The Becoming of Us

Kyler: Punch Line

Justin was my least favorite person, I didn't hate the guy, I just didn't like how he treated women. I also didn't like how he looked at Reese. He looked at her like she was his next conquest.

"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?," she asks me, blinking slowly as if she's trying to solve a hard puzzle.

"Nothing Reese, it's just, I'm not a fan of his. He seems like he's in your life way more than anyone of his title should be."

"He's a friend and what gives you the right to decide who's in my life?"

"He's your boss, and I honestly think he's using you to just get in your pants that's why I'm suggesting he should only be that."

"Oh so what I'm hearing is, it's okay for you to be in a relationship with your boss but when I even try to friend mine it's a problem?"

" That's not what I said. Now you're just putting words in my mouth."

"Then don't try to lecture me on who I talk to!" she shouts. She huffs out a big breath and pouts her lower lip. If only I could bite it.

"Look , I'm sorry, I know that you mean well. But, can you trust me? I don't see Justin in that way," she tilts her head to the side and gives me a weak smile.

I look at her walking slowly towards her holding out my hands. She looks down and takes them, squeezing my hands. I pull her close to me wrapping my arms around her waist and massage her head softly as she leans forward in my arms resting her head on my chest. Everything seemed better in my world when she was in my arms.

"Baby," I whispered ." I just want you to be careful, okay? I don't mean to be an asshole but I seriously think I might punch the next guy that tries to hurt you."

That makes her laugh, and she slightly pushes me away. I tilt her chin up and kiss her cheek. Wiping away her tears that fell from her bright hazel eyes. I touch her soft cheeks, giving her a cheeky grin.

"I got your back, if you got mine, "I say leaning my forehead against hers.

She gives me a short laugh and smiles, "Always and forever, that's the best punch line."

I snort and roll my eyes at her.

She scrunches up her nose and says,"You can roll your eyes at it all you want, but you should look up why I say it's the best punchline."

"Maybe one day," I say patting her butt.

She steps back from me grinning and slowly walks backwards,"I should go shower."

"Mmmm, you walking away from me like that is making me wanna follow."

She laughs and shakes her head at me and walks out back to her bedroom as I follow her, "Not this time," she winks at me.

"Kyler!" I hear shouting coming from the bathroom.

I get up from her bed and rush towards the bathroom door, "What's wrong baby?" asking her in an urgent tone.

Gripping my hand on the door knob about to walk into the bathroom to check to see if she's okay she says, "I forgot my towel and forgot to lay out my undergarments. Do you mind getting them for me?

I sigh and chuckle to myself, "You sure you trust me alone with your panties and bras? You know I have a collection of panties at home , what makes you think I won't steal yours?"

"Ugh, Kyler, I really don't have time for this, can you just get them for me?"

"Say the magic word first."

"Please?"

"Say, nobody dick is better than Kyler Langston, and that you swear to tell every guy you're about to sleep with this."

"Kyler I don't have time for your games, and that would be a lie because I've never slept with you and will never sleep with you."

Hearing the frustration in her voice I laugh," Come on baby, if you say it your wish is my every command."

The door swings open, causing me to back away out of shock. Reese stands there in nothing, with her arms crossed over her chest. My eyes slowly roll over her wet curvy body, appreciating the milk chocolate skin that I wish was against mine.When I finally get to her eyes, she's glaring at me as if she's envisioning how she will kill me.

"Kyler my fucking eyes are right here," she points,"I don't have time for your fucking games today. I have to go out to breakfast with Justin to go over what our client wants, then I have to meet that said client. And you know how important it is to me. So get out of my fucking way,so I can get dressed," she says with steam coming out of her ears as she walks towards the dresser.

I backed out of her room with hands up knowing she was being serious. Her cursing plus her threatening me equals all bad news for me, and I needed my pretty face.

As I walk out I hear her grumbling to herself. I smile to myself, going over to her L shaped black couch and starting up her PS5.

Reese comes out of her bedroom thirty minutes later, with a black sweater dress, a red belt that went around her waist, designed tights and red pumps that looked so sexy on her.

"So I'm about to head out, okay? You know what to do,I'll text you when I get home," she walks over to me and kisses me on the cheek with her matted red lips.

"Alright Reesey be safe, love ya."

She waves at me as she walks out her apartment," Love you too."

I settled back down on her couch, planning on what I should do tonight. Because knowing her she will get the deal with her important client.

I called up my assistant, Jessica, to help me arrange a special evening for Reese.