Trinity turned over in the bed when she heard a rambling noise beside her, and her eyes opened to see Amari's slender figure placing a bunch of flowers against her nightstand. It had to be close to ten differently assorted bouquets, all in specialty wrapping paper. There were also a few pink and white balloons tied to one of them, being weighed down by the flowers.

She could also see the cookies and cream Hershey bars on the nightstand, Ferrero Rocher golden wrapped chocolate balls, one long Pandora box and one small one, an oversized pink bear, a bath and body works bag, a large Victoria's Secret bag, and a pink card; all stuffed on top of the nightstand, besides the big bear that was in the floor in the middle of the flowers.

He hadn't realized she was awake yet, so she laid still until he went to the bathroom. Then, she turned on the lamp and picked up the card to read what was written inside.

I know you probably tired of hearing sorries but I ain't tired of saying it. I'm sorry my baby. Wish I could go back and never even come home that night.. You have every right to leave but I appreciate you for listening to me and deciding to stay. You mean the world to me, Trinity. I love you more than life. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you. I owe you everything ma. I'm so sorry.

I'm at rock bottom. Never felt this weak in my life. Feel like my whole world flipped yesterday. Can't believe I hurt you. My feelings so hurt ma you don't even understand. I can't blame nobody but myself though and Ima fix it if you give me some time. I got you. Just hold on for me please. I can't do this shit w/o you.

ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི₊ ⊹ My girl, my world. ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀི₊ ⊹

There was a thoughtfully drawn heart with both of their names on it above two stick figure characters that she assumed was supposed to be them. The male stick figure was down on one knee with a poorly drawn ring in his hand while the female had a toothy smile on her face. The picture brought tears to her eyes.

She could hear the shower water running from the bathroom, and she went inside to brush her teeth without saying anything to him. He didn't say anything either. He didn't want her to know that he was crying.

Amari felt like the same little boy who used to cry himself to sleep every night. He was trying so hard to be strong but he couldn't. He was tired of carrying so much with him and now that it was beginning to affect how he treated the love of his life, he wanted it to end.

He didn't know where to start, though.

Trinity was in the middle of eating one of the cookies and cream Hershey bars when Amari came out of the bathroom with his boxers already on. He normally got dressed in the bedroom but felt uncomfortable being naked around Trinity after the way he assaulted her.

"I love you so much. Come here love." She pulled him down for a hug, and he climbed in the bed with her, burying his face into the crook of her neck.

"I love you more baby. I'm sorry." He mumbled, kissing the side of her face.

"That's okay. I forgive you. We're fine." She turned to lay on her side with him, reaching up to rub his face. He looked so sad and it broke her heart.

"No. I d—I don't want you to do it that fast. I haven't earned it y—,"

"You earned it yesterday when you apologized. It was out of your control. I'm not upset with you." She leaned her head forward to kiss his nose, causing his eyes to flutter closed for a moment.

"But it was my fault I ain't take my pills."

"You can't control the consequences of not taking them. You can prevent them, yes, but you can't control them. So I can't blame you for anything. I know that you didn't mean for it to happen. It's alright." She assured, grabbing his hands.

"Thank you Trinity. I don't know what I would do without you." He laid his forehead against hers, and she gently pecked his lips.

"You're welcome love bug. Thank you for my flowers." She rubbed his cheek, kissing him again.

"I got every one I saw that was as pretty as you. I damn near sold the florist cart out." He told her, and a genuine smile graced her face for the first time in days.

"Do you know that I think you are the strongest person I know? You are not weak at all." Her smile faded away as she remembered what was written in the card, and his sad eyes lifted to meet hers.

"I feel like I can do anything in this world just from standing next to you, off of the strength you give me. Weak shouldn't even be in your vocabulary. And it's okay to cry, love. That makes you stronger than most, not weaker. You understand me?" She gave him another kiss, and he nodded his head with a quiet sniff. She always knew just what to say.

"I love you so much, man. You everything to me." Both of his arms wrapped around her, and she returned the hug, embracing him with her body warmth.

"Can I h—is it ok if I get a kiss ma? Please?" He asked, unsure of if she was comfortable enough to do that.

