do you see her?" He watched her face in the mirror.
"Safaree I-"
"Do you see her?"
She huffed irritably. "Yes, I see her."
"What don't you like about her?"
"What do I like about her is more the question." She shook her head. "Safaree this is silly, I look stupid. I'm not wearing this on Saturday."
"Well what about what I like about her? Can I answer that question?"
"Go ahead, but look away whilst I change." He did as she asked just to avoid wasting more time.
"Mmkay, Onika Maraj. I love her smile. I love her dimples and the way her eyes go all squinty when she laughs. Oh and that too, I love her laugh. Her weirdly long fingers and tiny wrists." He paused when he heard her laughing. "And the ass, how could I forget that?" He chuckled to himself a little when she hit him on the back of his head. "She's aggressive sometimes, I like that shit too. Y'know I could go on for a whole eternity sayin' everythin' I love about her." He trailed off for a second before expanding his sentence. "How much I love her." Turning around in time to catch her ass disappearing under her jeans, she pulled them up quickly and turned to face him.
"Love?"
"You heard right." He folded his lips nervously. "Nicki, I love you."
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*My brain hurrrts I hit a wall with this chapter so bad so I apologise! It's a little draggy onny and you'll have to wait 'til the next post to see how things go at the pool party haha thanks SO much for reading and for those who left comments on the previous chapter :))*
"I'm gonna have to go home at some point." She spoke quietly into his chest as they lay on the couch. It had been almost three days and she'd been back once when she was sure her Father was out so that she could pick up some of her essentials. Safaree and his family had been great, without them she feared what would have happened. It turns out their two month mark was celebrated with the perfect gift for both of them and today was Safaree's birthday but the pair of them had other things on their mind.
"I was thinkin' the same thing in the shower this mornin'." His words fell from his mouth lazily as his chin rested on top of her head. Their movie had ended and as always they were sat, basking in the silence as the credits rolled up the screen.
"Oh? You didn't tell me that."
"That's 'cause you was too busy lettin' your eyes wander, I wouldn't have wanted to distract you."
"Ew." She sat up quickly and stared at him as he smiled. The feeling he gave her was unexplainable and she knew it sounded stupid but she really didn't want to leave him to go home. His eyes flicked from her eyes to the tiny shade of purple that used to be a bruise, it looked more like a faint shadow now though. He knew she had to go home but he was scared for her to be in the house with that deranged lunatic that was her father. He was so deep in thought at that point he hadn't felt her hand caressing his cheek until now as she spoke lightly. "What're you thinkin' about?"
"You."
"Do you always think about me?" Her eyes depicted the intrigue in her mind as she continued to look at him.
"Every minute of the day."
"Not a second less?"
"Never."
"Good." She smiled into the kiss that she initiated and pulled away, the smile still plastered on her happy face. He loved seeing her like this. No makeup, no worries and most of all happy. Seeing her happy made him happy. "Get up, I wanna show you somethin'." She stood up quickly causing him to grab her hand.
"Wait, where you goin'?"
"Just get up. I'll show you."
He did as she asked and followed behind her up the stairs and into his room. His Mom and Nina had gone out to spend time together and left Nicki and Safaree to have their space too.
"Nicki? What are you doin'?"
"Stop asking me questions and sit." She grasped at his hand gently and led him to the bed before turning to her backpack by his wall. He had absolutely no clue what she was doing but he was fascinated so stopped asking questions and just let her continue to rummage through her bag. Slowly standing up she turned back to him and sat by his side on the bed with a long box in her hands. She was holding it out for him but he looked confused.
"Nicki, what is all this for?"
"Your Birthday. Here, open it." Her small hands handed him the box, which he took from her gratefully.
"Nic you dind't have to get me anythin' I'm happy with no gift I swear."
"But I wanted to get you it. So, I hope you like it." She blushed slightly before kissing him. "Happy Birthday."
"Y'know what? I don't deserve you." He smiled back at her and began opening the box only to feel his eyes pop out of his head when he lay eyes on the chain inside. It had his name encrusted on the front, which only became more visible as he lifted it out. Placing it in his palm he brushed his thumb over the letters before turning it over to see her name with heart beneath it engraved in the back. The growing silence as he admired his gift was starting to make her feel nervous.
"Oh my God, you hate it don't you? I knew I should-"
"No!" He stopped to place it around his neck effortlessly. "Nicki, I love it. Thank you." Pulling her worried frame to his body he embraced her in a hug before kissing her affectionately.
"Really? You're not just sayin' that?" It was obvious that she was pouting as she spoke.
"No, if I didn't like I'd let you know don't worry." His obnoxious laugh made her pull away quickly as she slapped his arm. "Damn, I was jokin'!" He laughed. "But seriously I really love it Nic, thank you."
"You're welcome."
***
"If anythin' happens and I mean anythin', you call me and I'll come getchu. Kay?" He stared at her worried face as she sat in the passenger seat. They were parked outside of her house, today was the day she was finally going home. She'd called her Mother the day before and found out her Dad had been called out to work away for another five weeks.
"It's fine Faree. Nothin'll happen, I promise." She smiled and leaned in to kiss him before getting out. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow." His eyes were glued to her as she made her way inside, turning at the doorway to wave one last time before entering. She didn't want to be back, in fact it was taking everything within her being to not run back out the door and back into his car but she didn't want to impose on his family any more than she felt like she had. Steadily setting her bag down at the bottom of the stairs she looked around nervously. It was eerily quiet as she started walking through to the kitchen, which is where her Mom usually was.
"Mom?" There was no response. Continuing through all the rooms on the lower floor she started making her way up the stairs after grabbing her bag. "Mom? You home?" Her brow was furrowed with concentration whilst listening for a reply, still nothing. Suddenly catching sight of movement she jumped out of her skin. "Oh my God! Lambchop you scared me!" She laughed out of relief and walked over to where he was stood, still in his pyjamas. "Where's Mommy? And why aren't you dressed yet?" She held her bag with one arm and grabbed his little hand with her own.
"Mommy's sleeping."
"Sleeping?"
"Mhm." He nodded dramatically and carried on trailing behind her.
"Well you stay in here and I'll go see if she's awake yet, kay?" He didn't respond as he'd already raced over to her CD rack and started pulling them all out. She never understood the fascination he had with that. Not bothering to stop him she dropped her bag on the bed and moved through to her Mom's room. it was dark and dingy inside, not like it usually was. The furniture was turned over and there were things all over the carpeted floor. Cai was right, she was asleep but that was so unlike her. Especially to leave her five year old child alone, unfed and still in his PJ's at almost three in the afternoon. Looking back at the shape in the bed worriedly she moved back out to her own room. Things needed to get back in order and it looked as though it was all up to her.
"C'mon we're gonna go eat." She extended her arm out for him to hold her hand as they headed downstairs and into the kitchen. "What do you wanna eat?" She asked as she helped him climb onto a chair at the table.
"Mac and cheese?"
"Good, me too." Scruffing up the little amount of hair he had she smiled at him and went to go make their food.
It was almost 8pm before Mama Carol made an appearance. Nicki was in the middle of bathing Cai when she heard her door creak open.
"Is Mommy awake now?" His little whisper and wide eyes made her laugh as he sat surrounded by bubbles in the tub.
"Sounds like it, so we better hurry up and get you in bed before we get in trouble." She finished rinsing off the suds and pulled the plug out before wrapping him in a towel. He was dried and laying in his sheets in no time. He'd managed to talk her into reading him a story, which he had missed immensely in the four days she'd been gone. After finishing the story she tucked him in again and turned his light off on the way out but once she reached the hallway his little voice stopped her.
"Nicki wait!" She turned around quickly, walking back to his half open door.
"What is it?"
"Can you please close my door?"
"Close it? I thought you didn't like the dark lambchop?" She smirked at him acting all grown up but his reply made her feel as though she was about to break down in tears.
"I am afraid of the dark." His lip quivered as he spoke. "But sometimes when it's shut Daddy won't come in and get mad at me." Her heart sank like a ruined ship.
"But he's not here anymore." Making her way back into his room she sat on the side of his bed.
"Yes he is." The worry in his voice, face and eyes was killing her. It almost mirrored how she was feeling the day he attacked her.
"No, he's not Cai. He's gone away, I promise."
"He's still in my dreams though." He sniffled as the tears began to roll down his little cheeks.
"I won't ever let him hurt you, I'mma make sure he can't come back."
"Will you sleep in my room with me?"
"Of course I will." She kissed his forehead before standing again. "I gotta go get ready for bed first but I'll be back soon." Holding the tears back she left his room and went to perform her usual rituals, her Mother had disappeared back into her room again and Nicki figured it would be smarter to talk to her in the morning. After brushing her teeth and showering she let herself back into Cai's bedroom and crawled under the sheets with him, settling in a comfy position for the night she let his soft snores lull her to sleep.
Across the hallway Carol had watched her daughter walk from the bathroom and back into Cai's little room. Intrigued, she dragged her sore and aching body across the wooden floor and peered through the doorway. The sight before her made the pain gradually worsen. The two bodies laying asleep were the most important people in her life and she'd failed to protect them.
***
"I don't know 'bout this, don't you think this is goin' a lil' too far Mia?"
"Kelly, I swear if you open your mouth one more time." Along with her intimidating stare the threat didn't even need to be finished for Kelly to silence herself.
"So you're really gonna try this?"
"Yeah, I mean I know it's kinda harsh but it'll see her outta the group, that's for sure." She laughed a little after answering Callie's question. "She's an outcast. She doesn't fit anywhere, especially not with us."
"I don't even know what SB sees in her, like..." Zara trailed off whilst bugging her eyes at her friends.
"Exactly, and tomorrow we'll be rid of her and her dorky ways."
"What if it doesn't work?"
"The fuck is up wit'chu Kelly? You sound like you actually care about her?" Mia shot her an evil glance.
"I don't care about her. I just don't wanna be too mean, y'know?"
"Well get the fuck over it."
"She has a point Mia, I mean what if SB don't fall for it?"
"He has to." She laughed in Callie's direction. "Besides there's gonna be alcohol there so once he's sipped a few he'll be all over me. He practically is anyway so, it'll work. Trust me." She turned away to grab her nail file whilst the other girls shared a doubtful look. Too scared to voice their opinions they just let her keep talking, highly anticipating how tomorrow would turn out.
***
The next morning Nicki was woken by Cai trying to climb over the top of her. She could tell he was at least trying not to wake her up but it was a failed attempt.
"Hey, where you goin'?" Her raspy morning voice made him halt on the spot and turn to face his older sister.
"Downstairs, Mommy's up."
"She is?"
"Yeah and she's cooking something!" His wide grin made her laugh a little as she threw the blankets back. She was apprehensive as she followed behind him, scared of what she might be greeted with but to her surprise the house was spotless and along with it was the aroma of breakfast cooking. Watching Cai run off ahead she stood in the doorway watching her Mother. She looked okay from where she was but a soon as she moved further into the room the bruises became more visible. He'd done it to her too.
"I'm sorry I wasn't awake when you got home Nika I-" She stopped talking and stirring in her pan once she felt Nicki's arms wrap around her gently from behind.
"It's okay Mom." She released her from the hug and stepped back. "I'm sorry I left you and Cai with him but he-"
"I know what he did. That's why he's gone." She looked down solemnly. Although she was glad to be rid of his monstrous ways it was still sad to have seen her marriage fall apart the way it did.
"I should've told you, I was just scared. I'm sorry." Blinking the tears away quickly she smiled at Cai waiting impatiently at the table, his knife and fork pointed upwards in his little hands.
"You don't need to be sorry for anything Onika, now go sit at the table I'm cooking breakfast for both my babies today." She smiled tearfully and ushered her daughter away, more than ready to embrace this new start.
***
"Come on Nic." Safaree tapped the changing room door and waited for her to open but she was refusing to let him in. It was Thursday afternoon and she'd been trying to get hold of Mia and the others for days but they were all ignoring her, so Safaree kindly offered to take her shopping.
"No. I look so dumb."
"Nicki I have seen you-" He paused quickly and lowered his tone after looking around. "I have seen you naked before y'know?"
"Safaree!"
He laughed at her yelling and sat on the changing room couch again. "Well I have and you look great so just lemme see."
"No." Not taking her say as the final answer her slid in through the curtain, making her jump. "Oh my God! Would you please get out?!" She tried to cover herself but he pulled her hands away. Standing before him in a bikini she suddenly felt really embarrassed and looked down to avoid his roaming eyes.
"Nicki, what are you talkin' about?" He looked dumbfounded by her behaviour. "Would you look at yourself?"
"I already saw. I wanna get changed so could you please get ouuuut?" Her attempt to push him out failed miserably.
"Nope. Not 'til you turn 'round at look at yourself and I'm bein' serious right now." To prove his point he made himself comfortable on the ledge in the corner and folded his arms.
"Ugh, you are so annoying y'know that?"
"Yup, thas my job. Now stop looking at me and look in the mirror Onika." He turned his own focus to the mirror, waiting for her to do the same and slowly but surely she rotated her gaze to the foot of the glass. Staring intently at her feet she spoke up again.
"What am I 'sposed to be lookin' at Faree?"
"The girl stood in fronna you right now? Do you see her?" He watched her face in the mirror.
"Safaree I-"
"Do you see her?"
She huffed irritably. "Yes, I see her."
"What don't you like about her?"
"What do I like about her is more the question." She shook her head. "Safaree this is silly, I look stupid. I'm not wearing this on Saturday."
"Well what about what I like about her? Can I answer that question?"
"Go ahead, but look away whilst I change." He did as she asked just to avoid wasting more time.
"Mmkay, Onika Maraj. I love her smile. I love her dimples and the way her eyes go all squinty when she laughs. Oh and that too, I love her laugh. Her weirdly long fingers and tiny wrists." He paused when he heard her laughing. "And the ass, how could I forget that?" He chuckled to himself a little when she hit him on the back of his head. "She's aggressive sometimes, I like that shit too. Y'know I could go on for a whole eternity sayin' everythin' I love about her." He trailed off for a second before expanding his sentence. "How much I love her." Turning around in time to catch her ass disappearing under her jeans, she pulled them up quickly and turned to face him.
"Love?"
"You heard right." He folded his lips nervously. "Nicki, I love you."
...
*My brain hurrrts I hit a wall with this chapter so bad so I apologise! It's a little draggy onny and you'll have to wait 'til the next post to see how things go at the pool party haha thanks SO much for reading and for those who left comments on the previous chapter :))*
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
12. Security
*So, I haven't posted on this one in what feels like forever! I'm not sure if people are still interested in it but here goes! Alsooo I know I said no more of those kind of scenes, I was gonna get someone else to write it for me but I didn't so please excuse any errors. I am, after all, still an innocent little lady :3 So there are bound to be mistakes! Oh and thanku so much for all the previous comments, I think this chapter is a lil longer so I hope it's okay :/*
Having made his way downstairs that morning Safaree was sat with his Mom and Nina at the table. Only the sound of them eating breakfast could be heard before Mama Samuels spoke up.
"I thought you said Nicki was staying over last night?" She continued spooning cereal into her mouth after talking.
"Yeah, she did. She's still sleepin'. She's gon' be stoppin' for a couple days though, that okay?"
"Of course, she's always welcome here and she knows it." She smiled sweetly and stood, carrying her bowl and spoon over to the sink leaving the siblings to talk.
"How is Nicki? I saw her go out the bathroom last night, she didn't look too great." Nina tried to mask her worries with a smile.
"Nah, she won't speak. Somethin' happened with her Dad last night."
"Like what?" She frowned.
"I'ont even know." He rubbed his head remembering yesterday. "Her Mom and Dad was away for a few days and when they came back he went mad and threw me out like I was yesterday's fuckin' trash."
"Damn." Her eyes widened dramatically. "So, you think he was mad with her for havin' you over?"
He shrugged in response. "I'mma go see of she'll talk but I have a feelin' she's just gon' bury it all."
"Well, good luck." She smiled at her brother as she stood up. "And if you want, I could try and talk to her later?"
"Thanks, I'll see if she even opens up to me first."
"Aight, well I gotta get to work. I'll talk to you later." She finished clearing her dishes away and grabbed her coat before leaving. It was times like this when he was glad he had a sister.
After washing his own breakfast plates he made sure his Mom was busy doing something downstairs before moving up to his room to see Nicki. She was still sleeping, her hair laying over her bruised face. How could her own Father do that? He wondered to himself and shut the door before sitting on the edge of the bed. His weight caused the bed to sink as she opened her eyes slowly. The way her small hand swept the hair from her vision made him smile.
"Hey, how you feelin'?" He lay back down, facing her on his side as she stretched out slowly.
"Okay, I guess."
"Yeah, well you don't look okay." He frowned as he spoke to her. "Nicki, what the hell even happened last night?"
"Nothin'." She was speaking quietly and calmly. "And I'm sorry he threw you out yesterday." He could feel her hand on his face but ignored it, trying to work out what happened.
"Nothin'? Nicki, I'ont believe that. Look at your face." He folded his lips and ran his finger gently across her bruised cheek as she avoided eye contact. It felt hot and a little swollen. "Did he hit you?"
"Safaree, please could you just leave it?" The tone of anger and upset in her voice made him wary of making her bottle up even more than she already was.
"Fine. But you're stayin' here for as long as you need."
"Thank you." She kissed him sweetly and pulled back before settling in his arms again. Surely she'd open up to him soon, maybe if he stopped pressing her for answers and let her talk in her own time she'd tell him what really happened.
"You want somethin' to eat?" She shook her head no against his chest before sitting up slowly, reaching for her pounding skull as she winced.
"You got anythin' for a headache though?"
