STORM

3

~ Santiago ~

Reaching for my remote I laid across my bed with nothing but my towel on.

Flipping through the channels a knocked at my door soon became my mother walking in.

" damn ma it's called wait till I say enter " I said.

" oh really well it's called put some damn clothes on we now have a guest" she gave me this strict look

I sighed.

" no that's your company not mines, and how long that girl going to be here?"

My mother folded her arms before throwing a shirt at me.

" Until her mom gets better. right now shes fighting for her life in the hospital"

Sitting up I frown my brows and threw my shirt on.

" damn hopefully she gets better"

" yeah me too so make her daughter feel welcome. I be back I have a couple of things at the office that needs my attention."

She closed the door leaving me wishing I didn't come off on her the way i did.

I guess this calls for an apology

Throwing on some shorts that exposed my lower abdomen I walk towards the guest room.

I watch as she was sleeping peacefully with her shoes on.

Clearing my throat I watch her pop up with her Eyes wide open.

" what do you want? I want no trouble" she said holding on tight to her jacket.

" chill alright, I didn't come over here to start anything I just came to apologize I didn't know"

She bit her lip before shrugging her shoulders.

" it's cool I didn't expect you to. I'm storm Lyles... again and you are?"

I watch her eyes trail my body But I adjusted my position breaking her out of exploring me.

" I'm Santiago Jacobs but you can call me  sj." I said posted up against the door frame

"My mother said she'll be back later, so if you want you can join me in living Room, and catch a movie or something"

" I'll like that just let me get clean up if that's okay"

I threw my hands up before they slap the side of my legs

" take all the time you need I'll be downstairs."

***

" my ma said pizza tonight. You like that?" I asked

" uh yeah sure I'm not really in a eating mood right now"

We connected eyes before I watch a tear slip.

" hey hey hey look it's okay. Your in good hands if my mom said you'll be safe trust me you'll be safe."

She embraced me into a hug which caught me by surprise.

" thank you I really miss my mom right now, and I don't have anyone else in my life but her I need her to make it out of this"

Not sure what to do I hug her back and just told her what she needed to hear.

" you like mochas?" I asked wanting her smile

But Instead I got a laugh.

" yes" she sniffled before wiping her tears.

" well rumor has it I know how to make this best mocha frappe better than McDonald's."

" oh yeah and what's your version hot cocoa" she cameback.

Jumping up from the couch I headed into the kitchen.

" haha very funny. Beside I don't even care for hot cocoa"

Reaching into the fridge I grab everything that I needed to make the frappes.

"Why don't you find us something to watch while I get our drinks started" I said.

" fine and it better be good I hate to have to go back to  the hospital" she joke

" oh that's harsh. I can assure you my drink is out of this world"

****

We was on the third Episode of black lighting when my phone flash.

Reading the text it was only my mother telling me she'll be working late so we'll have pizza tomorrow which was fine by me.

" okay this drink was actually better than McDonald's mocha frappe I could say" she said giving me a thumbs up.

" I told you that oh and my ma said she'll be working late you hungry?"

" no I'm okay this actually filled me up gave me the energy I needed"

The night grew in as we was working our way into the tenth episode.

The clock was  reading nine thirty and I look over to see storm still engaged to the tv.

" you must like it" I blurted

" what ?"

" the show I noticed you haven't taken your eyes off the tv since it's been on"

" oh" she giggled " yeah it's kinda cool"

Tapping my foot I stood up and gave a mean stretch.

She look over as I brought my body back down she quickly turn towards the tv.

" it's okay I don't mind it" I mentioned.

She looked back over as if she was confused.

" I..I don't know what you talking about"

" maybe you don't well then if you need me I'll be upstairs have a nice night storm."

Giving her a smirk I turn on my heels leaving her to enjoy the rest of her night.