My Brother's Best Friend

Chapter 7

*Jazzy POV*

I woke up and heard Santo in the shower. I smiled and sat up. I'mma just lay down for a little bit. I cut the TV on and went to the music station. Ayo by Chris Brown was on. I was singing along and shortly after, Santo came out with sweat pants on and some water still on his chest and hair. "Good morning, beautiful." Santo said, kissing my cheek. I smiled. "Morning, handsome." I said back.

Santo sat on the bed. "You not gon get up?" He asked. I looked at him like he was crazy. "You know good and well I'm not leaving this bed before nine." I told him. Santo chuckled and picked me up bridal style. He carried me in the bathroom and cut the bath tub on. Once it was full, he put bubbles in it and then undressed me before setting me in it. It felt good.

After my bath, I put my bra and panties on then put on my lotion before dressing in sweats and a tank top. I brushed my hair and teeth then pulled my hair in a ponytail. "Baby, hurry up. We gotta head home." Santo said from the other side of the bathroom door. I opened the door and he fell in the bathroom. It made a 'BANG' sound. "Ah, shit." Santo said. He had hit his head on the tub. I put my hands over my mouth. "Oh my gosh, baby, I am so sorry. Are you okay?" I asked. Santo rubbed his head and flipped on his back before sitting up. "I don't know." He said. I busted out laughing and he glared at me. So, I tried to stop.

"I'm sorry, I have never seen you fall before." I said, laughing. I calmed down and got on my knees to check his head. I touched it and he winced. "Don't got to sleep for an hour and there is gonna be a big knot. It's already forming." I told him. I went to stand up but he pulled me back down and kissed me. "I love you. Thank you." He said. I smiled. "I love you too. Now, we gotta go home. Where is my bag?" I asked. He smiled. "Everything of yours and mine are in the car already." Santo informed me. I smiled, he's so sweet.

-Skipping to when they get home-

Santo gave me one long and passionate kiss. "I love you, baby girl." Santo said.

"I love you too." I told him. Then we got out the car and grabbed our stuff before walking in the house. "Jazzy, can I talk to you? Please." Ray said. I smiled. "Nah, it's okay I accept the fact you don't want me with the love of my life. We don't have to talk about it." I told him. Ray looked hurt. Santo and I are the ones that are hurt.

"Jazzy, I'm sorry he's just too old." Ray said. I scoffed. "Ray, he's two years older. TWO. Now, I really don't want to talk about this." I said, getting a little mad. "Well, he is a player." Ray tried. I scoffed again. "He ain't ever played anyone. Now, I'm done talking about this. I have to accept the fact that my brother doesn't want me dating his friend, who I love, because your image as a role model will be ruined. Well, news flash for you, it's never been a very good one!" I snapped. Ray sat back down.

"Jazmine, I'm really sorry about setting you up." Jacob said. Tears pricked my eyes. "No, Jacob. No, just, just no." I said. He tried to keep talking but, I started crying. "Why would you bring that up?" I asked crying. Santo walked downstairs and saw me. Then he sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me and let me cry on. "What did you do?" Santo asked clearly angry. "I don't know. We were talking and she started crying." Jacob explained.

Santo looked at me. "Look at me. Look in my eyes, Jazzy." Santo said. I did. "Calm down before you have an asthma attack. Deep breaths." He said, doing it with me. I finally got my breathing calmed down and Santo said, "What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?" We both smiled and yelled, "FROSTBITE!" Then laughed. It's cheesy but it's always made me laugh since we were younger. Every time I got upset, that's what Santo does to cheer me up.

"You good now?" Santo asked. I nod and he kisses my forehead. Then he looked at Ray and said, "Sorry, bro. I was just happy she didn't have an asthma attack." Ray nods and tears up. "I didn't even know she had asthma." He admitted. I just looked away. "I do. Santo took me to the doctor when I was 13 and we found out." I informed him. Santo stood up. "Jazzy, you want something to eat?" Santo asked. I nod and he helps me up.

We walked in the kitchen and Santo went to cook. I just watched him. "You not gon help?" He asked. I shook my head. "No one ever taught me how to cook." I started. "The first time some one tried was this week with your mom." I continued. He looked at me in shock. I shrugged. "Ray wasn't home. My mother didn't care for me cause she didn't like me. Jacob wasn't home. Craig wasn't home. You had work and I never bothered to ask." I finished.

He pulled me to the stove. "You can learn now." Santo told me.

We made lunch for every. It was grilled cheese. Santo wanted to start with something simple. "Thank you for teaching me." I said.