"Yeah, but you gotta eat before you go poppin' pills Onika." He sat up too and slid off of the bed. "C'mon, I'll go make you somethin'." Holding his hand out her let her place hers in his grip and led her to the lounge room. "I'll bring it through, you just sit still and take it easy." She got comfortable in the cushions and did as he ordered, waiting for him to return with her late breakfast.
***
The pills did their job and thanks to the pain relief they had her sleeping again in no time. Safaree couldn't believe how much she was bottling things up with him, how she wouldn't confide in him. They were supposed to feel like they could tell each other anything. His face remained troubled as he stared down at her sleeping into his side. Honestly, out in the day-time light her face didn't look all too bad, just a little bruised on her cheek.
"Safaree, what would you and Nicki like for dinn-" Her little voice interrupted his thoughts but by the time he'd tuned in she'd stopped having laid eye's and Nick's tinged cheek. "Oh my goodness, what happened?"
Thinking fast, SB spoke up. "Oh, she uh, took a toy truck to the face yesterday." He nodded and folded his lips as his Mother still looked just as confused. "Her little brother Ma, he threw a toy at her face."
"Oh!" She chuckled lightly. "Well, at least it didn't break the skin. There's some arnica gel up in the bathroom cabinet, tell her to put some of that on when she wakes up."
"Aight, thanks Ma." He grimaced after her comment, thinking of what her face could have looked like had her Father hit her any harder. He didn't need for her to say it was him, he just knew it. There was something about her Dad that didn't sit well with him but he couldn't work out what it was.
"Anyway, I'm going grocery shopping. What would you two like for dinner?" Her purse and keys were already in her grasp as she continued walking to the door.
"I'ont mind Ma, whatever you cook is fine by us." He turned to smile at her. "But thanks for askin'."
"Okay, well I'll be home soon. Don't forget, if you go out leave the spare key under the mat for Nina."
"Aight, will do." He waved once more before she left. Leaving him with his thoughts and Nicki's light breathing for company.
***
Sitting in the centre of her pink, girly, over-sized bedroom Mia was surrounded by her friends, her hangover finally subdued as she sipped on some sparkling water. Kelly was studying her reflection intently whilst Callie proceeded to get her hair done by Mia and over in the corner Zara lay comfortably on her side reading a magazine. Having avoided the topic for a while, Callie decided to bring it up.
"Mia, I thought you said you was gonna get your "revenge" on Nicki soon? And you stayin' over at her house and shit, what's up with that? Y'all best friends or somethin' now?"
"Please? Me? Friends with Onika? That's a goddamn joke Callie. I already said that I gotta be close to her before I can get her back." Mia continued braiding Callie's hair as she spoke to them all before Kelly interrupted.
"So you're gettin' revenge on Nicki for somethin' that her guy said?" Her face contorted with confusion. "Call me stupid but that's a lil' harsh, don't ya think? And ain't he Drake's friend?"
"Yeah, you're right Kel. You are stupid. Now stop questioning my decisions. Ever since that day Aubrey stuck up for the four-eyed bitch in Math she's done nothin' but rub me the wrong way. Drake has tonnes of friends, losing SB ain't gon' cost him anythin'."
"So, what are you gonna do?" Callie's voice was breathy as she tried to cope with how roughly Mia was handling her hair.
"I still don't know yet." She sighed. "I was supposed to try and think of shit I could get on her when I was at hers last night but I drank too much." She stopped braiding for a minute and pondered before continuing again, much to Callie's horror. Suddenly a devious smile found its way to Zara's face.
"Y'know, I was gon' have a pool party over at mine next weekend. We could invite Onika."
"Why the hell would you wanna invite-" She stopped dramatically and dropped the unfinished braid. "Ohh I get it." Her face mirrored Zara's as she nodded. "Oh my God. This is the perfect opportunity." The four girls started to plan for Saturday night, their devious minds pulled together could be a dangerous thing for someone classed as an outsider. Especially someone like Nicki.
***
Across town Safaree sat comfortably between Nicki's legs on his bed as she squirmed to get away from him.
"Nicki, would you sit still. I'm gonna miss and get it in your goddamn eye or somethin." Using the strength of his muscular arm he lay it across both her thighs to hold her still whilst he resumed his attempt to paste the arnica gel on her cheek.
"Safaree! That hurts!" She turned her head away from him. "It is a bruise y'know? They hurt when you touch them."
"Well if you sat still then I wouldn't keep on accidentally hurtin' it." His last words made her cease all movement as she held her breath and winced when he gently rubbed it on. "There, see? Now how hard was that?" He stood up and screwed the lid on trying not to smile at her pouting face.
"I'm doin' it myself next time. Your hands are too big and ungentle."
"Ungentle?" She nodded sadly as he got on to the bed again. "You don't think I could be gentle?"
"Not with those big ass hands." Softening her answer she let a small giggle escape before allowing more to follow when he moved over the top of her. Resting with his face just above hers, the small smile she had on her face soon disappeared once she felt his leg laying between hers with his other to the side of her.
"What is it?" He scanned her eyes for an answer when he noticed there was something obviously on her mind.
"Can I ask you somethin'?"
"Sure, go ahead." He maintained his position above her whilst she played nervously with the chain dangling from his neck as it rested on her succulent chest.
"Why do you like me? I mean, of all the girls you coulda gone for and have prolly been with before, yet you're layin' here on top of me. Ol' Goofy Nika. Why?"
"Nicki, I really like you." Her eyes flicked up to catch his briefly before he continued on. "Not just all of this." He said as he ran his hands gently over her body before tapping where her heart lay. "But all of this and what's inside too. You're the nicest, most kindest person I ever met and that's the God honest truth." Leaning down he kissed her delicately, feeling the tears on her face as he did so. "That gentle enough for you?" He smirked at her smiling through her tears as she stared up at him affectionately.
"Yes." She whispered and kissed him again.
"And don't think that I ain't noticed any of this shit either." He said sternly and rubbed the foundation from her cheek, most of it had gone milky with her tears. Pulling his hand up she studied it carefully and blinked. "Or that."
"What?" She sniffled and moved slightly under him to get more comfortable.
"Your contacts. I know you hate wearin' 'em. Where are your glasses?"
"I left them at home. I look better without them on."
"You look beautiful with and without them." He sat up, pulling her with him as they moved to sit against the headboard.
"Y'know, apart from my Mom you're the only person to ever tell me that?"
"Well, me and your Mom speak the truth and know when we see somethin' special." He pecked the side of her face, careful not to press on her sore cheek in the process as she stared ahead deep in thought.
Neither one of them could have guessed what would transpire that evening as their small exchanges of kisses turned into a more passionate make out session before he lay her beneath him once again. Feeling her breath quicken she decided to enjoy the feeling he was giving her as he took in every part of her body. His lips grazed almost every inch of her being that was accessible before he slowly began pulling her shirt up. He looked at her face, waiting for a signal but she just kept her eyes locked on to his, silently giving him permission to carry on undressing her.
He did exactly that as he peeled the thin fabric up over her head and cast it to the floor before placing his lips back upon her warm skin. It seemed as though each time he pulled away and moved back to her again her breathing would become more erratic. Her chest was heaving as she closed her eyes only to open them suddenly, feeling the coolness of his chain once again resting on her chest. Following it with her eyes she trailed them back up to his neck and reached out slowly to remove it, gaining more courage with each second that went by she felt herself grasping gently at the bottom of his shirt, pulling it up and over his head. His toned, dark chest now visible she unconsciously bit on the corner of her lip.
Completely unaware of how much she was exciting him at that moment, she let her hands trail along the sides of his muscular teenaged body whilst letting her nails rake up the curve of his back as he slowly unclasped her bra at the front. Her hands stopped moving instantly as she gasped before covering herself, quickly becoming shy and self conscious. It was as if that one movement had knocked her back ten steps.
"Hey, it's okay." He tugged carefully at her wrist, encouraging her to let him see her body. She was unsure at first and never spoke but wanting to continue she reluctantly moved her arms down to her stomach nervously. Her eyes were fixed on her own fingers before she felt his face nearing her. She inhaled sharply at his breath hitting her exposed chest. Slowly and tenderly he kissed, nipped and sucked at both of her breasts whilst she fought the urge to moan out. He could hear her stifling the moans and detached from her nipple quickly, causing her to open her eyes.
"What's wrong?" She immediately tried to sit up, thinking she'd done something wrong but felt his warm hands pushing her back down lovingly.
"Nothin's wrong. I just wanna hear you." Before she got chance to let another word leave her mouth he pressed his lips to hers again, she readily granted entrance to his tongue as he ran it along the part in her lips. Whilst they continued to massage one another's tongues her mimicked the same speed of movement with his hand on her breast, her fight to stop the moans was diminishing as she finally gave in and let his ears hear just how much he was pleasing her. She pulled away from the kiss and shut her eyes, sensing his hand gravitate lower and lower down her front until he reached the top button of her shorts. With one swift flick he'd unbuttoned and unzipped them already, allowing the top of her panties to show through the denim. Since pulling away from his mouth she'd gotten continuously louder as he ran his lips along her neck after kissing down her jawline. What she felt next however was beyond what she could have ever imagined. Her knees automatically raised and her mouth gaped as he pressed his finger down on to her sensitive area, his hand resting beneath her shorts but above her panties. She wasn't aware of how moist she was until he slipped his hand under the soft material of her underwear, slowly rubbing and massaging her attentively. Noting her breath changes and the noises that she made in order to repeat what she liked.
"Oh God." He smiled down at her exasperated moan as she let her hips move back and forth with the rhythm he'd set in to motion with his hand.
"You like that?"
"Mmmm." She moaned out loudly before attempting to talk, her words layered with lust. "I do, I really do. Please, don't stop." He did as she asked, flicking his fingertip faster over the swollen bundle of nerves as she got closer to climaxing for the first time. "Uh, shit! I feel like I-"
"It's okay, let it happen." He speeded up the rhythm more and more as the frequency of her moans indicated the onset of her orgasm. To her the overwhelming feeling of heat and pleasure that washed over her was intense, she could feel her walls pulsating as she gripped on to his arms with her hands. Her eyes slowly de-wrinkled and opened up to look at him.
"Oh my God." She breathed out and continued to stare up at his face, still panting with bliss. Leaning down to kiss her he lingered for a while before returning his hand back to her shorts. She waited in anticipation for him to remove them.
***
She felt like a silly schoolgirl with a crush who couldn't wipe the goofy grin off of her face. Only she head every reason to be grinning like a cheshire cat. For behind her lay Safaree, the both of them laying intertwined and on a high after what had just happened. Although he wasn't a virgin she was, well, not anymore. She sighed happily feeling his chest rise and fall against her back, even though it had been her first time it felt right. Obviously it hurt at first but after the discomfort diminished she liked it. A lot.
"Yo, Nic are you still awake?" His voice interrupted her pleasant memories.
"Yeah."
"My Mom's gon' be home soon, we better get dressed."
"Kay." She still didn't move causing him to nudge her playfully. "Okay, Okay I'm gettin' up now." Letting out another giggle she pulled the sheet with her, wrapping it around her naked frame as she clumsily gathered her clothes from the floor. Looking back at him she squinted as the backlight of his phone illuminated his room when he received a text. "Who is it?"
"Drizzy. He said they all goin' to Zara's place next weekend, you wanna go?"
"I'm not sure." She tucked her hair behind her ear and looked down, tightening the sheet around herself shyly.
"I'll be there, I won't leave you. I promise." He got off the bed and moved over to where she stood, once again his tall body towering over her as she peered up at him.
"Fine, but I have nothin' to wear." She pouted before he pulled her chin up.
"It's a pool party, y'only need swimmin' stuff."
"A pool party?" She shook her head unsurely. "Safaree, I've never even been invited to a birthday party before never mind a Goddamn pool party."
"You'll look great. Please? Don't make me go alone?" She delayed her answer for a while before reconnecting their gaze, he was playfully pouting before a smile took over.
"Ugh, you owe me."
"Oh? I think I know how to make it up to you." He smirked at her back as she walked towards the light switch, removing the element of darkness from the room.
...
*Thanks for reading :)*
Having made his way downstairs that morning Safaree was sat with his Mom and Nina at the table. Only the sound of them eating breakfast could be heard before Mama Samuels spoke up.
"I thought you said Nicki was staying over last night?" She continued spooning cereal into her mouth after talking.
"Yeah, she did. She's still sleepin'. She's gon' be stoppin' for a couple days though, that okay?"
"Of course, she's always welcome here and she knows it." She smiled sweetly and stood, carrying her bowl and spoon over to the sink leaving the siblings to talk.
"How is Nicki? I saw her go out the bathroom last night, she didn't look too great." Nina tried to mask her worries with a smile.
"Nah, she won't speak. Somethin' happened with her Dad last night."
"Like what?" She frowned.
"I'ont even know." He rubbed his head remembering yesterday. "Her Mom and Dad was away for a few days and when they came back he went mad and threw me out like I was yesterday's fuckin' trash."
"Damn." Her eyes widened dramatically. "So, you think he was mad with her for havin' you over?"
He shrugged in response. "I'mma go see of she'll talk but I have a feelin' she's just gon' bury it all."
"Well, good luck." She smiled at her brother as she stood up. "And if you want, I could try and talk to her later?"
"Thanks, I'll see if she even opens up to me first."
"Aight, well I gotta get to work. I'll talk to you later." She finished clearing her dishes away and grabbed her coat before leaving. It was times like this when he was glad he had a sister.
After washing his own breakfast plates he made sure his Mom was busy doing something downstairs before moving up to his room to see Nicki. She was still sleeping, her hair laying over her bruised face. How could her own Father do that? He wondered to himself and shut the door before sitting on the edge of the bed. His weight caused the bed to sink as she opened her eyes slowly. The way her small hand swept the hair from her vision made him smile.
"Hey, how you feelin'?" He lay back down, facing her on his side as she stretched out slowly.
"Okay, I guess."
"Yeah, well you don't look okay." He frowned as he spoke to her. "Nicki, what the hell even happened last night?"
"Nothin'." She was speaking quietly and calmly. "And I'm sorry he threw you out yesterday." He could feel her hand on his face but ignored it, trying to work out what happened.
"Nothin'? Nicki, I'ont believe that. Look at your face." He folded his lips and ran his finger gently across her bruised cheek as she avoided eye contact. It felt hot and a little swollen. "Did he hit you?"
"Safaree, please could you just leave it?" The tone of anger and upset in her voice made him wary of making her bottle up even more than she already was.
"Fine. But you're stayin' here for as long as you need."
"Thank you." She kissed him sweetly and pulled back before settling in his arms again. Surely she'd open up to him soon, maybe if he stopped pressing her for answers and let her talk in her own time she'd tell him what really happened.
"You want somethin' to eat?" She shook her head no against his chest before sitting up slowly, reaching for her pounding skull as she winced.
"You got anythin' for a headache though?"
"Yeah, but you gotta eat before you go poppin' pills Onika." He sat up too and slid off of the bed. "C'mon, I'll go make you somethin'." Holding his hand out her let her place hers in his grip and led her to the lounge room. "I'll bring it through, you just sit still and take it easy." She got comfortable in the cushions and did as he ordered, waiting for him to return with her late breakfast.
***
The pills did their job and thanks to the pain relief they had her sleeping again in no time. Safaree couldn't believe how much she was bottling things up with him, how she wouldn't confide in him. They were supposed to feel like they could tell each other anything. His face remained troubled as he stared down at her sleeping into his side. Honestly, out in the day-time light her face didn't look all too bad, just a little bruised on her cheek.
"Safaree, what would you and Nicki like for dinn-" Her little voice interrupted his thoughts but by the time he'd tuned in she'd stopped having laid eye's and Nick's tinged cheek. "Oh my goodness, what happened?"
Thinking fast, SB spoke up. "Oh, she uh, took a toy truck to the face yesterday." He nodded and folded his lips as his Mother still looked just as confused. "Her little brother Ma, he threw a toy at her face."
"Oh!" She chuckled lightly. "Well, at least it didn't break the skin. There's some arnica gel up in the bathroom cabinet, tell her to put some of that on when she wakes up."
"Aight, thanks Ma." He grimaced after her comment, thinking of what her face could have looked like had her Father hit her any harder. He didn't need for her to say it was him, he just knew it. There was something about her Dad that didn't sit well with him but he couldn't work out what it was.
"Anyway, I'm going grocery shopping. What would you two like for dinner?" Her purse and keys were already in her grasp as she continued walking to the door.
"I'ont mind Ma, whatever you cook is fine by us." He turned to smile at her. "But thanks for askin'."
"Okay, well I'll be home soon. Don't forget, if you go out leave the spare key under the mat for Nina."
"Aight, will do." He waved once more before she left. Leaving him with his thoughts and Nicki's light breathing for company.
***
Sitting in the centre of her pink, girly, over-sized bedroom Mia was surrounded by her friends, her hangover finally subdued as she sipped on some sparkling water. Kelly was studying her reflection intently whilst Callie proceeded to get her hair done by Mia and over in the corner Zara lay comfortably on her side reading a magazine. Having avoided the topic for a while, Callie decided to bring it up.
"Mia, I thought you said you was gonna get your "revenge" on Nicki soon? And you stayin' over at her house and shit, what's up with that? Y'all best friends or somethin' now?"
"Please? Me? Friends with Onika? That's a goddamn joke Callie. I already said that I gotta be close to her before I can get her back." Mia continued braiding Callie's hair as she spoke to them all before Kelly interrupted.
"So you're gettin' revenge on Nicki for somethin' that her guy said?" Her face contorted with confusion. "Call me stupid but that's a lil' harsh, don't ya think? And ain't he Drake's friend?"
