Sour or Sweet

twenty.

Cameron A. Hayes

Dallas, Texas
2020

As I woke, I rubbed my hand down my face trying to move. Once I realize I couldn't. I looked down and saw Bri's leg draped across my abdomen, along with her arm wrapped tightly around my stomach. I shook my head and smiled. She's finally mine and I hope it stays that way.

To be honest, I'm scared as hell. What if she's like K'Mya? What if I'm too much? What if I do something wrong and it results into me being hit? Maybe my dad was right..I'm not ready for a relationship.

I don't know man. I shook my head and rubbed Bri's thigh. She's not like K'Mya and I have nothing to worry about. I just need to cancel out all of the 'what ifs'. Think I just need to talk about this with her. I moved her leg and threw my legs across the bed.

I stood up and adjust my briefs walking into the bathroom. Pulling up the toilet seat, I released my bladder. I made sure I was done by shaking my piece. Wiping the tip, I stuffed myself back in my briefs and turned to the sink—washing my hands.

Returning back to my room, I seen that Bri had rolled over and her backside was peeking from under the cover. I shook my head and bit my lip. Baby got back. Noticing that it was still dark outside, I checked the time on my phone seeing that it was three in the morning. Walking back to the bed, I pulled the cover back in slid back in the bed.

"Amari?" I heard Brielle mumble. I looked over.

"Yes Mama?" She scooted over and wrapped her body back around my torso. I shook my head and kissed her forehead. Slowly go back to sleep.

After the second wave of sleep, I woke up to the smell of food and a empty bed. I heard faint music playing up front. Throwing my legs over, I stood up and walked into the bathroom. I grabbed a small towel and took care of my morning hygiene.

Once I finished brushing my teeth, I walked back into my room and grabbed a fresh pair of shorts sliding them on. Picking up my phone I walked towards the front.

"Goodmorning mama." I greeted Brielle as she stood at the stove. She turned around and smiled walking my way. She stood in front of me as I wrapped my hands around her waist.

"Morning Amari." She cheesed. I licked my lips and pecked her lips twice.

"What you cooking?" She stepped away from me and returned to the stove.

"Strawberry and cream stuffed French toast. Knock on Bari's door and see if he's in there. I made enough."

I nodded my head and turned on my heel walking down the hall. I put my ear up to his door and knocked twice. I didn't get a answer so me being me I twisted the knob and walked in. Shaking my head. I smacked his bare back. "Get the fuck up!"

"The fuck!" He twisted and turn until his eyes landed on me. "Cam! I'm going to beat yo ass. Why you hit me?"

I laughed. "Get up. My ol' lady cooked for us. So go brush your yella ass teeth!"

He mugged me and climbed out of his bed. "Boy fuck you. And she said yes?"

"And did!" I did the bankhead bounce all the way out of his room.