Fire Burns Pt. 2

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            It had been 2 weeks since Dominic and Nicki had broken up. He called a few times but she hadn’t answered. She barley left her house. Safaree had been with her each second, each minute, and each hour since Dominic was forced out of Nicki’s home that day. She was trying to get over it slowly but a part of her still had love for him. Safaree was doing all he could to comfort her but he still wanted to find the right time to tell her how he really felt. He wanted to make it special, he would tell her over dinner or take her out for ice cream. The hard part was getting her out of the house. She didn’t wanna leave. She never even left her bedroom.

            It was Saturday of the 2^nd week since Dominic and Nicki broke up. Safaree headed to Nicki’s room to see if she was up and hungry or ready to start the day. Safaree opened the door and she wasn’t in bed so he knew she was at her window starring at the beach view outside her window. Safaree stood watching her for a moment then he spoke.

“Nic, are you hungry? I can go –”

“No”

“I didn’t even get to finish my sentence”

“No, Safaree, I’m not hungry. Thank you though” Nicki said as she turned around giving him a smile and returning her attention back to the window. Safaree saw she wanted to be alone and headed downstairs. Nicki had been doing this every morning since she and Dominic broke up. She could always think well when it was bright outside and she first woke up. Safaree always tried to get her to eat something but she always skipped breakfast he couldn’t get her to eat until around 2:00pm.

            It was nearing the afternoon and Nicki got up from the window seat in her bedroom and headed downstairs. Safaree was shocked at this because he always had to go get her. She headed to the kitchen to get her food off the counter Safaree made it routine to already have it after he checked to see if she wanted breakfast in case she wanted something around lunch or before. Nicki took the food and sat at the bar in her kitchen and began eating her salad and sandwich from Panera Bread. Safaree sat staring at her eat her food. He was gonna speak, but he waited for her.

“Safaree, I know you have something to say about me coming out of my room on my own so go ahead”

“I wasn’t gonna say anything Nic” Safaree obviously was lying.

“Whatever, I hope you don’t think this is gonna get me out of the house”

“You’ll have to get out of the house someday. That day is definitely today” said Safaree.

“Um, no it’s not”

“Yes it is, finish eating, go upstairs and get dressed. You have no say, I won’t let you sit in this house and waste beautiful sunny days over some dick” said Safaree.

Nicki was shocked he was telling her what to do. It was the other way around most of the time. She didn’t feel like arguing, she knew she have to go get ready because if not Safaree would’ve probably done it for her. She finished some more of her food then set it up for later. She headed to her room and pulled out a pink, orange, and yellow floral Juicy Couture romper, orange Michael Kors sandals, a sun hat and her shades and headed back down the steps to see Safaree siting on the couch waiting.

“Where are we headed first big head?” asked Nicki.

“Surprise, but I’m glad you’re wearing sandals” answered Safaree.

“Ugh, so we’ll be walking around?”

“Yes Nicki”

            Safaree’s plan for the day was simple, but cute and romantic. He would take her out for ice cream, then they’d go for a stroll on the beach, by that time he would’ve had Nicki tired out so they’d lay down in the sand and Nicki would’ve worked up and appetite. So he’d end the night by having a beach picnic brought out to them by a local restaurant and there he’d spill his feelings for her.

“Well, let’s go then Safaree” said Nicki giving a genuine smile. She was excited to get out of the house. She was even more excited that it was with Safaree and he actually cared enough to plan a whole day for her so she wouldn’t keep wasting time dwelling on the previous negative events that took place in her life.

            The couple arrived at Maggie Moo’s. He was going to take her to Cold Stone but he thought Maggie Moo’s would be better considering Nicki was into cute little stuff. They walked to the counter and Nicki looked over the ice cream flavors. She chose vanilla, a simple flavor so it wouldn’t taste bad with her toppings. She topped it with almonds, gummy worms, and cookie crumbs. Safaree just got a simple with sprinkles. He paid the cashier and they headed to the beach. They started at the end and strolled to wear the restaurant was.

“It’s so pretty outside” stated Nicki.

“I know it’s not too hot either” added Safaree. It was now nearing 5pm.

“I love it out here. So happy we live right on the beach too, it’s so relaxing out here…” said Nicki.

“Hey, do you mind if we pop a squat? My feet hurt” said Nicki.

“I’ll carry you, hop on” Safaree bent down and Nicki hopped on his back. He wanted to get closer to the restaurant that was delivering them their dinner. Once they were there it was now around 5:30. They sat and finished up their ice cream and Safaree rented a blanket for them to sit on. They sat and talked for almost an hour.

“Thank you” said Nicki turning her head to Safaree.

“For what Nic?” asked Safaree as he chuckled and turned to face her.

“For today…for everything really, you’ve helped me through a lot of tough times and this was probably one of the toughest yet. Thank you for caring” said Nicki as she reached up and pecked Safaree’s cheek. Then sat up and watched the waves.

“You hungry Nic?” asked Safaree.

“I mean, yeah sure. What ya got planned?” asked Nicki.

“Stay right here” Safaree got up and called the restaurant. They brought the food out and laid it in front of the couple.

“Dig in” said the waiter.

            Nicki and Safaree began eating the food. Safaree ordered them a buffet of foods to choose from. By the time dinner started being finished the waiters came out and got the picnic basket and Safaree took Nicki’s hand and they lay out and looked up at the stars. It was getting darker.

“I love you Nic” said Safaree.

“I love you to Beezy” said Nicki.

“Yeah, I know. I know. But you don’t know the love I’m referring to here” said Safaree.

“Ah…” said Nicki sitting up and starring at the tide wash up on the sand.

