I'm not doing anything and would love to go on a date with you. How should I dress?
"Girl, why the hell does it look like you're about to burst with happiness?" Jacey asked me, puzzled.
I giggled, throwing my head back. "Jamari just asked me out on a date, and it'll be our first one together."
Jacey beamed. "Oh, girl. I'm so happy for you. I hope this date is the best date you'll ever have."
"I know it will be. Just being with Jamari is the best thing."
That was something I'd tell anyone. No man had ever made me feel the way Jamari did. He could be grouchy, but I wouldn't trade that or him for anything in the world.
My phone dinged in my hand. I glanced down and smiled at the text. I was about to have a good time, dressing up. Jamariwanted me to dress dressy but be casual with it, which was something I could do. He also wanted me to be ready by six this evening, so I had to get a move on it.
Jacey stood up from the table. "I'm going to get out of your hair. It seems like you have a lot to do. But girl, I'm so happy for you. I pray your relationship works out."
I strolled toward her with my arms outstretched, needing a hug from her. We hugged, and I held on to her like I never wanted to let her go.
"I love you, sis. Be safe," I whispered in her ear.
"I love you too."
When we pulled apart, Jacey gathered her stuff, and I walked her to the door. Once we had repeated our goodbyes at the door, I locked it and headed upstairs to my bedroom. I had no idea what I'd wear, but I wanted to look my best. It was the end of November, and the weather was cold.
It had been a while since I'd played dress-up. While I looked for something to wear in my closet, I wondered whether I should do my makeup. Hell, it had been ages since I’d done that too. I wanted to wow this man.
After ten minutes of looking in my closet, I'd settled on a body-hugging dress, pairing it with my long knee-high boots, too. Jamari didn't know how excited he made me when he asked me out on a date. I hadn't seen it coming. Now I looked forward to seeing where he took me.
An hour later, I gazed at myself in the mirror, loving what I saw. I loved the way my brown skin glowed from the skincare I had just applied to my face. My burnt orange hair was in an updo. I'd coated my lips with lip gloss, and I had added a little eyeshadowto my eyes. I made sure I had my glasses on, too. I didn't want to give this man a reason to ask where they were. Something told me I didn't need to do a full-face beat with makeup, so I didn't. I took a step back and admired my curves and bit down on my bottom lip.
"Damn, girl, you look damn good!"
As soon as I hit the light switch to turn the light off in the bathroom, a knock came at the front door. Jamari was right on time. With quick strides, I made it to the door and jerked it open. Our eyes locked on each other, and I gulped when I saw the lust in his eyes.
"Damn," was all Jamari said.
I bit the inside of my cheeks, not knowing what to do or say. He stepped forward, causing me to take steps back.
"You look... wow. Damn."
I laughed lightly, not knowing what to do or say. His comment made me feel great, though.
"Let me try this again. The way you look got me all tongue-tied and shit. You look amazing. You're sexy as fuck, damn." Jamari whistled.
I giggled with my cheeks growing hot. "Thanks, Mari. You don't look half bad yourself." And he didn't. He was wearing a black button-down shirt and black slacks. His dreads were redone with two-strand twists.
Jamari's eyes raked up and down the length of my body, causing me to shudder as I continued to watch him, watch me.
"Your hair is long as fuck too," he noted, moving to run his fingers through my hair.
I rarely liked it when someone touched my hair, but I wanted Jamari's hands all over me. He made it so hard not to get aroused by the way he touched me.
"I want to kiss you, but I know if I do, it won't end with just a kiss."
I nibbled on my bottom lip. "It's worth a shot," I mumbled, knowing I was playing with fire. Truth be told, with him, I wanted to get burned.
Jamari stepped closer to me and wrapped one of his arms around my waist, pulling me to him. He lowered his head, and I lifted mine until our lips touched, causing a gasp to slip from my mouth. His lips were so soft and inviting that I slipped my tongue into his mouth. He growled and pulled me even closer to him. Our tongues tangled together, causing my panties to get soaked with my wetness. I moaned and pulled away from him. If I didn't, we wouldn't be going anywhere. I played with fire just now and had to cool it down.
"Shit," he grumbled. "It's a good thing you stopped us when you did."
