Rules

In the loop

Dylani~

"August come on I gotta pee" I fussed waiting for him to put the code in for my apartment door

"I told yo ass to pee before we left but you didnt listen. I dont wanna pee in a trap house bathroom" He mocked my voice pushing the door open.

I rushed passed him sitting my purse on the couch and ran to the bathroom. I sighed letting my bladder release and cleaned myself. After i washed my hands I went into my bedroom and put some lounge clothes on so I could go eat my food.

It was now the evening and after i heard all that yelling in the basement i was sure August beat someones ass. Not to mention his hand was slightly swollen and bruised. I didnt ask him any questions though because it wasnt my place. I was curious as to who this Ashley girl was and why he was upset she got away from somewhere. Shrugging off my thoughts i went into the living room and seen August opening the bags of popeyes and spreading our food out.

I took a seat on the couch and grabbed my box and sides along with my lemonade. My mouth water at the smell of food since I havent eaten a thing today. It felt like my stomach was caving in. Grabbing the remote I put on house of payne starting off on my last episode.

"You watch this shit" August frowned his face up

"Yeah its funny I love Tyler Perry shows"

"He ight" He sucked his teeth sitting next to me.

We both ate our food silently while watching the tv. Once i was finished i grabbed our trash and threw it away then wiped the table down. I went into the closet and picked a throw blanket to wrap up in. Sitting back next to him he pulled me under his arm and wrapped his it around me. I leaned into relaxing my body.

"That food was good as shit" He mumbled pulling at his beard

"Yeah normally the food from there is bad so im shocked"

"Nah my nigga work the kitchen so he be makin' my shit fresh" He chuckled meanwhile i just shook my head at him

"Are you okay?" I asked

"What you mean?"

"Like earlier you were pissed off and angry. And i can see that your hand is swollen" I grabbed it and he scrunched his face up in pain

"Yeah Im good Lani just keeping my shit in check" He brushed off but i kept looking at his hand.

I threw the blanket off and went to grab some ice and some pain killers. Taking my seat back under his arm I put the ice on it and handed him the pills.

"August i know its none of my business but who is Metro? And why does it seem like he has something out for you" I asked not bothering to look up. I heard him sigh before he tossed the pills in his mouth and drank some of his fanta.

"Look Lani you already know what I do outchea. Sum niggas want me dead ma. Ion know who this nigga is but apparently he knows me. He the reason my dawg got shot. Remember that night you asked me why I was covered in blood? It was 'cause he had my nigga hit up. He started sum that im gon finish at the end of the day. One of us gon be dead and it aint gon be me" He shrugged looking straight at the tv. I kept my eyes down on his hand holding the ice still

"Lani you knew what it was when you made it clear you wanted a nigga. Theres no tellin' what could happen to me outchea. You aint gotta deal with me 'cause shit gon get ruff so its your decision. You either with it or not ma. Im not forcin' you to do anything you dont want to. Just let me know what it is" He said with irritation laced in his voice.

"Im not going anywhere August" I furrowed my eyebrows looking at him

"Im dead ass Dylani shit 'bout to get ruff in these streets. Ion wanna hea any you need to just leave it alone shit. I told you i need a rider"

"And i told you im here August. I meant that. All I can do is pray that your covered and be there when you need me. Im just nervous thats all. I dont want anything bad to happen to you" I said moving the ice from his hand and taking it between mine to warm it.

"I didnt mean to upset you it was just a question you should know by now im gonna ask what i want. The attitude is unnecessary " I sighed leaning towards the other side of the couch. I didnt like the way his energy shifted and his tone was blunt. Sina was present with no invitation. Whenever the asshole came out in him I called his ass Sina. Sina is who i met until he opened up to me then it was August.

I felt him moving and soon he laid across the couch with his head on my lap and arms around me. He placed a kiss on my bare thigh squeezing me.

"Im tryin' Lani just bare with me. I aint mean to come like that but im just speakin' the truth. Ion got time for you to be second guessin' our lil situation. We both know my life dangerous so im just makin' it crystal that shit gon happen" He said looking at me

"I know August but like i said im not going anywhere. We've had our talks and i know the what ifs by now. I just want to be in the loop of anything. I don't want to be blindsided" I told him and he nodded tucking his lips in

He let out a deep breath and put his attention on the tv. My hands began rubbing through his hair as we both watched the tv. I knew i had to prepare myself for anything to come but i couldnt let August know that i was worried. I knew he'd cut ties with me for sure.

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