“Nic, listen. I’ve been trying to hold my feelings in and set them aside to keep our friendship together. But it’s like after all that shit happened with Dominic…I can’t do that anymore. You need to be with someone who will treat you right and care for you. You don’t understand how much it hurt me to see you hurt. I want to treat you how you should be treated; I want to be able to hold you the way I want when you’re in pain. I want to be able to kiss your little lips and distract you from the outside world…” Safaree reached for Nicki’s lips and stroked it with his thumb.

“…I want to be the one for you. I need to be the one for you. I can be the one for you. I can love you the way you need to be loved if you just let me. Let me try…”said Safaree still lying on his back.

“Safaree…shh…Safaree I, I understand all that. I genuinely do & I appreciate all the love and concern you have for me and my wellbeing but right now just is not the time for me to think about another relationship. I’m still numb and hurting from the last one. I’ve never been cheated on and I’ve never been this hurt in a relationship since Khaliff died when I was 10. Thank you for the kind words, I’m not saying I don’t wanna be with you, I’m not saying I do either. I’m not saying I won’t give us a shot, I’m not saying I feel the same way either. I just…I don’t know” Nicki began to break down. Safaree quickly began holding her.

“Shhh…it’s okay Nic”

“No it’s NOT! I’m an emotional wreck. Safaree I don’t even know what I want right now. I just want you to hold me and tell me you’ll never leave my side or do anything to hurt me”
“Of course no Nic, I love you too much to do anything to hurt you. I dish out nothing but love for you”

“Safaree thank you for always being there for, I say it all the time but I truly am grateful I met you, I love you so much”

“I love you so much more Nic…c’mon. Let’s get home” the storm clouds began closing in and the heard rattles of thunder and a drizzle.

“It’s a shame such a beautiful day ended ugly” giggled Nicki as she and Safaree headed down to the other end of the beach. The rain picked up. So Safaree picked up Nicki. The couple darted down the beach through the mushy wet sand to the other side where Nicki’s condo resided. By the time they reached the condo they were soaking wet. Nicki walked through the front door of her home and immediately started taking the wet clothes off so she wouldn’t get anything on her carpet. She wiped her feet on the mat and was left in her bra and underwear she headed straight for her shower and got cleaned up. Safaree was as confused as ever. But he’d wait for Nicki. He stripped too and left his wet clothes at the door and headed for the hall restroom. He showered too. Nicki got out before him and already started dressing. Safaree walked out of the shower then into his room to get changed. Nicki was already in her living room on her couch curled up with a pink Hello Kitty blanket. Safaree came and saw her dozing off on the couch with her feet uncovered. He pulled the blanket in attempt to move it over Nicki’s small size fives but he woke Nicki up in the process.

“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to wake you Nic”
“I wasn’t exactly asleep yet. Come lay with me” said Nicki as she patted the spot next to her on the couch. Safaree climbed behind her and wrapped his arms around her stomach. The two slowly drifted into a slumber in anticipation for what the next day should hold.

So what did ya think? *bats lashes* Fire Burns Pt. 3, maybe? If I get some inspiration. All the stuff for this post just came to me I didn’t think much I just typed what came to mind so tell me what you think with a comment or mention me on twitter. @OnikaTaughtMe 

Hai guise.

So. I have 3 draft posts:

• Take it to the House Pt. 4
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• Fire Burns Pt.2

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Fire Burns.

Another song inspired post J this one is from Fire Burns. Enjoy.

Previous night.

"Don't leave, tonight. Please"

"Nic, I gotta go. You know I'd stay if I could"

"Please...don't leave me tonight. It's rainy and I'm sure the boys would understand...you don't have to go with them every other night"

"We have things we have to handle"

"Things like what Dominic? You don't sell drugs. All you do is sit and play poker"

"It's not just that Nicki, look I'll be back in the morning"

"PLEASE, just stay for tonight, It's not that big of a deal"

"PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE, just stay with me, I need you"

"Uh, okay Nicki. I'll stay with you, the amount of money I'll lose for this..."

"Thank you! Now get in bed I wanna cuddle"

            “I’ll be back first thing in the morning Nicki” Dominic whispered in a sleeping Nicki’s ear. She felt breath on her ear and woke up. She squinted her eyes.

“Babe, where are you going?”

“I’ll be back tomorrow morning”

“Okay, you said that already. Are you going to tell me where you’re going?” asked Nicki beginning to sit up in the bed.

“Nicki…just lay down, I’ll be back in the morning. One of the boys called me and they need me”

“At freaking 10:00 in the night…okay Dominic” Nicki layed down to go back to counting sheep, Dominic reached down to give Nicki a kiss. She pushed her hand in front of his lips.

“Goodbye Dominic” said Nicki as she closed her eyes and turned her back to him.

            Dominic grabbed his keys out of the holder and left Nicki’s home. He arrived at his destination – not where he had told Nicki where he would be.

“What took you so long?” said the mystery girl.

“Nicki woke up while I was leaving. No big deal, I’m here now” Dominic said kissing the mystery girl & taking her hand and leading her back to her room.

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            The next morning Dominic arrived back home at Nicki’s. Nicki was already up she was sitting at the bar in her kitchen eating a bowl of cereal clad in a big t shirt and pink fuzzy slippers.

“Goodmorning baby” Dominic kissed Nicki on her forehead.

“Goodmorning” said Nicki smiling and taking a bite of her cereal.

“Aye, I got a smile out of you, you can’t be that mad at me” said Dominic smiling and heading for Nicki’s room.

Nicki shouted “You know I never stay mad at you for too long!”

“I know that’s why I love you” Dominic came back into the room and kissed Nicki’s lips.

