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

"Are you okay?" I asked softly her silence worrying me since she had barely said a word since I picked her up and I couldn't remember myself doing anything to piss her off, so I was also faced with complete confusion. 


"Yeah," she replied as I parked the car outside of his apartment. 


"You don't look okay" I pointed out reaching over holding her hand forcing her full attention my way. 


"I'm just tired," She explained and I quickly remembered she had done a double shift at the hospital. 


"Do you want me to keep Aria so you can get some rest?" 


"No it's okay" She replied making me smile. 


"I know but you were thinking it" I pointed out and she released a smile. 


"Thank you," She said silently agreeing to me keeping her and smiled pecking her lips, releasing her hand allowing her to exit the car. 


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