The Unusual Suspects Book 2

Dom

"...I never imagined any of this. You've been the most pleasant surprise ever. I thank you for that." I said to Kev while we sat on the blanket on the beach. It was like 2am in Miami. The night was still live and going, but it was like time stood still when we were alone. We've barely been alone since we got here because so many people recognized him and me actually. I didn't think we were big enough outside of Georgia but boy were we wrong. We even got complementary massages at a spa as long as we mentioned it on our socials, so we did that. It was nice but I really just wanted him. That's it and that's all.
"You don't have to thank me for what comes naturally. You know how they say women only submit to men they feel safe and secure with?" He asked and I nodded. "Well men, we're only vulnerable with women that we know we can be with. I treat you exactly how you treat me. I'd give you the world because I know you'd give me the same in a heartbeat and I never had that. So for someone to give that to me, I'll always be loyal to them." He said looking in my eyes.
"But Bae I don't think I tell you enough how thankful and grateful I really am when it comes to you. At my absolute lowest, you were there." I felt the tears coming and for the first time ever, I felt comfortable to just let them fall. "I don't think I even loved myself as I should've at that time, but here you were showing love to me. The least I could do is give you things or buy you items because they'll never equate to the priceless things you've done for me." He wiped my tears.
"It works both ways. Me and my sister both never had this much stability in our lives ever. But then you came and it changed everything. Like you were perfectly that piece that was missing. You're great with her & you're perfect for me. That's also priceless. The reason I brought you here was because I heard you D, you wanted time for us and you deserve that and more. I know we have a lot going on with the tour, the studio, school...just everything. But you're still a priority to me too. I had to show you." He told me as he placed his lips on mine gently. And I placed my head on his shoulder as we watched the waves of the ocean. "D...what be weighing on you?" he asked me and I just took a deep breath. "In general?" I asked him as I sat up and turned to him, he nodded. "I grew up privileged and fucked up. I always had to wonder why my mom left after I was born, never got an answer until my dad passed away. My dad was in the service, so we moved from place to place for so long before settling in Detroit. I got into performing arts heavily and my brother got knee deep in the streets and my dad...my dad was oblivious to it. I was kinda reserved because I didn't know how to admit that I liked girls. They took it better than I thought they would but right when I got in my happy place, my dad got the job offer here. Him and Martin left and I stayed. I loved school and performing but I fell for the wrong girl and caught Hell for a while. My school announced that it was closing and then I got sent here after that. You kinda know how life did me since I've been here." I said to him as I reached into my bag to pull out another blunt to light. "So when you say he got knee deep in the streets, you mean like all the way active?" he asked. . "All the way!" I said making all questions clear. "I know he hides it well, but my brother is not nothing to play with. He's every bit of a gangsta and a gentleman. He plays both parts seamlessly, efficiently, and effectively." I couldn't have been more straight forward with it.
"Does that bother you?" he asked me and I shook my head. "You sure because how you speak on it kinda seems like you may feel indifferent about it."                                                                                        "I mean I'm not excited about it, but it is what it is at the end of the day." I said.
"Look...I've been there too. I mean I fought like hell to get out of that life for the sake of my sister. At times I miss it because of the bread but at the same time, I saved a lot from that period of my life. That being said, if you ever feel like that's too much for you there, you can always officially come stay with us." I just looked in his eyes. "For real. We ain't ever talk about it, but I mean it just feels right waking up beside you and I mean it gives you some separation from that. I don't mean that in a judgmental way because like I said, I've been there, but this is more for us though." he said and I took a minute to take that in. "No pressure." he said to me.
"I'd love to." I told him and he leaned inward and kissed me. I wasn't expecting to hear any of that, but at least now I can say he showed me something different in him. When we pulled away, I started wiping my lip gloss off of his lips.                                                                                                   "Dom?" I heard a voice say that sounded all too familiar. I looked over and seen my ex Kendra.
"Hey, didn't think I'd see you here." I said.                                                                                                            "Of course not. How you been?" She asked me as I watched this girl walking over, must've been her girl I was almost certain of it.                                                                                                                            "I've been well, I can't complain. How about you?" I replied.
"I'm gucci..."                                                                                                                                                                       "Oh my God! You're Influx, right?" her girlfriend exclaimed when she saw him.
"Yes, I am." he replied to her.                                                                                                                             "Excuse me, I was being rude. Kendra this is Kevin, Influx, as she put it. Babe, this is Kendra." They shook hands after the introduction.                                                                                                         "Nice to meet you. This is Corrine, my girlfriend. Probably your biggest fan."