New Edition imagines

Safe place

Imagine: Johnny Gill

1988

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   You jumped when you heard a bang from downstairs. There was always fighting and arguing but it never got this bad. You started to sob as you heard a glass break and a scream." How fucking dare you throw a vase at me?" Your father screamed out." You're a fucking ass hole. I can't stand you or your fucking kids, I can't believe I had those selfish mutha fuckers with you." Your mother yelled back. That hurt your feelings, she didn't do it only cussed your father out.

   She yelled another stream of cuss words about your and your brother and sister. You were the oldest our of the three and you tried to protect them but sometimes it was hard. You slowly stood from the floor and opened the bedroom door fast so it won't squeak. You made your way downstairs so you can get the to the house phone.

   You then snuck into the kitchen and grabbed the phone. You dialed Johnny's number as fast as you can and thankfully he picked up right away." Hey Y/N." he said into the phone, making you smile a little bit." Can you come get me please?" You asked once you heard a loud thump." Yes, I'll be right over. Stay away from them." He said and hung up. You ran up stairs and into your brothers room.

  "Johnny is coming to get us." You whispered to him." Grab your bag and run to my room." You said handing him his bag that you always have packed for him. Then you went to your sisters room. She was only two years old so it was hard getting around with her. You picked her up and put her on your hip and grabbed her bag and went to your room. To this point you always taking care of them, they think you are their mother and Johnny is there father.

   You saw a car pull up outside and the single he did with the lights. You grabbed your brother and sister and stuck down stairs and out the back door. You ran to Johnny's car and put your both and sister in the backseat and out the seat belts on. You got into the passenger seat and Johnny sped off." I don't understand why they always have to fight." You sighed shaking your head." I don't understand why you won't just take them, leave, and come live with me." Johnny said as he grabbed your hand and gave it a kiss.

   "It's not that easy. I tried when I was 18 to get him but they faked and lied their way through." You said and looked at the scene that passed." I'll help you this time. I can pay for the best lawyer, we can do anything to get them." H said and pulled in to his house. By this time your brother and sister was sleeping in the back seat. Johnny grabbed your brother and you grabbed your sister.

   You laid your sister in the playpen you had from when she was a baby and laid your brother on the bed." Are you hungry?" Johnny asked as you came out of the spare room." Yeah, I didn't eat today." You nod and follow him to the kitchen." What do you want to eat?" He asked as he watched you lean on the counter." It doesn't matter. Something quick and easy." You said as you looked at the counter top. He made you something and you gratefully ate it.

   "I love you Johnny." You mumbled as you cuddled on his bed." I love you much more." He said then kissed your forehead." Can you sing to me?" You asked looking up at him. His singing always made you feel safe no matter the situation." What do you want me to sing?" He asked as he stared back at you." I'm still in love with you." You mumbled and laid your head back on his chest. He took a deep breath and started to sing lowly.

"Still in love.
Still in love baby. Listen.
Oh, what can I do, girl?
So much in love, girl.
But your friends got you thinking and it's affecting you.
What can I do, girl?
So in love, girl.
And I don't know what to do 'cause I don't want to lose you.
No, what would I do without your love?
Baby it's heaven sent from above.
So you don't believe what your friends tell you about me.
I'm still the man for you.
And I'm still the man that's true.
And I'm still the man who's lucky.
And I'm still in love with you.
It don't matter what your friends do.
They're just jealous of me and you.
And I'll always keep you happy,
'cause I'm still in love with you.
Oh, yeah. I'm still in love.
Yeah, ooh."

   This time you were slowly falling asleep to his singing. His voice was so soothing, his vibe, just everything about him made you feel safe. You being at his alone makes you feel safe. Well this is your safe place after all.