An HBCU Tale

Passionfruit

As another study night unfolded at Devon's apartment, their textbooks and notes forgotten as their sex session ignited once again. As they laid in each other's arms in the aftermath, Alani couldn't help but voice the nagging doubts that had been gnawing at her mind.

"So what are we?" she asked softly, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Devon's gaze softened as he brushed a stray lock of hair from her face. "I don't know, Alani. But I'm up to see where this goes. I'm not in a rush to make anything official yet."

As they laid together in the dark, a notification flashed on Devon's phone screen, a text from Jae asking for round two. Quickly, he flipped his phone face down, hoping Alani hadn't noticed, but she was already drifting off to sleep.

The next morning, Alani awoke with a determination to show her affection for Devon, deciding to cook him breakfast before their classes started. Devon watched her with admiration, touched by her gesture of kindness.

Over breakfast, Devon took the opportunity to ask Alani about her family and background, hoping to learn more about the woman who he bad been sleeping with m. However, Alani remained vague, unwilling to share those intimate details just yet.

As they finished their meal, Devon's phone buzzed again with another text from Jae, but he ignored it, making a mental note to respond later. Instead, he focused on the woman sitting across from him, her presence filling the room with warmth and light.

With her belongings gathered, Alani prepared to leave, giving Devon a tender kiss on the lips before promising to see him later. As she stepped out into the morning sunlight, she couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them, their relationship balanced between passion and uncertainty.