This Feeling

Chapter 17

"I will. I promise."

"Is that why you've literally been in my skin since I said yes?"

"Is it that obvious?"

"Yes, but it's okay. Trust me, I love spending time with you but you don't have to try so hard. I don't want you to lose yourself. We can have date nights and hang out, while we do things we like alone or with other people."

"I'll work on that. This three weeks we'll be apart could have a positive side to it."

"Okay, time to get up and get ready. I need to get Leo together downstairs. Shawn and Tae should be here soon."

"One for the road?" When he rose up from the bed, the sheet fell and revealed Dewayne in his naked glory.

"I can't see. I'm blind." I sang like SZA, rushing out the room.

Yes, I'm running from the d*ck. I might end up missing it, but after last night, this break is necessary.

"Good morning big boy." I hugged Leo. "You remember our talk last night? I want you to be good when I'm gone. I'm going to miss you so much." I started to tear up a little.

"Nicole! I know you're not still sleeping. We gotta go h*e!" I could hear Tae yelling through the front door. I rolled my eyes and went to open it.

"You're always using your beefsucker to disrespect me. I got something for that *ss."

"Ooouuu, I'm so scared. Nicole, you can't even pop a grape. Pipe down."

"That may be true, but I know who to go when you're acting up. Shawn!" I called out to him as he was opening the trunk. Tae immediately pulled me away from the entrance.

"Can't someone joke with you? Okay, I'm sorry."

"You better be."

"Good morning, Nicole."

"Good morning, Shawn. At least someone has manners. I know you're glad you get a break from him."

"Yup. Thank you for making this great sacrifice."

"No, I should thank you for keeping Leo."

"Excuse me? I'm right here, you know."

"You know I'm just playing." When Tae turned around, Shawn shook his head causing me to smile. "Are these the bags you're going with?"

"Yes. Are they going to fit in the car?" I lifted up the handle of the bags, but Shawn stopped me from pulling it.

"I got it. They should be fine."

"Where are you going with all these bags?" Tae asked.

"Some of them belong to Dewayne."

"What's going on with that?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are y'all just messing around or together?"