            Nicki’s phone rang and began playing Did It On ‘Em signaling that it was Safaree’s ringer.

“What up coon”

“Chilling, you know. But Martin called you have a shoot today”

“I know I don’t need you to relay messages” Nicki laughed.

“Well, you know you; Martin didn’t get a reply so he told me to call you”

“I didn’t reply because today is my day off and then a shoot pops up, interfering with my plans for the day. We can postpone it if they really want me to do the shoot”

“Well, NOH8 has been reaching out trying to get you for the longest”

“Well, then they can wait like a day. I really can’t cancel my plans”

“Nic if you have a shoot to go to we can do what we have to do tomorrow, it’s fine” said Dominic.

“Really?” asked Nicki.

“Yes really Nic, you’re fine” said Dominic.

“Aw thanks baby”

“Safaree?”

“Yes Nic”

“Okay, well I can go to the shoot. Tell Martin to call me”

“Will do, what time do you want me over there?”

“As soon as you can get here”

“I’ll be there in 15”

“See ya then”

“So why are you trying to get rid of me Dominic?” asked Nicki getting up to go put her bowl in the sink.

“You know I don’t wanna get rid of you, but if you got a shoot, you got a shoot Mrs. Nicki Minaj”

“Oh whatever” said Nicki heading to her room to throw on some clothes. She grabbed her black lacefront wig put it on and went to her closet and grabbed some leggings and a t-shirt then some shades from her glasses drawer and headed downstairs to wait for her best friend to arrive.

“Dominic” shouted Nicki.

He was gone; Nicki was only getting dressed for about 20mins. She was confused as to how he could be gone that fast. She went over to the door and saw the note.

Went to the store, I didn’t try to sneak off on you again. Have fun at your shoot <3 J

Nicki smiled at the note on the door. Nicki loved Dominic more than she loved herself on certain occasions. She was always skeptical about some of the things he said or did but she didn’t wanna start a fight and she really didn’t wanna lose him. Little did she know her suspicions were true.

“BANG MY SHIT BANG IT BANG BANG” said SB as he was banging on Nicki’s front door.

“You buffoon, don’t bring that loud shit in these streets, ya dig?” said Nicki laughing and grabbing her purse off the couch and heading outside.

They arrived at the shoot 45mins later. NOH8 greeted her with open arms. Terrence and Joyce were already there. She didn’t need her stylists today because for the NOH8 shoot you were supposed to be very dressed down and plane. For the shoot you were dressed in a white shirt, and then complimented by a piece of gray duct tape across the mouth. Joyce began doing Nicki’s makeup. Very subtle and light, Terrence added a little flipped curl to Nicki’s black wig and she headed to the set. She took a couple shots and they told her it was a wrap. Nicki headed back to where she got dressed and called Dominic. She got no answer. So she and Safaree just headed back to her house after the shoot. When she got in she didn’t see Dominic anywhere.

“DOM!!!” Nicki shouted.

“DOMINIC” still no answer.

“Where the hell is that boy…” whispered Nicki.

“Who knows who cares” said Safaree plopping down on Nicki’s couch and putting his feet up.

“Oh, shutup Safaree” said Nicki sitting in her massage chair.

“I’m sorry; something just doesn’t sit right with that kid. I don’t like him. He’s mad sketchy, giving the coon bad vibes since you guys started dating years ago”

“I know you’re just looking out for me Safaree but I really don’t care for your opinion at the moment. Dominic and I love each other I don’t think he’d ever do anything to hurt me” said Nicki closing her eyes and pressing buttons on her massage chair.

“Well, he just lied about where he was going”

“Maybe he left me a note, he always does that” Nicki got up from the massage chair and looked around the house. At the bar where Nicki usually sit to enjoy meals solo was a note.

Ran to my boy’s house, you were gone too long. L Call me when you read this note. If I don’t answer I’ll call back momentarily. Don’t keep calling, were about to have a very intense poker game. I’m holding you forever. Remember that <3

“See Safaree, look” said Nicki pointing to the note. Safaree got up and went to Nicki. Read the note and laughed.

“Whatever Nic, yeah how sweet, he’s still sketchy. I don’t like him. Won’t like him”

“Whatever Safaree” said Nicki picking up her phone to call Dominic.

The phone rang several times before it picking up it. Nicki said hello, but she got no response. She heard noises and listened intently. She could’ve sworn she heard moans but she wasn’t willing to believe it. She heard one last moan loud and powerful. It was Dominic’s name following the word fuck. She held her hand over her mouth and sat there stunned. Safaree looked back to see Nicki sitting at the bar not moving at all. He called her name several times but got no response. Nicki could still here voices.

“Told you to stop playing with Barbie’s” the girl laughed.

“I don’t wanna leave her; you know how many people know my name now?”

“Whatever, you don’t have to use her for fame anymore. I’m pretty sure people know you know. Just leave her already it’s almost been 2 years”

“I know…when the time is right. Trust me on this”

Nicki hung up the phone and ran to her room in tears. She cried until she couldn’t just lay on her bed anymore upset. She felt her body growing numb. She felt a sudden burst of rage. Safaree was standing outside her door hearing the cries not knowing when he should go in. He then heard the door open and backed up. Nicki walked right past him.

“You can stare at me, tell me I told you so, or help me get this man’s shit out of my HOUSE” shouted Nicki walking down the hallway to the front room and opening her front door and throwing his things out in the driveway. Safaree helped her get the rest out.

            Dominic pulled into the driveway confused. He still hadn’t known Nicki heard him and his mystery girl. He walked closer and saw his stuff there he ran up to the house and walked inside. Nicki was sitting on the couch staring into space in the direction of the door. Safaree sitting in the massage chair with his eyes closed and shades on. Nicki heard the front door open followed by yelling and immediately broke out of her trance.

