bad boys do it better. (pico x keith)

pep-talks and propositions

Keith's POV

I watched as the girl, apparently named Nene put down the bags by the front door. She glanced over at us, smiling a little. She looked much nicer than Pico had when I'd first met him.

"Hi! Pico, who's this? You haven't mentioned him before."

She asked, wandering over and leaning on the counter. She brushed a strand of her sleek black hair behind her ear, staring at the redhead as if waiting for an immediate response. Pico's eyes shifted a little.

"This is Keith. He's my... we're uh... um... its complicated."

He mumbled, pulling away from me as he got a soda out of the fridge. He was right. I didn't know what to call him if I'm honest. Boyfriend? Friend with Benefits? House Guest? All three?

Nene pursed her lip, glancing between us. Just by her expression, it was clear she saw the awkward feelings between us. Pico just gave her a blank look, not really knowing what to say. That was, until she grabbed him by the shoulders and pushed him down the hall into the bedroom. I was both confused and worried. Were they partners? Was she upset? Was I gonna lose my chance with him and a place to stay at once?

Pico's POV

I gasped as Nene shoved me into my room. She was normally quite aggressive with her mannerisms, but it wasn't normally in situations like these.

"You're pathetic, you know that Pico?"

She said with a frown. I raised an eyebrow. I dunno, I think I'm pretty sick. I scored with a famous street rapper and got him to suck me off in one day, so I'd think thats a win. But, really, what did she mean.

"I-i'm sorry, huh?"

I asked. She smacked me across the face before retreating her hands to her hips.

"You clearly like him. I know you're total shit with commitment and all, especially after how Stacy dumped you, but come on! He clearly likes you too, ask him out!"

She exclaimed. Okay, not what I was expecting, but at least she wasn't threatening me with a weapon. Trust me, she has one on her at all times.

"I can't just do that! What am I supposed to say? 'Hey, Keith, I know i just shoved my dick down your throat but do you want to go on a date with me?'!? Thats balls ass awkward, Nene!"

I exclaimed. It wasn't as much awkward as it was embarrassing. He was adorable, and talented, and had so much potential. I'd just end up weighing him down. Nearly homeless, messy, gun wielding smoker with tattoos who peaked in... well not necessarily peaked if you know what I mean, in high-school. Cassandra kinda fucked up my opportunity there.

Nene rolled her eyes, pushing me over to the mirror. She pulled something rather aggressively out of her pocket, and I flinched, of course. This girl has threatened me with weapons so many times its hard not to react to any slight movement.

"Calm down, bitch boy. Its just a comb."

She snapped, starting to brush my greasy and matted, shoulder length hair out of my face. As I really got a good look at myself, I realized I'd really let myself go. It used to be so nice and short, but now it was just like a super intense bob-mullet-curl bomb that I hadn't washed in a few too many days. God, I was a mess.

"Here. Let me rephrase what I said. Do you want to go on a date with him?"

Nene asked, staring me in the eyes through the mirror. I nodded slowly. I really did, I was just super out of practice with being authentically romantic. Most of the time now I was just joking or trying to get someone in bed with me.

"Then you should ask him. Sometimes things need to be a little messy in order to work. I see the way he looks at you, Pico. Thats not a one night stand kinda gaze, thats a love look. And I know one when I see one. I've seen the way Darnell stares at his bong."

She continued. I let out a light chuckle at the end. Yknow what, she was right. Even if it wasn't perfect and he said no, at least I'd get my feelings out there instead of bottling them up and just hoping the guy would voice them for me. I stood up suddenly, startling her a little as I stormed out of the room. Nene followed, looking both excited and confused.

Keith glanced up from his spot at the counter, raising an eyebrow. His confusion turned into shock as I grabbed him by the shoulders, my bright green eyes meeting his brown ones.

"I want to go on a date with you tonight."

I said, my voice shaking more than my ass on a 'massage' chair. Keith's eyes widened a little, and his lips turned into one of those super cute smiles of his. I almost melted on the spot.

Keith's POV

Oh my god! He actually asked me out! So this won't be a one night thing. I actually have a shot with him. I glanced over at Nene, who gave me a thumbs up and a smile. My God her smiles were creepy.

"I-i would love to go on a date with you Pico! I'm so glad you said that, I'd like that a lot."

I replied, grinning up at him. His face went redder as he pulled me into a hug. I smiled, wrapping my arms around his back. I felt warm and safe in his embrace, like I knew he'd never truly let me go. As he pulled away, I still felt that fluttery warmness in my heart. I looked up at him as he started to speak.

"Oh, and you're moving in with me."

"Wait, what!?"