Time To Celebrate?

Once they made it to Laurens house everyone was already there. SB knew that would be a perfect place for her party because everyone was always there and she always enjoyed being with her friends. 'If she's with Lauren I'll have some time to sneak away' SB thought to himself.
They walked in and everyone rushed over yelling happy birthday and greeting them both. Nicki looked at SB and smiled real big, she was happy.
"Okay Nic I'm gonna go say hi to everyone, enjoy yourself." Then he walked off and noticed she was walking with him.
"Where are you going?"
"With you, I have to say hi to everyone." 'This is gonna be a little harder than I thought! Lets see if there's another way.' SB thought to hisself while they walked around saying hi to everyone.
"Kay I'm hungry, see you later i'll be in the kitchen"
"Omg how'd you know I was starving!?, lets go"
SB gave her the "are you serious face" but she didn't see. He just walked behind her into the kitchen. Finally her favorite song came on and her little brother wanted to dance with her. Once she went into the living room SB slid upstairs to leave his letter. He read over his letter one last time ;
' Nicki, I only came back to say goodbye the right way, staying here means hurting you so i'd rather go. You might not understand now but you will. You-you-y'
He couldn't speak anymore, then he couldn't stand next thing he heard was the music stop downstairs before he began to shake. "SAFAREEEEEEE" Nicki started yelling. "I left him in the kitchen where is he!?!?" Everyone looked at her like she was crazy. "Ugh I should have never left his side!" This made her brother cry because it was his fault she left him. She felt bad and started to go after him upstairs until she seen him turn around and jump into her arms. He was panicking and couldn't speak. "Caiah tell me what's wrong" Nicki said patting his back. But he just pointed up the stairs and cried harder. She didn't understand. "Whose up there lambchop?" Her eyes got big "SAFAREE!?!" He shook his head yes as Nickis eyes got big and full with tears. "Someone call the ambulance hurry! He's sick! Call now ! Wtf are you waiting for!?!?"
"Nicki calm down you haven't seen him how do you know something's wrong?" Lauren asked.
"Lauren just call! He's sick, hurry please" Nicki pleaded in tears as she ran upstairs. Nicki knew about his sickness because his mother told her when he left by accident.
*flashback*
"Mama why are you crying?"
"I know he's grown but he can't be away from me!"
"I feel the same way" Nicki said hugging SB's mother.
"No baby, he's sick! He has Celiac Disease, what if he needs me?"
"He has what!?!?" Nicki asked starting to cry.
*ending his flashback*
Nicki was prepared she ran into the room and held his head up. She saw the note crumbled in his hand but ignored it. She kept eye contact so he wouldn't loose consciousness. When the paramedics arrived they put him on the stretcher and left immediately. "Can I ride with him?" Nicki asked and they looked at the sadness in her eyes and said yes.
*hours later*
"Doctor can you tell me anything?"
"Visiting hours are over Ms. Maraj, you have to come back tomorrow. Nicki said okay but had no intention of leaving. She snuck a chair into his room for her to sleep on and she stayed there.
*the next morning*
SB woke up thinking that last night was a bad dream but when he looked around and realized he was in a hospital he noticed it was real. He had a seizure. SB was in his thoughts so he didn't realize Nicki in the corner starring at him. She didn't make any noise, just smiled. The doctor walked in taking him out of his thoughts.
"Hello Mr. Samuels" he said while walking in.
"Goodmorning" SB said while watching him stop and twist his face.
"Is something wrong?" SB asked getting worried. "Just that visiting hours didn't start yet!" He said looking at Nicki and shaking his head. SB whipped his head around and saw Nicki sitting there and she gave him a half smile. "I'm sorry doctor she's really stubborn, she wouldn't leave even if I told her too."
"I understand, love will do that to you" the doctor said while winking at Nicki. SB just smiled.
"I'm not sure what you've been eating but it's too much gluten. You have to be careful! You nearly died. But Mrs. Stubborn saved your life. Nicki jumped up with her eyes open " I DID WHAT?" "Yes you saved his life, how did you know what to do?"
"When I found out he had Celiac Disease I got myself prepared." She looked down shyly. SB looked at her in amazement. "Baby?" SB said causing Nicki to look up. "Well I will leave you to alone" the doctor said smiling, "I'll be back in a few so be quick" he said now laughing at his own joke while heading out. "He's a mess" Nicki said shaking her head and laughing."Come here" SB said. When Nicki walked over he tugged on her shirt making her bend over then he pulled her into a kiss. She was so happy he felt the same way she did. She could finally be with him.