“NICKI WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU, THROWING MY SHIT IN THE ROAD MY GOOD SHIT”

            Safaree got up from the chair and headed upstairs to Nicki’s room.

“You got about 5 seconds to lower your voice give me your key and get the fuck out before I call the fucking cops or your LYING AND CHEATING ASS”

“NICKI WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT”

“NIGGA LOWER YOUR FUCKING VOICE, I WILL CALL THE COPS. DON’T PLAY WITH ME. SERIOUSLY”

“Look, Nicki, what are you talking about lying and cheating?”

Nicki played back what she heard on the phone with Dominic and the mystery girl in her mind. Then spoke:

“That bitch you’ve been sneaking around and going to fuck telling me you were going to your boys house bullshit; I guess I was wrong for thinking that I could trust you”

“Nicki, stop jumping to conclusions”

“I’M NOT JUMPING TO SHIT. MAYBE NEXT TIME YOU WANNA FUCK SOME BITCH YOU WON’T LEAVE ME A NOTE TELLING ME TO CALL YOU THEN BEING STUPID ENOUGH TO LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN THE BED”

“What are you TALKING ABOUT?”

“Your phone picked me up while you were cheating on me. For who knows how many times it’s been and I heard the last couple parts of your session”

“Uh….”

“EXACTLY, get the fuck out! I don’t have time for the games, I don’t have time for you to lie to me and sneak around. I don’t have time for you to be staying here and using me for my fame when you never even liked me for me, fake ass lying ass nigga, GET OUT”

“Nicki….”

“NOW. GET OUT OF MY FUCKING HOUSE”

            With those words spoken Dominic left the house. For good, he knew he fucked up. Nicki slammed the door and slid down it and broke into tears. Safaree heard the arguing stop and headed downstairs to see crying Nicki on the floor. He went over to her and picked her up and held her in his arms. She laid her head on his chest and cried to him. They sat in the same spot behind the door.

“Safar-are-e you were right” said Nicki crying.

“I…knew..i.i…should…have known something…something…was up when he was sneaking around more often”

“This Is all my f-f-f-ault” said Nicki crying harder.

“Nicki it’s not your fault. Dominic is a dickhead. He didn’t deserve you. He’s missing out on one of the most phenomenal women ever”

“R-r-really? You t-t-think so?” asked Nicki.

“I know so…maybe the guy that deserves you and knows how to treat you is closer than you think”

Nicki just laid her head back on his chest. Safaree kissed her forehead and began to hear faint snoring. Safaree took Nicki upstairs to her room and tucked her in under the covers and left. He headed downstairs to watch some TV. He tried to drop hints but he doesn’t think Nicki got it. He wanted to be with her.

I’d like your thoughts on this one too please! Xoxo. Listen to Fire Burns below if you haven't which I'm sure you have.

Young Forever.

This post may be a little sad. I love Young Forever so I got inspired a little. I know Safaree wasn’t Nicki’s first love but I can’t think of any names so I’m using his middle one, lmao. I’ve been in such a writing mood lately and I have mad ideas in my head I just thought I’d write them out. Enjoy.

            Onika and her boyfriend were very young. Only 17, but she knew that since they began dating she was gonna be with him forever. They walked to school together each morning and took the subway to Times Square for lunch each afternoon after school; he always paid for her because Onika was always getting fired from several Red Lobsters around the NYC area. They both went to LaGuardia and Onika majored in acting while her boyfriend majored in singing. They both had major talent in what they did. Her boyfriend wasn’t an actor but they moth partook in plays since singing was a big part of the plays they did. Onika and he were the lead of a play before. That’s when Onika finally showed everyone she was more than an actor since she did horribly at her singing audition to enter the school because she was horse.

            One day, Onika and her boyfriend were walking from school to the subway.

“Can you believe it’s almost been 2 years we’ve been together?” said Onika smiling as she held onto Lloyd’s arm.

“Yep, I’m taking you out somewhere special tomorrow since it’s our 2 year anniversary” said Lloyd.

“Aw, babe you don’t have to do that. I just wanna spend time with you”

“Well, I wanna do it”

“Whatever floats your boat butter cup” Onika reached up and gave him a kiss, the couple walked down the stairs and then eventually onto the subway. They sat in the far end of the subway waiting to arrive at their destination in Times Square.

“Can we go to Bubba Gump?” asked Onika.

“The view from that restaurant is amaaaaaaazing” said Onika sighing.

“Anything for you Onika” he kissed her hand and held it. The subway stopped signaling they had arrived in Times Square.

            They couple maneuvered through Times Square Onika latched onto Lloyd considering how small she was and tall he was her head ended up just below his armpit. They arrived at Bubba Gump and there wasn’t a wait so they headed in. They ordered drinks and awaited the waitress’ return so they could order food.

“What are you gonna get?” asked Lloyd.

“I’ll probably get some chicken tenders and fries” replied Onika while looking at the menu.

“It’s cute how you eat childlike food” laughed Lloyd.

“I am still very young” said Onika sticking out her tongue and squinting her eyes while hiding behind her menu and peaking up. 

The waitress arrived back at the table with the drinks and took their orders. The couple sat waiting for the food to arrive. Onika asked for a kids menu to pass the time. She also did a little homework. The food arrived shortly and the couple began eating.

“So, are you gonna be in the new play?” asked Onika biting a fry and solving a math problem.

“I want to, I’m not sure. What would I be?” said Lloyd with a dry chuckle.