Trinity leaned forward to suck his bottom lip into her mouth for a real kiss, easily getting lost in his mouth as it deepened. He rubbed so softly on her face as if he was afraid to hurt her but clearly adored her so much that he needed to cradle her head.

It was obvious that the two both wanted each other badly, but neither of them were confident enough to make a move. It didn't feel how it normally did. Trinity was afraid of being touched between her legs again and Amari couldn't bring himself to touch her anywhere because he no longer felt comfortable touching her after how he unintentionally violated her.

The tension was strong, though.

"What's the matter?" Trinity spoke softly against his lips.

"I don't feel right touching you no more. I'm scared." He admitted, and her expression softened as they stared at one another.

"I'm scared too." She rubbed his face, and he nuzzled his face against her hand, quietly sighing. He kissed her palm and then grabbed it in his own, rubbing the back of her hand.

"Did it hurt?" He asked her so lowly that she'd almost missed the question.

"No." She looked down at him playing with her nails like he usually did whenever he was bored and she wasn't giving him any attention.

"Did it last long?"

"A couple of minutes. Maybe four or five." She answered.

"What I do after?" He asked.

"You bathed me. I think you were in the process of switching back because you were really gentle. But you didn't say anything. I kept trying to talk to you and it was like you couldn't hear me."

"Did you cry yourself to sleep?" He wondered aloud, and his small pout returned once she nodded her head. He hated seeing her cry.

"You scared of me now ma?" He asked another question, and Trinity remained quiet for a moment.

"I'm afraid of who you can become. I am not afraid of Amari, my sweet baby, who I know would never intentionally hurt me. That's why I didn't make you leave, and why I didn't leave the room after you fell asleep, and why I'm with you right now." She told him, leaning forward to kiss his forehead.

"I 'preciate you for trusting me ma. I did some fu shit you could've been had me gone. I love you so much. I'ma make it up to you..just give me some time."

"No worries love. How many times are you going to tell me that you love me?" She asked, looking up at him after he sat up against the headboard.

"Ion know. How many times is infinity?" He returned a question, and a smile graced his face when she laughed.

"You so beautiful ma. It's good to see you smiling again." He rubbed over her bottom lip then trailed his thumb underneath her chin.

"Same for you. It feels like it's been a minute, huh?" She asked, and he nodded to agree.

"Last thing I remember was how bad I couldn't wait to get home to you. I was happy as hell. I missed you the whole time."

"I missed you too baby. I was talking about you the entire time you were gone. I know my sisters hated to see me coming." She chuckled, and he did as well.

"Did you tell them about—," he gestured with his hand.

"Not about the shower part. But the rest, yes. I think they're mad at me. They barely spoke to me yesterday..but I know they'll get over it. I hope so." She sighed near the end of her statement.

"For letting me stay?" He asked, and she nodded her head.

"I can leav—,"

"No. I don't make Terrance or Jermaine leave when they get to fighting. I don't care if their hits are mutual. It's the same thing. They just don't understand you, and I don't feel the need to make them because they're not in a relationship with you. I am." She rambled, expressing what was on her mind.

"But this they house too ma. Ion wanna make them uncomfortable."

"Shut up. They're fine." She waved him off, and he smiled down at her, fixing her cropped tank top before her nipple could slip.

Trinity seemed unbothered as his hand moved to graze across her neck to touch the bruise, staring at it with an unreadable expression on his face. The color was fading but he could see the print of his left thumb and the impressions left behind from a couple of his fingers. Then, he turned her head in his direction, watching her eyes meet his.

In her right eye, he could see that a blood vessel had burst from the pressure of him strangling her. Although a burst blood vessel in the eye was harmless, it still looked terrible to see. He figured it was why she called out of work today.

"Stop it. You looking at me like I'm ugly." She moved his hand away at the sight of the way his lips were curled up and attempted to turn over, but he grabbed her waist to keep her still.

"I'm not. I'm lookin' like this 'cause I'm disgusted with myself. It ain't got nothin' to do with you." He fixed his face but still eyed the bruise on her neck.

"You beautiful man. I'm in love with your face.. you don't know how mad I am that I did this to you. Ion even wanna be around you. You was right..I ain't no good for you." His eyes traveled up to meet hers again, and she pulled his head down when she saw them watering.

