After spending years in an abusive and draining relationship, Brittany decides to dedicate all of her time attending to herself and her daughter but what she didn't expect was to meet Jazmine Johnson. 

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"It's you" She announced softly

"So I did do something?" I asked thinking back, trying to figure out what exactly.

"You're doing everything right" She confessed leaving realization to stand in my mind.

"And that scares you?" I asked but it sounded more like a statement, nonetheless, she still gave me a small nod to confirm my words.

"What's your fear when it comes to us?" I asked softly.

"That you'll hurt me, lie, cheat, change" She replied her voice small and I could tell each word she said held a memory.

"I won't, and I know that's hard for you to believe because of past experiences but I'll prove it, we can move at whatever pace you want to,"

Riptide

I dried my hand looking at the dishes I had just finished washing as I walked towards the room turning off the light on my way out. I stepped into the bedroom closing the door behind me as the sound of the shower echoed throughout the space. I immediately walked into the bathroom stripping out of my clothes quietly wanting to surprise her, my gaze appreciating her blurry silhouette showing through the glass. 


I slid the glass door to the side and she turned her head looking at me the puffiness of her eyes clueing me into the fact that she had been crying. I frowned closing the door wrapping my hands around her waist, leaving her back to press against my front as I kissed her shoulder silently letting her know that I was here. I tilted my head away from the water knowing how hard it would be for my locs to be dried fully. 


She leaned into me her body relaxing as I placed a soft reassuring kiss against her neck the sound of the water surrounding us. 


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