“Oh, yeah, it’s Wizard of Oz, you can be the Wizard” laughed Onika.

“What are you gonna try out for?”

“I’m thinking Dorothy…If not then maybe a munchkin that has a lot of lines…” said Onika eating some more of her food.

“Well, I think you should go with munchkin you have the height for it”

Onika shot him a look. “Whatever, you should really try out though” said Onika.

“I don’t know Onika; you know theater is your thing. I’m more of a singer”

“But, you can act too! I’m more of an actor but I love singing as a second way of expressing myself besides rap” said Onika.

“Well, we’ll talk about it later, okay, let’s get you home”

            The two left the check on the table with a $5 dollar tip and headed for the subway once again. They soon arrive to Southside Jamaica Queens. Lloyd walked Onika to her house. It was now around 4:30pm. They got out of school at 2:00. Lloyd told Onika to call him later and Onika nodded. She pecked his lips and headed into her chaotic house. Micaiah was wobbling around the house and Jelani was upstairs in his room as usual. Onika walked into the kitchen to find her mom scrambling around getting ready for work. Her father wasn’t to be found which was typical for her. He was probably out somewhere trying to find some drugs.

“Hi Ma” Onika kissed her mom’s cheek and took a seat at the kitchen table.

“Hi, Nicki” she grabbed her keys and things for work and headed to the closet to grab her jacket.

“You and Jelani make dinner. I’ll be home a little bit later tonight, okay?” asked Carol.

“Yeah Ma” Onika replied. Her mother usually worked 3 to 10 but this week they’ve allowed her to stay home then called her in at the last minute which meant if she wanted the money, she had to work the same amount of hours she usually worked.

            Onika popped a squat on the couch and flipped through channels. She got bored and walked upstairs and started banging on Jelani’s door.

“OPEN THE DOOR UGLY” said Onika banging.

Jelani opened the door then stared into Onika’s eyes. “What do you want?”

“Ma said we have to make dinner, I could do it myself but –” Jelani shut his door after he heard her say she could do it herself.

“JELANI, OPEN THIS GOT DAMN DOOR” Jelani then opened the door again.

“You just said you’d cook by yourself, fuck you still at my door for?” asked Jelani.

“Why are you being such a dick today? Ma said for you to help me. So freaking get your ass downstairs and help me cook this spaghetti. Jelani shut the door again. Grabbed a shirt and put it on, opened the door to see Onika still standing there

“After you, Sir Dick” said Onika as she held out her hand signaling him to go first.

            The siblings began cooking the dinner. Micaiah was sleeping on the couch. They soon finished and began eating. After they ate they washed the dishes and Onika went upstairs to shower. She came out got dressed and headed downstairs to see Jelani and Micaiah on the couch. They were watching TV when they heard a banging on the door. They knew it was their fathers knock, he didn’t have a key. This was the 7^th time they’ve moved to get away from him. They never had any luck.

“That’s probably Dad…” said Onika.

She got up an answered the door. Her dad greeted them with a smile. He was very calm; he was calmer high than he was drunk. He hadn’t been drinking yet but the kids sensed it when he headed straight for the kitchen when he headed in the door. He grabbed a bear and crashed on to couch. By this time Onika had already headed upstairs and locked herself in her room and began writing. Jelani had taken Micaiah with him. Robert [their father] was pretty calm considering he only had one bottle. By the time there mother reached home 12:00am. The kids were all sleeping, and their father had crashed on the couch. Carol tip-toed upstairs to her bedroom and put on her night clothes and went to bed. It had been a lucky night.

The next morning Onika dressed and got ready for school. She wanted to dress up a little considering it was the day of she and Lloyds 2 year anniversary. She ended up wearing a gorgeous pink blouse and some khaki pants with a pair of white flats and white accessories. She straightened her long black hair and then grabbed her book bag and headed downstairs. She grabbed a bagel and went outside to see Lloyd standing there. The couple linked hands and walked to school. On the way, the hit a bit of a jam, as the couple walked through the alley as a shortcut they usually take and was pretty safe. A few of Lloyd’s old friends that despised him now showed up behind him. One of them had a gun and fired it in the air. It startled Nicki and she clanged onto him. Lloyd’s old friends had always been jealous of him and Nicki’s relationship. They wanted to get Lloyd out of the picture. Lloyd whispered to Onika.

“Onika get out of here…”

“No…I’m not gonna leave you”

“Nika…don’t worry about me. I want you to stay safe” Onika sighed; she knew she would be losing this battle. Lloyd was very protective of Onika. Onika let go of Lloyds arm and left the alley the way they would exit and hid behind a wall watching everything that was happening. The boys all talked for a little. Then they began jumping Lloyd. Onika sat behind the wall staring, tears began to fall. She saw Lloyd get up and head for the end of the alley to head to school. The boy with the gun wanted to signal they had won a fight. Instead of firing the gun in the air like he did when they started the altercation one of his friends hit his shoulder in congratulations and he already had his hand on the trigger. The gun fired and shot Lloyd right in his back. It went through his stomach and out onto the street on the other side. When Onika heard the gun shot she quickly looked over the brick wall she was hiding behind and saw the boys running and Lloyd laying on the ground. She began to silently weep. She called the ambulance and they got there in not time. She sat weeping on the street holding onto the spot of blood on his chest while waiting. She felt his heart stop beating. When the ambulance came they basically said there was no hope for Lloyd. They’d take him to run some test but he had lots to much blood and his heart wasn’t in good condition. Onika couldn’t go to school under these conditions. She began walking to the subway and grabbed a seat she just road. She never got off someone noticed this when he got on to go to school and got on to go home from school. He finally went and talked to Onika. He sat next to her.

