Page 27 of Always There Bayou
“You’re the reason she acts the way she does,” I laugh as we walk back to the shop. “You stay spoiling her ass like she’s not 26 years old and can buy whatever she wants.”
“You jealous that you’re not as cute as me, Denny?” Lilah teases.
“I don’t know, I think they’re fine as fuck,” Cory smirks, grabbing me by the waist and pulling me into her arms. I giggle as she kisses me deeply. Lilah groans, pulling away from Cory.
“Ugh, and to think y’all were lovey dovey before. I already know I’m gonna get sick of y’all knowing that you’re together now. I’m going home.”
She grabs her things and heads back to the front door. I yell behind her to drive safely, and she waves me off before exiting. Cory and I could do nothing but laugh as we broke apart. We quickly shut everything down before locking up, setting the alarm, and heading towards our apartment building. She told me to pack what I needed and to come to her apartment. I nod, and we separate with a kiss.
I’ll never tire of being able to kiss her whenever I want now.
There’s nothing but excitement flowing through my body as I pack for the next week. Even though we’d been on many trips together, this would be the first time we’d be going somewhere as a couple.
Wait…we were a couple, right?
I mean, she had told me she loved me and then gave me three of the best fucking orgasms ever, so weweretogether, right? I decided that I needed further clarification, so after packing my suitcase and grabbing my crossbody bag, I exited my apartment, making sure to lock up.
When I arrive at Cory’s place, I enter the code and let myself in. The first thing I noticed was the new TV and three unopened Lego sets that sat on the coffee table. I groaned as my eyes landed on one that I’d planned on surprising her with for Christmas. Now I’d have to see if there was a mall near where we were going so I could duck off and get her a different set.
Back when she first started building them years ago, I’d watch how calm it made her and how lost she’d get in her own world. I knew that this small hobby helped with her anxiety, and I knew it crushed her to walk into her apartment and see all her hard work smashed to the ground by some bitter cheater. Hell, it hurt me!
However, I was glad that it didn’t deter her from continuing to indulge in this hobby. I was a fan of anything that helped her forget all about her troubles, even for a moment. Although I did hope that one day she would give therapy a try again, I knew that no one could make her go before she was ready. I planned on being by her side whenever that day did come, though.
“Damn, you pack fast.” I look up to see her coming into the room, pulling a suitcase behind her.
She was dressed comfortably in a sage sweatsuit, white socks, and some Nike slides, a pair of headphones resting around her neck. A durag with a beanie on top of it tied her hair down. She stopped a few inches away from me and gave me a once-over, smiling as she licked her lips. I guess we had the same thought because I was also wearing a sweatsuit, but mine was in a soft gray that complemented my Crocs.
“Fine ass,” she says, pulling me closer by the waist. My hands wrap around her neck as I melt into her kiss. As she pulls away, her hands travel to my ass. “So, Bunny, I have something to ask you, even though I know the answer.”
“Ask away, gorgeous,” I smile. She smacks my ass before gripping it, and a soft moan escapes me, causing a fire to light in her eyes.
“Fuck, I’ll never get tired of hearing those sexy sounds you make,” she says before shaking her head. “Anyway, before I toss you on this couch and make us late for our flight, let me stop.” She moves her hands back up to my waist. “Denny, would you do the honor of being my partner? Like, I know I already confessed my love to you and all that shit, but I want us to be official…if you’d like.”
“I’d like that very much,” I giggle, nodding excitedly. “God, you don’t know how long I’ve waited to hear you say those words.”
“I’m just glad I finally opened my eyes,” she says, running her hands up and down my back. “Thank you for being patient with me, and Denny, I know I’ve said this already, but I’m truly sorry for the way I treated you and all the shit you had to endure over the years because of the type of people I entertained. I promise to show you how much you mean to me.”
“I know, baby,” I nod, rubbing her neck lightly with my thumbs. “Cory, I will always be there for you. Yeah, you piss me off and drive me up the wall sometimes, but I don’t think I’d ever be able to love anyone as much as I love you. Just promise me one thing, okay?”
“Anything.”
“In the new year, please consider going back to therapy,” I say. She opens her mouth to say something, but I stop her by kissing her. “Don’t argue with me, Cory. It’s time to take care of your mental health, baby.”
“What if I’m scared?” she asks, barely above a whisper. I shoot her a warm smile.
“That’s okay,” I assure her. “I’ll be there every step of the way. So will both of our families. So will Simone and Harley.” I nod. “Cory, we all want the best for you, but you’re the one who has to take the first step. It doesn't have to be on January first, but I hope you start sooner rather than later.”
“Okay, Bunny,” she sighs, nodding reluctantly. “I’ll give it a try…for you.”
“No, you gotta do it foryou,” I tell her, and she nods again. I kiss her once more quickly and then take her hand in mine. “Now, how about we go drop the cars off at your parents’ house so we can ride with them to the airport and get this vacation started.”
“I’m right behind you, baby,” she chuckles as we collect our suitcases and head for the door.
7
Vacations Bayou.
CoryTate-December22nd, 2024
