Chapter 15
Makin' Moves
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Cyn
"Cyn I'm gone slap you! Is you lyin'! Keyshia check her pulse, she lyin'!" Bambi yelled after I relayed the story about Aug and I last night.
After I finally admitted to not only him, but myself about my feelings, we didn't say anything more honestly. Aug had picked me up and carried me to my room with intentions on moving on to other things, but I had told him I wasn't going there. He respected that and we just settled on watching a movie. Some time through the movie I fell asleep, and August had let himself out. I was actually really glad that he had left, because I needed to figure out what the hell all of that meant.
"I'm not lyin'! Im so lost though y'all, like what does any of that mean? We didn't even talk about anything after." I stressed throwing myself back on Keyshia's couch as she walked in with a cup of juice laughing.
"Girl, I just can't believe this. Y'all been playin' games since y'all met and now you over here telling me that y'all was on the verge of smashing? I'm sorry, but this is just funny." Keyshia laughed.
I rolled my eyes at her. Just when I thought she'd be the helpful one.
"Key, you selfish ass hell. Gone come in here wit' a cup of juice and not offer nobody else any." Bambi retorted glaring over at Key.
"Well damn, go get you some. You got two legs, long ones at that."
"Oh I don't want known of yo tart Kool-aid now, you can keep it." Bambi rolled her eyes.
I couldn't help but laugh at her, but got back to the topic at hand.
"Shut up Bam. But for real y'all, what the hell do you think that meant?" I asked looking between the two.
"Girl that just means y'all finally admitted y'all like one and other. Listen Aug told me at the bowling alley that he was feelin' you. I mean feelin' you girl, he told me he ain't just want to smash and you did something to him every time you guys are together." Key admitted.
So that's what they had been talking about that day. I shook my head at the thought because Key was holding out valuable information. I don't think it would have changed anything if I knew how Aug felt earlier, but It definitely would have made me come to conclusion with my own feelings.
"Really?" I asked shocked.
"Yes girl." Key smiled.
I found myself smiling as well. Aug had really felt like that?
"So the real question here is, what you finna do about all this bitch?" Bambi interjected cocking her head to the side.
That was a good question that I needed to figure out the answer to because I had to be at August's house in the next hour and some minutes to work on the house again.
"I don't know." I sighed.
"I say you go over there and jump his bones." Bambi shrugged.
I smacked her upside her head muggin' her. Nobody got the time for her.
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When I pulled up in Aug's drive way I noticed not only his car was there, but another one that I didn't recognize, I'm sure it was one of his friends or someone from his camp. I went on to grab my stuff out of the trunk and headed for the front door. Instead of using the key under the brick I knocked since he had company, considering the last time I came and he had company he was letting some broad out the house after smashing her. If he was in here smashing some chick I honestly believe I'd lose a lot of respect for him if that was the case, and probably would beat, whoever the bitch was, ass.
After some time of me standing outside the door I saw August jogging over to it, through the glass pieces in the door. Once he opened it I immediately smiled looking at him. Luckily he was fully dressed so that took the idea of him smashin' some chick out the window.
"Hey baybeh. Why you aint use the key?" He asked confused as he grabbed one of the buckets I was dragging up to the door, out of my hand.
"I saw you had company so I didn't want to walk in on anything." I shrugged.
We both headed up the steps to the master bedroom. Aug tried to open the door, but I swatted his hand before pushing him out of the way.
"You know you're not allowed to see it until it's finished. " I smirked as I slightly opened the room door and slid my supplies in, making sure August didn't get a peak.
When everything was in I turned around to him to find him smiling down at me. It made me feel a little flutter on the inside. He was so cute, and last night I was a little frustrated that he didn't kiss me, 'cause a girl been wondering about those big lips for a while now.
"What?" I asked smiling.
"Come downstairs, I got somethin' foe you." He smiled grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the steps.
When he got down stairs he walked me into the kitchen where there was a huge bouquet of white roses sitting on the counter top. I smiled at the sight because white roses were my favorite, and he looked very happy about his gesture. I smiled at him and went over to give him a hug which he gladly accepted.
"Thank you. They're gorgeous." I smiled looking up at him as he looked down.
"You welcome baybeh."
Before either of us could say anything Sneak walked into the kitchen smirking at us. I blushed pulling away from Aug, but he pulled me back still keeping his arms around my waist.