Two Paths Recrossed (Part 3)

SB didn't want to talk to her. He didn't even want to be looking at her. He looked over at his mother and rolled his eyes. Then he looked back to Nicki without saying a word. Nicki noticed how he was acting and she walked over to his mother to say goodbye. She whispered, 'I love you Ma, i'll call you later" then started to walk to the door when she heard SB laugh. "Oh you love her?" Nicki stopped in her tracks but didn't turn around. "So now you love her Onika answer me." Nicki stayed shut. SB got up and walked behind her. She turned around and he saw the tears in her eyes as she talked. "Yes I love her and she doesn't run away when I say it". Nicki knew that was a low blow but it hurt and he was being a kid about it.
*FLASHBACK*
"I love you Safaree"
When he heard these words he froze momentarily. Then he started to pack his stuff. Nicki was confused but once he never came back she understood that he didn't love her back.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
It hurt her that he didn't say a word. He just left for 4 months, no calls or text. NOTHING. And now here he is in her face still mad about something that she doesn't know about. He looked into her watery eyes and grabbed her face. She thought he was going to hurt her because of the anger in his eyes. 'Why isn't Mama gonna stop him?' She thought as she watched her leave the room. Nickis eyes starred straight into his then to her surprise he pulled her into a long kiss. No words after he just picked up his keys and left. Nicki sat on the couch shocked. She missed him and he's finally back and on her birthday too.
"Can you make him go to the movies with me today?"
"Onika....you wanna spend your 18th birthday in the movie theatre? I think not"
"I just wanna spend it with Safaree" Nicki said blushing.
(SB POV)
Why would I kiss her? I know we can't ever be together! I can't hurt her that way. I gotta tell her but I'm so scared. I shouldn't have come back if I wasn't ready. She's gonna hate me! I just need to stay away. The least I can do it say goodbye the right way. I'll throw her a little party with all our high school friends and while she's having too much fun to notice I'll sneak out.
(4 hours later)
"Hi"
"Hey Faree what's up?"
"Put on your dress and come to my moms house in 30 minutes"
"I don't have a dress"
"It's on your couch, see you in 30"
Nicki was confused she went down on saw a beautiful gold dress with gold shoes to match. "This nigga always forgets my jewelry!" She said out loud then smiled at the gold necklace on the table with a note 'thought I forgot? ICY NIGGA' she laughed while grabbing everything.
(Mama Samuels house)
Nicki pulled up 20 minutes late just like SB knew she would. When she got there she had to use the bathroom but her dress was too tight she knew she wouldn't make it up the stairs in time.
"Faree I have to pee!"
"Nic you know where the bathroom is, go your not a guest."
"Carry me, I won't make it with this tight ass dress you picked out"
"Okay get on my back" she gave him the death glare as he laughed and picked her up to take her to the bathroom. He pushed the fact that he had to tell her he was sick to the back of his mind. He was focused on enjoying the time they had left. To Be Continued...

Two Paths Recrossed (Part 2)

(Nickis POV)
How could I be so dumb? How could I believe all the lies? Good thing he didn't notice me. I hate him so much. I can't cry forever, I won't do it. Tomorrow is my birthday, I can't wait. Damn I don't even have plans. This sucks. I can't believe I'm about to call my mom and tell her this.
(Somewhere in Virginia)
"Yeah ma I'm coming home" he said smiling into the phone. His mother couldn't believe it it's been 4 months since she's seen him. He was her only son and she missed him.
"Okay come straight here baby, no stops!"
"I'm in Virginia I should be there tomorrow around 3"
"Just in time!!!"
"Wait for what?"
Then she hung up. He kept thinking what would he be on time for? But then he brushed it off and pulled into a hotel parking lot to get some sleep.
When he woke up it was 7 and he showered and was out by 8. He got there exactly at 3 like he said he was so happy to see his mother. But she didn't plan on having him stay there.
(Nickis POV 1 hour earlier)
"Okay I'll go, what's so important?" I swear if I don't tell this lady yet i'll never be left alone!
"Can I come over at 3?"
"Yes Onika perfect! I love you" then she hung up. She didn't even let me say I love her too! But it's 2 now and her house is about 20 minutes away. It's my birthday and I don't even have a pretty outfit or anyone to spend this day with. Oh well I guess I can spend it with my second mother! I decided on black leggings, a pink sweater and some long boots. I wore my natural hair down with no make up. I looked at the clock and it was already 2:30 so I was on my way out. When I pulled up I saw a cute manly car, I know mama ain't get no man! I laughed to myself while I use my key to get into the house.... And there he was.
(No POV)
SB sat on the couch asleep and Nicki stood in the door way admiring him. She hasn't seen him since the day she told him she loved him. He walked out the door never looking back. Nobody knew where he went and she finally moved on. But now seeing him is making her fall all over again. She stood there starring at him until she saw his mother smiling at her. "Hi mom" Nicki whispered trying not to wake him. "Happy birthday baby" Nicki smiled because she remembered. SB coming back was the best gift ever. They started to walk into the kitchen until they noticed SB waking up. Nicki went to the bathroom while SB talked to his mother.
"I have to go"
"What? Why!"
"It feels like she's here, I can smell her perfume, her shampoo" SB said getting emotional. Nicki could hear everything. She walked out and stood in front of him. He stared at her like he did when the first met......" Hi Safaree..." (To be continued)

Two paths Recrossed (Part 1)