"Yeah, you're right Kel. You are stupid. Now stop questioning my decisions. Ever since that day Aubrey stuck up for the four-eyed bitch in Math she's done nothin' but rub me the wrong way. Drake has tonnes of friends, losing SB ain't gon' cost him anythin'."
"So, what are you gonna do?" Callie's voice was breathy as she tried to cope with how roughly Mia was handling her hair.
"I still don't know yet." She sighed. "I was supposed to try and think of shit I could get on her when I was at hers last night but I drank too much." She stopped braiding for a minute and pondered before continuing again, much to Callie's horror. Suddenly a devious smile found its way to Zara's face.
"Y'know, I was gon' have a pool party over at mine next weekend. We could invite Onika."
"Why the hell would you wanna invite-" She stopped dramatically and dropped the unfinished braid. "Ohh I get it." Her face mirrored Zara's as she nodded. "Oh my God. This is the perfect opportunity." The four girls started to plan for Saturday night, their devious minds pulled together could be a dangerous thing for someone classed as an outsider. Especially someone like Nicki.
***
Across town Safaree sat comfortably between Nicki's legs on his bed as she squirmed to get away from him.
"Nicki, would you sit still. I'm gonna miss and get it in your goddamn eye or somethin." Using the strength of his muscular arm he lay it across both her thighs to hold her still whilst he resumed his attempt to paste the arnica gel on her cheek.
"Safaree! That hurts!" She turned her head away from him. "It is a bruise y'know? They hurt when you touch them."
"Well if you sat still then I wouldn't keep on accidentally hurtin' it." His last words made her cease all movement as she held her breath and winced when he gently rubbed it on. "There, see? Now how hard was that?" He stood up and screwed the lid on trying not to smile at her pouting face.
"I'm doin' it myself next time. Your hands are too big and ungentle."
"Ungentle?" She nodded sadly as he got on to the bed again. "You don't think I could be gentle?"
"Not with those big ass hands." Softening her answer she let a small giggle escape before allowing more to follow when he moved over the top of her. Resting with his face just above hers, the small smile she had on her face soon disappeared once she felt his leg laying between hers with his other to the side of her.
"What is it?" He scanned her eyes for an answer when he noticed there was something obviously on her mind.
"Can I ask you somethin'?"
"Sure, go ahead." He maintained his position above her whilst she played nervously with the chain dangling from his neck as it rested on her succulent chest.
"Why do you like me? I mean, of all the girls you coulda gone for and have prolly been with before, yet you're layin' here on top of me. Ol' Goofy Nika. Why?"
"Nicki, I really like you." Her eyes flicked up to catch his briefly before he continued on. "Not just all of this." He said as he ran his hands gently over her body before tapping where her heart lay. "But all of this and what's inside too. You're the nicest, most kindest person I ever met and that's the God honest truth." Leaning down he kissed her delicately, feeling the tears on her face as he did so. "That gentle enough for you?" He smirked at her smiling through her tears as she stared up at him affectionately.
"Yes." She whispered and kissed him again.
"And don't think that I ain't noticed any of this shit either." He said sternly and rubbed the foundation from her cheek, most of it had gone milky with her tears. Pulling his hand up she studied it carefully and blinked. "Or that."
"What?" She sniffled and moved slightly under him to get more comfortable.
"Your contacts. I know you hate wearin' 'em. Where are your glasses?"
"I left them at home. I look better without them on."
"You look beautiful with and without them." He sat up, pulling her with him as they moved to sit against the headboard.
"Y'know, apart from my Mom you're the only person to ever tell me that?"
"Well, me and your Mom speak the truth and know when we see somethin' special." He pecked the side of her face, careful not to press on her sore cheek in the process as she stared ahead deep in thought.
Neither one of them could have guessed what would transpire that evening as their small exchanges of kisses turned into a more passionate make out session before he lay her beneath him once again. Feeling her breath quicken she decided to enjoy the feeling he was giving her as he took in every part of her body. His lips grazed almost every inch of her being that was accessible before he slowly began pulling her shirt up. He looked at her face, waiting for a signal but she just kept her eyes locked on to his, silently giving him permission to carry on undressing her.
He did exactly that as he peeled the thin fabric up over her head and cast it to the floor before placing his lips back upon her warm skin. It seemed as though each time he pulled away and moved back to her again her breathing would become more erratic. Her chest was heaving as she closed her eyes only to open them suddenly, feeling the coolness of his chain once again resting on her chest. Following it with her eyes she trailed them back up to his neck and reached out slowly to remove it, gaining more courage with each second that went by she felt herself grasping gently at the bottom of his shirt, pulling it up and over his head. His toned, dark chest now visible she unconsciously bit on the corner of her lip.
Completely unaware of how much she was exciting him at that moment, she let her hands trail along the sides of his muscular teenaged body whilst letting her nails rake up the curve of his back as he slowly unclasped her bra at the front. Her hands stopped moving instantly as she gasped before covering herself, quickly becoming shy and self conscious. It was as if that one movement had knocked her back ten steps.
"Hey, it's okay." He tugged carefully at her wrist, encouraging her to let him see her body. She was unsure at first and never spoke but wanting to continue she reluctantly moved her arms down to her stomach nervously. Her eyes were fixed on her own fingers before she felt his face nearing her. She inhaled sharply at his breath hitting her exposed chest. Slowly and tenderly he kissed, nipped and sucked at both of her breasts whilst she fought the urge to moan out. He could hear her stifling the moans and detached from her nipple quickly, causing her to open her eyes.
"What's wrong?" She immediately tried to sit up, thinking she'd done something wrong but felt his warm hands pushing her back down lovingly.
"Nothin's wrong. I just wanna hear you." Before she got chance to let another word leave her mouth he pressed his lips to hers again, she readily granted entrance to his tongue as he ran it along the part in her lips. Whilst they continued to massage one another's tongues her mimicked the same speed of movement with his hand on her breast, her fight to stop the moans was diminishing as she finally gave in and let his ears hear just how much he was pleasing her. She pulled away from the kiss and shut her eyes, sensing his hand gravitate lower and lower down her front until he reached the top button of her shorts. With one swift flick he'd unbuttoned and unzipped them already, allowing the top of her panties to show through the denim. Since pulling away from his mouth she'd gotten continuously louder as he ran his lips along her neck after kissing down her jawline. What she felt next however was beyond what she could have ever imagined. Her knees automatically raised and her mouth gaped as he pressed his finger down on to her sensitive area, his hand resting beneath her shorts but above her panties. She wasn't aware of how moist she was until he slipped his hand under the soft material of her underwear, slowly rubbing and massaging her attentively. Noting her breath changes and the noises that she made in order to repeat what she liked.
"Oh God." He smiled down at her exasperated moan as she let her hips move back and forth with the rhythm he'd set in to motion with his hand.
"You like that?"
"Mmmm." She moaned out loudly before attempting to talk, her words layered with lust. "I do, I really do. Please, don't stop." He did as she asked, flicking his fingertip faster over the swollen bundle of nerves as she got closer to climaxing for the first time. "Uh, shit! I feel like I-"
"It's okay, let it happen." He speeded up the rhythm more and more as the frequency of her moans indicated the onset of her orgasm. To her the overwhelming feeling of heat and pleasure that washed over her was intense, she could feel her walls pulsating as she gripped on to his arms with her hands. Her eyes slowly de-wrinkled and opened up to look at him.
"Oh my God." She breathed out and continued to stare up at his face, still panting with bliss. Leaning down to kiss her he lingered for a while before returning his hand back to her shorts. She waited in anticipation for him to remove them.
***
She felt like a silly schoolgirl with a crush who couldn't wipe the goofy grin off of her face. Only she head every reason to be grinning like a cheshire cat. For behind her lay Safaree, the both of them laying intertwined and on a high after what had just happened. Although he wasn't a virgin she was, well, not anymore. She sighed happily feeling his chest rise and fall against her back, even though it had been her first time it felt right. Obviously it hurt at first but after the discomfort diminished she liked it. A lot.
"Yo, Nic are you still awake?" His voice interrupted her pleasant memories.
"Yeah."
"My Mom's gon' be home soon, we better get dressed."
"Kay." She still didn't move causing him to nudge her playfully. "Okay, Okay I'm gettin' up now." Letting out another giggle she pulled the sheet with her, wrapping it around her naked frame as she clumsily gathered her clothes from the floor. Looking back at him she squinted as the backlight of his phone illuminated his room when he received a text. "Who is it?"
"Drizzy. He said they all goin' to Zara's place next weekend, you wanna go?"
"I'm not sure." She tucked her hair behind her ear and looked down, tightening the sheet around herself shyly.
"I'll be there, I won't leave you. I promise." He got off the bed and moved over to where she stood, once again his tall body towering over her as she peered up at him.
"Fine, but I have nothin' to wear." She pouted before he pulled her chin up.
"It's a pool party, y'only need swimmin' stuff."
"A pool party?" She shook her head unsurely. "Safaree, I've never even been invited to a birthday party before never mind a Goddamn pool party."
"You'll look great. Please? Don't make me go alone?" She delayed her answer for a while before reconnecting their gaze, he was playfully pouting before a smile took over.
"Ugh, you owe me."
"Oh? I think I know how to make it up to you." He smirked at her back as she walked towards the light switch, removing the element of darkness from the room.
...
*Thanks for reading :)*
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
11. Up And Down - Part Two
*Hope this is okay for everyone :) Thanku for all the comments last chapter! I know this is SUPER short but I'm just doing a teeny bit of a posting frenzy tonight and like I said on one of the other fics I updated, I'll be writing again as usual tomorrow. I'm bringing the order thing back in to make it easier for myself so it will go as follows (Unless Im struggling on a certain fic) FY, HIA, CAHM, WTWC and CM.*
Hearing the door shut loudly both Nicki and Safaree woke with a start. They'd fallen asleep on the couch, most likely down to the fact that she had woken them up so early to clean.
"Is that your parents?" His face was screwed up as he stretched his arms out, she was still in a sleepy state with her eyes closed.
"Can you see them?"
"No."
"Well then obviously it ain't my parents." Sitting up she pulled her gaze to window, only to see Mia climbing into the car with her brother. "Bitch didn't even say bye."
"Finally she's gone."
"Safaree, don't be so mean." She leant forward and snatched her glasses case from the coffee table before sliding them on to her face and pulling her hair back. "Can we do something? I'on wanna sit in all day." He didn't answer but just continued to stare at her face. "What?"
"Nothin'.
"No you were starin' at me weird. What?" She waited for him to reply but then realised. "Oh right, yeah." Her face turned a light shade of pink as she pulled her glasses off. "My contacts are upstairs, hold on." She stood up but squealed when he pulled her back down.
"Put them back on."
"Why? I'on need to wear 'em if I put my contacts in." Taking the glasses from her hands he put them back on her face and smiled when he was done.
"There. That's the Onika I remember meetin' in the hallway for the first time." He wasn't just saying that either. As of late she'd changed more than a little, not so much her personality but more how she looked and dressed. She reminded him of Mia sometimes. Speaking of the devil Nicki's attention was drawn to her phone when she got a text from her.
"Mia said she didn't wanna wake us, so she left without tellin' us bye."
"What's her deal? She's been actin' real weird recently."
"I'on know, somethin' to do with Drake probably. He's such an ass. I mean I know he's your friend and everythin' but..." She trailed off and shook her head. "Anyway, enough about her. What are we doin' today?"
"Nic, its's almost four. The day's practically over."
"You're so negative, we've got like, four or five hours of daylight left so let's do somethin'." She slapped his thigh and stood up. "I'm goin' to shower."
Pulling her still wet hair up into a bun she grabbed the lotion and headed to her bed and applied it before dressing herself and heading back downstairs.
"Safaree do you know where-" She stopped speaking instantly and slowed her pace down on the stairs as she came face to face with her Father. "Oh, Dad I didn't know you were back yet, I have to introduce you to someone-"
"I sent your little friend home." His face was not a happy one as he looked at her disappointedly.
"What? Why did you do that?" She descended the last two steps and was now looking up at him rather than down.
"I think you're forgettin' whose house this is! And what I don't appreciate is my daughter bringin' home people when I'm away." He hardened his face as she rolled her eyes with attitude.
"I'll just go over to his then." Aiming to move past him to the front door she felt his strong grip on her arm as he yanked her back.
***
Sitting at the dinner table he couldn't comprehend what had happened. As soon as Mr Maraj had forcefully shown him the door he had called Nicki to let her know but he guessed she was still showering. Even so, he'd called her at least twenty times since then and messaged her but she wasn't answering. His Mother noticed how quiet he was being as they all ate.
"Everything okay with you Safaree?"
"Hm? Oh, yeah I'm good." His answer didn't satisfy his Mother or sister as they both shared a look when he returned his concentration back to his plate. Before either of them could utter another syllable there was a small but urgent knock at the door.
"I got it, I'm done eatin' anyway." Setting his knife and fork down he made his way to the door whilst his Mother began clearing the plates away.
Back in the hallway Safaree wasted no time pulling the door open after seeing Nicki through the peephole.
"Nicki? What are you-" He stopped when he saw the state of her face. "What happened to your face?" His hands instantly grabbed her upper arms gently as he tried to look in her eyes. She was crying and refused to look up at him before he slowly led her inside. Announcing that Nicki was here he quickly took her upstairs, shutting his bedroom door behind them. "Nicki what the hell happened?" He made sure to sit down slowly next to her on the bed as she continued to shake.
"Can I stay here tonight, please?" The tears weren't falling properly, just resting on her bottom lid as she awaited an answer.
"Sure, you don't have to ask Nic." He pulled her too him and held her wondering what the hell had happened, he had a pretty good idea that it was something to do with his being there when her Father returned. "I'mma just go grab you some of Nina's stuff to sleep in, wait here." She did as he said and sat nervously waiting as he disappeared. He felt so guilty but managed to suppress those thoughts realising that she hadn't actually explained what even happened yet. After getting a t-shirt and some sweats he re-entered his room, Nicki was still sat in the same place. He got a better glimpse of her face as he set the clothes down next to her, it looked pretty painful.
"You want anythin'? Food? Somethin' to drink?"
"No, I'm good. Thanks." She was being really quiet compared to the Nicki he knew so well. The clothes now in her clutch she folded her lips and once again avoided eye contact as she sniffed. "Is there somewhere I can change?"
"Yeah, yeah 'course. I'm just gon' go grab some water, you can change in here." He smiled reassuringly but didn't receive one in return. Closing the door behind himself he jogged down the stairs and got two bottles just in case. He knew she wasn't going to open up straight away but he didn't mind, as long as she was there with him and safe he could wait for an explanation.
...
*Sorry it's short!*
Hearing the door shut loudly both Nicki and Safaree woke with a start. They'd fallen asleep on the couch, most likely down to the fact that she had woken them up so early to clean.
"Is that your parents?" His face was screwed up as he stretched his arms out, she was still in a sleepy state with her eyes closed.
"Can you see them?"
"No."
"Well then obviously it ain't my parents." Sitting up she pulled her gaze to window, only to see Mia climbing into the car with her brother. "Bitch didn't even say bye."
"Finally she's gone."
"Safaree, don't be so mean." She leant forward and snatched her glasses case from the coffee table before sliding them on to her face and pulling her hair back. "Can we do something? I'on wanna sit in all day." He didn't answer but just continued to stare at her face. "What?"
"Nothin'.
"No you were starin' at me weird. What?" She waited for him to reply but then realised. "Oh right, yeah." Her face turned a light shade of pink as she pulled her glasses off. "My contacts are upstairs, hold on." She stood up but squealed when he pulled her back down.
"Put them back on."
"Why? I'on need to wear 'em if I put my contacts in." Taking the glasses from her hands he put them back on her face and smiled when he was done.
"There. That's the Onika I remember meetin' in the hallway for the first time." He wasn't just saying that either. As of late she'd changed more than a little, not so much her personality but more how she looked and dressed. She reminded him of Mia sometimes. Speaking of the devil Nicki's attention was drawn to her phone when she got a text from her.
"Mia said she didn't wanna wake us, so she left without tellin' us bye."
"What's her deal? She's been actin' real weird recently."
"I'on know, somethin' to do with Drake probably. He's such an ass. I mean I know he's your friend and everythin' but..." She trailed off and shook her head. "Anyway, enough about her. What are we doin' today?"
"Nic, its's almost four. The day's practically over."
"You're so negative, we've got like, four or five hours of daylight left so let's do somethin'." She slapped his thigh and stood up. "I'm goin' to shower."
Pulling her still wet hair up into a bun she grabbed the lotion and headed to her bed and applied it before dressing herself and heading back downstairs.
"Safaree do you know where-" She stopped speaking instantly and slowed her pace down on the stairs as she came face to face with her Father. "Oh, Dad I didn't know you were back yet, I have to introduce you to someone-"
"I sent your little friend home." His face was not a happy one as he looked at her disappointedly.
"What? Why did you do that?" She descended the last two steps and was now looking up at him rather than down.
"I think you're forgettin' whose house this is! And what I don't appreciate is my daughter bringin' home people when I'm away." He hardened his face as she rolled her eyes with attitude.
"I'll just go over to his then." Aiming to move past him to the front door she felt his strong grip on her arm as he yanked her back.
***
Sitting at the dinner table he couldn't comprehend what had happened. As soon as Mr Maraj had forcefully shown him the door he had called Nicki to let her know but he guessed she was still showering. Even so, he'd called her at least twenty times since then and messaged her but she wasn't answering. His Mother noticed how quiet he was being as they all ate.
"Everything okay with you Safaree?"
"Hm? Oh, yeah I'm good." His answer didn't satisfy his Mother or sister as they both shared a look when he returned his concentration back to his plate. Before either of them could utter another syllable there was a small but urgent knock at the door.
