Page 7 of The Deed to a Gangsta's Heart

“I don’t know. It’s just weird. He’s my best friend but he’s a guy, so that makes it different than when you and I were staying together. I don’t know. It’s just weird.”

I got where she was coming from. Neither of us had lived with a man outside of our fathers before. Remedy was probably being on his best behavior right now, but who knew how that would change as time progressed. Men were gross and I couldn’t imagine dealing with their farting and cluttered living any time soon. We continued to make small talk as we drove through town. It was nostalgic being back home, that was for sure. We ended up deciding to go toThe Food Hallfor lunch and were happy to see there was a singer and band in the center square. Today was going to be a great day.

5

Remedy

My eyes zeroedin on Callie as she pulled into the driveway. Since she didn’t go into my five car garage, I assumed she didn’t plan on staying here long. The past week had been cool. It felt like we both were being careful and considerate of each other and not our true selves. I wasn’t sure how long this adjustment period would take, but it wasn’t weird. Not to me at least. I was just grateful to have her here.

She looked beautiful in a satin skirt that clung to her curves. My mouth watered at the sight of her wide hips. Just the thought of her ass poking out in the back had my dick hard, and I hadn’t even seen it yet. I remember the day I noticed my best friend was a woman. Abeautifulwoman. She’d always looked the same and been attractive, but our platonic friendship made it impossible for me to beattracted to her. That changed one Christmas when she came home to visit.

It was the first Christmas after I was released. We’d seen each other when I first got out, but it was something about that night that was different. I don’t know if it was the holiday cheer that gave her more of a glow or what, but it felt like I saw Callie for the first time, and I’d been in love with her ever since.

I rode over to her as she stood at the edge of the driveway by the grass. Before I could speak, she hopped onto my lap. “Take me for a ride.”

Laughing, I nodded my agreement and took her around the yard on my mower. We did two laps before I drove back over to the driveway. When she hopped off, I was glad she didn’t feel my dick. Between her vanilla scent, the closeness of her body pressed against mine, and the thin satin fabric, I was fighting for my life trying to focus on anything but how good she felt against me.

“How’d your interview go?” I asked, getting off the mower.

“Great! I got the job.”

“Congratulations, Callie. I knew you would. You’re overqualified to teach at the elementary school.”

“Thanks, pooh, and I know. I’m just glad Mrs. Banks was retiring because there weren’t any other openings. Isn’t it crazy that I’m about to take our teacher’s place? It was in her class that we met, and I’ve been driving you crazy ever since.”

“As long as you know.” She laughed as we headed toward the garage. “I’d give you a hug but I’m sweaty. How about we go into town and celebrate?”

“Ooh sounds fun. I’m glad you know you need toshower though. I didn’t want to tell you that you’re a little stinky.”

“I know you fucking lying.” I smelled under my arm before wrapping it around her and almost putting her face against my pit. “Smell. It’s not stinky.”

“Ew, Rem, stop!” Her tiny hands shoved my stomach and back but did nothing to cause me to release her as I laughed. “Boy, let me go!”

“Say uncle.”

“Uncle!”

I held her tighter as I laughed harder. “Now say I’m the best.”

“No!” I continued to pull her into the garage as she squirmed against me. “Remedy Saint Jones! I’m telling your daddy on you.”

Sucking my teeth, I moved slightly, and she yelped.

“Say I’m the fucking best.”

“You’re the best!”

“At what?”

“Rem!”

“Aight, aight,” I conceded with a laugh as she slapped my back. As soon as I released her, she swatted at me again. I knew I was in trouble when she kicked off her heels and started chasing me around the garage.

Damn, I missed my best friend.

After I slowed down so she could catch me, I let her swing her little fists twice before picking her up and tossing her over my shoulder. Her squeal turned into boisterous laughter as she wrapped her arms around me.

“Don’t drop me, Remedy.”

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