“Hi…” he said slowly.

“H-i-i” said Onika as her voice cracked

“Do you plan on getting off the train” he gave a dry chuckle.

“Do you plan on telling me why you’re talking to me instead of being a dickhead?” asked Onika.

“Look, I’m sorry. I’m just concerned…why haven’t you gotten off the train yet?” he asked.

“I’m having a horrible day. I couldn’t go home. I couldn’t go to school. I came here” said Onika.

“Why are you having a horrible day?” asked the boy.

“My boyfriend died right in front of me, I sat there holding his chest as blood gushed out of him by the second” said Nicki never looking up. She began crying, her sobs grew louder.

“Wow…uh, I’m so sorry to hear that” said the boy.

“On top of that, today was our 2 year anniversary…It was supposed to be perfect. I thought we’d be together forever…” Onika wasn’t one to show her emotions to a complete stranger but she was at a vulnerable state.

“Whoa, I don’t know what I’d do…I do know what I’m gonna do right now though” he wrapped his arms around Onika’s tiny frame. She saw this as him trying to take advantage of her rather than comfort her.

“Wait, get off. Get off, get off, why are you doing this? What do you want from me?” asked a defensive Onika.

“I’m not trying to get anything out of this. I can see you need some comfort and a shoulder to cry on, I’ll be that. It’s just part of my character” answered the boy.

“Well, here I am confessing my feelings to some boy I don’t even know anything about or the age of” said Onika sitting up and staring out the subway window to the dark undergrounds of NY.

“For starters, my name is Safaree; I’m trying to get people to call me Scaff Beezy, but that’s not looking to hot. I just turned 19 years old. I have a big ass head, and I go to a public school in Brooklyn but I ride the subway out to Queens…” he began.

Onika cut in. “I live in Queens, I’ve never seen nor heard of you”

“I didn’t get to finish…I ride the subway out and head to my friend Rex’s house, so I’m inside, plus I don’t live there my name isn’t common around those streets, tell me about yourself” said Safaree.

“Well, my name is Onika: I get a mixture of nicknames between things like Nika and Nic or Nicki. My major is theater at LaGuardia High School. I live with my parents and 2 brothers. I live in Southside Jamaica Queens”

“Well, Miss Onika of Southside Jamaica Queens, would you mind getting off this subway and allowing me to walk you home?” asked Safaree.

“I hope you’re not trying to do something…Like take advantage of me. I’m not a vulnerable person. I’m just like this now because of what happened to be prior to spending the day on this train”

“I’m not trying anything; I thought we were already over this. I’m not like that” responded Safaree.

“Hmmm, I do need someone to take me home considering…” Onika couldn’t finish her statement. Every time Lloyd popped into her head knots grew in her stomach. She began crying again. Safaree hugged and comforted her until they got the stop that took them to Queens.

“I’m sorry…It’s just…”

“Shhh…no need to explain yourself, you’re going through something I understand” said Safaree.

“Thank you…” Onika had stopped crying. She lay there in Safaree’s arms. The subway came to a stop at Queens. The two got out and walked. Onika walked up the steps first and Safaree not far behind. She got out of the station and walked the streets of Queens. Onika had to first make a stop at Lloyd’s parents’ house to share the news. They had already found out. The ER had already contacted them. Onika shared a set of tears with them. She told them to be strong and she would try to be strong too. They shared news for a funeral set for next Friday, Onika agreed. She walked back outside to find Safaree. They began walking and they ended up at her house. Onika stopped at her doorstep.

“Thank you…” said Onika.

“Anything for a beautiful girl with a good heart…” said Safaree.

“Onika…I uh, I think this shouldn’t be the last time we see each other…” started Safaree.

“Me either…I you’re an amazing person from what I saw today. I’d love to get to know you more” said Onika…

“Me too…say we meet in the same place tomorrow? I’d love to take you out to lunch to get to know you more”

“Just…just as friends though right? I don’t wanna even think of another relationship right now. I’m still not okay…” Onika began tearing up again. She wiped them as quickly as they came out and walked inside her house. She came back out with a pen and paper. She jotted down her name and number.

“Here’s my number Safaree…sorry we met at such a bad start. But you’re cool, I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship” said Onika trying to force a smile.

“Sounds good…Onika, see you tomorrow?”

“Just call me and tell me when, maybe I’ll be a little better” said Onika.

“Okay…” Safaree then was on his way to his friend’s house. Onika walked into her house ready to hear her mother’s mouth. She didn’t say a word. She rushed down the steps and over to Onika with open arms. Lloyd’s parents had called her to tell her not to be upset with Onika for missing school.

“Ma…you’re not mad?” asked Onika.

“No baby, you’re hurting. I understand. You’re fine, I have dinner ready, eat when you please” Onika thanked her mother and walked up to her room to call Thembi and Tyesha. They too had already heard the news. The girls stayed on the phone for hours as Onika explained her day. The phone call ended with Nicki feeling a little bit better. They reassured her things would turn out better. After all everything happens for a reason.

*winks* Do you get the last sentence? I wanna know what you think EYE met by that. Not the actual quote itself, anways, PULEASEEEE COMMENT. I wanna know your thoughts. I have another “Old Nicki” type post in the works; you’ll get it when I’m done. Don’t forget to comment on the post you should all know the name of by now so you can get the next part J xoxo! 

Hood Stars

Just another hold overpost while I’m waiting for comments on the “Way more than a Hype Man” :D Myplan is to probably make that into a long short story ._. or even a fic. But I’llonly do it if people read it. In order for me to know people are reading it andlike. I need comments. So I don’t just write if no one is gonna read. Get it? Enjoy!