"I got it, I'm done eatin' anyway." Setting his knife and fork down he made his way to the door whilst his Mother began clearing the plates away.
Back in the hallway Safaree wasted no time pulling the door open after seeing Nicki through the peephole.
"Nicki? What are you-" He stopped when he saw the state of her face. "What happened to your face?" His hands instantly grabbed her upper arms gently as he tried to look in her eyes. She was crying and refused to look up at him before he slowly led her inside. Announcing that Nicki was here he quickly took her upstairs, shutting his bedroom door behind them. "Nicki what the hell happened?" He made sure to sit down slowly next to her on the bed as she continued to shake.
"Can I stay here tonight, please?" The tears weren't falling properly, just resting on her bottom lid as she awaited an answer.
"Sure, you don't have to ask Nic." He pulled her too him and held her wondering what the hell had happened, he had a pretty good idea that it was something to do with his being there when her Father returned. "I'mma just go grab you some of Nina's stuff to sleep in, wait here." She did as he said and sat nervously waiting as he disappeared. He felt so guilty but managed to suppress those thoughts realising that she hadn't actually explained what even happened yet. After getting a t-shirt and some sweats he re-entered his room, Nicki was still sat in the same place. He got a better glimpse of her face as he set the clothes down next to her, it looked pretty painful.
"You want anythin'? Food? Somethin' to drink?"
"No, I'm good. Thanks." She was being really quiet compared to the Nicki he knew so well. The clothes now in her clutch she folded her lips and once again avoided eye contact as she sniffed. "Is there somewhere I can change?"
"Yeah, yeah 'course. I'm just gon' go grab some water, you can change in here." He smiled reassuringly but didn't receive one in return. Closing the door behind himself he jogged down the stairs and got two bottles just in case. He knew she wasn't going to open up straight away but he didn't mind, as long as she was there with him and safe he could wait for an explanation.
...
*Sorry it's short!*
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
10. Up And Down - Part One
*I get so freaked out when I post for this one, I dnt know why! lol I think I get worried that as you judge the characters you'll might be judging me :/ Also I said that mainly Mia's character's issues and shit are strongly related to mine, I just want you all to know I am not pregnant nor have I ever been lmao! Moving on, here is chapter 10 ^_^ Hope it's ok for everyone!*
"Nicki. Stop." He took her wrist gently and put it back by her side. That was the third time it had started on his chest and gradually moved further down. Hearing her huff and start violently snatching at the covers he couldn't help but laugh to himself. Especially when she got herself in a knot and eventually stopped moving. "Need any help?"
"Don't touch me, I'm mad at you."
"Oh come on Nic, don't be like that." Even though she was drunk she could still tell he was laughing.
"I have to pee."
"Really?" He turned to look at her but only saw her head move up and down as she nodded. She was such a handful. "Well, lemme help you then." Moving up a little he pulled at the covers which had come loose from the bottom of her bed and become intwined in her legs after her little tantrum. Once she was free he watched her teeter over to her bathroom and shut the door behind her. He was thankful when she returned and fell straight to sleep without another word.
***
Wrinkling his face up again he swatted at the annoying tickling sensation he was feeling on his face. He opened his eyes only to see Nicki face to face with him as she ran the tip of her finger over the end of his nose and down his lips. She looked wide awake.
"Finally, you're awake." She grinned before quickly kissing his grumpy face and rolling off the bed. "Come on we have to go clean." She pulled at his arm waiting for him to move.
"Nicki, how the hell are you so damn cheery at eight in the mornin'?" He pulled the cover over his head again. He had no idea how she was up, awake and already dressed when he was quite sure she'd have a hangover after last night. Quickly growing impatient with him she climbed back on to the bed and straddled his waist since he was now laying on his back.
"Sa-Fa-Ree?" She tugged at the edges of the quilt to reveal his unimpressed face. "I'll make you pancakes if you come help me?"
"How do I know you ain't just lyin' to get me outta bed?"
"Isn't it usually the other way 'round? Lying to get somebody into bed?" She lay more emphasis on the word 'into' as she stared down at him. His eyes were elsewhere though. Squinting her own she tilted her head and laughed. "Why you always lookin' at me like I'm somethin' to eat?"
"'Cause you are." Without warning he flipped her over and pinned her down as she erupted into a fit of laughter. But a throaty cough made them both look to the doorway. It was Mia. And what a sight she was.
"Could you two please keep it the fuck down?" She shut her eyes as the sun shining through Nicki's window made her flinch. The moment she slumped off again they winded up laughing even louder.
"Wow, Ion think she's feelin' too good." Wriggling around underneath him she managed to get out of his grasp before standing expectantly in the door way. "Let's go Safaree, move!" He didn't have time to moan as she skipped off down the hall with him following shortly after.
***
She kept her word. Once they'd finished cleaning she made pancakes which were now sat in the middle of the table. Only himself and Nicki were actually eating them though as Mia sipped quietly and slowly at her coffee. The silence was oddly uncomfortable, but leave that to Nicki. She soon opened her mouth and eased the growing tension.
"What do you wanna do today?" She kept her eyes fixed on her plate as she wrinkled her brow with concentration. Safaree couldn't help but smile about how serious she was with trying to get her syrup just right.
"Sleep." Mia's voice was groggy, no wonder either. After cleaning up Nicki and Safaree checked her Father's drink cabinet to find that it was close to empty once they'd thrown away the finished bottles.
"Girl, go home and sleep! We got stuff to do." As she finished the last of her pancake she scooped up Safaree's plate and put them in the sink ready to wash once Mia's cup was empty. There was a couple things Nicki wanted to talk to her about but she'd wait until Safaree was gone for that.
The day was pretty average, they didn't do much else but lounge around and talk for the most part as Mia recovered from her night. Safaree was kind of hoping she'd just leave. But she didn't. She was asleep in Nicki's room though so that could sort of count as her not being there. Not taking a moment to think about it SB seized the opportunity to start a mini make-out session before putting a movie on. He had no idea why they bothered because they never watched the entire movie, they'd either start talking or kissing and not finish it. This was one of those moments as Nicki was just staring at the side of his face.
"What?"
"Oh? So I'm not allowed to look at you anymore?"
"No, I never said that. I just wanted to know what you was lookin' at." He pecked her lips briefly whilst her eyes followed him the whole time before he started doing the same back to her. "What were you cryin' 'bout that day?" Her face automatically contorted with confusion at his random question.
"What day?"
"The day I first ever saw you, we bumped into each other in the hallway and you was cryin'."
"And you're only just askin' now?" She deadened her face at him slightly as he chuckled.
"No but forreal, what was up?" His face mirrored hers as she frowned remembering what Mia had said to her that day.
"Oh, I don't even remember to be honest."
"Lies."
"Safaree I'm not lyin'." Trying to distract him she kissed his lips multiple times to stop him from talking. It worked, he didn't ask anymore questions. He was a sucker for that and she knew it. There was something different this time though as she moved to straddle him again. His hands were running up and down the outsides of her thighs as he deepened the kiss and she draped her arms loosely around his neck. Then it happened. She moaned and quite honestly she was mortified. It came from nowhere but it didn't stop them, if anything it heated things even more. Moving his hands further up he gripped her hips tightly and moved them under her to grab at her ass, pulling another moan from her. They kept up the lip work as she felt his hands reaching under her shirt but her nerves got the better of her. Breaking the kiss she sat back on his thighs and folded her swollen lips whilst looking down.
"I'm sorry I-"
"Hey, don't apologise." He rolled her off of him gently and let her lean into his side as they watched the credits of their movie rolling up the screen. He knew she was nervous and desperately didn't want to pressure her, he was content just being like this. When the time was right, it would happen. He was sure of it.
Back upstairs she had no care for the mess she looked, or whether she'd embarrassed herself last night. Wiping yesterday's mascara from her tear stained cheeks she tried to hold back the urge to cry. She was so good at it usually, like, not one person had a clue what the hell was on her mind most of the time and to think she was close to spilling to Nicki yesterday, she shook her head in disbelief. This was so wrong. What was even the point? She felt as though her life was going to be like this forever. That she'd have to feel like this forever. Closing her eyes she breathed in and out slowly, controlling the tears as she did every day. She'd numbed herself. The alcohol? It didn't help her problems, it just let her escape them for the night but the next day it would be the same shit again. It sounded ridiculous aloud but in her mind and in theory she felt like she needed the alcohol in order to be liked. Otherwise she was just Mia, go a step further and take her makeup and she'd lose her identity too. Then she really was nothing. Nobody knew though. Nobody could possibly notice either, how would they? She had her face trained to look happy when she needed to. It was an art really and she had it down to a perfection. But she'd be damned if anyone knew of her true intentions. It was planned. It would happen, and not one person will have even had the foggiest clue that it was an inevitable transition she would make. Having always thought about it, she never guessed that she'd even consider. She had done other things to punish herself but they didn't stop her from feeling the way she did. This would though, she just knew it.
*I know it's SHORT kinda like me lol but I'm sorry I have exams coming up so I'm studying right now too. I only have three exams so I should be done in no time and then I get 3 months off *dances* ^-^ Anyways, I MIGHT, if I'm feeling bloggy, post part two tmrw if you want that is lmao :) Also what do you want updating nexxxt?? :) Or if you like you can just DM me on twitter, hope this was ok and thanks for all the comments on the last chap!!!*
"Nicki. Stop." He took her wrist gently and put it back by her side. That was the third time it had started on his chest and gradually moved further down. Hearing her huff and start violently snatching at the covers he couldn't help but laugh to himself. Especially when she got herself in a knot and eventually stopped moving. "Need any help?"
"Don't touch me, I'm mad at you."
"Oh come on Nic, don't be like that." Even though she was drunk she could still tell he was laughing.
"I have to pee."
"Really?" He turned to look at her but only saw her head move up and down as she nodded. She was such a handful. "Well, lemme help you then." Moving up a little he pulled at the covers which had come loose from the bottom of her bed and become intwined in her legs after her little tantrum. Once she was free he watched her teeter over to her bathroom and shut the door behind her. He was thankful when she returned and fell straight to sleep without another word.
***
Wrinkling his face up again he swatted at the annoying tickling sensation he was feeling on his face. He opened his eyes only to see Nicki face to face with him as she ran the tip of her finger over the end of his nose and down his lips. She looked wide awake.
"Finally, you're awake." She grinned before quickly kissing his grumpy face and rolling off the bed. "Come on we have to go clean." She pulled at his arm waiting for him to move.
"Nicki, how the hell are you so damn cheery at eight in the mornin'?" He pulled the cover over his head again. He had no idea how she was up, awake and already dressed when he was quite sure she'd have a hangover after last night. Quickly growing impatient with him she climbed back on to the bed and straddled his waist since he was now laying on his back.
"Sa-Fa-Ree?" She tugged at the edges of the quilt to reveal his unimpressed face. "I'll make you pancakes if you come help me?"
"How do I know you ain't just lyin' to get me outta bed?"
"Isn't it usually the other way 'round? Lying to get somebody into bed?" She lay more emphasis on the word 'into' as she stared down at him. His eyes were elsewhere though. Squinting her own she tilted her head and laughed. "Why you always lookin' at me like I'm somethin' to eat?"
"'Cause you are." Without warning he flipped her over and pinned her down as she erupted into a fit of laughter. But a throaty cough made them both look to the doorway. It was Mia. And what a sight she was.
"Could you two please keep it the fuck down?" She shut her eyes as the sun shining through Nicki's window made her flinch. The moment she slumped off again they winded up laughing even louder.
"Wow, Ion think she's feelin' too good." Wriggling around underneath him she managed to get out of his grasp before standing expectantly in the door way. "Let's go Safaree, move!" He didn't have time to moan as she skipped off down the hall with him following shortly after.
***
She kept her word. Once they'd finished cleaning she made pancakes which were now sat in the middle of the table. Only himself and Nicki were actually eating them though as Mia sipped quietly and slowly at her coffee. The silence was oddly uncomfortable, but leave that to Nicki. She soon opened her mouth and eased the growing tension.
"What do you wanna do today?" She kept her eyes fixed on her plate as she wrinkled her brow with concentration. Safaree couldn't help but smile about how serious she was with trying to get her syrup just right.
"Sleep." Mia's voice was groggy, no wonder either. After cleaning up Nicki and Safaree checked her Father's drink cabinet to find that it was close to empty once they'd thrown away the finished bottles.
"Girl, go home and sleep! We got stuff to do." As she finished the last of her pancake she scooped up Safaree's plate and put them in the sink ready to wash once Mia's cup was empty. There was a couple things Nicki wanted to talk to her about but she'd wait until Safaree was gone for that.
The day was pretty average, they didn't do much else but lounge around and talk for the most part as Mia recovered from her night. Safaree was kind of hoping she'd just leave. But she didn't. She was asleep in Nicki's room though so that could sort of count as her not being there. Not taking a moment to think about it SB seized the opportunity to start a mini make-out session before putting a movie on. He had no idea why they bothered because they never watched the entire movie, they'd either start talking or kissing and not finish it. This was one of those moments as Nicki was just staring at the side of his face.
"What?"
"Oh? So I'm not allowed to look at you anymore?"
"No, I never said that. I just wanted to know what you was lookin' at." He pecked her lips briefly whilst her eyes followed him the whole time before he started doing the same back to her. "What were you cryin' 'bout that day?" Her face automatically contorted with confusion at his random question.
"What day?"
"The day I first ever saw you, we bumped into each other in the hallway and you was cryin'."
"And you're only just askin' now?" She deadened her face at him slightly as he chuckled.
"No but forreal, what was up?" His face mirrored hers as she frowned remembering what Mia had said to her that day.
"Oh, I don't even remember to be honest."
"Lies."
"Safaree I'm not lyin'." Trying to distract him she kissed his lips multiple times to stop him from talking. It worked, he didn't ask anymore questions. He was a sucker for that and she knew it. There was something different this time though as she moved to straddle him again. His hands were running up and down the outsides of her thighs as he deepened the kiss and she draped her arms loosely around his neck. Then it happened. She moaned and quite honestly she was mortified. It came from nowhere but it didn't stop them, if anything it heated things even more. Moving his hands further up he gripped her hips tightly and moved them under her to grab at her ass, pulling another moan from her. They kept up the lip work as she felt his hands reaching under her shirt but her nerves got the better of her. Breaking the kiss she sat back on his thighs and folded her swollen lips whilst looking down.
"I'm sorry I-"
"Hey, don't apologise." He rolled her off of him gently and let her lean into his side as they watched the credits of their movie rolling up the screen. He knew she was nervous and desperately didn't want to pressure her, he was content just being like this. When the time was right, it would happen. He was sure of it.
Back upstairs she had no care for the mess she looked, or whether she'd embarrassed herself last night. Wiping yesterday's mascara from her tear stained cheeks she tried to hold back the urge to cry. She was so good at it usually, like, not one person had a clue what the hell was on her mind most of the time and to think she was close to spilling to Nicki yesterday, she shook her head in disbelief. This was so wrong. What was even the point? She felt as though her life was going to be like this forever. That she'd have to feel like this forever. Closing her eyes she breathed in and out slowly, controlling the tears as she did every day. She'd numbed herself. The alcohol? It didn't help her problems, it just let her escape them for the night but the next day it would be the same shit again. It sounded ridiculous aloud but in her mind and in theory she felt like she needed the alcohol in order to be liked. Otherwise she was just Mia, go a step further and take her makeup and she'd lose her identity too. Then she really was nothing. Nobody knew though. Nobody could possibly notice either, how would they? She had her face trained to look happy when she needed to. It was an art really and she had it down to a perfection. But she'd be damned if anyone knew of her true intentions. It was planned. It would happen, and not one person will have even had the foggiest clue that it was an inevitable transition she would make. Having always thought about it, she never guessed that she'd even consider. She had done other things to punish herself but they didn't stop her from feeling the way she did. This would though, she just knew it.
*I know it's SHORT kinda like me lol but I'm sorry I have exams coming up so I'm studying right now too. I only have three exams so I should be done in no time and then I get 3 months off *dances* ^-^ Anyways, I MIGHT, if I'm feeling bloggy, post part two tmrw if you want that is lmao :) Also what do you want updating nexxxt?? :) Or if you like you can just DM me on twitter, hope this was ok and thanks for all the comments on the last chap!!!*
Thursday, 25 October 2012
9. Drink Your Sleep Off?
*Right, first off lemme just say how glad I am that one of the readers said that they can relate to this story too! I don't wanna say too much but most of things that Mia and Nicki do or the stuff that happens to them is basically either situations that I've been in or things I have done and still do XD Anyway hope this is alright for you, I'm tryin' to make my chapters longer too by the way but I get my stories all tangled and confused when I do that lmao!*
As soon as they got back to Nicki's place there was nobody there but them. Of course Mia and her vain little self ran up to the bathroom to fix her face up and get rid of the smeared mascara as Nicki got them both a drink. She did wonder whether an alcoholic one would be best for her sake having to deal with Mia's troubles but she decided against it. Sitting down the drinks on the coffee table she waited for her to come back downstairs. It took a while.
"Ugh. I'm sorry I didn't mean to get all emotional on you."
"S'all good, now you gon' tell me what's up? Or keep it bottled up?" Popping the 'P' she reached out and handed Mia's glass to her as she took a seat on the couch.
Blinking the tears back she spoke up softly. "Ion wanna talk 'bout it Nicki. But thanks, y'know? For offerin' to be an ear to listen."
"No problem." Allowing the silence to fill the room Nicki was having a mental argument with herself about whether or not to press her. Isn't that what girls do? "I think you should talk 'bout whatever it is that's botherin' you though. I mean, it's not good to hold it all in."
"You don't get it though."
