Chapter 7

3:45 p.m. (Later that day)

Justin brushed Aaliyah’s cheek delicately as she slept silently. “Mmm.” She moaned softly, slowly fluttering her eyes open. She came face to face with him, a smile forming on her face. “Hey, cutie.” He spoke up.

“Hey.” She rubbed her tired eyes.

“Um…I bought these for you.” He held out a bouquet of roses and a heart shaped chocolate box. “I know you’re sick, but…you can always eat them later.”

“Aw. You’re so sweet.” She kissed him on the lips. “Actually…I’m feeling a little better. My mother gave me some…type of medicine. It was nasty as hell but…it’s kickin’ in.” he chuckled.

“Yeah. Well mother’s know best.” She nodded.

“Justin…what if…I told you…I was pregnant…WITH YOUR CHILD. What could you do?”

“Hmm. Well…I would do nada. I mean…I would love to have a child with you.” She held a confused look.

“Really?”

“Yeah. We’ve known each other for…a while now, and…it feels like…I can really trust you. I wouldn’t mind having a child with you.” She smiled brightly.

“Wow. I didn’t…know you would want to have a child with me. I mean…I’m black and you’re…”

“Who cares? Color doesn’t matter to me. As long as you’re human. Now it would be a different story if you were a…monkey or something.” She broke out laughing. “Now that’s a no no.” tears were in her eyes.

“Oh god. You crack me up. Ahahaha.” She sniffled.

“I only what to make you happy.” He brushed her chin gently. “I love you, Aaliyah.” She froze.

“Um…I…I love you too, Justin.” He smiled warmly.

“Cool.” He spoke goofily. She giggled. “Bring your sexily lips over here.” He spoke seductively.

She smiled slyly as she slowly leaned in and met lips wit his. “Mmm…I love you. I love you. I love you.” She breathed between his lips as she climbed on top of him, never parting lips.

“Alright…I think I get the picture.” She chuckled. She pulled back to stare in his eyes.

“I still love you.” He bit the bottom of his lip and began kissing down her neck.

“I still love you too.” She once again met lips with his.

“Aaliyah?” Hailie and Ariel barged in her room with a few things in their hands. “Uh oh.” They quickly looked back to stare at the two.

“Um…did we come at the wrong time?” Hailie asked.

“Oh…” Aaliyah hopped off Justin. “…no. Actually we were…”

“We were chillin’.” Justin interrupted.

“Oh cool. So uh…” Ariel cleared her throat. “…I see you’re…feeling better.”

“Not really. I still…have a light headache. Why?” she focused in on a bag of chips she was holding. “Ooh cool. My favorite chips.” She snatched them out of her hand and sat on the bed.

“Damn. Look who’s being the old Aaliyah again.” They all broke out laughing.

“Yep. But not after I propose to her.” They all froze. Ariel accidentally dropped the items she held.

“Uh…” Hailie thought of something to say.

“We gotta go. See ya’.” Ariel and Hailie exited the room. Aaliyah dropped the chip she held.

“Um…I think I gotta…puke.” She hopped out of bed, and ran straight for the bathroom.

The end

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