The Forbidden Fruit Pt. 1

Making a Move

The forbidden fruit

"Hey, this is the last box", my friend said as we walked through my apartment door. This was my new apartment! I was so excited to finally be moving into my beautiful, luxury style apart that is fully furnished, quiet with an amazing view.

"Thank you so much for helping me Brian. I know this took a lot of time out of your day".

"Nah it's no big deal. I don't mind helping you. Plus you can return the favor when you cook me some of that Salmon you was talking about".

"Oh okay you know I got you" I chuckled.

"So, want me to help you unbox some of this stuff?"

"No, that's okay. I need to go through all of this stuff anyways".

"Well, before you do that how about we toast to you and your new place "?

"How are we going to toast? All of my alcohol is in a box somewhere."

He pulled a small bottle of patron out of his inner jacket pocket.

I rolled my eyes and grinned. "Nigga we don't even have shot glasses.

"Stop complaining. We gone drink it dirty style". We both laughed.

He cracked open the bottle and we each took turns sipping. It was disgusting. I usually drink mines with orange juice but honestly it felt good to take this toast. I've been through hell and back trying to get at this point and it just felt good to cheers to something I was trying to accomplish.

"Your mom and sister coming?" He interrupted my thoughts.

"Yeah they're driving up now".

"So, you happy with your new place?"

"I really am, yes. I can't wait until everything is put away so I can see the finished product."

"I think you're going to really like it here. Everyone here seems really cool and we all take pride in making sure we respect each other. The view is amazing. It's quiet. Safe. I'm over in the other building but it's the same across board. "

"Well, I'm excited to be here. Thank you for helping me with this. I really was about to go to a very low point and you helped me.

"I got your back. I know how shit can be especially when you have a lot being thrown at you. I just wanted to take off some of the pressure. You did most of the work." He smiled, handing me back the bottle.

"Yeah, you were definitely hogging the bottle", I snatched it.

"Girl you taking baby sips anyways." He laughed.

"Shut up", I said, throwing one of the items in the boxes at him. He continued to giggle. Baby sips or not, I was feeling the affects of the baby sips. I suddenly felt this warm-ness inside of me.

He stared at me for a moment. I looked up at him.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing." He replied.

"If you have something to say, then say it", i demanded.

"Nothing dude. " he grinned.

"Well, I'm going to finish putting some stuff away. " I said, walking over to one of the boxes.

"Sure you don't want me to help? "

"No it's okay. You helped me enough".

I walked over to him while he was still seated. And opened my arms to invite him to hug me.

He stood up, and grabbed me close to him. He held me from my mid back and pulled me in to him. He was hugging me instead. I just leaned into him. He smelled so good. I closed my eyes. I felt him gently rubbing his hands up and down my back.