"Get what Mia? What is there to get? You're upset and I'm askin' as a friend 'What's up?' Why is that so complicated?"
"'Cause I have nobody to talk to. I'm completely alone."
"Bitch, whatever! You got a tonne of friends and I just said I was here didn't I?"
Mia stayed silent for a minute before taking a sip of her drink. "I'm pregnant."
Bam. Way to shock the living daylights out of someone. Nicki felt herself choking on what to say. "Forreal?" The way she asked was kind of insensitive but it still served the same purpose.
"No I'm just messin' with you!" Breaking out into a fit of giggles Mia rocked around as she howled at Nicki's face.
"Bitch that was not funny!"
"But you shoulda seen your face though!" She carried on cackling as Nicki gave in to the giggles watching Mia almost pee herself.
"Imma get you back for that, and when you least expect it too."
They talked and laughed for ages until Mia suggested they move on to drinking something a little stronger.
"Ion know Mia, I'm not good with alcohol. I blackout."
"You mean pass out?"
"No. Blackout, there's a difference."
"So you just blackout for a bit then go back to normal?" She asked as she rummaged through Nicki's drinks cabinet.
"No, once I've had too much for my own good then that's it. I blackout, I'm still walkin' 'round doin' shit but Ion ever recall anythin' I say....Or do. So, no drinking." She gently took Mia's hands away from the cupboard doors and shut them.
"Well if you just have one then that won't happen, right?" She raised her eyebrows mischievously as Nicki agonized over a decision.
"Fine. But only one." Releasing Mia from her grasp she let her sort out the glasses and stuff.
A couple of drinks later they were both feeling giggly as Nicki tried to ask a serious question.
"Why did you act like that?"
"Like what?"
"Before I was with Faree you were thee biggest bitch to me, why?"
"Oh my God you honestly don't know?"
Nicki shook her head gently as she consumed the last of what was in her glass. "Nup."
"I was...Well, still am insanely jealous of you Nicki! Even more now since you sorted yourself out."
She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "You? You're jealous, of me?"
"Yeah I mean look at you, your ass is colossal, your fucking boobs are just....Ugh, there are no words for them! And to top that off you're smart, funny and got a pretty lil' face. Like, who the fuck can compete with that?" She shook her head and stood up. "Refill?"
"Yeah, thanks." As Mia staggered away she thought about what she had just said. As if Mia was jealous of her.
As more and more alcohol was consumed Mia was spilling more and more information. Then the topic of Drake was brought up.
"Please, don't even get me started on him." She skulled her drink and slammed it on to the side-table.
"Oop! Trouble in a paradise?" Nicki giggled uncontrollably at nothing particularly funny.
"I'm not even his girlfriend, did you know that?"
"Wait, what? I thought y'all had been datin'..." She tried to count on her hands but gave up. "Forever?"
"Nope, he told me a while ago that we were just havin' a bit of fun. Basically when he wants some he calls, and I come runnin'."
"Mia nooooo! Why you lettin' him do that?" She crawled over to her on the couch as Mia blinked lazily.
"Honestly? Ion know...." Trailing off she quickly changed the subject. "Can I stay here tonight?" Her bloodshot eyes locked on to Nicki's.
"Sure, I think we gon' pass out anyways. So it doesn't make a difference." Resting her head on Mia's shoulder she felt herself getting sleepy.
"You better not be goin' to sleep? It's only 10pm, you're parents are away and we could have all the fun we want. Lets go." Jumping up she knocked Nicki's head off of her shoulder.
"Wait, what are you doin'?" Following her through to the kitchen she watched as she filled her glass up again. "Ugh, no! No more for Nika. I feel sick."
"Get over it, the only way to feel better is to drink more." Scrunching her face up in confusion Nicki was about to ask another question but Mia thrust another drink into her hand.
"Bottoms up."
Cackling like a pair of witches they both listened to a confused Drake as the continued to toy with him over the phone. They had him on loud speaker and he knew it was them but he'd only just at that moment guessed that they were completely wasted.
"Are you two at a party, 'cause I can't hear any music?"
"No dumbass, Mia's over at my pla-house." Ruffling up her locks Nicki looked over at Mia who was holding her hand to her mouth in hysterics.
"You're playhouse? Nicki what are you talkin' 'bout?"
"Playhouse?"
"Yes that's what you said. Playhouse."
"Nigga I said no such thing."
"Oh my God." He stopped to laugh for a second. "I can't believe you're both drunk, together, alone and I'm missin' it."
"Oh?" The girls shared a look before Nicki spoke up again. "Whattya think you're missin' out on?"
"Ion know, you tell me?" Mia's face lit up as she took the phone.
"You ever seen Nicki in her underwear Aubrey?" She spoke in her best drunken sultry tone as she held eye contact with her completely baffled friend.
"Oh God, where you goin' with this? Wait, are you....Are you two in your underwear right now?"
"Maybe."
"Damn."
"Mhmm." She hummed against the phone as she twirled the ends of her hair. "Anyway, we're real busy so, Imma let'chu go. Bye." Clicking to end the call before he could even say anything they both erupted into a fit of giggles.
***
"No, her parents are away for the weekend, why?" Safaree asked curiously as he unlocked his front door. He'd just finished work as he got a call from Drake.
"I'm tellin' you they're beyond drunk."
"Word? 'cause Nic really isn't good with alcohol, like, a couple glasses and she's done."
"Sounds like they've had more than a few."
"Aight, well I was gon' go see her tonight anyhow so I'll check they ain't burned the house down or anythin' like that." He laughed as he dropped his keys on to the kitchen counter. After saying goodbye they hung up as Safaree went to shower before heading over to Nicki's, wondering what kind of state they were going to be in. As he knocked on the front door he could hear laughter growing nearer until Mia pulled the door open. She was actually in her underwear like Drake had told him.
"Mia would you get inside before someone sees you?" Gently grabbing her shoulders he moved her inside as he shut the door behind him. "Jesus, how much have y'all had?" Looking around him there was a few empty tall bottles and Nicki was laying on her front sprawled across the couch.
"Mmm I-Ion Know, but Nic-" She hiccupped before sitting awkwardly on the arm of the chair. "Nicki fell asleep and left me."
Looking over at her he sighed, she was in nothing but her thong and a shirt. "What was wrong with just watchin' a movie or somethin'?" He chuckled as he got nearer to Nicki, noticing her bra slung over the back of the chair. "Wow." Carefully scooping her up he headed towards the stairway as he saw Mia curling up on the couch where Nicki previously lay. This was hysterical. Ascending the stairs he walked in the direction of Nicki's room and put her down on her bed whilst he shut her curtains and when he turned back around he saw her eyes open a little.
"Faree?"
"Nicki?"
"Why you up here, if my Mom walks in-"
"She's not here remember?"
"Oh yeah." She was talking really slowly and quietly as she fought to keep her eyes from shutting again.
"Come on, you should go to bed." He attempted to lift her again so he could pull her comforter back but she pulled him close to her. She wasn't as incapacitated as he first thought but she was still fairly drunk, nothing compared to Mia though. She'd obviously had a lot more. "Nicki, let go. Imma fall on you."
"So?" She whispered against his neck as he struggled to stay upright.
"Nicki." His tone and pronunciation made her scoff.
"Ugh don't say my name like that! You sound like my fuckin' dad." Letting go of him she rolled on to her back and put her hands on her hips as she started to impersonate him. Not able to hold his laughter in or pull his eyes away from her tight shirt and bra-less body, he sat down on the edge of her bed with his back to her.
"Good job you stopped drinkin' when you did." He could feel her shifting around as she sat up slowly and made her way over to where he was, before sitting directly behind him and resting her head on his back and letting her legs fall on either side of him.
"Can you stay here with me tonight, please?" Her voice was muffled as she was speaking into his shirt and she was sat behind him but he could make out what she was saying. In his mind he knew he wouldn't let anything happen between them whilst she was drunk so he couldn't see any reason not to stay.
"Sure, but no funny business Onika." He felt her giggling before wrapping her arms around his torso from behind. "Thank you."
...
*I know, it's short :// But I had a weird test/exam thing today which I completely forgot about cause it was an online one -.- I ONLY just made it on the site with a minute to spare! Anyway hopefully this was alright, I know it was a lil' pointless but It'll lead somewhere....I think o-O Thx for all the comments on the last chapter too ^___________^*
As soon as they got back to Nicki's place there was nobody there but them. Of course Mia and her vain little self ran up to the bathroom to fix her face up and get rid of the smeared mascara as Nicki got them both a drink. She did wonder whether an alcoholic one would be best for her sake having to deal with Mia's troubles but she decided against it. Sitting down the drinks on the coffee table she waited for her to come back downstairs. It took a while.
"Ugh. I'm sorry I didn't mean to get all emotional on you."
"S'all good, now you gon' tell me what's up? Or keep it bottled up?" Popping the 'P' she reached out and handed Mia's glass to her as she took a seat on the couch.
Blinking the tears back she spoke up softly. "Ion wanna talk 'bout it Nicki. But thanks, y'know? For offerin' to be an ear to listen."
"No problem." Allowing the silence to fill the room Nicki was having a mental argument with herself about whether or not to press her. Isn't that what girls do? "I think you should talk 'bout whatever it is that's botherin' you though. I mean, it's not good to hold it all in."
"You don't get it though."
"Get what Mia? What is there to get? You're upset and I'm askin' as a friend 'What's up?' Why is that so complicated?"
"'Cause I have nobody to talk to. I'm completely alone."
"Bitch, whatever! You got a tonne of friends and I just said I was here didn't I?"
Mia stayed silent for a minute before taking a sip of her drink. "I'm pregnant."
Bam. Way to shock the living daylights out of someone. Nicki felt herself choking on what to say. "Forreal?" The way she asked was kind of insensitive but it still served the same purpose.
"No I'm just messin' with you!" Breaking out into a fit of giggles Mia rocked around as she howled at Nicki's face.
"Bitch that was not funny!"
"But you shoulda seen your face though!" She carried on cackling as Nicki gave in to the giggles watching Mia almost pee herself.
"Imma get you back for that, and when you least expect it too."
They talked and laughed for ages until Mia suggested they move on to drinking something a little stronger.
"Ion know Mia, I'm not good with alcohol. I blackout."
"You mean pass out?"
"No. Blackout, there's a difference."
"So you just blackout for a bit then go back to normal?" She asked as she rummaged through Nicki's drinks cabinet.
"No, once I've had too much for my own good then that's it. I blackout, I'm still walkin' 'round doin' shit but Ion ever recall anythin' I say....Or do. So, no drinking." She gently took Mia's hands away from the cupboard doors and shut them.
"Well if you just have one then that won't happen, right?" She raised her eyebrows mischievously as Nicki agonized over a decision.
"Fine. But only one." Releasing Mia from her grasp she let her sort out the glasses and stuff.
A couple of drinks later they were both feeling giggly as Nicki tried to ask a serious question.
"Why did you act like that?"
"Like what?"
"Before I was with Faree you were thee biggest bitch to me, why?"
"Oh my God you honestly don't know?"
Nicki shook her head gently as she consumed the last of what was in her glass. "Nup."
"I was...Well, still am insanely jealous of you Nicki! Even more now since you sorted yourself out."
She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "You? You're jealous, of me?"
"Yeah I mean look at you, your ass is colossal, your fucking boobs are just....Ugh, there are no words for them! And to top that off you're smart, funny and got a pretty lil' face. Like, who the fuck can compete with that?" She shook her head and stood up. "Refill?"
"Yeah, thanks." As Mia staggered away she thought about what she had just said. As if Mia was jealous of her.
As more and more alcohol was consumed Mia was spilling more and more information. Then the topic of Drake was brought up.
"Please, don't even get me started on him." She skulled her drink and slammed it on to the side-table.
"Oop! Trouble in a paradise?" Nicki giggled uncontrollably at nothing particularly funny.
"I'm not even his girlfriend, did you know that?"
"Wait, what? I thought y'all had been datin'..." She tried to count on her hands but gave up. "Forever?"
"Nope, he told me a while ago that we were just havin' a bit of fun. Basically when he wants some he calls, and I come runnin'."
"Mia nooooo! Why you lettin' him do that?" She crawled over to her on the couch as Mia blinked lazily.
"Honestly? Ion know...." Trailing off she quickly changed the subject. "Can I stay here tonight?" Her bloodshot eyes locked on to Nicki's.
"Sure, I think we gon' pass out anyways. So it doesn't make a difference." Resting her head on Mia's shoulder she felt herself getting sleepy.
"You better not be goin' to sleep? It's only 10pm, you're parents are away and we could have all the fun we want. Lets go." Jumping up she knocked Nicki's head off of her shoulder.
"Wait, what are you doin'?" Following her through to the kitchen she watched as she filled her glass up again. "Ugh, no! No more for Nika. I feel sick."
"Get over it, the only way to feel better is to drink more." Scrunching her face up in confusion Nicki was about to ask another question but Mia thrust another drink into her hand.
"Bottoms up."
Cackling like a pair of witches they both listened to a confused Drake as the continued to toy with him over the phone. They had him on loud speaker and he knew it was them but he'd only just at that moment guessed that they were completely wasted.
"Are you two at a party, 'cause I can't hear any music?"
"No dumbass, Mia's over at my pla-house." Ruffling up her locks Nicki looked over at Mia who was holding her hand to her mouth in hysterics.
"You're playhouse? Nicki what are you talkin' 'bout?"
"Playhouse?"
"Yes that's what you said. Playhouse."
"Nigga I said no such thing."
"Oh my God." He stopped to laugh for a second. "I can't believe you're both drunk, together, alone and I'm missin' it."
"Oh?" The girls shared a look before Nicki spoke up again. "Whattya think you're missin' out on?"
"Ion know, you tell me?" Mia's face lit up as she took the phone.
"You ever seen Nicki in her underwear Aubrey?" She spoke in her best drunken sultry tone as she held eye contact with her completely baffled friend.
"Oh God, where you goin' with this? Wait, are you....Are you two in your underwear right now?"
"Maybe."
"Damn."
"Mhmm." She hummed against the phone as she twirled the ends of her hair. "Anyway, we're real busy so, Imma let'chu go. Bye." Clicking to end the call before he could even say anything they both erupted into a fit of giggles.
***
"No, her parents are away for the weekend, why?" Safaree asked curiously as he unlocked his front door. He'd just finished work as he got a call from Drake.
"I'm tellin' you they're beyond drunk."
"Word? 'cause Nic really isn't good with alcohol, like, a couple glasses and she's done."
"Sounds like they've had more than a few."
"Aight, well I was gon' go see her tonight anyhow so I'll check they ain't burned the house down or anythin' like that." He laughed as he dropped his keys on to the kitchen counter. After saying goodbye they hung up as Safaree went to shower before heading over to Nicki's, wondering what kind of state they were going to be in. As he knocked on the front door he could hear laughter growing nearer until Mia pulled the door open. She was actually in her underwear like Drake had told him.
"Mia would you get inside before someone sees you?" Gently grabbing her shoulders he moved her inside as he shut the door behind him. "Jesus, how much have y'all had?" Looking around him there was a few empty tall bottles and Nicki was laying on her front sprawled across the couch.
"Mmm I-Ion Know, but Nic-" She hiccupped before sitting awkwardly on the arm of the chair. "Nicki fell asleep and left me."
Looking over at her he sighed, she was in nothing but her thong and a shirt. "What was wrong with just watchin' a movie or somethin'?" He chuckled as he got nearer to Nicki, noticing her bra slung over the back of the chair. "Wow." Carefully scooping her up he headed towards the stairway as he saw Mia curling up on the couch where Nicki previously lay. This was hysterical. Ascending the stairs he walked in the direction of Nicki's room and put her down on her bed whilst he shut her curtains and when he turned back around he saw her eyes open a little.
"Faree?"
"Nicki?"
"Why you up here, if my Mom walks in-"
"She's not here remember?"
"Oh yeah." She was talking really slowly and quietly as she fought to keep her eyes from shutting again.
"Come on, you should go to bed." He attempted to lift her again so he could pull her comforter back but she pulled him close to her. She wasn't as incapacitated as he first thought but she was still fairly drunk, nothing compared to Mia though. She'd obviously had a lot more. "Nicki, let go. Imma fall on you."
"So?" She whispered against his neck as he struggled to stay upright.
"Nicki." His tone and pronunciation made her scoff.
"Ugh don't say my name like that! You sound like my fuckin' dad." Letting go of him she rolled on to her back and put her hands on her hips as she started to impersonate him. Not able to hold his laughter in or pull his eyes away from her tight shirt and bra-less body, he sat down on the edge of her bed with his back to her.
"Good job you stopped drinkin' when you did." He could feel her shifting around as she sat up slowly and made her way over to where he was, before sitting directly behind him and resting her head on his back and letting her legs fall on either side of him.
"Can you stay here with me tonight, please?" Her voice was muffled as she was speaking into his shirt and she was sat behind him but he could make out what she was saying. In his mind he knew he wouldn't let anything happen between them whilst she was drunk so he couldn't see any reason not to stay.
"Sure, but no funny business Onika." He felt her giggling before wrapping her arms around his torso from behind. "Thank you."
...
*I know, it's short :// But I had a weird test/exam thing today which I completely forgot about cause it was an online one -.- I ONLY just made it on the site with a minute to spare! Anyway hopefully this was alright, I know it was a lil' pointless but It'll lead somewhere....I think o-O Thx for all the comments on the last chapter too ^___________^*
Thursday, 18 October 2012
8. Taking The Next Step - Part Two
*Okay so I'm not making excuses or anything here but I have been literally buried under all my uni work and I have one more paper to write then I'm done!! I tried to post earlier for you guys but it was impossible! Anyway so what I'm trying to say is I'm superr tired and I'm sorry about any mistakes or if it sounds rushed :/ Hope it's ok for everyone!*
Both Nicki and Safaree turned in the direction from which the voice came. It was Mia.