"Ooh shoot, what y'all in hea' doin'?" Sneak smirked going to the fridge, and grabbing a jug of cranberry juice out.
"Talkin' nigga, nah what you want?" Aug questioned looking over at Sneak.
"Aye, dont mind me nigga. I was jus' thirsty."
"Always is." Aug replied making me laugh and smack his chest.
He looked down at me laughing while Sneak mumbled some stuff as he left the kitchen.
"Stop messin' with him!" I laughed.
"Naw. Comin' in hea' interruptin' an what not, then gone drink my juice." He scoffed shaking his head.
I laughed some more and tried to get out of his grip, but he still wasn't letting me.
"August I need to go work. I rather not be here all day." I huffed.
"I want you ta be hea' all day." He mumbled against my cheek as he briefly kissed it.
At his words I was cheesin' real hard. Just over the course of a few hours August had changed. He's always happy, but today he was very happy, and I couldn't help but to be happy knowing that it was because of me.
"Well I won't be so let me go work."
"Iight, i'a let you work, but you gotta agree ta somethin' first." He smirked finally letting me go and going to lean on the counter behind him.
"Why is there always some type of deal with you?" I chuckled doing the same as him.
"I'm a nigga that like ta get somethin' in return foe my services." He cheesed.
I shook my head at him, but let him continue.
"So the concert we was talkin' 'bout the otha day is tomorra. I was wonderin' if you still wanted ta go." He questioned.
I remember our conversation, and I was serious about him being my favorite artist so to actually go see him preform live will definitely be something I'd never forget.
"Of course! I would love to."
"Good. Thats not all though, you gotta agree ta a date wit' me, tonight." He stated.
I had to be trippin'. August was asking me on a date? I know we had admitted to feelin' one and other, but for some reason I was still shocked by this. Flattered, but definitely still shocked. I had plans to just go and work in the office tonight, but that could be canceled.
When I looked up at August he seemed nervous. I'm sure at my taking forever to respond, but I was just a little stunned.
"Okay." I smiled.
He let out a deep breath and smiled too.
"Shit, thought you was finna say no ta a nigga." He chuckled.
"I wouldn't out right say no. I'd make up some fancy lie to spare your feelings." I teased turning to leave out the kitchen.
"Don't try ta be cute, that ain't funny." He stated slapping my ass as I walked up the first step.
I quickly turned around to find him smirking up at me. I couldn't help but to laugh. He was so annoying, but so... August.
"I am cute." I remarked turning back around.
"I know baybeh!"
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August
Man Cyn had left 'bout an hour ago an I was already wishin' she was back. If It wasn't foe our lil date tonight a nigga would show up at her house again, an from how that shit went down last night I know I wouldn't regret that shit.
Cyn was really poppin' off at the mouth last night, but I knew that shit was all talk, and honestly I couldn't take it no moe. I want shawty, simple as that an this shit needed ta be official. Really, I wouldn't have done no shit like that if it wasn't foe Keyshia tellin' me that Cyn was low-key feelin' me. But nah I'm glad I did it, 'cause that got a date outta her.
Although we got ta some otha shit last night don't mean I forgot 'bout ole dudes that was walkin' out her place when I pulled up. Niggas looked creep as hell, an I know the one big nigga couldn't afford ta work wit' Cyn anyways, so I don't see what she was lyin' ta me foe, but she was sho' gone answer some questions tonight.
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Cyn
"That's cute." Key gushed as I tried on my fourth dress.
It was like nothin' in my closet was going to do for this date. I'm sure August wouldn't care too much about what I wore, but since paparazzi would be out I had to look decent. We would be going downtown for dinner so I know they'll really be out.
"I know, but... I have to wear like a lot of crazy jewelry with this one and I don't want to be extra." I grumbled.
"Fine Cyn, then go put on the red dress. Y'know that's a good color on you."
"Fine." I huffed heading back into the closet to retrieve the red dress she had been talking about.
The dress did look nice on me once it was on.
"Yea , where that." Key smiled as I stood in front of her with it on.
"Okay." I stated a little unsure.
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When I pulled up to the restaurant there shockingly wasn't any paparazzi. It was odd, but there still were cars from other customers here, and I even spotted Aug's car a couple of spaces down. He had insisted that he come get me and we drive together, but that was before Kyle had advised that if we were going to go on an actual date that we couldn't be seen together, so I'm not sure how tonight would go since the restaurant looked full.
