Fae and Gabby

Chapter 5

"Yo, this is fresh!"

Riley and Gabby were standing outside of the Freeman's house, as Riley observed Gabby's BB gun. "Thanks. That was my first gun. Fae gave it to me on my sixth birthday. Shit still look brand new!" Gabby said. "Hell yeah! Almost look like my gun. You should see all my weapons. They could keep anybody in check! Ya feel me?" Riley asked. Gabby smiled. "Yeah, homie. I feel you. Real niggas get their shit together."

That's when Riley accidently made the gun go off, shooting towards Uncle Ruckus. It shot Uncle Ruckus' flower, which made him scream in surprised. He glared at Riley and Gabby, as they hid behind a bush. "You little niggas! Don't make me bring the white man and arrest you like black hooligans you are. Let me see you one more time and I'll see you again behind bars, ya darkies!"

As Uncle Ruckus continued ranting, Riley and Gabby laughed behind the bush. "That was too funny," Riley said. "Hell yeah it was! It's fun messing with his old ass! That was some real nigga shit, Young Reezy," Gabby said, touching his hand.

Riley slightly turned red, as he smiled. "Really...?" Riley quickly changed his tone. "I mean, yeah! I did that on purpose, 'cuz I'm a real nigga!"

"Young Reezy!" Riley and Gabby turned to see Cindy McPhearson walking towards them. "What's up, my nigga?" Cindy asked. "Yo, C-Murph. What's happening?" Riley responded. "Eh, nothing much." That's when Cindy spotted Gabby and looked at her up and down. "Who this? Your hoe?" Gabby glared at her. "Hoe?! You little bitch -" "Ay! Cindy, she's one of my homies," Riley explained, "This is Gabby, now known as Lil' G. Gabby, this is my other homie, Cindy, known as C-Murph."

They both glared at each other. "Nice skirt. Where you got it? Hoochie store?" Cindy asked. "Nice face. Where you got it? Uglies-R-Us?" Gabby responded. Riley sighed, as Cindy laughed. "I could tell you ain't from around here 'cuz obviously, you don't know who the fuck I am." "Bitch, I don't need to know who the fuck you are to kick yo' ass. Obviously, you don't know who the fuck I am," Gabby said.

"Whatever. I ain't got time for this bullshit. Young Reezy, I holla at you, but as for you..." Cindy pointed at Gabby. "...don't make me catch you in the streets!" Then, Cindy walked away. "Man, the fuck on, white girl! You don't know me. I'll get the cappin' on your Goldilocks ass!" Gabby called out to her. "Ay, it's all good, Lil' G. C-Murph is cool once you get to really know her," Riley said.

Gabby scoffed. "She better watch her back, unless she wants an ass whooping cuz I ain't the one."

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Granddad came out of the living room, seeing Fae come downstairs with bags. "Fae, what are you doing?" Granddad asked. "I'm getting prepared. It was nice meeting you, but we stayed long enough. Gabby and I are leaving tomorrow night," Fae explained. "But you can't leave. You just got here," Granddad insisted. "I believe my parents are concerned where we are." "That's what I want to talk to you about. Where the hell are your parents? They should've called or something to know they're worried about you," Granddad said.

Fae looked down. "Mr. Freeman...I mean Granddad, I understand your concerns, but I don't think you should be worrying about us," she said. "But I have to. I need to know if your parents are dead-beats. I don't think they treating you right. Just let me help you," Granddad said. "I doubt you can help us with this, Granddad," Fae said. "I'm gonna discuss this with Tom tomorrow. I'm sure we can contact your parents," Granddad said. "If that's what you want, but by the time you do that, we're already gone."

Fae went upstairs, as Granddad sighed. That's when Huey walked in the house. "Granddad, I need to talk to you about Fae and Gabby," he said. "Damn it, Huey. Not this again," Granddad said. "But I don't trust them. Especially Fae," Huey said. "Huey, you don't trust nobody. That bullshit ain't nothing new," Granddad said. "Well, at least I have a reason," Huey responded, "I think they're hiding something from us. They have a past that they never talk about." "Why you always hating, boy? If I would've known any better, I would think you caught something for Fae."

Huey raised an eyebrow, as Granddad said, "Yeah, on the outside, you can't stand her, but on the inside, you think she's a pretty young thang!" Granddad laughed, as he went to the kitchen. Huey followed him. "Pretty doesn't cross my mind about her. More like crazy and suspicious." "Don't be shy with me, boy. Admit it. You think she's a cutie pie," Granddad said. "Granddad, I thought a lot of things about that girl. Cutie pie isn't one of them. I think she's..."

Huey thought for a moment, then shook his head. "Never mind, but my point is there's a chance she and her sister are wanted criminals." "All right, Huey. If that's what you think, get some proof. You try to find out who they really are before tomorrow night while Tom and I do the same. Then we'll see who we're dealing with." With that, Granddad walked towards the refrigerator, as Huey started thinking.

"Where can I get some actual proof that can reveal them?" That's when Huey finally realized it.

"I know the place."