"Welcome, babe." He answered, before smacking my butt. I giggled and blushed before playfully pushing him back. "Let's go get the boys." I said. Santo moved closer to me and I was pressed against the counter. "Santo, what if Ray walks in?" I asked. Santo kissed me. "I don't care." Santo said. I giggled.

"Santo, come on now. The boys could come in here at any second." I said, as Santo still continued kissing all over my face. That didn't stop him and it didn't stop me from giggling and blushing. I pushed him back again. "The food is getting cold. And I am hungry." I explained, when I saw his pouting face. He backed up and we called for the boys to come eat.

We all sat at the table. And right before everyone ate I said, "This is my first time cooking. Santo literally just taught me while we were making it. Don't be cruel judges please." I said. They smiled a little. "I didn't know you couldn't cook either." Ray said, looking more hurt. We all took bites. "This is good." They all said. They ate four each. I did too. This girl can eat.

"I'm stuffed." I said, laying back in my seat. "Jazzy, can we talk?" Craig asked. I nod and stand up, following him in the living room. "I saw you in and Santo in the kitchen." He whispered. My heart dropped to my stomach. "What did you see?" I asked. "Him kissing all on you. I'm not gonna tell Ray. I'm happy for you two. Just, be more careful so Ray doesn't catch you. And I really am sorry about everything. I was being selfish. I understand that you are mad. I hope you can forgive me one day." Craig said. I smiled at him. "I been forgave you. You only did that one thing." I said. We hugged then Santo walked in. He was a little mad but played it off.

-Skipping To Night Time when everyone is sleeping-

I was sitting in bed texting Santo. We ended up arguing.

Baby Girl- Hey baby

My Baby Rocky- Ain't that Craig

Baby Girl- What you mean?

My Baby Rocky- Well u was all hugged up on him

Baby Girl- Not like that tho

My Baby Rocky- Well they ain't no other way

Baby Girl- I can't hug my friends

My Baby Rocky- Yes, you can. I just don't want you all up on them

Baby Girl- I wasn't all up on him

My Baby Rocky- Yes tf u was

Baby Girl- Boy, don't curse at me when I didn't do anything wrong

My Baby Rocky- Yes tf u did. So, I will do what I want. I am a mf'n man

Baby Girl- It don't mean u can talk me like I'mma piece of trash

My Baby Rocky- I'm not. I'm just telling you u need to stop flirting with other people

Baby Girl- Are we really arguing about this

My Baby Rocky- Well, it wouldn't be a problem if u wouldn't flirt. I know Craig not gay so

Baby Girl- Oh my gosh, u need come in here so I can explain to u what tf happened

My Baby Rocky- No, if we holler we gon wake them up

Baby Girl- Fine keep assuming and jumping to conclusions. I'm going to bed because I wasn't wanting to argue with you. I hope u realize how much I love u. I wouldn't cheat. Good night.

I locked my phone and put it on the night stand and tried to fall asleep. I heard my door open, close and lock then Santo sat on my bed. "I'm sorry." Santo said. I pretended to be asleep. "Jazzy, I know you're not sleeping. You know you're not sleeping. We both know you're not sleeping." Santo said. I sighed and sat up. "What do you want?" I asked. Santo pulled me on his lap and kissed me. "I'm sorry for assuming. I should have talked to you." Santo said.

"It was a friendly hug because we made up. Craig saw me and you in the kitchen and just wanted to let me know he wasn't gonna tell Ray and he is happy for us, but, we need to be more careful so, Ray won't catch us." I explained. Santo sat there shocked for a minute.

"Baby, I'm sorry." Santo said. I sighed. "I know, I forgive you but, you need to understand, I'm only interested in you. I only love you. Why all the trust issues? You know I love you. I'm not gonna cheat." I told him. We kissed then cuddled and Santo explained himself.

"Well, I feel like I'm not good enough for you. And you know that. I don't want to lose you. Because I'm in love with you Jazmine. I want to marry you some day. I want us to have a family. I'm terrified that you won't want that too." Santo admitted. I cupped his face. I pulled him down to me and kissed him.

"I love you Santo. I'm in love with you. I want that. I'm not gonna cheat on you. You are mine and I am yours." I told him. He smiled and laid down with me, wrapping his arms around me. We were chest to chest. I moved closer so there was no room between us. "I love you." I told him. "I love you too." Santo said. He finally told me how we felt without holding back. I fell asleep happy.

Feedback? Vote? No? Okay, a b-let me rephrase this. A girl can dream. Anyway though, almost one hundred reads already? That was surprising. To be honest I wasn't expecting that. I thought it would take much longer. Please, tell me what y'all thank next chapter will be up tomorrow though.

~Michele