Baby Mama

21.

"Mmmm, that shit tastes so good." I smack my lips and lick my fingers clean.

I knew Kasey could cook but I didn't know she could throw down like that. She stands next to me, stirring the pot of beef and broccoli with a grin on her face.

"Glad you like it."

"Where you learn to cook like this?" I ask as I steal another spoonful of tonight's dinner.

Things have been so calm and quiet since the drama the other day and it's got me feeling Kasey all over again. She's been cooking more and more ever since we made it clear there is something between us.

I'm starting to look past the title of baby mama with how shit been between me and Kasey. She got me feeling like she could really be wifey one day.

"Why you ask me a question if you're not gonna listen to the answer?" She asks and blushes wildly.

Every time she catches me staring at her, she blushes and I think it's cute.

"My bad. Whatchu say, say it again."

Kasey rolls her eyes and pushes me gently.

"You're a trip. I said my mom taught me how to cook."

"That's dope 'cause I can't cook for shit." I laugh and then she joins in.

"Yeah, your mom told me you don't cook. I gotchu though, boo. I like feeding you."

I can't stop the smirk from forming once her words leave her mouth. When she notices, she rolls her eyes again and turns her back to go upstairs to check on Zaylee.

It feels right with Kasey.

No drama. No jealousy. No bullshit. Just me, her, the smiles on our faces and Zaylee.

I love it.

When Kasey returns to the kitchen, she hands over a blunt and sets the baby monitor down next to me.

"What are you smilin' about?" She asks as I wrap my arms around her waist to pull her closer.

She tilts her head to the side and gives me full access with an inviting smile on her face.

"You."

"You're corny." She giggles in my embrace.

"You like it though."

Kasey shrugs her shoulders and turns to face me. Since she's shorter than me, I lean down and steal a kiss. When I pull away and notice the pout playing on her lips, I steal a couple more.

"Light it up and stop tryna get in my panties." Kasey smirks but doesn't step out of my grip.

"I'd be in yo panties already if that was my intention." I tell her with full confidence.

"Mhm, so you think."

"Girl." I smack my lips and laugh at her. "Soon as I can get it, you know wassup."

The glimmer in Kasey's eyes makes me smile. She nibbles on her bottom lip for half a second and then she reaches for the blunt to light it herself.

"You could've been got it...baby mama." She flirts boldly and leaves me speechless.

Damn.

*****

The sound of breaking glass makes me jump out of my sleep. I grab my phone quickly and check the time. 2:07am. What the fuck?

Kasey meets me in the hallway with wide eyes and surprise written across her face.

"You aight?" I ask as I make my way downstairs.