Page 34 of Arris, Jayme & Dyani

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“She’s always really nice.” Arris crossed his arms and leaned back slightly.

“She is,” I agreed. “I like her.”

“That’s good to know.”

“Yeah, so if you fuck it up, you won’t be mad if I take her out, right?”

“Oh. So you got jokes?” He flicked my ear again.

“I mean she’s fine as hell, Arris.” I glanced over at him.

“I’ve seen her.”

“Shit. Me too.”

“Keep your hands off Dyani.” He laughed. “Hands, lips, tongue, all that shit.”

“What’s that we’re always telling Blake about sharing?” I teased, which only made Arris laugh harder.

“You’re annoying. You realize that?”

I shrugged.

“Oh! And I’m going out for my birthday now,” I added.

“When?”

“This weekend. I’m having it on Friday so I can bring my birthday in drunk somewhere in a handstand. Plus, my parents are keeping Blake if you want to come.”

“At the club?”

“Yep. Let DP know. My sorority sisters said they’re going to be in attendance and it’ll be fun. I was banking on doing stuff with Reena for my birthday but that’s done, so.” I waved my hand absently.

“I’ll come through.” He dug into his pocket and pulled out a roll of cash.

Arris wasn’t a dope boy or super rich by any means but he stayed with money on him and was never shy about sharing or spending it.

He pulled a few hundreds off and offered them to me.

“And what’s that for?”

“Your section.”

“I can afford a section, Arris.”

“I know you can but imagine me letting you pay for your own birthday celebration.” He reached over and jammed the money into my purse. “Consider it a second gift from Blake.”

“Yeah, okay.” I lifted my shades and shimmied my shoulders. “Do you want me to inviteourgirlfriend?”

“Fuck out of here.” Arris pinched my arm and we both laughed.

I tiltedmy head back and stuck my tongue out. Both of my older sisters, Janari and Janine, poured a shot down my throat. I swallowed it the best I could then wiped my chin and giggled as I brought my head up.

“You ready to go in, birthday girl?” Janine sang.

I nodded. “Let’s do it.”

“Come on.” Janari leaned over the middle console. “We’re ready!”

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