After a while I got out of my car and headed into the restaurant. As soon as I first walked in a few people looked over at me, some with inquisitive looks like they were trying to figure me out, and some were out right gawking. The hostess happened to be one out right gawking.
"Hi, um Mr.Alsina is in the back." She stated nervously.
I nodded and waited for her to show me the way. We began walking far to the back of the restaurant until we got to a booth way in the back. It was also dimly lit back here, I'm sure it was all in attempts to not have us be seen.
"Mr.Alsina, you're date is here." The girl announced, catching Aug's attention from his phone.
When he looked up at me he immediately began cheesin' and I laughed at how bright he was smiling.
"Iight thank you, ma." He smiled at the girl indicating that she could leave before turning back to me and standing up.
"Well look at you. You look good baybeh, very beautiful." He complimented.
After trying on the red dress and getting completely done up I felt like it was too much and opted on a two piece, blue and yellow bodycon set. It wasn't too much but still looked nice, and the way that August was looking over me, I know I made a good decision.
"Thank you. You look very good too." I admired.
And he did. Nice black and red button down, black jeans, matching black shoes, and that bottom grill that I love oh so much.
"Thank you, had ta clean up foe you." He beamed before we both sat down in the booth.
I immediately grabbed the menu and began looking for drinks. I needed a little somethin' , somethin' to get my nerves right.
"So whatcha been doin' ta day, since you left me?" He asked looking over at me.
"Nothin' really. Hung out with Keyshia and she helped me get ready." I shrugged.
"Alright that's what's up." He stated still smiling.
"Why are you smiling so much?" I laughed.
"I'm jus' happy that you finally admitted ta feelin' a nigga."
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August
"Man you reckless! Chill out." I got ta laughin' .
Cyn been heatin' our new waitress 'cause she been givin' me the eye. Our other waitress had passed out so ole girl volunteered. Wonda why.
"So we 'bout ready to leave?" Cyn asked as she looked at me.
We done been hea' way afta our food was gone. We jus' been vibin' an chillin' an jus' gettin' ta know each otha betta. I actually got ta learn a lil moe 'bout Cyn. She actually used ta live in Texas wit' Keyshia, they both moved up hea' an went to NYU, she really ain't got fam up hea' besides her mama and brotha. She was right when she said she could relate ta me. We got a lot of shit in common, but I know she still holdin' out on some shit, but I ain't gone press her tanight 'bout it, since we was having' such a good night an what not.
"Yea we can get up outta hea'." I tol' her.
I paid a while ago so we both jus' headed out. Couple muhfuckas was starin' an shit, but I ain't care, we was goin' public next week anyways. We kept walkin' 'til we got ta her car an while she got in, I got in the passenger seat. We gotta get some shit clear.
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Cyn
"Excuse me, what are you doing?" I giggled as Aug got in and closed my passenger door.
He looked over me biting his bottom lip before looking me back in the eyes. We had talked about damn near everything during dinner so I dont know what he could have to say.
"Look Cyn. Imma be real witchu . I haven't been 'round no females like you since I done got in the game man. You different, as corny as that shit sound, you is. An I been feelin' you moe then a sexual level C, so get that idea out yo head that, that's all I want. So what a nigga trynna say is, I want yuh, officially. No games." He stated.
I was very speechless at what he said. He truly liked me. Until this moment I was still believing it was on a sexual level, but here he was telling me that , that wasn't the case at all. And I know it had to take a lot for him to be open like that 'cause that's the type of stuff he considered soft, but it was heart warming to me.
I want August, there's no doubt about it, tonight really made me come to that conclusion, but I was still scared. Not for being with him for real, but for him to be with me. Although we talked a lot tonight I hadn't told him anything about the shit that went down in Texas that caused me to really move here. All the stuff that seemed to be resurfacing. There was no way I could tell him about that, but I didn't want it to come out on its own and believe that I was lying to him. It was a difficult discission, but I wanted whatever was between us, and I gotta take a chance.
"August I want you too, but if we're going to do this I need you to agree to one thing," I started.
He nodded for me to continue so I did.
"You have to trust me no matter what. I know that's a hard thing to agree to, but there will be times where there's things I can't tell you right away and I need you to respect that. " I stated.
He looked at me for a long while before responding.
"Alright Cyn. Imma trust you."
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