"The fuck does she want now?" Nicki looked up as Safaree whispered. The smile had gone from his face. Dragging her eyes back to Mia's figure she saw her moving closer to them.
"Bitch, did you not hear me yellin'? I asked why the fuck you were still here?" She crossed her arms forcefully as her manicured nails pressed into the skin on her arms. Nicki could feel herself losing patience and thanks to Mia's whiny ass screeching, people were starting to look over at them.
"Excuse me?" Both Safaree and Mia jolted their heads back when Nicki spoke, especially hearing the attitude clearly layering her words.
"Oh? So you can speak then? You don't have to get your guy to say everythin' for you?" She snorted before flattening the ends of her hair down with her hands.
"What's your problem Mia? Why you gotta be up in my fuckin' face all the time?!" Her eyes bugged slightly as Nicki squared up to her. For once someone was giving back what she handed out.
"First of all, take a step back." She held her hand up and motioned for Nicki to move away. Dumb broad. Going straight past her outstretched palm Nicki grabbed a handful of Mia's ruffled dress on her chest and yanked her forward. More people were staring at this point especially since Safaree had stepped between them slightly in attempt to stop anything crazy from happening.
"Nicki let go, come on she's not worth it." He tried to talk her away from the situation but she looked pissed. In fact he wasn't sure whether or not to run himself. But the look on Mia's face right now was priceless, if only he had a camera.
"You lucky all these niggas're here right now." Mia looked around at everyone staring, they were just waiting for something to happen but once Nicki had finished talking she shoved Mia backwards. She shut the hoe up that's for certain. Had it only been the two of them there's no doubt that Nicki would have handed her ass to her. As she moved away from the embarrassed wreck Mia now was she felt Safaree's hand wrap around hers. He was still there as everyone else went back to partying.
"You wanna leave? We could go back to my place?" Looking up at him she pondered whether or not to go, everyone else around them had already gone back to their own business as the music was turned up even louder than before and people started jumping into the pool. Mia had vanished too. Probably taken her ass back to Drake.
"Yeah, sure." He mirrored her smile as he said goodbye to his friends and made their way back to his car.
***
"Forreal though, I thought you were gonna slap the bitch silly!" He laughed and shovelled another slice of pizza into his mouth as Nicki leaned into his side with her legs laying over his thighs.
"Mmm, I really wanted to!" She licked the sauce off of her thumb and continued to giggle.
Seriousness now covered his face as he crunched on the last bit of pizza crust. "What stopped you?"
"Honestly? Ion know, I didn't wanna cause a scene I guess." As she finished her sentence she lay her head on the back of the couch, still pressed into his side.
"Good move." He trailed off and looked around the lounge room for a couple of seconds. "You wanna watch a movie or somethin'?"
"Sounds good, wuchoo got?" She leant away from him as he stood up and gently placed her legs back on to the couch where he was sat.
"Uhm, all sorts!" He went silent as he searched for some good ones. "What about this?" He asked after a few minutes of scanning the dvd rack. Nicki nodded happily and made herself comfortable again. Although she had to rearrange the way she was sitting once he returned but she didn't mind.
The movie had only been running for about fifty minutes when he looked down to see Nicki staring up at him, not in a creepy way. She was just watching him peacefully. He felt her hands running over his stomach and up his chest as she snuggled in closer to him. He didn't think it was possible to be any more drawn to her but that thought was pushed out of his head as she moved up to his mouth grazing his lips with her own. It made him feel good in the sense that she was making the first move this time. He liked that. Their little make out session lasted a few minutes but as they were getting more into it and the feeling was becoming heated the lounge room door bust open making them both jump. Swiftly bringing her fingers to her swollen lips she wiped at the slightly smeared lipstick. Luckily it was only a light shade.
"Oop! My bad bro!" Nina chuckled and winked at a blushing Nicki before giving a goofy thumbs up sign. "I'm headin' to bed now kids. Y'all better behave down here!" Laughing again she shut the door. They waited until they heard her feet travelling up the stairs until speaking again.
"Sorry 'bout her I-"
"No, no don't be!" Nicki chuckled seeing how devastated he looked. "Well, I better get goin'. My Mom said I had to be home before 1am, I had a really good night though. Thank you." Safaree smiled, responding to everything she just said before glancing at his watch.
"Nic, you do know it's almost 3 right?"
"What?! Oh my God nooo!" She leapt up off the couch and started grabbing her belongings when she heard him laughing and stopped. "What's so funny?"
"Wow, you really think it's that late? I'm messin' with you, it's just gone twelve." She dropped her shoulders and dead faced him before throwing her purse at his chest.
"Asshole. I was abouta run home barefoot!" Pouting as she stood glued to the spot he rose to his feet and walked over to her, he towered over her even more as she wasn't wearing Nina's shoes at that moment. The closer he got to her the more she had to crane her neck to look up at him. He didn't stop until her chest was pressed firmly against his torso. Leaning down slightly he felt her shift as she tried to tiptoe up to his reach, as he drew her bottom lip gently into his mouth they heard a noise. Another interruption. Huffing in frustration she pulled away and headed back over to where her phone lay. Her Mom was ringing. "Ugh, she's prolly callin' to get me to come home." Rejecting the call she threw her phone back into purse and her eyes met his.
"I'll just go throw some shoes on and I'll take you." As he headed to the hallway she placed Nina's shoes in the middle of the room, leaving her little thank you note sat next to them. She really owed her.
***
"So you had a good night?" He cut the engine as the car plunged into silence.
Her dimples made an appearance as she stared at him. "Are you kidding? Safaree I had the best night ever, thank you." They shared another kiss as he said goodbye, he wanted to walk her to the door but she knew if her father was still up he'd have something to say. Eventually she managed to talk him into staying in the car, but he still watched her until she was safely inside.
Usually she'd announce her return home with a yell or something but since it was almost 1am she decided against it, even though Cai was at Jelani's. Heading up to her room she had the most gigantic smile plastered on her face, catching sight of herself in her bedroom mirror she laughed. "You look like a fool Onika, get yo' ass together!" Pulling out her earrings she undressed and headed for the shower before falling asleep nestled in her blankets, thinking about him.
*** Two Months Later ***
In three days it was officially their two month anniversary, and the next day it would be Safaree's birthday. Pacing around the store she continued looking for something to get him. A hell of a lot had changed in the last few weeks, no longer seen as an outcast or a shy little individual Nicki was welcomed into the very group that had made her life a living hell. She didn't know whether or not to be happy about it but one thing was for sure, she was glad she didn't have to deal with any of their shit anymore!
"Sooo, how far have y'all got together?" Nicki's brow deepened as she looked at Mia.
"Bitch I am not abouta spill the deets on my personal life! The fuck outta my business!" She laughed as she pushed her shades off her face and on to her head. Yup, you heard right. Nicki was out shopping. With Mia. Ever since she'd been more friendly with Safaree and was now his girlfriend the other people he hung out with had warmed to her, including Mia. It still felt weird to Nicki though. Not one to drop her guards quickly she was keeping a close eye on her.
"What?! Come on Nicki, you know all about me and Aubrey!"
"Mia, everybody knows what you and Drake do in yo' spare time!" Her mouth contorted into an 'o' shape as Nicki continued flicking through the clothes rack. "And put your face straight would you!" Feeling a thump on her upper arm she flinched and giggled at the same time.
"I can't stand you right now. Friends are 'sposed to talk about this kyna shit!" Moving to stand in front of her she pouted and waited for Nicki to talk.
"No. Now move I wanna go to KFC before we leave." She rolled her eyes at Mia's gagging.
"I really don't understand how you can eat that shit! It's so fuckin'-"
"Greasy?"
"Yeah!" Her voice raised an octave as she pulled a pear out from her bag. "See? Now this is good food!" She took a bite and smiled at Nicki's face.
"If I wanted to eat rabbit food I'd go to the freaking pet shop!" They both laughed as they made their way over to KFC.
***
Driving back to her place Nicki looked over briefly at the passenger seat. Mia was being super quiet as she stared pointlessly out of the window. Great. Did this mean she had to ask her what was wrong? or should she just ignore her and pretend not to notice? Being the kind-hearted person that she is, speaking up seemed like the right thing to do.
"You kay Mia?"
"Mmm, I'm fine." She pulled her eyes away from the window and looked down at her lap. Nicki knew she wanted to say something.
"Y'know, if there's somethin' wrong you can tell me. You know I won't judge." She folded her lips and kept her concentration on the road as they neared some traffic lights.
"Actually, yeah somethin' has been....botherin' me."
"Yeah?"
"Y'know ages ago? At Tyrell's party?" Nicki nodded, allowing Mia to continue. "Well what SB said-"
"He didn't mean that Mia." She knew exactly what she was referring to.
"Ion believe you! Why would he say it if it wasn't true?! Nobody denied it did they? And to make it worse Aubrey practically admitted it the other night..." She trailed off as Nicki knocked the air con down a notch.
"Word?" She felt awful, it wasn't even true. People just believed what they heard and what Safaree said that night about Drake only wanting her for sex and her being easy had obviously been eating away at her. "What'd he say?" She pulled out a box of tissues as Mia's tears started rolling down her cheeks. The traffic lights seemed to be stuck on red. In her head she was praying they'd change, she didn't know how long she could deal with this.
"It's not so much somethin' he said....He just, ugh!" She swiped angrily at her tears. "I promised myself I'd never get like this over another fuckin' guy again! And look at me!"
"What did he do Mia?"
"....Nothin', nothin'. Come on let's just get back to yours, the lights have changed." Nicki jumped hearing the car behind beeping at her. Swiftly flicking her finger up in the rearview mirror she continued back to her house. Determined to get to the bottom of this mess.
*I'm really, really sorry it's not much! The next time I post on this I'll hopefully have no papers or assignments due! It's been super hectic! SO hopefully the next chapter will be little more detailed and less rushed :// Hope this was ok though :) And thanks for all the comments on the previous chapter! OH and I deleted the post about this but if anyone wants notifying about posts via twitter from this point onwards I WON'T be using my actual account any more so follow @CarleesBlogs and I'll follow back too and notify you using that account instead! That make sense? o-O * x
Both Nicki and Safaree turned in the direction from which the voice came. It was Mia.
"The fuck does she want now?" Nicki looked up as Safaree whispered. The smile had gone from his face. Dragging her eyes back to Mia's figure she saw her moving closer to them.
"Bitch, did you not hear me yellin'? I asked why the fuck you were still here?" She crossed her arms forcefully as her manicured nails pressed into the skin on her arms. Nicki could feel herself losing patience and thanks to Mia's whiny ass screeching, people were starting to look over at them.
"Excuse me?" Both Safaree and Mia jolted their heads back when Nicki spoke, especially hearing the attitude clearly layering her words.
"Oh? So you can speak then? You don't have to get your guy to say everythin' for you?" She snorted before flattening the ends of her hair down with her hands.
"What's your problem Mia? Why you gotta be up in my fuckin' face all the time?!" Her eyes bugged slightly as Nicki squared up to her. For once someone was giving back what she handed out.
"First of all, take a step back." She held her hand up and motioned for Nicki to move away. Dumb broad. Going straight past her outstretched palm Nicki grabbed a handful of Mia's ruffled dress on her chest and yanked her forward. More people were staring at this point especially since Safaree had stepped between them slightly in attempt to stop anything crazy from happening.
"Nicki let go, come on she's not worth it." He tried to talk her away from the situation but she looked pissed. In fact he wasn't sure whether or not to run himself. But the look on Mia's face right now was priceless, if only he had a camera.
"You lucky all these niggas're here right now." Mia looked around at everyone staring, they were just waiting for something to happen but once Nicki had finished talking she shoved Mia backwards. She shut the hoe up that's for certain. Had it only been the two of them there's no doubt that Nicki would have handed her ass to her. As she moved away from the embarrassed wreck Mia now was she felt Safaree's hand wrap around hers. He was still there as everyone else went back to partying.
"You wanna leave? We could go back to my place?" Looking up at him she pondered whether or not to go, everyone else around them had already gone back to their own business as the music was turned up even louder than before and people started jumping into the pool. Mia had vanished too. Probably taken her ass back to Drake.
"Yeah, sure." He mirrored her smile as he said goodbye to his friends and made their way back to his car.
***
"Forreal though, I thought you were gonna slap the bitch silly!" He laughed and shovelled another slice of pizza into his mouth as Nicki leaned into his side with her legs laying over his thighs.
"Mmm, I really wanted to!" She licked the sauce off of her thumb and continued to giggle.
Seriousness now covered his face as he crunched on the last bit of pizza crust. "What stopped you?"
"Honestly? Ion know, I didn't wanna cause a scene I guess." As she finished her sentence she lay her head on the back of the couch, still pressed into his side.
"Good move." He trailed off and looked around the lounge room for a couple of seconds. "You wanna watch a movie or somethin'?"
"Sounds good, wuchoo got?" She leant away from him as he stood up and gently placed her legs back on to the couch where he was sat.
"Uhm, all sorts!" He went silent as he searched for some good ones. "What about this?" He asked after a few minutes of scanning the dvd rack. Nicki nodded happily and made herself comfortable again. Although she had to rearrange the way she was sitting once he returned but she didn't mind.
The movie had only been running for about fifty minutes when he looked down to see Nicki staring up at him, not in a creepy way. She was just watching him peacefully. He felt her hands running over his stomach and up his chest as she snuggled in closer to him. He didn't think it was possible to be any more drawn to her but that thought was pushed out of his head as she moved up to his mouth grazing his lips with her own. It made him feel good in the sense that she was making the first move this time. He liked that. Their little make out session lasted a few minutes but as they were getting more into it and the feeling was becoming heated the lounge room door bust open making them both jump. Swiftly bringing her fingers to her swollen lips she wiped at the slightly smeared lipstick. Luckily it was only a light shade.
"Oop! My bad bro!" Nina chuckled and winked at a blushing Nicki before giving a goofy thumbs up sign. "I'm headin' to bed now kids. Y'all better behave down here!" Laughing again she shut the door. They waited until they heard her feet travelling up the stairs until speaking again.
"Sorry 'bout her I-"
"No, no don't be!" Nicki chuckled seeing how devastated he looked. "Well, I better get goin'. My Mom said I had to be home before 1am, I had a really good night though. Thank you." Safaree smiled, responding to everything she just said before glancing at his watch.
"Nic, you do know it's almost 3 right?"
"What?! Oh my God nooo!" She leapt up off the couch and started grabbing her belongings when she heard him laughing and stopped. "What's so funny?"
"Wow, you really think it's that late? I'm messin' with you, it's just gone twelve." She dropped her shoulders and dead faced him before throwing her purse at his chest.
"Asshole. I was abouta run home barefoot!" Pouting as she stood glued to the spot he rose to his feet and walked over to her, he towered over her even more as she wasn't wearing Nina's shoes at that moment. The closer he got to her the more she had to crane her neck to look up at him. He didn't stop until her chest was pressed firmly against his torso. Leaning down slightly he felt her shift as she tried to tiptoe up to his reach, as he drew her bottom lip gently into his mouth they heard a noise. Another interruption. Huffing in frustration she pulled away and headed back over to where her phone lay. Her Mom was ringing. "Ugh, she's prolly callin' to get me to come home." Rejecting the call she threw her phone back into purse and her eyes met his.
"I'll just go throw some shoes on and I'll take you." As he headed to the hallway she placed Nina's shoes in the middle of the room, leaving her little thank you note sat next to them. She really owed her.
***
"So you had a good night?" He cut the engine as the car plunged into silence.
Her dimples made an appearance as she stared at him. "Are you kidding? Safaree I had the best night ever, thank you." They shared another kiss as he said goodbye, he wanted to walk her to the door but she knew if her father was still up he'd have something to say. Eventually she managed to talk him into staying in the car, but he still watched her until she was safely inside.
Usually she'd announce her return home with a yell or something but since it was almost 1am she decided against it, even though Cai was at Jelani's. Heading up to her room she had the most gigantic smile plastered on her face, catching sight of herself in her bedroom mirror she laughed. "You look like a fool Onika, get yo' ass together!" Pulling out her earrings she undressed and headed for the shower before falling asleep nestled in her blankets, thinking about him.
*** Two Months Later ***
In three days it was officially their two month anniversary, and the next day it would be Safaree's birthday. Pacing around the store she continued looking for something to get him. A hell of a lot had changed in the last few weeks, no longer seen as an outcast or a shy little individual Nicki was welcomed into the very group that had made her life a living hell. She didn't know whether or not to be happy about it but one thing was for sure, she was glad she didn't have to deal with any of their shit anymore!
"Sooo, how far have y'all got together?" Nicki's brow deepened as she looked at Mia.
"Bitch I am not abouta spill the deets on my personal life! The fuck outta my business!" She laughed as she pushed her shades off her face and on to her head. Yup, you heard right. Nicki was out shopping. With Mia. Ever since she'd been more friendly with Safaree and was now his girlfriend the other people he hung out with had warmed to her, including Mia. It still felt weird to Nicki though. Not one to drop her guards quickly she was keeping a close eye on her.
"What?! Come on Nicki, you know all about me and Aubrey!"
"Mia, everybody knows what you and Drake do in yo' spare time!" Her mouth contorted into an 'o' shape as Nicki continued flicking through the clothes rack. "And put your face straight would you!" Feeling a thump on her upper arm she flinched and giggled at the same time.
"I can't stand you right now. Friends are 'sposed to talk about this kyna shit!" Moving to stand in front of her she pouted and waited for Nicki to talk.
