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Safaree ran his hand over his face before getting up and going after her. He found her walking down the long hallway and quickly caught up with her.

SB: Nicki!

She kept walking. He held her by her wrist and backed her against the wall. He waisted no time in explaining who the female was.

SB: Calm down. Its just my sister

She looked at him confused. She didnt usually stay in the car when he brought her by so why now. He must have read what she was thinking

SB: I didnt know if you were up to having a guest thats why she stayed.

She looked away. He used his hand to gently turn her face back to his their eyes met

SB: After what happened do you actually think I'd be stupid enough to bring another woman here?

 A tear lingered on her cheek. He rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. They stayed that way in silence for a bit. He wanted to say so much but he knew he had to choose his words carefully with her and so instead of making the mistake of saying something stupid and losing her possibly forever he kept his mouth shut.

Nicki: please dont leave me

She said in a voice barely above a whisper. He raised his head and looked at her. She was looking at the floor

Nicki: please dont go

She said before raising her head and meeting his eyes with hers. He kissed her. A soft kiss that spoke so much.

SB: Nicki I...

Nicki: Faree please...

They were silent for minutes, just looking into each others eyes. Slowly she moved closer to him, closing her eyes  she kissed him. Their kiss lasted 5 minutes before she stopped, their lips still touching she spoke into his mouth

Nicki: make love to me

He kissed her back slipping his hand around her waist, her hands moved around his neck and he broke the kiss again.

SB: I want to... but I cant...  I wont... Not like this...

She loked down and he kissed her forehead.

SB: Im gonna drop my sister back at the apartment. I'll be back in a few ok

She shook her head yes

SB: Do you need anything?

Nicki: No

She said softly. He kissed her again before leaving.


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Safaree returned and found her on the couch in the living room. The tv was on spongebob but her eyes were closed. He walked over to the couch and knelt down in front of her. He kissed the tip of her nose and she swatted him. Her eyes flew open when  she hit his face.

Nicki: Im so sorry

she said. He pecked her lips

SB: Its cool. I got you some ice cream.. Chocolate chip

She smiled and sat up. he handed her the ice cream and went to get her a spoon out of the kitchen. When he came back she had turned the tv down, rested the ice cream on  the coffee table and was fiddling with her fingers nervously. He sat beside her and handed her the spoon.

They spent the rest of their evening on the couch watching cartoons and laughing. She ate the tub of ice cream feeding him a spoonful every now  and then until it was finish.. She fell asleep with her head on his lap.

Nicki woke up in here bedroom to the smell of vanilla candles. The light dance on the walls in her bathroom. He walked in.

SB: Finally awake.. I ran u a bath. Water is just the way you like it. I'ma go back to making dinner

Half an hour later she walked into the kitchen in her pink PJs. She walked over to the counter and sat on a stool.

SB: I want you to taste something

Nicki: ok

she said as he walked over to her, the spoon in his right hand with the left under the spoon preventing any dripping to the floor. He brought the spoon to her lips and she opened her mouth looking into his eyes. She closed her lips over the spoon and he gently pulled it out. He awaited a response.

Nicki: mmm... that's so good what is that?

SB: a sauce

Nicki: -_________-.. what's in it?

SB: secret ingredients and nope I'm not tellin' you what they are.  what matters is that you like it

Nicki: not anymore.. its actually too tangy, could use some salt and some ginger.

She got up and walked over the refrigerator

SB: Lies!! Anyway dinner will be ready in a few

She closed the fridge and leaned against it opening the bottle of vitamin water she took out and took a sip.

Nicki: not eatin' till u tell me whats in that sauce

SB: Then I guess I'm eating alone or maybe I'll invite Sh.. Candi and Lauren over.

He couldnt believe he almost let her name slip. He thought he she didnt hear him but when he turn around and looked at her he knew she had. She sat at the table head down playing with the little corner of the plastic wrapper on the bottle that had lifted. He cursed himself silently.