All Grown Up

Wandering Eyes

So today I start off getting a tour of  my school. Since I don't know my way around, and I don't want Shad to chauffeur me around I take a cab. I've got enough money to sight see, and explore this place by myself. I pay the cabbie as he pulls up to Clark Atlanta. This wasn't my first choice, but hey they gave me a full ride. That's more money I can keep in my pocket. My tour guide drones on and on about nothing. Basically it was just like walking around a new high school. My advisor put my schedule together since he's gonna help me with everything involving my major. After all that was done they showed me where my dorm would be. Sure I could stay at my brother's place, but I don't wanna invade his space. I want the full college experience. After all my school stuff was set up I left campus to take a look at the mall. I got an alert on my phone, it was a text from Shad.

Bro Bro: Where are you?

Me: The mall I took a cab.

Bro Bro: I'll be outside when you leave.

Same big protective Shad always making sure I'm good, and safe. Just as he said, he was right in the parking lot when I walked out.

"So you got everything at school straight?" He asked after I was all buckled in.

"Yup, dorm situation looks good, I move in Thursday."

"I don't see why you got a dorm. Baby sis you know you good staying with me while you in school." I knew this was coming as soon as I got in the car.

"I know, but I want the full experience of college. That includes the dorm Shad." I stated matter of factly.

"But I'd feel more comfortable knowing you're at my place where it's safe. At least that way I know you're with somebody I can trust." See, always protective. Ever since I was a kid if I was with Shad he swore it was more safe with him. I'm positive he only says that cause he thinks he can protect me from everything. But in reality he can't, regardless of where I am there's always a risk of something happening. Danger can you follow you anywhere.

"Okay Shad, how about this, I'll test out staying in the dorms this semester, or maybe my whole freshman year, and if I don't like it I'll stay with you second semester, or my sophomore year." I compromise hoping he agrees with it. He drives in silence for a minute. Ugh, I hate when he does this.

"Fine, on one condition." He says finally ending my inner turmoil.

"Anything."

"Every weekend after the first week you stay at my place." He bargains.

"Deal." I know I won't get out of it so it's best to just agree to this. No point in doing all this back and forth crap. There's two other cars here besides Erica's and Khleo's.

"Shad who's here?"

"Can't tell you." He said smiling smugly. I got out of the car, and waited on him to unlock the door.

"If it ain't my lil baby!" Ahhh shit I knew that voice the minute I walked in.

"Jermaine!" I yelled hugging him. He pulled back taking in all my features.

"Look at you, can't even call you my lil baby no more. You're a grown woman now." The last time Jermaine really saw me I wasn't any older than ten.

"Aww I'm still the same Aila." I assured him. Our little family moment was interrupted by two more familiar voices.

"Alright man you had your turn."

"Right, can we get some love too?" I laughed turning to look at them standing in the living room.

"Y'all fools don't ever change?" I laughed seeing Chris and Omarion.

"Nope, not at all." Chris laughed. They gathered me in one huge hug.  Pulling away they did the same thing Jermaine did.

"You not little Aila anymore." Omarion said.

"Damn, baby Aila done did some growing up on us!" Chris loud ass yelled. He was looking at me just a little bit different then O and Jermaine did. Shad caught it, and stepped in immediately.

"Aye nigga, don't be looking at my sister like she your next victim." He pushed me away from Chris who was still staring at me.

"Shad, it's fine." I assured him trying to get him off of Chris. Thankfully I didn't have to do much he let it go. Since Shad was still watching Shai, O and Chris volunteered to take me out on the town for the night. I went to my room so I could get ready. After my shower I looked for the most dressy yet comfortable outfit I could find. I chose a black leotard with a black tutu material like skirt attached to it. As far as makeup my face was still beat I just changed my lipstick to a matte dark purple. I left my hair bone straight and placed a gold goddess like headband around my head. I stepped into my pumps, and walked out to the front room.

"K, I'm ready."

"Nope, nope! Ain't gone happen, go back and change." Shad was already pushing me back towards my room. I side stepped him, and stood in front of everybody.

"Shad let the girl go." Erica pleaded trying to reason with him, but also giving me and the guys time to head out the door.

"I'll be back before three, love you!" I yelled shutting the door before he could get to it. I sat in the back of Chris' car with O in the front seat vibing to the music.

I never got to party with my brother and his friends growing up, so being in the club with O and Chris felt a little off for a minute. Since I was with the two of them the bar tender slipped me a drink I gulped my shot down, and headed to the dance floor. I was that girl that didn't wait for somebody to dance with me, I'd go by myself. Plus I knew dancing would shake me of my nerves. I laughed internally when the DJ played 'Slam' it's an old song by my brother, O, and Chris. It's funny because my friend back home made a routine to this. I was so deep in thought that I hadn't known a crowd formed around me, or that I was actually doing some parts of the routine.

"Oh now shorty in the black got some moves." The DJ said bringing more attention to me.

"Since when have you been dancing like that?" O asked when I sat down with them.

"A while I guess." I shrugged my shoulders. I felt eyes on me.

"Yes Chris?" He been a lil creep tonight.

"Dance with me." He said, meh what the hell my feet weren't hurting anymore.

"Sure." I took his hand following his lead. He pulled me through the sweaty bodies til we were at a good spot. Bite The Pillow played and I moved my body with his. I didn't think it was right to be bumping and grinding all on my brother's friend so I just kept it as clean as could until the music switched to a twerking song. Damnit!!! Fuck it! I placed my hands at the top of my thighs and put my booty to work. To make it worse I did a head roll and my hair whipped with it. After the song was over I stood up straight and smoothed my stray hairs out.

"Damn." Chris said fixing his shirt.

"Didn't expect that?"

"Hell nah, had a nigga up against the wall. Ma where you learn that?" I laughed.

"Just like you said I grew up." I smirked leaving, but not before feeling him tap my behind. At about one or two we headed out I stayed in the back seat again just vibing. When I looked up I could see Chris looking at me through the rearview mirror. Something about his eyes was a little differed. They're weren't the usual brown, they were dark...almost black. Like they were clouded with....lust.