"No. Now move I wanna go to KFC before we leave." She rolled her eyes at Mia's gagging.
"I really don't understand how you can eat that shit! It's so fuckin'-"
"Greasy?"
"Yeah!" Her voice raised an octave as she pulled a pear out from her bag. "See? Now this is good food!" She took a bite and smiled at Nicki's face.
"If I wanted to eat rabbit food I'd go to the freaking pet shop!" They both laughed as they made their way over to KFC.
***
Driving back to her place Nicki looked over briefly at the passenger seat. Mia was being super quiet as she stared pointlessly out of the window. Great. Did this mean she had to ask her what was wrong? or should she just ignore her and pretend not to notice? Being the kind-hearted person that she is, speaking up seemed like the right thing to do.
"You kay Mia?"
"Mmm, I'm fine." She pulled her eyes away from the window and looked down at her lap. Nicki knew she wanted to say something.
"Y'know, if there's somethin' wrong you can tell me. You know I won't judge." She folded her lips and kept her concentration on the road as they neared some traffic lights.
"Actually, yeah somethin' has been....botherin' me."
"Yeah?"
"Y'know ages ago? At Tyrell's party?" Nicki nodded, allowing Mia to continue. "Well what SB said-"
"He didn't mean that Mia." She knew exactly what she was referring to.
"Ion believe you! Why would he say it if it wasn't true?! Nobody denied it did they? And to make it worse Aubrey practically admitted it the other night..." She trailed off as Nicki knocked the air con down a notch.
"Word?" She felt awful, it wasn't even true. People just believed what they heard and what Safaree said that night about Drake only wanting her for sex and her being easy had obviously been eating away at her. "What'd he say?" She pulled out a box of tissues as Mia's tears started rolling down her cheeks. The traffic lights seemed to be stuck on red. In her head she was praying they'd change, she didn't know how long she could deal with this.
"It's not so much somethin' he said....He just, ugh!" She swiped angrily at her tears. "I promised myself I'd never get like this over another fuckin' guy again! And look at me!"
"What did he do Mia?"
"....Nothin', nothin'. Come on let's just get back to yours, the lights have changed." Nicki jumped hearing the car behind beeping at her. Swiftly flicking her finger up in the rearview mirror she continued back to her house. Determined to get to the bottom of this mess.
*I'm really, really sorry it's not much! The next time I post on this I'll hopefully have no papers or assignments due! It's been super hectic! SO hopefully the next chapter will be little more detailed and less rushed :// Hope this was ok though :) And thanks for all the comments on the previous chapter! OH and I deleted the post about this but if anyone wants notifying about posts via twitter from this point onwards I WON'T be using my actual account any more so follow @CarleesBlogs and I'll follow back too and notify you using that account instead! That make sense? o-O * x
Friday, 5 October 2012
7. Taking The Next Step - Part One
*Apologies first up, I stupidly put false nails on BEFORE typing this out smmfh so there will be typos that I might miss XD My bad! Hope this is alright for everyone ALSO I have something to tell you all at the end of this :) And it's MAD short causa uni work, I'm sorry :(*
As they pulled up to the house Nicki's nerves seemed to intensify, which she didn't believe was possible until she felt her knee bouncing uncontrollably. She was greeted with the lovely sight of some random dude throwing up outside. Pleasant. Safaree was still for a moment after turning the engine off.
"You ready?" He looked at her hopefully, he knew she was nervous.
"I guess." Smiling back she freed herself from the seatbelt as he exited the car and went to get her door. She could get used to this.
Actually going inside and entering the new atmosphere was the worst. Everybody, no exaggeration, everybody stared at her on the way through. She figured Safaree was searching for Tyrell. She felt him grab her hand and hold it tight as they moved through to what she guessed was the kitchen. It was a big ass house though, and she clocked what looked like a pool outside through the kitchen window.
"Aye! SB!" She loosened her grip on his hand, letting him greet his friends. Out of habit she looked down so as to avoid meeting anyones eyes. Especially the group she was stood with now. That feeling started eating at her. The feeling that someone was staring at her and she began to get uncomfortable.
"Hey man!" Ugh. Drake and his pathetic ass had to be here too. Mia had to be around somewhere. The whole place smelled of skank.
"Y'all know Nicki right?" She was screaming "No" in her head as he gently pulled her into the circle.
"Oh shit! No way! That's Onika, like, that chick that helps him!" He slapped Drake's chest hard. She could tell he was drunk. Safaree still had no idea how his friends treated Nicki or what they did and said to her.
"Don't be like that." He shook his head moodily and looked at Nicki. "You wanna go get a drink?" She didn't speak and nodded as he guided them back though to where he saw the drinks on the way in. She wasn't good with alcohol. It went straight to her head and consequently made her do things she would never usually even dream of. She and her best friend had got utterly wasted at her house once. Needless to say she couldn't remember a thing. Safaree got them both a drink and handed one to her. "Come on let's go outside, it might be quieter." She barely heard his shouting but wasn't about to stand by herself and let him leave her, so she followed him closely. Once they were outside her ears were relieved instantly but her eyes weren't. Mia and her hussies were stood by the deck chairs surrounding the lit up pool. Thankfully it was dark out and they hadn't noticed her. Yet. "You ok? You're not cold?" She smiled and shook her head no.
"I'm good, thanks." They stood for a while talking and laughing, he had her in hysterics at some of the things he said and she did him too. He liked that she wasn't just smart and stunning, she had a sense of humour too. But naturally, Mia noticed the laughter and made her way over to them. Why? Why couldn't she just let her have her fun night with Safaree? Cussing her out in her mind she stayed silent to see what exactly this bitch wanted. Safaree immediately sensed Nicki's change in body language as she went quiet.
"Onika? Onika Maraj? The fuck are you doin' here? We ain't book no clown appearance for this party!" Nicki furrowed her brow and looked down immediately becoming self conscious about the way she looked.
"Fuck outta here Mia! Nobody wants you around, 'cept Drake 'cause the nigga's fuckin' desperate to get his dick wet and everybody knows you're easy as fuck!" The group of hoes went silent allowing the sting of Safaree's words to hit her. She was speechless as Nicki tried her hardest to stop her smile from spreading across her face.
"Excuse me?!" She propped her hand on her hip and rolled her neck. "Who the fuck you think you're talkin' to?!" She flipped her hair when he didn't reply and stalked off with her sheep following close behind. All that could be heard was Nicki's stifled laughter as she finally let the giggles escape.
"Wow! That was...funny!" She covered her mouth politely as she laughed. Just the small things she did like that had him mesmerised. It was so strange.
Back inside Mia was fuming. How dare he speak to her like that in front of her friends. It wasn't Nicki that had said it but she was going to make sure that she was the one to receive the message about how pissed she was. And she had the perfect plan to humiliate her, after all it wouldn't take much. The smallest things made her blush.
"Let's go sit down, I forgot you're wearin' Nina's stilts." She laughed as he led her over to the chairs although it was kind of pointless because they stayed standing, she was surprised at herself. There were tonnes of people out there but she'd somehow managed to zone them all out, something she's always struggled to do. She hadn't heard but Safaree picked up on the comments people were making when they arrived. Nobody could believe that this was the same Onika, he could because whatever she was wearing or not wearing for that matter, she still looked flawless to him. He noticed her looking towards a few people who had their eyes on them. "They're not bein' mean y'know?"
"What?" She crinkled her brow and moved closer to him.
"I heard what they're sayin' 'bout you."
"They're talkin' 'bout me?" He saw the panic on her face instantly.
"No, no not like that! They were sayin' good things." She relaxed a little as he laced his fingers with hers. Their hands fit perfectly even though his were huge in comparison to hers. He licked his lips and she felt herself doing the same as he moved closer. Honestly she was freaking out. A lot. But the alcohol was somewhat kind of relaxing her, yet she was still in control of her actions. Before she had chance to do anything she felt his lips against hers, not being forceful though. He let her take the next step and was relieved when she didn't pull away but instead deepened the kiss, parting her lips slightly to give his tongue access. His hands were on waist holding her firmly as she ran her hands over his body too. Liking what she felt under shirt and vice versa. After a few more seconds she pulled away as her cheeks started burning. She looked down as her dimples got deeper and deeper, which made him smile. "So." She looked at him shyly waiting for him to continue. "Where does this leave us?"
"Where do you want it to leave us?" She swayed slightly as he took her other hand into his, smiling like a mad man. That answered her question. She giggled at his face before someone calling her name snapped her out of their little moment.
*O_O I'm sorryyyyy it's short! I feel so much more pressure with this one cause it's the one everyone requested the most >_< Hope it was okayish, I just want to remind you all that this was the blog that was going to have shorter chapters than my others ^_^ ANYWAY on to the thing I had to tell you, I feel more attached to this one, it may sound stupid, because I've woven some of my life into the story. Certain parts reflect me and some things that happen are my own personal experiences so, yeah! I get a little bit nervous about reading the comments XD Anyway hope it was okay and THANKU for all the comments on the previous chapter.*
As they pulled up to the house Nicki's nerves seemed to intensify, which she didn't believe was possible until she felt her knee bouncing uncontrollably. She was greeted with the lovely sight of some random dude throwing up outside. Pleasant. Safaree was still for a moment after turning the engine off.
"You ready?" He looked at her hopefully, he knew she was nervous.
"I guess." Smiling back she freed herself from the seatbelt as he exited the car and went to get her door. She could get used to this.
Actually going inside and entering the new atmosphere was the worst. Everybody, no exaggeration, everybody stared at her on the way through. She figured Safaree was searching for Tyrell. She felt him grab her hand and hold it tight as they moved through to what she guessed was the kitchen. It was a big ass house though, and she clocked what looked like a pool outside through the kitchen window.
"Aye! SB!" She loosened her grip on his hand, letting him greet his friends. Out of habit she looked down so as to avoid meeting anyones eyes. Especially the group she was stood with now. That feeling started eating at her. The feeling that someone was staring at her and she began to get uncomfortable.
"Hey man!" Ugh. Drake and his pathetic ass had to be here too. Mia had to be around somewhere. The whole place smelled of skank.
"Y'all know Nicki right?" She was screaming "No" in her head as he gently pulled her into the circle.
"Oh shit! No way! That's Onika, like, that chick that helps him!" He slapped Drake's chest hard. She could tell he was drunk. Safaree still had no idea how his friends treated Nicki or what they did and said to her.
"Don't be like that." He shook his head moodily and looked at Nicki. "You wanna go get a drink?" She didn't speak and nodded as he guided them back though to where he saw the drinks on the way in. She wasn't good with alcohol. It went straight to her head and consequently made her do things she would never usually even dream of. She and her best friend had got utterly wasted at her house once. Needless to say she couldn't remember a thing. Safaree got them both a drink and handed one to her. "Come on let's go outside, it might be quieter." She barely heard his shouting but wasn't about to stand by herself and let him leave her, so she followed him closely. Once they were outside her ears were relieved instantly but her eyes weren't. Mia and her hussies were stood by the deck chairs surrounding the lit up pool. Thankfully it was dark out and they hadn't noticed her. Yet. "You ok? You're not cold?" She smiled and shook her head no.
"I'm good, thanks." They stood for a while talking and laughing, he had her in hysterics at some of the things he said and she did him too. He liked that she wasn't just smart and stunning, she had a sense of humour too. But naturally, Mia noticed the laughter and made her way over to them. Why? Why couldn't she just let her have her fun night with Safaree? Cussing her out in her mind she stayed silent to see what exactly this bitch wanted. Safaree immediately sensed Nicki's change in body language as she went quiet.
"Onika? Onika Maraj? The fuck are you doin' here? We ain't book no clown appearance for this party!" Nicki furrowed her brow and looked down immediately becoming self conscious about the way she looked.
"Fuck outta here Mia! Nobody wants you around, 'cept Drake 'cause the nigga's fuckin' desperate to get his dick wet and everybody knows you're easy as fuck!" The group of hoes went silent allowing the sting of Safaree's words to hit her. She was speechless as Nicki tried her hardest to stop her smile from spreading across her face.
"Excuse me?!" She propped her hand on her hip and rolled her neck. "Who the fuck you think you're talkin' to?!" She flipped her hair when he didn't reply and stalked off with her sheep following close behind. All that could be heard was Nicki's stifled laughter as she finally let the giggles escape.
"Wow! That was...funny!" She covered her mouth politely as she laughed. Just the small things she did like that had him mesmerised. It was so strange.
Back inside Mia was fuming. How dare he speak to her like that in front of her friends. It wasn't Nicki that had said it but she was going to make sure that she was the one to receive the message about how pissed she was. And she had the perfect plan to humiliate her, after all it wouldn't take much. The smallest things made her blush.
"Let's go sit down, I forgot you're wearin' Nina's stilts." She laughed as he led her over to the chairs although it was kind of pointless because they stayed standing, she was surprised at herself. There were tonnes of people out there but she'd somehow managed to zone them all out, something she's always struggled to do. She hadn't heard but Safaree picked up on the comments people were making when they arrived. Nobody could believe that this was the same Onika, he could because whatever she was wearing or not wearing for that matter, she still looked flawless to him. He noticed her looking towards a few people who had their eyes on them. "They're not bein' mean y'know?"
"What?" She crinkled her brow and moved closer to him.
"I heard what they're sayin' 'bout you."
"They're talkin' 'bout me?" He saw the panic on her face instantly.
"No, no not like that! They were sayin' good things." She relaxed a little as he laced his fingers with hers. Their hands fit perfectly even though his were huge in comparison to hers. He licked his lips and she felt herself doing the same as he moved closer. Honestly she was freaking out. A lot. But the alcohol was somewhat kind of relaxing her, yet she was still in control of her actions. Before she had chance to do anything she felt his lips against hers, not being forceful though. He let her take the next step and was relieved when she didn't pull away but instead deepened the kiss, parting her lips slightly to give his tongue access. His hands were on waist holding her firmly as she ran her hands over his body too. Liking what she felt under shirt and vice versa. After a few more seconds she pulled away as her cheeks started burning. She looked down as her dimples got deeper and deeper, which made him smile. "So." She looked at him shyly waiting for him to continue. "Where does this leave us?"
"Where do you want it to leave us?" She swayed slightly as he took her other hand into his, smiling like a mad man. That answered her question. She giggled at his face before someone calling her name snapped her out of their little moment.
*O_O I'm sorryyyyy it's short! I feel so much more pressure with this one cause it's the one everyone requested the most >_< Hope it was okayish, I just want to remind you all that this was the blog that was going to have shorter chapters than my others ^_^ ANYWAY on to the thing I had to tell you, I feel more attached to this one, it may sound stupid, because I've woven some of my life into the story. Certain parts reflect me and some things that happen are my own personal experiences so, yeah! I get a little bit nervous about reading the comments XD Anyway hope it was okay and THANKU for all the comments on the previous chapter.*
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Which blog am I posting on this week?
Kay, I have a time slot for writing a chapter on Thursday night soooo which blog would you like updating CM, WTWC, CAHM, HIA or FY? ^__^ Or if it's easier you can just DM me on twitter :))
It's Barbie Biiiitch! :*
It's Barbie Biiiitch! :*
Sunday, 30 September 2012
6. Invisible Cracks - Part Two
She wiped her palms on her thighs before nervously standing to go get the door. Checking herself for almost the tenth time in the mirror before opening.
"Hey." She smiled sweetly as she stepped outside.
"Hi." He returned the same shy smile. Awkward much. "You, uh, you look really good." He cringed to the max, mentally kicking himself. Of all the things he could have said, he said that?
"Oh, thank you." The blushing made her feel like her face was on fire. Thankfully she could turn away for a few seconds as she shut the door.
"So my sister Nina's comin' along you don't mind right?" He led her over to his car.
"No, of course not. Thanks for inviting me."
"Hey, don't mention it. I wanted you to come." She smirked a little. The only word in her mind right now was pauz. He opened the passenger door and let her hop in before dashing to driver's side and doing the same himself.
"Hey, I'm Nina." She leant over from the backseat and shook Nicki's hand as she introduced herself too. Kind of embarrassed that Safaree must have pushed his sister into the back to let her sit up front with him.
"Right, let's go."
It wasn't a long ride to the mall and before long they were piling out of the car. Nina had her face stuck in her phone and was texting like she was possessed as they entered the complex. Nicki couldn't see all too well, her glasses were at home since she decided to wear contacts for the day. She wished she'd put on her darn devil goggles now. Her eyes were teary but as soon as they were inside they stopped a little.
"Nina, would you freaking wait up?" She stopped and turned on the spot.
"My bad, where do y'all wanna go?"
"Well Ion give a shit to be honest, I just wanted to get outta the damn house. Where do you wanna go Nicki?" They both looked at her as she froze, Nina noticed and intercepted. Thank goodness for her.
"I need to go dress shoppin' I got a party too, you need somethin' to wear tonight?"
"Yeah, I got nothin'."
"Kay, well that's sorted. We're goin' dress shoppin' boy, so go entertain ya lame ass for a couple hours." She linked her arm with Nicki's and pulled her away swiftly as Safaree stood there at a loss for words.
"Girls. Shit." He shook his head smiling as he watched Nicki's perfect ass as she walked off. She knew he was staring and decided to emphasise her assets with a bouncier walk.
***
"Nicki, you have to come out! Thas the whole point of goin' shoppin' with your friends, you try on a buncha dresses and then y'all help each other out. So get yo' ass out here. Now." She smiled at how shy she was from the other side of the curtain.
"Is there anyone else out there?"
"No Nicki, hurry 'cause soon there will be!" She huffed, not wanting to leave the security of the cubicle.
"Kay, I'm openin' the curtain now." Nina saw the fabric rustling ever so slightly and shook her head before taking matters into her own hands. Without warning the curtain was pulled open revealing a completely different Nicki. Nina's face said it all as she looked her up and down.
