Sugar

6. Work

My momma is one of the most amazing people I know. Before she got sick she would always make sure we had fun. She's a real party animal. She used to let me party too. I miss those days. Momma and I always had a special bond. She would always take me shopping and for regular massages. She taught me how to take care of myself. If I had some money I would definitely get massages and mani pedis again. But right now I have to focus on my siblings.

I'm so glad today is Saturday. I don't have to worry about school. But I do have work today. I walked inside of Kyle and Nyah's room. Kyle was watching Peppa Pig with Nyah. I smiled.
"Y'all I'm heading to work. Don't open this door for anybody. Ty has a key she may check in on y'all." I said.
"Okay."
I grabbed my keys and walked to the corner store. Pinky was behind the counter on her phone and chewing gum. Her lazy ass never does shit here.
I went in the back and put on my hat. I came back to the register.
"Ain't seen you in a while." She sassed as she popped her gum.
"I was in the hospital." I replied as I rolled my eyes.
"Did Jefferey put yo ass in the hospital?" Jefferey is our boss and its no secret that I slept with him to get this job. It wasn't like we fucked on the regular. I swear it was only once. I was desperate.
"No."
"Liar."
"Why don't you worry about yo fallen out coochie?"
"Says the bitch who works the corner."
"But I never had an abortion."
"Fuck you."
"I wouldn't even."
"Ughhh kill me now."
"I'd be happy to."
"Shut up."
I smirked. A customer walked in. I looked at him twice before realizing that he's Rodney.
"Rodney." I said.
"Hey Heaven." He said as he looked at me. He walked up to the counter.
"What's good? You need some help?"
"Yeah let me get some gum and a Snickers."
"That's it?"
"Yeah."
"Alright."
I grabbed the gum and snickers from behind me.
"One more thing."
"What's that?"
"Let me take you out."
Pinky cleared her throat. I rolled my eyes at her.
"When?"
"Tonight if its not too short notice."
"Sure I just need a baby sitter for my siblings."
"If you can't find a sitter let me know."
"Alright."
"Ima text you later."
Rodney paid for everything and left.
"You fucking him too?"
"No bitch mind yo goddamn business."
"I'm just curious."
"Curiosity killed the cat."
"It also wore out your walls."
"Ain't you barren?"
"Fuck off."
I rolled my eyes. I'm tired of Pinky and her shit. Ima beat her ass soon. Her ratchet ass needs to relax.
A stud walked inside.
"Yo Pinky you ready?" She asked.
"Yeah." She said in a soft voice. She was grinning from ear to ear. I didn't even know Pinky liked girls. I just pieced that together. When did that happen? Anyways it don't matter. She ain't important enough to me.
Pinky sat her hat on the counter and walked around. She whipped her pink and purple weave. Her ratchet ass scorns me. She's a real hood chick. Colorful hair, face tats, piercings everywhere. Gosh its disgusting. I don't mind things in moderation but Pinky looks like some messed up canvas.

The rest of the day went by slowly. I worked until 3. That's when Jefferey came in and took over. His corner store doesn't really close. Pinky and I work mornings and he takes nights because the late shift  isn't safe. I worked one night and there was a huge shoot out. I was stuck for hours.
I walked home.
When I got inside Kyle and Nyah were eating sandwiches.
"Give me a bite." I said to Nyah. Kyle doesn't share so it wouldn't make sense asking. I crouched down next to her and she handed me the sandwich. I took a bite. Its peanut butter and jelly.
"What y'all want for dinner?"
"Pizza!" Nyah squealed.
"I ain't making no damn pizza."
"Pleaseee."
"Nope y'all want some pasta?"
"Okay."
I went in the kitchen and whipped up dinner. I made some spaghetti and meatballs.
"Kyle when y'all ready y'all can eat. Can I trust y'all alone tonight for a couple hours?"
"Sure where you going?"
"On a date."
"With the McDonald's boy?"
"Yeah."
"Interesting."
"Yeah you want Ty to come over?"
"Please."
I rolled my eyes. Kyle's hormones are kicking in. I called up Ty.
"Yooo." She said.
"Tyesha I need a favor."
"What is it?"
"Can you watch the rats?"
"Sure what you got planned?"
"I got a date for 6."
"Ima help you get ready I'm coming now."
"Thanks."
I hung up.
"She's coming?"
"Yeah."
"Yesss!"
"She's 17. You're 13 relax."
"Okay? I got game."
"Game gotta match what's in the pants too."
"Its about the motion of the ocean."
"You a virgin?"
"Sadly."
"Nigga don't play with me. And don't rush it."
"Okay."
I walked in the bathroom and took a quick shower. When I walked in my room Ty was sitting on my bed.
"So where y'all going?" She asked.
"He wouldn't tell me but he said dress casual." I replied.
"He picking you up?"
"Yeah."
"Alright."
Ty stood up and went through my closet. I threw on some underwear and a bra.
"This?"
She pulled out an off white off the shoulder crop top. "Sure. Get me a pants."
Ty pulled out a purple pair of jeans.
"That's cute."
I threw on my top and changed my bra. Then I wiggled into my purple jeans. Ty tossed me my gold sandals. I slid my feet in them and zipped them up.
"Alright What about my hair?"
"Girl you got weave just brush it and get some hairspray."
I brushed my hair and Ty sprayed it with hair spray. I applied body oil to my wrist neck and chest.
Ty handed me my gold hoops. My phone rang.
"Hello?" I answered.
"I'm downstairs." Rodney said.
"Damn it's 6 already?"
"Yeah."
"Alright I'm on my way."
I put in my hoops and headed out.

At the Skate Zone

"Why didn't you tell me you were gonna take me here?" I asked Rodney as he sat the tray of food in front of me.
"I wanted to surprise you." He replied as he winked.
"What if I over dressed or wore heels?"
"I would of told you to change."
"True."
"Anyways eat your food. You know how to skate?"
"No."
"Ima teach you hurry eat."
"Ok." 
I ate my hotdog and drank my Sprite.
Rodney helped me put on the skates. Then he guided me to the  dance floor thingy where everyone was.
"Hold my hands." Rodney instructed. I locked hands into his. 
"What's next?" I asked.
"Just follow my lead."
Rodney skated backwards and pulled me forward. He skated around with my hands locked into his. I think I'm getting it. I let go of one of his hands and we skated around. I let go of his other hand. I tired to skate by myself but my attempt was unsuccessful. I started to get scared and I lost all of my balance. I tripped on air and fell into Rodney's arms. He looked deeply in my eyes and chuckled.
"What?" I asked.
"You look beautiful." He replied. Rodney and I locked lips. He pulled my body onto his. He pulled away slowly.
"You got your balance?" He asked.
"Yeah." I answered.
"Okay lets go change our shoes."
He held my hand and we skated back to our seats. We changed back into our shoes and Rodney returned the skates. 
He sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me.
"You ready to go home? Its almost 10."
"Already?"
"Yeah."
"Alright let's go."
Rodney kissed me. His hands wrapped around my waist. Damn he's an amazing kisser. The kiss actually turned me on. I pulled away.
"We should go." I suggested.