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 opened my eyes immediately turning away from the bright light peeking through the window as a groan left me. The empty bed had my hand reaching for my phone, the time displayed letting me know she had left to drop Aria off at school. 


I also knew she would be home any second since she wasn't needed at the hospital until 5 pm, apart of me wanted to leave the bed while the other half couldn't muster up a reason why it was necessary, in the end, I decided to lay here until she came home. 


I quickly dialled Spain's number placing the phone to my ear as the events of last night flashed through my mind, the worry resurfacing as well. 


"I was just about to call you" He spoke the moment the call connected. 


"Yeah, I heard about the shooting on Edwards, you guys good?" 


"Yeah we good, what's the word though?" 


"Apparently a bunch of Dragos live in the Edwards and the Vipers found out," 


"One-time thing?" I asked hoping it was. 


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