Riptide /GxG/(Completed)

FORTY-FIVE

J A Z M I N E

I settled my vessel on the couch as she placed my crutches to the side and within reaching distance for me.

"Thank you baby," I announced as she placed my injured foot gently against the pillow on the small coffee table before me.

"Do you want anything else?" She asked softly while looking at me and I reached forward pulling her closer to me as emotions and adoration swarmed me.

"I love you," I announced, really appreciating the fact that she moved in to take care of me since she didn't have to. It meant a lot because I knew and I understood her, which meant I knew every fear in her system she had to bury to do this.

"I love you too," She replied, leaning forward to place a small kiss against my lips.

My phone began ringing and she lifted the object quickly handing it to me. I took the device into my hand while doing a quick scan of the caller ID before answering.

"Ice," Spain announced immediately over the connected line as small footsteps sounded, and I followed it to see Aria running over to us as fast as her little legs allowed.

"How close?" I asked him.

"Driving in," He expressed as Britt helped Aria onto the couch to sit beside me since she had been struggling to get onto the furniture.

"Alright," I replied, ending the call while looking up at Britt to find her already staring at me.

"Spain?" She questioned before leaning down to kiss Aria's forehead.

"Yeah, they're driving in,"

"They? I thought you said Spain was coming," She pointed out frowning.

"Yeah but Spain is plural," I replied smiling and she returned the gesture looking absolutely beautiful.

"Okay, who is coming with Spain?"

"Just Taj and Dice," I answered and she rolled her eyes standing up not hiding the fact that she didn't like Dice, and I didn't blame her since their first time meeting at the gas station wasn't the best.

"He ain't gonna do nothing," I replied truthfully, knowing that he knew better than that as Aria snuggled into my side, and I allowed her to as I placed my hand around her. "Do you not know me?"

"Know you?" She repeated amused.

"Didn't Darrelle tell you about the shooting range I was—"

"Okay I'm not finna play with you," She announced and I smiled watching as she walked away while my eyes planted themselves on her ass.

Giggles sounded next to me and I diverted my gaze to Aria allowing her amusement pulling a smile from me.

"What?"

"You're looking at mommy's tushy," She replied shyly and her observation caused my smile to widen.

Before I could create a response her grandmother called for her which I silently thanked Ancestors for.

"I'll be right back," She announced cheerfully, moving to slide off the couch.

"I'm staying for dinner," A voice announced and I turned to the source to see that it came from Spain with Taj and Dice behind him as they made their way towards me.

"Hey Uncle Steven," Aria announced and he greeted her back as she ran inside.

"If Britt's cool with it," I voiced, referring to his earlier statement.

"My sister don't mind, I asked her the minute I walked in," He replied as they sat down in the chair in front of me and Spain's gaze instantly moved to my leg. "How are you feeling?"