"See? You fell goin' up the stairs"He stated. He rubbed his finger over my wound, I minced, Feeling the scrape.
"So..."-I was almost scared to ask.
"So...?"He pressured.
"We didn't...Like..."-I was using my hand gestures...Not very well.
"We didn't what?"-
"Sleep t'gether?"I finally asked. He smiled.p
"Nah...Tra carried you t'my room, You crashed. An' me'n Noah slept in yo' bed"He informed. I scoffed.
"You slept in my bed? HOW RUDE!"I exclaimed, Placing my hand on my chest.
"Girl!"He said, Pulling his phone out of his pocket. I was kind of relieved...
That moment, We were friends...Like how it used to be...I looked awkwardly down as the moment faded. I couldn't help...
"Michael"I spoke up.
"Hm?"He looked at me.
"Would you ever go back?"I asked curiously.
"What do you mean?"-
"If you could take back this past year...Would you?"I asked, Wanting an answer.
He sighed, Twirling the tip of one of his stray curls.
"Nah...I'on think so..."He said I didn't know what to make of it, He didn't explain either So I just left it alone.
* The Surgery * (The Next Day)
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Today is Noah's surgery... I'm super nervous. I don't like the thought of my baby going into surgery, It's a scary situation.
They told me to keep him up as long as possible so he'll be sleepy, The medication would work better.
I got in the car while Michael put Noah in his car seat. I'm a mess...
We arrived at the appointment on time. I kissed my son one last time before I gave him to the doctors. Michael and I sat in the waiting room. I got no sleep last night... I've been thinking a lot lately.
"You tired?"Michael asked, Breaking the silence. I nodded yawning.
"I ain't sleep either"He spoke, Pulling his phone out. I was trying not to fall asleep, But I was exhausted. I had to keep Noah up. Against my will, I dozed off on Sammy's shoulder.
SAMMY
I nudged Jai as the nurse came out. I could tell she was tired. We both got up and went back. My Mama called me and I told her he was okay. She kept it short, She's busy too. The nurse led us to the back room. It had only been like four or five or six hours. I lost count...It was a LONG time. The things you do for family...
Noah laid motionless on the hospital bed. It scared me a little bit, I don't like seeing him lifeless.
"I want you to stay here for thirty to forty minutes. Just to make sure his anesthesia wears off, And he's normal"The Doctor spoke. I nodded, Looking at Jai who was still kind of waking up. The doctor nodded before exiting.
Jailyn scooped Noah into her arms before she sat down. I watched as she kissed him. He looks so innocent...The thirty minutes passed quickly. Noah jumped in his sleep, Showing that he was coming to. He leaned over, Reaching upward. His hair was wild...But he was okay. A few minutes later, We were on our way to the house.
JAILYN
"What is this?"I asked Michael as he pulled into the driveway of a house...
He smiled at me before he got out. He got Noah out, I was Lost but I followed him anyways.
"Michael..."I trailed off. I was hesitant to go into the house. "What is this?"I asked again.
"Just come'on"His Houston accent stood out. He motioned for me to follow him, So I did... I went into the house. He had keys?
"This is pretty"I said, Looking around. It really was pretty.
"You like it?"He asked. Noah's head laid on his shoulder. I nodded yes.
"Why?"I questioned his intention.
" 'Cause...If you want it, You can have it"He said, Avoiding eye contact. My head whipped in his direction.
"What are you talkin' 'bout?"I asked.
"If you want the house, I'll get you the house"He spoke, Letting Noah down.
"Michael...You can't do that"-
"Why? I wanna be'ere f'y'all..."-
"So you want us t'move out here?"I questioned. He nodded yes. Really?
"All'a the family's in Houston. My brother...Your Mom!" I Spoke. I want to...Kind of.
"I'll move'em out here too"-
"You don't wanna have 'at many people depending on you"-
"YOU on' need'a worry 'bout me"He said, Pulling me into him by my hips. I laid my hand on his chest. He looked down at me as we stood together.
"Sammy"I spoke, Slightly pushing him up as he leaned down.
"What?"-
"Your son has your phone"I informed, Glancing at Noah. He lightly laughed as he let go of me, He scooped Noah up into his arms, Gently taking his phone. He kissed Noah's cheek before letting him down.
He gave us a quick tour of the house...
"So, What you think?"He asked.
"I like it"-
"You want it?"He questioned I sighed.
"I dunno...I can't just move. Houston's my home...And I mean, What's the point of us movin' out here? We're not together...Nor will we ever be so"-
"Who said that?"He interrupted me. I raised my eyebrow at him.
"What?"-
"Who said we won't be t'gether?"-
"Uh...You"-
"Nah"-
"Don't do that"-
"Do what?"-
"Make that face when you talk...Tryin' t'make me feel bad..."-
"Is it workin'?"He asked, A sly smile on his face. I rolled my eyes at his childishness. "C'mere Noah"He spoke, Pulling my son up. "Aye lil' Boy...Tell y'Mama t'let y'all move out here"He spoke to Noah who just stared at him. His pacifier made his cheeks look extra chubby. I ignored his comment and we exited the house. I was on my way to the car, When he caught my attention. He was going around the side...
"Oh my god..."I said. The backyard was gorgeous! There was a pool...A hot tub! You guys! I can't even! Noah loves the water. "That's real funny... You know Noah likes to swim...You did that on purpose!"I said, Taken back. Noah wanted to get down, But Sammy wouldn't let him. Which was probably a good idea, Noah's crazy. After a little while enjoying that scenery...We decided to go home... Sammy's place.
