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21/Ch. 27

I don't know why, but no matter what time I go to sleep, I'm always up around 8.

I felt so groggy. I looked down and was confused as ever. Where are most my clothes? All I have on is underwear.....how?

I went to the bathroom to do my morning hygiene and take a shower while washing my hair. I forgot to bring my clothes in the room with me and it looks like Hakeem must've took a shower while I was sleep, so there were no towels.

I cracked open the door and saw him still asleep. I walked over to my bags and bent down to pick it up.

"Good Morning."

I jumped. It wasn't the best idea because when I jumped, my breasts did, too. I hurried up and picked up a towel I saw lying in a chair to cover myself up.

"Hahahaha. Why you so scared?"

"Because I'm not comfortable with you seeing me like this, yet."

I picked my bags up and was going back to the bathroom, but Hakeem walked up to me.

"You're beautiful."

He lifted up my chin and gave me a sweet, wet kiss that left me speechless.

"Uhh....I-uhh..I have to finish getting dressed."

"You act like you're parts look different from other females."

"I'd like my privacy....... and don't compare me."

"You want privacy, but you damn near gave me a strip tease before you went to sleep."

"No, I didn't."

"Yeah, you did, but I'll get out your way. Go ahead and dress up."

"Thank you."

I put on underclothes and a tank top. No pants.

"Ay, ma. We about to head out. Put on something comfortable like some sweats."

"Where we going?"

"You about to learn how to shoot."

"Why?"

"You gotta learn to protect yourself."

"But you're backing out of that stuff."

"That don't mean shit." He pulled out a gun. "This is my .40. It's yours now."

"I'm not about to take a gun."

"You don't got a choice."

"I do and I'm not gonna get it. That's it."

"You my ride or die?"

"........Don't throw that at me."

"You need to learn how to answer questions."

"Yeah. I'm your rider."

"Well get dressed."
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*5 Days Later*

I'm approved for my apartment and Hakeem still isn't back yet. He gave me his key and I took the liberty of copying it. Just because I got my own place doesn't mean I can't check up on him.

I skipped school today because I just left the furniture store. Everything should be delivered by tomorrow.

*Ring, Ring, Ring*

"Hey, Baby."

"What you doing?"

"I have some news."

"What?"

"I have my own apartment now."

"Why? What's wrong with my place?"