Youngin' Blues: The Story of Reed and RaKeem by Mercy B Page A

tables turned, it would be a heartbreaker. Both parents were catches.
    “Jonathan if he continues to get on your nerves. They say that the baby comes out to look like the person that you hate the most during pregnancy. For some strange reason, I see that being Jonathan.” Reed burst into laughter.
    “I heard that, too.” KinZu chuckled.
    “So, I’m gong to be an aunt.”
    “And I’m going to be a mother.” KinZu smiled.
    Giggling from the girl KinZu had identified as Danity caused Reed to look over in her direction. She was on the phone with someone, cracking up. An uneasy feeling came over Reed as she turned away. Grabbing her cell from inside of her hoodie, she dialed up Keem’s cell. On the second ring, he answered.
    “What’s up, Reed?” RaKeem asked, still holding his other cell to his ear.
    “Nothing. Just calling to see what you’re doing.”
    “Shit. I’m about to get in the shower, go over a few documents, and then call it a night.”
    He informed her. “You missing me?”
    “As always.” She blushed.
    “What are you doing?”
    “I’m at the laundry mat with KinZu.” She told him.
    Immediately alarmed, Keem disconnected his other cell, giving Reed his undivided attention. “Y’all not down there by yourselves are you. I don’t want nothing happening to y’all. It’s late.” He sounded concerned. “Who’s with you two?”
    “It’s just KinZu and I. Besides that, it’s a worker and another student.” Reed told him.
    “Okay cool. As long as you two aren’t by yourselves.”
    “No. There are others in here.”
    “Aight. Hit me up when you get back to the room.”
    “Okay.”
     
    The couple ended the call, and Keem powered off his other cell. Danity was calling back to back, but he didn’t answer. He was a lot of things, but disrespectful wasn’t one. Dainty hadn’t thought to mention the fact that she was in the same space as his girl. Had he known, he wouldn’t have been carrying on a conversation with her.
     
    “So are you planning to get Jonathan to the doctor with you?” Reed still couldn’t believe the news that she’d just received.
    “That’s the plan. I was sure to schedule it on the day that he only has a late practice. It’s in the morning, so hopefully that works out.”
    “It will.” Reed gave a bit of encouragement.
    Danity stood from her seat to place another load into the washer. She’d waited until the water and bleach had spent around a bit before placing her whites inside. Unlike many other girls, Danity wasn’t at all messy. She was completely aware of the feelings that Keem shared for Reed, and she wasn’t trying to come in between the two. In fact, she adored Reed. It was just a simple case of two women being involved with the same man.
    Keem was dreamy, and every girl knew that he was off limits. So the chances of him approaching another girl were slim to none. The moment that he stepped to Danity, her entire world stopped. His masculinity exuded as he ran down his play to her. Danity didn’t really give a damn what he was saying. All that mattered was that he was speaking to her. She remembered the day as if it was just the one prior.
     
     
    The sun had settled hours prior, but Danity was determined to finish up her lab assignment before retreating to her room. She hadn’t finished up with her professor until after 8 pm. She dreaded the thought of walking home alone, but it wasn’t the first time she’d done so –and she was sure that it wouldn’t be the last.
    As Danity made her way through the school’s courtyard, she saw two dark figures sitting on a lone bench. As she got closer, she picked up speed. Frightened, she didn’t want to run the risk of being a robbery victim, or worst a rape victim. With barely any light around, she was sure that no one would see her. Danity approached the figures, and was instantly relieved. Her shoulders slummed, no longer on high alert. Just as quickly as she slummed, she corrected her posture.