“Ugh…” saidNicki as she plopped down on her living room couch.

            Nicki was a teen. She had justgotten back from working her shift at the office. She moved out of her parents’house in Southside Jamaica Queens when she started making enough money. She wasliving in an apartment in Manhattan. It was pretty late in the evening. Hergirls didn’t live near her for her to call them over she was bored. She went toher window and climbed out and sat on the fire escape. She looked up at theskies then back down. She knew exactly who would be up. She walked up the fireescape to the floor above hers and banged on Drake’s window.

“Auuuuuuubreeeeeeeey”she whispered. She lifted the window and it rose up so she climbed in. Drakewasn’t in his room which means he would have to be up; she popped a squat onhis bed and then fell back onto his pillows smelling his sheets.

“Nika…?”asked Drake as he walked into his room to see Nicki lying on the bed.

“I wasbored. The window was open so I climbed in you didn’t hear me banging?” askedNicki as she sat up.

“Oh, I gottastart closing that, for when people like you decide to break in” he shot her asmile.

“Oh shutup,what are you doing?” she asked.

“Justhanging out…How about you?” asked Drake.

“Nothing, Ijust got home from the office. I’m tired of working if it’s not something Iwanna do” said Nicki frowning.

“Don’t youlike rapping?” asked Drake.

“Yeah…nothingserious yet like you!” said Nicki sticking out her tongue.

“Whatever, I’mbarley even that serious about it. Maybe a record here and there” repliedDrake.

            Drakewas about 2 years older than Nicki. Nicki had just finished High School the past year and was19 years old turning 20 in December. Drake had just turned 21 and was trying to jump start his music career. Nickiloved rapping as a hobby but she never really considered giving it a completetry. Drake and Nicki met when Nicki moved into her apartment in Manhattan consideringNicki had quite a few things to carry up to the 8^th floor and shecouldn’t do it alone. Drake was walking into the building and found herstruggling with a suitcase and offered to help her with the rest of her stuffalong with some of her family.

“But, I didget asked to be in this group called like Hood Stars or something. I haven’tgiven them any real like okay yet. Still debating…” said Nicki drifting off.

“You shoulddo it…It might be a good experience, you’ve got a real talent” said Drake.

“I mean sodo you, but you’d have a better chance at it than me, especially since you’re aboy” said Nicki grabbing a squishy ball off of Drake desk and then sitting inhis chair spinning in it. She tried getting up and got dizzy from getting uptoo fast and fell. Drake began laughing. Nicki just continued lying on thefloor.

“I don’tlike you…help me up!” screamed Nicki.

“Shhh…I’llhelp you…haha, chill” Drake helped Nicki up and she walked over to Drake’s bed.She laid there in her thoughts Drake laid right next to her the pair looking upat the ceiling. A sudden boom frightened them.

“SHIT”screamed Nicki.

“Relax Nic,it’s just a thunderstorm” said Drake.

“Nooooo, Ihave to get home. I’m not going outside when it’s like that scary stuff happens” said Nicki.

“Um, thereis a hallway Nic” Drake laughed.

“But, I don’thave my key. I wasn’t expecting rain so I just left my window unlocked but keptit closed” said Nicki.

“Well Iguess you could crash here, I’ll make a pallet on the floor and you can takethe bed” said Drake.

“Aw, thanksAubs” said Nicki turning over to Drake and pecking his cheek.

“Anythingfor you Nika” said Drake smiling and turning over to her kissing her forehead.

“But, ohcrap. I don’t have anything to wear to bed” said Nicki frowning.

            Drake got up out of the bed andwalked over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of boxers and a big t-shirt ofa Toronto Hockey Team, where Drake was originally from.

“You canwear this” said Drake throwing the stuff at Nicki. She got up and walked toDrake’s bathroom and changed her clothes. She came back out in Drake’s thingsand did a 360 turn holding her weave and posing.

“So…how do Ilook?” asked Nicki making kissy faces.

“You lookcute” said Drake chuckling.

“Why thankyou” said Nicki smiling showing her big pretty pearly whites.

“Well, whatdo you wanna do? Its 9:00” asked Drake.

“Well, I’mtired, but then again I’m not tired. I’m really confused” said Nicki as shelaughed.

“You’reprobably just tired Nicki. Is there anything I could get you? Are you hungry?Or thirsty?” asked Drake.

“Um, can Ihave some water and a snack?” asked Nicki.

“Sure thing,coming right up” said Drake walking towards his bedroom door.

“Waiiiiit, Idon’t need you to wait on me, I’ll come with you and grab it myself” laughedNicki.

            Drake began walked out of the room.Nicki hopped off the bed and ran up behind him wrapping her arms around hiswaist and moving her feet the same time he moved his.

“You’re sosilly” laughed Drake.

“Hehehe”laughed Nicki.

“We’ve madeit!” said Drake taking Nicki’s hands from his waist and getting what they camethere for. Nicki grabbed her cup and filled it with water then went throughDrake’s cabinets. She finally found she wanted some pretzels. She couldn’treach them because she was very short and Drake had a tall fridge.

“Draaaaaaake,help me please” said Nicki. Drake picked her up and Nicki grabbed the pretzels.

“Thanks, boo”said Nicki strutting over to get her water than plopping down on Drake’s couch.

“Hey Drake!”shouted Nicki. Drake was still in the kitchen.

“Yeah Nicki”he replied.

“Can we havea movie night? You have the best movies!” said Nicki.

“I mean,sure. What do you wanna watch? Pick it out!” shouted Drake.

            Nicki kneelt down in front of Drake’sTV and pulled out the first sliding drawer entitled comedy.  She looked through all Drake’s neatlyorganized drawers and pulled out The Best Man.

