I Got Love For A Thug

18.. "Tuff love"

Dartez's POV

So we met our mom. This is the best feeling yet! Shes sweet, beautiful and funny. I see why dad was so crazy about her!

"Darty were you staying?" my mom asked.

"With a friend." i answered. I could feel my mom giving me that look.

"Whos a friend?"

"Aaliyah and her mom. After my mom or whatever you wanna call her ran off, i moved in with her but i havent been staying there."

"So where you been staying?" dad asked raising his eyebrow. Oh boy, things getting heated.

"With my boyfriend, August." i said. I just knew they were gonna say something once i told them this.

"And your just telling me this!!?" dad yelled at me.

"I knew you wouldnt approve of it. I was staying with him before i bumped into you, dad! Im sorry, i should have been told you!"

"You damn right. But next time, dont keep something from me. Understand?"

"Yeah dad, i understand." i said.

"So when will we meet this guy?" my mom asked.

I got excited and started smilling. "Really soon. Just be patient." i said getting up.

"Your leaving, Darty?" Deedy asked me. Deedy hates when i leave but i have school and things to do.

"Yeah, i got you this weekend. We can hang and do something together. Okay?" i said. "Alright." Deedy said smilling.

I stepped outside and called Cj because i needed a ride home ASAP. Im tired and i know its gone be some stuff with August today. I can feel it!

"Hey Cj.. im ready." i said after he answered the phone.

"Cool, im almost there. " he said and i hung up. I waited for about five minutes then i saw his Infiniti pull up. I got in and he pulled off.

"Your man not gone trip on me dropping you off?" he asked looking at me then back at the road.

"He shouldnt. I mean, this a free country. I do what i please. Doesnt he?" i said.

He chuckled. "You right, ma."

The rest of the ride was silent. He pulled up to the house and i saw August waiting on the porch.

"Well ill see you later Cj, thanks for the ride." i said

"It aint nothing ma." he said then i got out. After that Cj pulled off. I walked up to the porch and stopped.

"Man who the FUCK was that! You disrespecting me like dat? Gettin out cars with otha nigga n shit! Why he droppin you off?" August yelled in my face going on and on.

"Hes a friend, August. Okay!? Nothing more. Why you tripping? I should be the one going off since you were all over Chelsea nasty ass today!!" i said then walked into the house.

He followed behind me and grabbed me by my arm.

"Take your hands off me Aug---

"No let me expain this to you! Chelsea was pushin up on me! What you think you seen isnt what you really seen! That girl just a hoe that want your spot. Believe what im saying."

"August how can i believe you if you lied to me before!?"

"What have i lied about, Dartez?! NOTHING. You cant even answer that because i havent lied to your ass!"

"Whatever August. You can keep your ass on your shoulders tonight, im going to bed."

I grabbed some pajamas and went into the bathroom. I turned on the shower and striped down. That hot water felt great against my body.

About 15 minutes later i got out the shower. I walked into the room and August was in the bed. I rolled my eyes and crawled into bed withouy touching him.

He got out of bed and left. I guess he sleeping in the guest room. I dont have no time to deal with August and his crap. I turned off the lamp and fell right to sleep.

Next morning...

I woke up to the smell of breakfast being cooked. I got out of bed and did my morning routine then made my way to the kitchen.

I saw August at the table eating. That motherfucker aint cook a damn thang for me but its okay. Its Friday and i dont wanna be late for school.

I went to the closet and pulled out a whiteT, cut up high waist shorts, and some red Vans with a Cheetah print headband and belt to match. I wore my hair down. I put a lil water in it to make it curly. Keepin it pretty simple today.

I grabbed my phone, school bag and my car keys and headed down stairs. August stopped me before i could get out the door.

"Dartez can we talk?" he asked. I just stood there and looked his direction but not at him.

"So can we?" he asked again, begging.

"Im listening." i said checking my watch for the time. It was 7:15.

"I know we aint been doing too good so i wanted to make everything up to you by apologizing. Im sorry, Dartez. Do you forgive me?"

I hesitated on it because deep down inside i didnt forgive him but i didnt wanna be mean but i didnt wanna seem like i was giving in too easly.

"I guess August. I gotta go, i dont wanna be late." i said then i kissed his cheek and left. Ima just have to show him what tuff love is.