*FAST FORWARD 4 MONTHS*
"WAKEEEE UPPPPPPP" Nicki screamed jumping on the bed.
"Babbbyyyyyyy wakeeee uppppp" Nicki said plopping on the bed. She got up to walk out the room when she heard him move on the bed to sit up. Nicki screeched running to jump on him.
*meanwhile at an apartment in Florida*
He woke up tired as usual then he got a phone call. He was indecisive but ended up picking up after the 6th ring.
"Yes mom?"
"Are you still sitting around!?! Get up and go out!"
"No leave me alone" he said hanging up the phone going to lay back down.
He hated how she's been acting these last few months. He was fine and was tired of telling her that. Deep inside he knew he was still hurting but he didn't know why. It's been months and he was done crying over her. It was time to move on! It would take a while but he was determined. Today was December 7th and he was going home. He didn't call his mother, he decided to surprise her. He cleaned himself up and started to clean up his hotel. He bought a car so he didn't have to worry about booking a flight.
*back in queens*
"Wanna go shopping?" She asked after they ate breakfast.
"No you always wanna shop Nicki, why can't we just chill?"
(Nickis POV)
Whatever. He never wants to do ANYTHING. Fuck it. I'll just go with Sierra. But damn its been a minute since I've talked to her. She'll think I'm using her and won't want to go.fuck it ill ask anyway.
'Shopping today?'
(No POV)
Nicki was surprised that she answered so quickly.
'Sure my house at 12!'
Nicki went upstairs and started to get ready. Then she began to think about how long it's been since she seen Sierra. Sierra had a baby, Nicki never judged she loved Aubrey, he was just the cutest. Only thing she didn't like was that she never met his dad. They met at a club and that's all Nicki knew about him. Oh and his first name. Aubrey.
About 30 minutes later she finally got dressed and was on her way out the door. When she got to Sierras it was in perfect shape everything looked amazing. Sierra had a big picture of her with Nicki and SB from high school. This caught Nicki's attention but she just kept walking into the house. She picked up Aubrey, he looked so much like somebody she knew but she couldn't put it all together.
*meanwhile in Florida*
It was 12 and he still wasn't sure if he wanted to go home. It was a long drive but he decided he would go. He couldn't stop thinking. He decided to blast some music for the ride. He only stopped for gas, not even food. He wanted to see his mother and to feel like everything was normal again. He stopped for gas and seen someone he didn't expect to see.
(Meanwhile in Queens Center Mall)
"Get this! You should really get this!" Nicki looked at the outfit Sierra was holding and made a face causing them both to laugh. Ever since Nicki saw that picture she wasn't feeling the same. She didn't know what was wrong with her but something was wrong.
*meanwhile at Nickis house*
He was laying in bed and his phone kept going off. He didn't know living a double life would be this complicated. When Nicki left she didn't say where she was going he didn't really mind he was just happy to get some sleep.
(Back to Queens Center Mall)
"Is his father in his life?" Nicki asked before taking a bite of her chicken. They were sitting at a table in the back if the food court. Sierra was proud to say she was still in a relationship with her babies father. Her and Nicki laughed and talked some more as Sierra texted someone.
' Pick me and the baby up, I'm ready to go home babe '
' okay see you soon '
(On the road)
He was making it home in record time. No speed limits mattered to him. Honestly nothing did anymore. He was tired but didn't want to pull over. He wasn't ready to stop. After two hours it was now 5 and he had to stop.
(Queens Center Mall)
Nicki and Sierra sat waiting for 2 hours just talking and laughing. They both talked about their relationships. Nicki was glad they had this day out, Sierra was one of her best friends! She missed her. As Nicki was talking she saw her friends face light up and baby Aubrey yelling 'daddy'. Nicki smiled at how happy they both got.
"Hey lil man" he said and Nickis smile quickly faded...... To Be Continued

Was it Worth It?

NICKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII" She heard come from upstairs, she knew Safaree would have a hangover and would need her help. She just really didn't wanna help him. She was still mad and he acted as if nothing happened. Nicki flipped the bacon then went upstairs to see why he called. He told her he had a headache and didn't feel good. She couldn't resist smiling because of how cute he was acting. She handed him a Tylenol and went to walk out the room then SB said, "thanks we'll talk later" exactly what she didn't want to hear. She wanted answers but she knew she had to answer some questions too. Nicki was indecisive, would she lie or tell him the truth? By the time SB came downstairs for breakfast she already made up her mind.
"Wanna watch a movie? Or are you going out again?" She asked with attitude with the last part. He looked up at her "If I see you texting Drake again then yeah I'm leaving," he shook his head, "Fuck imma sit in the same room with you for while Anoter nigga making you smile?" Nicki was quiet for a minute then she started to get mad. "Fuck you Safaree cause I'm not the one with bitches in my lap at some club" He was calmer then she expected.
"What were you even doing at that club?"
"What were you doing at that club?"
They stared into eachothers eyes and SB started to laugh. About a minute later Nicki started to laugh to as they talked about their night.
"I did fuck her up didn't I" Nicki said in between laughs. They both stopped laughing at the same time then Nicki took his hands, "I love you Safaree".