Not Your typical thug

5

Everyone was sitting around Morgan's huge dining room table, waiting to hear what Kacy had to say. In all honesty, they didn't want to be there but it was about who killed Bullet so everyone was all ears.

"Iight listen. Y'all remember that nigga who was wildin' at the party? He looked familiar as fuck and it took awhile fa' me to remember his face. He work with Smokey. That was his right hand, Hitta"

Nobody said nothing, so Kacy continued "Smokey turned against us and used Bullet as a warning, a sign, signal. Ion know what but its clear he don't fuck with us no more"

Ash chuckled and wiped her tears "So all this time we was loyal to that bald headed fat fuck, he was more than likely plotting against us?"

"Man, my trigga finger itching" Slim said with a scowl on his face.

"Y'all need ta' chill iight? I was heated when I figured that shit out too but I honestly think we need to be patient and smart about this shit"

"I agree" Karma spoke up "I don't know much about this Smokey guy but he seems like a sneaky person. Just relax and let him think y'all forgot."

Dion nodded "That makes sense. And when he least expects it, we get em"

"Now y'all know Smokey got eyes all over and always got his guard up" Kat said "This ain't gon work"

"I think it will but until we come up with an official plan, we all needa be on look out. Keep ya guard up and always be strapped" Morgan said.

After everyone understood what was going on, they agreed to meet back at Morgans the following day. When Kacy and Karma were back at the house, Kacy took this time to call a few people he knew were loyal to him.

The first person he called would help out with weapons and other connections to people who could help kill.

The second was a guy in Mexico who had eyes all over. More than Smokey.

Kacy laid in his bed, shirtless, and listened to the shower water run as Karma bathed. When she finished, he called her over. "Come lay with me" he said lowly. Karma hesitated to lay her head on his chest and tensed up when his arm went around her waist "Relax ma. I ain't gon hurt you"

It took time but eventually Karma did loosen up and she was soon feeling sleep take over.

"When I was 12, I watched these niggas gun down my big brother" Kacy started off randomly "All I remember was us playin ball, then seeing him with holes in his body and blood everywhere. I think that's the day my life started ta' get fucked up"

Karma looked at him and rested her chin on his chest, waiting for him to finish.

"A few days after his funeral, my dad started beatin my moms and whenever I tried ta' help, he turned on me. I killed him when I was 15 and that got me 3 years in Juvie. At 18, I got out and reconnected with the crew. We all been cool for years so when they got me started with Smokey, I was down cause they was family. "

"What was your brothers name?" Karma asked.

"Kenton. He was 4 years older than me. You know when I first met Smokey, I knew he was a sneaky muthafucka but didn't have proof. Its crazy how people say go with ya first thought and I went against that shit. All this coulda been avoided if I ju-"

"Kacy stop. Don't blame yourself for this ok? What happened to Bullet wasn't your fault. It wasn't Kat's fault or Dion's fault. It was nun of y'alls fault, it just happened. Now instead of you blaming yourself, what you -no, what WE gon do is get Smokey and Hitta back for what they did to Bullet and what he did to us"

Kacy didn't say anything, just stared at Karma and smiled a little "Go ta' sleep ma. We'll talk in the morning"

*******

Karma placed a plate of food in front of everyone then a drink before taking a seat between Doin and Kacy.

Its 2 days after Kacy explained to everyone Smokey, their previous boss, is out to kill them. To say everyone is on their toes is an understatement.

"Karma" Dion said playing with his food "Can I talk go you outside real quick?"

Karma nodded and stood up, walking outside with Dion behind her. "Wassup?"

"Listen. This shit been eating at me for awhile. I'm sorry for not telling you what shit I do, but I ain't want you involved in this. The more you know, the more danger you're in"

Karma nodded "Its cool Dion. No, I didn't know what you did but I'm here. Its too late to wish I didn't know because I'm already in the middle of this. But I accept your apology, best friend" she smiled.

Dion smiled back and pulled her into a hug "I love you Karma"

"I love you too Dion"

They walked back inside and sat at the table to finish eating. Nobody really said anything but they were all thinking a lot.

"Is anyone else scared?" Ash asked with her head down "I know I basically signed up for this but I didn't think it'd actually come to this" she mumbled.

"Ash, it's ok to be scared" Karma told her "But you know you got us to lean on if you need it" she nodded and wiped her tears "You and Kat can come stay with me and Kacy till this is over"

"I call crashing at Dion place" Slim said "his guest beds are made of cotton, real shit" he chuckled. That got a light laugh out of everyone and it was a needed laugh.

"I'll crash with Dion too" Morgan said. "But we need to figure out what we gon do cause right now we sittin ducks"

"Well I got a few niggas on our side ta' provide weapons and eyes all over. All we need is a good plan"

It was quiet for awhile until Karma spoke "I have one" she said softly. "I've been thinking about it for awhile but still working out the little things to make sure its perfect"

"You think you could tell us in a few days? Maybe by Tuesday?" Kat asked. Karma nodded "Good cause I can't wait to buss caps in his ass"

"You ain't neva lied. I'm bringing two guns just in case I run out" Morgan smiled. "Bitch ass"

After dinner, everyone left the house leaving Karma and Kacy alone. While Karma washed the dishes, Kacy was straightening up the dining room. When they finished, they met in the room.

After they both showered, they ended up laying in the bed watching TV. "Karma I needa tell ya something important"

She looked over at him "Yea?

"I know we ain't known each otha long but I'm feelin ya. Ion know why cause I usually don't fall fa' a female, but you different"

"Let me guess? Its cause I'm a virgin and you think its a possibility you can fuck?" She rolled her eyes.

"Naw that's not why. I mean yea its good you're a virgin cause that mean ya ain't got shit and can't no nigga said he fucked. "

"Kacy I'll be honest with you. I don't look at you like that cause I know what type of guy you are. I know I said you're different but in the same sense, you're a man. I bet your motto is fuck hoes, get money. And I bet you've probably had 1 or 2 real girlfriends but they hurt you or whatever so you don't want anything else but pussy from woman."

Kacy sat up and chuckled "Actually fuck hoes, get money ain't a motto. Its a way of life and I don't worry bout pussy. Honest. My mind is so focused on money, I'll only fuck occasionally. And never had a real girlfriend cause that's not my thing right about now but I'm willin to try that with you and see where we go and what special thing we can build together"

"I'm not about to fall for your lines cause one of my hobbies isn't being stupid and getting hurt."

"Karma you dead ass bouta sit here and say ya ain't got an ounce of feelins fa' me?"

This time Karma sat up and shrugged "I'm not sure if I do but even if I did, I wouldn't act on them"

"Ya sure?" Kacy asked, moving a little closer. Karma nodded and soon as she opened her mouth to speak, Kacy pressed his lips to hers silencing her.