“Let’s watchthis!” shouted Nicki.

“Oh! Oh andAustin Powers is next” said Nicki as she climbed back up to the couch. Drakeput some popcorn in the microwave and grabbed some blankets. Drake pulled outhis pullout bed from the couch and mad the bed. Nicki had moved to the chairand watched him make the bed. When he was done she climbed back onto the bedand curled up. The microwave announced that the popcorn was done. Drake wentand grabbed the popcorn and laid next to Nicki. The two began to watch themovie a little while into it. Nicki cuddled up into Drake more. She soon begandozing off, Drake soon after her.

            The next morning Nicki was stillfast asleep on the couch. It was around 10am. Drake knew Nicki wouldn't beworking a 9-5 this week so he took that as an advantage and made Nickibreakfast. She woke up to the smell of sausages, sunny side up eggs, and Frenchtoast. She curled out of Drake’s bed and walked into the kitchen and hopped onDrake’s counter. Drake peaked out the corner of his eye and saw Nicki sittingthere staring at the food.

“Hey sleepyhead” said Drake.

“Goodmorning,Aubs” replied Nicki with a dimple smile.

“You seem tohave misplaced something” said Drake smiling.

“What do youmean?” asked Nicki.

“Your pants…they’regone” laughed Drake.

“Oh…yeahabout that, I’m not very fond of sleeping in pants I took them off in themiddle of the night. If it makes you uncomfortable I’ll put them back on” saidNicki.

“No, yourfine, I’m here to make you comfortable” Drake said while flipping the egg andfrying the yolk.

“I’m sorry,I wanted to be done before you got up but –” started Drake. Nicki cut him off.

“It’s okayDrake I’ll wait” Nicki hopped off the counter and went to the fridge to pourherself some orange juice. She sat at the table and waited for Drake scrolling through her phone.

“Foods done”shouted Drake from the kitchen about 5mins after Nicki took her seat.

“I’ll comeget it” said Nicki standing up.

“No, I gotit. You can sit down” said Drake smiling as he brought her plate out.

            The two ate breakfast and engaged insmall conversation. Nicki had to get ready for work soon. She helped Drake washthe dishes then headed back into Drake’s room he followed behind her.

“Thanks for keepingme company last night” Drake winked.

“Thank youfor letting me crash here” said Nicki.

“No problem,mi casa es su casa” smiled Drake

            Nicki grabbed her things and headedover to Drake’s window. Pulled it up while holding onto her t-shirt she climbedout the window. “Don’t peak!” she squealed. Drake turned around walking out ofhis room laughing. “See ya later Nic” he yelled.

“See youlater Aubrey” she shut the window and headed down the fire escape to her home. Shehad to be at the office at 12 o’clock.

She gazedinto space trapped in her thoughts while standing at her closet.

Can’t wait til I get a job doingsomething I actually enjoy. Nicki looked at the paper sitting on her nightstand, grabbed it and read it again.

“HOOD STARS is a newgroup being put together. I’d love if you joined us Mrs. Onika Maraj. It’d be agreat honor to have your skill as a great addition to our group. We don’t havea female yet. We’ve heard great things about you. Call us at 555-0101-0234 to put in anapplication”

            Nicki grabbed her phone off her bedand called them up. She put in an application then began getting ready forwork. She showered trapped in her thoughts of pursing this whole rap thing likeDrake told her. She truly wasn’t happy with her job as an office manager but itbrought home the cash she needed. She put on a pencil skirt knee length andshort sleeve button up, heels and left for the subway. She sat quietly on thesubway trapped in her thoughts. It was her stop; Nicki walked up to thebuilding and began her shift.

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Nicki walked out of the building around 8 she started walkingfor the subway when she heard someone call her name.

“Nika” thefamiliar voice shouted. Nicki began to get a little scared. She walked fastertowards the subway.

“NICKI”shouted the familiar voice. She couldn’t quite put her tongue on it.

            The stranger finally got out of thecar and walked over to her. She jumped and got scared; she turned around to seethat it was Drake.

“NIGGA FUCKIS WRONG WITH YOU?” asked Nicki.

“I’m sorry,I didn’t mean to startle you but what are you doing when you get home?” askedDrake.

“Going totake me a damn shower, fix me a movie dinner and go to sleep. Why?” she asked.

“Let…let metake you out to dinner” offered Drake. He’d wanted to take Nicki on a date fora while. He had a crush on her but he always played it differently and hid itwhen he was around her. He grew tired of hiding his feelings. He was gonna askher out.

“Drake……I’dlove to, you know I would but I really wanna go home and sleep right now” saidNicki tilting her head and pouting.

“Listen, letme just take you to dinner and I’ll take you home and you can do 2/3 of thethings you just told me you wanted to do” said Drake smiling.

“Oh…okayDrake, I guess we could. Where are we gonna go eat?” asked Nicki.

“OliveGarden, I’m craving a little Italian and some wine since I’m officially of age todo it in public” said Drake with a dry chuckle.

“Well,considering I’m not of age until December I’ll go with some sprite” said Nickismiling as she walked to Drake’s car but her bag in the back grabbing herhoodie and pulling It over her work clothes as the 2 drove off on the chillyNovember evening.


Like I said, just another hold over post. You're 3 comments away from getting the rest of Way More Than A Hype Man that MAY get turned into a fic if you like the second part. If you don't no hard feelings :) I'm taking a break from sexual things in these post also ^_^ It's weird for me to write it. Don't ask me how I do  it without experience cause Idk. But since we're on the topic of Dricki, I have a fourth part to Take It To The House, should I post it!? COMMENT!