I hated that was my thought as of late because I had never been an insecure woman. But the way Harlan did me had me questioning a lot of shit.
“Let’s hope for a permanent one though. Once the baby comes, I’m not sure how I’ll feel with Mickey making them with Peanut in the house.”
“I agree with you, Burkeley.”
I playfully rolled my eyes at Burkeley shutting down another thing before it could even become an issue. I couldn’t lie, this was part of my main reason for confusion when it came to us. Burkeley was setting the tone, telling me what it was going to be and wasn’t, and I loved it so bad that I never said shit about it anymore.
And it only took three fucking weeks, McKay.
I stalkedaround Johnni and Quincey’s backyard making sure everything was good. Today was the bonfire, and not only was Burkeley coming to meet my friends, but per Johnni’s suggestion, I extended the invitation to his friends who were coming too. I guess once Burkeley told them I wouldn’t be in attendance at the haunted house, they’d changed their plans to still include me…us.
“I really wish you would calm down. Damn, Mickey, I promise everything is going to be good.” Johnni grabbed me by the shoulder, stopping my movements from going back over to the snack table. Quincey smirked as he left us standing there, heading back inside the house.
“Not good, perfect. They have to like me.”
“Who?” Hollis asked as she walked up on us with blankets in her hands that were going in the baskets Johnni had around the fire beside the chairs for extra warmth. The temperature had dropped drastically within a day’s time.
“Girl, you already know our baby mama is stressing over her man’s friends.”
“Not stressing but I do want them to like me.”
“The only man I need you to be concerned about is me. Fuck them niggas.” Burkeley’s husky tone came out hella rough from behind me, encasing me in his big arms with his hands landing on my stomach and his face in the crook of my neck.
“And I’m serious about that shit, M&M. Calm down, baby. Shit is going to be cool, focus on me and you tonight, that’s it,” he whispered lowly before he placed a kiss on my spot then bit my ear gently. I nodded to acknowledge his words as I put my mind on us.
I hated the effect he had over my body but even more that he knew what that spot did to me. Burkeley immediately had me closing my fucking eyes and enjoying this way too gotdamn much. Gone were the jitters but now my pulse was quickening for another reason that had a throb hitting my clit so muthafucking dangerously sweet.
God, give me and my legs the strength to stay closed and my pussy dry.
“Yo, I wasn’t in the room or anything, but ain’t that how y’all made my niece or nephew? Like, damn, let her breathe and introduce us first before you hold her ass hostage, BK.” I couldn’t see who it was since Burkeley was still shielding me from the back and rubbing the baby, doing his best to keep us in our bubble and calming my nerves.
“Nope, and Mama said I don’t have to share.” Burkeley tossed over his shoulder, causing a few snickers to ring out.
“Baby, stop. We have to make our rounds for introductions,” I said through my giggles. Burkeley let out a low, throaty groan before he huffed and unwrapped us just enough to turn me around to face his people—two couples and one single guy. I only recognized his brother Art, whose wife had her arm hookedaround his. She wore the biggest smile while the other girl just stood awkwardly next to her man.
“Go first, M&M,” he told me, which had Hollis and Johnni both reacting since he’d used my nickname.
“M&M, hmm… okay, well I see we’re on the personal pet names,” Hollis spoke up, shooting eyes at Johnni who pressed her lips together tightly, fighting her amused smirk.
“Hollis and Johnni, please behave, we have lots of new company. Burkeley, this is Hollis and Johnni, and that is Johnni’s husband Quincey.”
“Oh hush, we’re only teasing. It’s nice to meet you, Burkeley, and welcome to our home. I know we haven’t gotten that far with names with your crew, but please eat, drink, and have fun, y’all. I’m sure Quincey showed you guys the bathroom on your way in. My only request is to avoid that cooler next to the tin, that’s Mickey’s personal one.” Johnni, who couldn’t help herself ,set the tone early into the night. Burkeley extended his hand toward Quincey who shook it.
“Long winded heffa. It’s nice to finally meet you, Burkeley. We’ve heard a lot of good things about you and our baby mama.”
Hollis waved while Burkeley chuckled and I glanced at him. I was sure he was wondering what I had told them. I didn’t know why, but I’d never officially let it be known that Hollis and Johnni knew about us. I just assumed it was common knowledge.
“It’s nice to meet y’all too. I’ma do this quick because I’m ready to cuddle with my babies. Y’all this is my lady, McKay, but Mickey to y’all, and for fuck sure not M&M. That’s a BK exclusive.” He pointed to Art when he said that last part.
I waved as he continued, trying to determine who was more embarrassing, my girls or my man.
Mickey, your man?
I ignored my slip while I put my attention back on Burkeley who was still going.
“The goofy ass nigga right here is my brother Art and this is his wife, Amber. Of course no affiliation with the goofy shit. This is Boss, that’s Tino and his girl, Summer. Now everyone knows everyone.” I stood there with my mouth silently open, laughing at Burkeley who was already trying to pull me away when I put my hand on his chest, halting his moves.
“It’s nice to meet y’all.” I barely got my words out before Burkeley was finishing his pursuit of pulling me away from everyone.