"Damn! If I was a dude...." She trailed off and exhaled. "You look fine as fuck. Forreal. That's the one, trust me."
"But I only tried on-"
"Five, I know but you got curves. Anythin' looks freaking sexy on you. 'Specially with that waist, it's practically non-existant!" She moved over to Nicki who was stood with her back to Nina, looking at herself unsurely in the mirror. "Girl, put your face straight! Can't you see how good you look?!" She tweaked a couple of crinkles in the dress and stood back to admire her some more.
"You sure? Ion wanna waste my money." She looked down at herself and for the first time she felt good. Like she measured up to all the other girls, who seemed to look down at her.
"I'm positive! Wait, Safaree takin' you tonight?" Nicki nodded whilst looking at her in the mirror. "Well bring all your stuff for tonight and I'll sort your hair and makeup, sound good?" Nicki breathed out in relief. She didn't even own any damn makeup.
"Seriously?" She turned to look at her properly. "You're a god send! Thank you!"
"Hey no problem! Now let's go pay for this and go find that idiot."
It didn't take them long to find him, he kind of stuck out like a sore thumb. Just stood there trying to look like he was busy, when really everybody and their granny knew he wasn't.
"Oh, you done?" He prayed they were, he'd been waiting for what seemed like years. He'd wanted to spend time with Nicki but he was understanding of the fact the she needed an outfit.
"Yes we're done. Now if you don't mind I gotta go meet D.J., nice to meet you Nicki and I'll see you later?" She smiled as she walked away backwards waiting for Nicki's reply.
"Yeah see you later, and thanks for helpin' me out!"
"It's all good, bye." She turned her body and walked off, leaving Nicki and Safaree in silence.
"So I figure you got yourself somethin'?" He motioned to the bag in her hand as they walked slowly.
"Yeah your sister helped me pick it out." She looked up at him, only to realise he was looking at her too. Usually she avoided eye contact but with him it was comfortable, he wasn't judging her. She liked that.
"Ohh she ain't get all pushy with you did she?" Thinking about it now, yes. Yes she did. But that's what she needed, affirmation and help in that department an Nina gave her that.
"No, she really helped, I'm glad she was here." He smiled before trying to have a look in her bag.
"So wutchoo get?"
"Nah, you'll see tonight. Patience."
"Is a virtue." She laughed as they got closer to a food place. "You wanna eat?" Yes, more than he knew if you caught her drift.
"Yeah I'm starving."
The shopping trip was in fact hours long but for Nicki it went too fast. The party was fast approaching and she was more than scared. Try absolutely petrified. On the plus side her little lunch with Safaree was the longest, they spent forever just talking and laughing an awful lot. Now she was sat in her room, waiting. He said he'd text when he was back at hers to take to his place. She kept letting out short, sharp breaths trying to stop herself for getting psyched out. There goes her message tone. Grabbing her bag of stuff she pelted down the stairs, yelling bye to her father she shut the door before he could say it back.
"Woah, you in a rush?"
"Mmm little bit. Nina's doin' my hair an stuff." She laughed as they walked back over to his car, he couldn't stop looking at her. Especially in the dusk light. She looked radiant. "What?" She scraped the hair out of her face as she smiled at him.
"Nothin'. I just think you look perfect as you are. So don't let Nina paint your face too much." She rolled her eyes playfully and slid into the passenger seat as he resumed his seat behind the wheel.
***
"I'll say this one more time. I can't do this properly if you keep swattin' at your damn face every five seconds. Imma put a freaking straight jacket on you. Be still." Nina swiped the makup brush over Nicki's face again as she tried to sit on her hands. How the hell she wore this stuff she had no idea. It felt so itchy. "Mkaaay, I'm done!" She stepped aside, letting Nicki see herself for the first time. She had nothing to say. She looked flawless. The itchy shit was nothing now that she realised how good she looked. "So, you like it?" Nina asked as she fixed a straggly piece of her hair.
"Uhm, I don't like it Nina. I freaking love this!" She stood up quickly to hug her gratefully.
"Woah, you gon' mess up my artistry! You stay and I'll go get your dress." Leaving the room to go retrieve her outfit, Nicki felt no hesitation to pull of her sweats and her loose jumper. Safaree stood shocked in the hallway, wondering whether she knew the door was left open a crack but his thoughts were interrupted.
"SB, the fuck you doin'?" He jumped at the sound of his name.
"Huh, uhm nothin' I'm just-"
"Oh my god! Were you serioulsy just watchin' her change?!" She hissed in a hushed whisper as she slapped him repeatedly. "Get the fuck outta my way freak, and go before she realises you been creepin' on her!" She shook her head and slammed the door fiercely behind her, but Safaree couldn't give a toss. He saw Nicki in her underwear. That image will be forever imprinted in his mind. He snapped out of his little daydream and headed back to his room to ready himself. Just him and his happy thoughts.
"Here, I unzipped it and all that so you can just step into it." Nicki's face was channelling an unimpressed feeling as Nina looked at her confusedly. "What's wrong?"
"Bitch, you really think that's gon' go over my ass?!" Nina looked at her butt and then at the dress in her hand before moving back to her ass again.
"Oh."
"Yeah, oh!" Nicki paused in thought. "I'll have to put over my head but-"
"Your hair. Damn, I didn't think this through." She pulled the dress as wide open as she could without tearing it and tried to put over Nicki's head as carefully as she could. Luckily Nicki was super mini and Nina was about five inches taller. After a long stressful procedure her dress was on. She looked more than perfect, like she couldn't stop staring at herself. That good. "Shit you look amazing Nicki." Nina sat on her bed and collapsed dramatically. "My work here is done ladies and gents, niggas and hoes." Nicki bust out laughing before gasping.
"Nina Ion have any shoes!"
"Size?"
"Reaally small!" Nina sat up with a face like thunder.
"You are so difficult you know that?" Moving over to her closet she pulled out a pair of black pumps. "Try these." They both held their breath as she slipped them on. Perfect fit. "You lucky we're the same freaking size!"
"Thank you, for all of this. Why are you helpin' me so much?" She perched herself carefully on the edge of her bed with her.
"You have no idea how much he likes you, do you? He talks about you and texts you like, all the time! Every other word that leaves his mouth is Nicki! And Ion know, I guess you feel the same way?"
"Yeah, I really do."
"Exactly, he pointed you out once and I could tell by the way you walked you have no confidence and I'd hate for that to hold you back. I mean, just fucking look at you! You're so hot! Ion know why you can't see that." Just as Nicki was about to open up to her there was a knock at the door.
"You ready?" Nicki looked at Nina unsurely, only to be shoved gently off of the bed.
"Go, have fun! Oh, and don't let no bitches tell you anythin' fucked up. You look great." She rolled on to her stomach as Nicki mouthed thank you and opened the door to see Safaree stood waiting, his mouth dropped instantly.
"Wow, you look really amazing." He cringed again. This time it showed on his face as she grabbed his hand.
"Thank you." She was laughing as she said it which made him relax and stop allowing goofy things to escape his lips. "You look pretty good yourself sir." He kept hold of her hand and the both of them headed out to his car, Nicki was feeling the nerves as she sat herself in the passenger seat. This was all so new to her, she felt kind of sick but excited at the same time. There was only one way to find out of this was her scene.
*Thurr ya gooo ^_^ Kay so you'll get the party chapter soon, but today was my last time posting DAILY, I'm back to once a week now :( Which is sad cuz I like writing these :)) Welp sorry for any typos my eyes are literally closing on me as I type XD So I'll update in this cycle for the next few weeks CAHM, CM, WTWC, HIA, FY Thanks for all the comments on the previous chapter :)) Night!*
"Hey." She smiled sweetly as she stepped outside.
"Hi." He returned the same shy smile. Awkward much. "You, uh, you look really good." He cringed to the max, mentally kicking himself. Of all the things he could have said, he said that?
"Oh, thank you." The blushing made her feel like her face was on fire. Thankfully she could turn away for a few seconds as she shut the door.
"So my sister Nina's comin' along you don't mind right?" He led her over to his car.
"No, of course not. Thanks for inviting me."
"Hey, don't mention it. I wanted you to come." She smirked a little. The only word in her mind right now was pauz. He opened the passenger door and let her hop in before dashing to driver's side and doing the same himself.
"Hey, I'm Nina." She leant over from the backseat and shook Nicki's hand as she introduced herself too. Kind of embarrassed that Safaree must have pushed his sister into the back to let her sit up front with him.
"Right, let's go."
It wasn't a long ride to the mall and before long they were piling out of the car. Nina had her face stuck in her phone and was texting like she was possessed as they entered the complex. Nicki couldn't see all too well, her glasses were at home since she decided to wear contacts for the day. She wished she'd put on her darn devil goggles now. Her eyes were teary but as soon as they were inside they stopped a little.
"Nina, would you freaking wait up?" She stopped and turned on the spot.
"My bad, where do y'all wanna go?"
"Well Ion give a shit to be honest, I just wanted to get outta the damn house. Where do you wanna go Nicki?" They both looked at her as she froze, Nina noticed and intercepted. Thank goodness for her.
"I need to go dress shoppin' I got a party too, you need somethin' to wear tonight?"
"Yeah, I got nothin'."
"Kay, well that's sorted. We're goin' dress shoppin' boy, so go entertain ya lame ass for a couple hours." She linked her arm with Nicki's and pulled her away swiftly as Safaree stood there at a loss for words.
"Girls. Shit." He shook his head smiling as he watched Nicki's perfect ass as she walked off. She knew he was staring and decided to emphasise her assets with a bouncier walk.
***
"Nicki, you have to come out! Thas the whole point of goin' shoppin' with your friends, you try on a buncha dresses and then y'all help each other out. So get yo' ass out here. Now." She smiled at how shy she was from the other side of the curtain.
"Is there anyone else out there?"
"No Nicki, hurry 'cause soon there will be!" She huffed, not wanting to leave the security of the cubicle.
"Kay, I'm openin' the curtain now." Nina saw the fabric rustling ever so slightly and shook her head before taking matters into her own hands. Without warning the curtain was pulled open revealing a completely different Nicki. Nina's face said it all as she looked her up and down.
"Damn! If I was a dude...." She trailed off and exhaled. "You look fine as fuck. Forreal. That's the one, trust me."
"But I only tried on-"
"Five, I know but you got curves. Anythin' looks freaking sexy on you. 'Specially with that waist, it's practically non-existant!" She moved over to Nicki who was stood with her back to Nina, looking at herself unsurely in the mirror. "Girl, put your face straight! Can't you see how good you look?!" She tweaked a couple of crinkles in the dress and stood back to admire her some more.
"You sure? Ion wanna waste my money." She looked down at herself and for the first time she felt good. Like she measured up to all the other girls, who seemed to look down at her.
"I'm positive! Wait, Safaree takin' you tonight?" Nicki nodded whilst looking at her in the mirror. "Well bring all your stuff for tonight and I'll sort your hair and makeup, sound good?" Nicki breathed out in relief. She didn't even own any damn makeup.
"Seriously?" She turned to look at her properly. "You're a god send! Thank you!"
"Hey no problem! Now let's go pay for this and go find that idiot."
It didn't take them long to find him, he kind of stuck out like a sore thumb. Just stood there trying to look like he was busy, when really everybody and their granny knew he wasn't.
"Oh, you done?" He prayed they were, he'd been waiting for what seemed like years. He'd wanted to spend time with Nicki but he was understanding of the fact the she needed an outfit.
"Yes we're done. Now if you don't mind I gotta go meet D.J., nice to meet you Nicki and I'll see you later?" She smiled as she walked away backwards waiting for Nicki's reply.
"Yeah see you later, and thanks for helpin' me out!"
"It's all good, bye." She turned her body and walked off, leaving Nicki and Safaree in silence.
"So I figure you got yourself somethin'?" He motioned to the bag in her hand as they walked slowly.
"Yeah your sister helped me pick it out." She looked up at him, only to realise he was looking at her too. Usually she avoided eye contact but with him it was comfortable, he wasn't judging her. She liked that.
"Ohh she ain't get all pushy with you did she?" Thinking about it now, yes. Yes she did. But that's what she needed, affirmation and help in that department an Nina gave her that.
"No, she really helped, I'm glad she was here." He smiled before trying to have a look in her bag.
"So wutchoo get?"
"Nah, you'll see tonight. Patience."
"Is a virtue." She laughed as they got closer to a food place. "You wanna eat?" Yes, more than he knew if you caught her drift.
"Yeah I'm starving."
The shopping trip was in fact hours long but for Nicki it went too fast. The party was fast approaching and she was more than scared. Try absolutely petrified. On the plus side her little lunch with Safaree was the longest, they spent forever just talking and laughing an awful lot. Now she was sat in her room, waiting. He said he'd text when he was back at hers to take to his place. She kept letting out short, sharp breaths trying to stop herself for getting psyched out. There goes her message tone. Grabbing her bag of stuff she pelted down the stairs, yelling bye to her father she shut the door before he could say it back.
"Woah, you in a rush?"
"Mmm little bit. Nina's doin' my hair an stuff." She laughed as they walked back over to his car, he couldn't stop looking at her. Especially in the dusk light. She looked radiant. "What?" She scraped the hair out of her face as she smiled at him.
"Nothin'. I just think you look perfect as you are. So don't let Nina paint your face too much." She rolled her eyes playfully and slid into the passenger seat as he resumed his seat behind the wheel.
***
"I'll say this one more time. I can't do this properly if you keep swattin' at your damn face every five seconds. Imma put a freaking straight jacket on you. Be still." Nina swiped the makup brush over Nicki's face again as she tried to sit on her hands. How the hell she wore this stuff she had no idea. It felt so itchy. "Mkaaay, I'm done!" She stepped aside, letting Nicki see herself for the first time. She had nothing to say. She looked flawless. The itchy shit was nothing now that she realised how good she looked. "So, you like it?" Nina asked as she fixed a straggly piece of her hair.
"Uhm, I don't like it Nina. I freaking love this!" She stood up quickly to hug her gratefully.
"Woah, you gon' mess up my artistry! You stay and I'll go get your dress." Leaving the room to go retrieve her outfit, Nicki felt no hesitation to pull of her sweats and her loose jumper. Safaree stood shocked in the hallway, wondering whether she knew the door was left open a crack but his thoughts were interrupted.
"SB, the fuck you doin'?" He jumped at the sound of his name.
"Huh, uhm nothin' I'm just-"
"Oh my god! Were you serioulsy just watchin' her change?!" She hissed in a hushed whisper as she slapped him repeatedly. "Get the fuck outta my way freak, and go before she realises you been creepin' on her!" She shook her head and slammed the door fiercely behind her, but Safaree couldn't give a toss. He saw Nicki in her underwear. That image will be forever imprinted in his mind. He snapped out of his little daydream and headed back to his room to ready himself. Just him and his happy thoughts.
"Here, I unzipped it and all that so you can just step into it." Nicki's face was channelling an unimpressed feeling as Nina looked at her confusedly. "What's wrong?"
"Bitch, you really think that's gon' go over my ass?!" Nina looked at her butt and then at the dress in her hand before moving back to her ass again.
"Oh."
"Yeah, oh!" Nicki paused in thought. "I'll have to put over my head but-"
"Your hair. Damn, I didn't think this through." She pulled the dress as wide open as she could without tearing it and tried to put over Nicki's head as carefully as she could. Luckily Nicki was super mini and Nina was about five inches taller. After a long stressful procedure her dress was on. She looked more than perfect, like she couldn't stop staring at herself. That good. "Shit you look amazing Nicki." Nina sat on her bed and collapsed dramatically. "My work here is done ladies and gents, niggas and hoes." Nicki bust out laughing before gasping.
"Nina Ion have any shoes!"
"Size?"
"Reaally small!" Nina sat up with a face like thunder.
"You are so difficult you know that?" Moving over to her closet she pulled out a pair of black pumps. "Try these." They both held their breath as she slipped them on. Perfect fit. "You lucky we're the same freaking size!"
"Thank you, for all of this. Why are you helpin' me so much?" She perched herself carefully on the edge of her bed with her.
"You have no idea how much he likes you, do you? He talks about you and texts you like, all the time! Every other word that leaves his mouth is Nicki! And Ion know, I guess you feel the same way?"
"Yeah, I really do."
"Exactly, he pointed you out once and I could tell by the way you walked you have no confidence and I'd hate for that to hold you back. I mean, just fucking look at you! You're so hot! Ion know why you can't see that." Just as Nicki was about to open up to her there was a knock at the door.
"You ready?" Nicki looked at Nina unsurely, only to be shoved gently off of the bed.
"Go, have fun! Oh, and don't let no bitches tell you anythin' fucked up. You look great." She rolled on to her stomach as Nicki mouthed thank you and opened the door to see Safaree stood waiting, his mouth dropped instantly.
"Wow, you look really amazing." He cringed again. This time it showed on his face as she grabbed his hand.
"Thank you." She was laughing as she said it which made him relax and stop allowing goofy things to escape his lips. "You look pretty good yourself sir." He kept hold of her hand and the both of them headed out to his car, Nicki was feeling the nerves as she sat herself in the passenger seat. This was all so new to her, she felt kind of sick but excited at the same time. There was only one way to find out of this was her scene.
*Thurr ya gooo ^_^ Kay so you'll get the party chapter soon, but today was my last time posting DAILY, I'm back to once a week now :( Which is sad cuz I like writing these :)) Welp sorry for any typos my eyes are literally closing on me as I type XD So I'll update in this cycle for the next few weeks CAHM, CM, WTWC, HIA, FY Thanks for all the comments on the previous chapter :)) Night!*
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