Sweep Me Off My Feet

Chapter 21: Finally

Ray’s POV

“So did you ask out her yet?”

I lossened the grip on my controller, looking at Trey’s giant goofy kool-aid smile.

“No…..”

He paused the games, flicking his controller to the carpeted ground of his apartment.

Trey was my dawg, we’ve been bro’s since the Compton days. We grew up in the same neighborhood and everything. He was like blood to me.

“What?” I asked, shifting uncomfortably.

“Will you stop being a p*ssy!!” He throw a pillow at me. “Aye, chill, seriously.” I joked. “What exactly do you do with Shai then when you take her out? Are you trying to stay her friend forever or…?”

I got serious, thinking about it. He was right.

I like Shai, a lot. I don’t know when it started though. I mean, I’ve always been a flirt so don’t use that as in excuse. Even when I was seeing Eva, there was something about her that instantly attracted me. Funny thing is, Shai isn’t even my type.

The shy, quiet, awkward type? I mean, have you met me before? I need life, fun, excitement. But the thing is, she is all those things. Once she lossens up. And that’s what interested me, to the point where I felt myself slipping…falling and I didn’t even care.

I want her to be mine.

“Look, I don’t know. Whenever we have time together, it’s like we’re subliminally messaging each other. The other night, I planned on asking her, but we just ended up talking about some deep, meaningful sh*t.”

Trey looked at me like I was nuts. “You? Meaningful? Who are you and what have you done with Rayson?!” He gasped playfully.

I smiled, rolling my eyes. “Shut up you troll!” I thought about it. “I don’t know, you know I don’t just ramble to anyone, but when I’m with her, it’s like, I feel comfortable and it just happens. It’s just trippy though, cause I never ask her! Just both of us beating around a damn bush!”

“Aww, look at little Ray, he thinks he found the one, look at that!” Trey clasped his hands, holding them over his chest. “Do you know if she likes you, before you put her dumbass on a platter for humiliation…?”

“Ha….thanks for saying it like that.” I said dryly, shaking my head. “Yeah, I know she does, she told me. That’s another thing I like, she’s gotten so fearless, I like that. She’s confident with hers.”

“Look man, just do it. Just ask, you’re wasting time, and your money on these so called ‘dates’. Watch, someone will snag her…I’m telling you…”

I glared at him. “You wouldn’t…. I remember that stunt you pulled…”

“Heyyyyyy, chill! I was just flirting around with everyone, sheesh. I didn’t know she was off limits, we’re more like buddies anyways, calm them tits.” Trey laughed.

“I should be telling you that softy..” I joked. He side eyed me. “Ya’ll keep trying me, watch, I will SIT on all of you, calling me fat..” Trey said lowly. “Aw, baby Trey gonna cry? Huh, baby Trey? Is okay, baby boy, want me to call Mommy Charlie?” I said in a baby’s voice.

I shot up as he lunged toward me. “Hey, chill there Incredible Hulk, you aren’t on that roid rage are ya’? Say no to drugs!” I joked. He made a sarcastic laugh and flipped me the bird. Man, we always had a good time together.

I think I’m just gonna do it. Tonight. Tonight I’ll just ask her. It’s Thursday, I’ll make my tacos, and I’ll ask her. No if, ands or buts. She will be mine, no doubt about it.