"Stop that Amari. I'm fine. It's going to go away and it'll be like nothing ever ha—,"

"That don't matter ma 'cause it did. We ain't gon' never be the same. You still flinch when I reach for you. I did that to you. I tr—I traumatized you." He wiped the corner of his eye and Trinity's face softened. She hadn't realized she'd been doing that.

"Stop crying please. You didn't mean it." She sat up in front of him and leaned forward to give him a kiss, resting her hands at his waist. He grabbed them when her fingertips gripped the band of his boxers, pulling away from her kiss.

"I want you to think about something else love. I'm fine. And I miss you." She kissed his cheek next, and he looked up at her as she wiped his tears away from his face.

"You don't miss me?" She asked with her face directly in front of his, and his eyes searched her whole face, obsessed with every part of it.

"I do ma.. I'm just scared."

"Don't be. I'm still yours, baby. Can I have some?" She then moved to kiss his ear, and he groaned softly as he watched her remove her tank top, leaving her in just a thong.

Trinity's arms wrapped around his head when he took one of her nipples in his mouth, softly groping the other with his left hand. He sucked her skin up towards her neck, leaving kisses on her skin as he passed her collarbone.

Her back hit the bed moments later, and when she seen him hesitate, she pushed her panties down on her own, then guided his hand between her legs. He stared up at her as if he was asking for permission, and when she gave it to him, he leaned down and gently sucked her clit into his mouth.

Amari left kisses all over her inner thighs and made out with her opening so passionately as if it was the lips on her face. Her breathless moans encouraged him further, and eventually he no longer needed her guidance and began to feast on her the way that he always did.

"Baby I'm cumming." She gripped his dreads and her legs wrapped around his head, making him groan louder. Slowly, he pushed two fingers into her to rub at the spot that immediately triggered her release, and the grip around his head let up.

"That's it mama. I missed you." He kissed her clit and her opening once more, then used his tongue to lap up the juices she leaked.

He came up moments later with the bottom half of his face wet, and Trinity grabbed his hand to put the same two fingers that was just inside of her into her mouth. Amari leaned down after she sucked them clean, giving her a kiss to share her taste.

"Can I go Trin?" He groaned lowly against her mouth, and although this wasn't his first time asking permission before they had sex, it meant a lot more to her this time around.

"Yes baby. Thank you." She held his face as he stared down at her, and he watched her mouth open as he began to stretch her out to fit inside of her. His spit dripped from his mouth and landed in hers, and she moaned as she swallowed it, letting her eyes daze.

"You so pretty when you taking dick. Stop running ma ma. You got it." His hand came up to grab her neck when she tried scooting back, and he stopped himself in the process, moving to grab her shoulder instead.

Trinity cried out when he slid the rest of himself inside of her, thrusting deeply so that she would feel every inch of him. He kissed her to silence her cries of pleasure, and his dick seemed to grow harder at the feeling of her moaning in his mouth, hardly able to kiss him back.

"I'm okay baby. I promise." She managed to get out through her moans and heavy breathing, holding his hand to place it around her neck. The sight almost made him cry.

"Daddy sorry baby. I ain't mean to ma. I would never hurt you." He spoke softly in her ear, and he groaned when she lightly squeezed his hand that was around her neck because she knew that he couldn't bring himself to do it although it caused overwhelming orgasms for the both of them.

"Fuuuckkk," Her back arched up from the bed once his strokes became rougher, preparing for his release.

"I love when you talk to me like tha—aw, fuckkkk. I love you so much." She cried, wrapping her trembling legs around his waist as her stomach dropped, signaling that she'd be cumming soon.

"Do it to me mama. However hard you want. Let me feel it." He grabbed both of her hands and placed them around his own neck, and Trinity listened to him moan as her grip slowly tightened to the point where he still had air but it was harder to breathe.

"Cum with me please." She pulled his head down by his neck and squeezed even tighter, and Amari grunted loudly while his strokes halted, letting his nut spill inside of her.

Trinity kissed his face as she coated his dick in her fluids, keeping her legs wrapped around him so that he didn't slip out of her from the slipperiness caused by her squirting. He continued to moan in her grip, feeling his eyes roll to the back of his head.

"Aw, fuck." His moan was heavy after she let him go, letting his head fall into the crook of her neck as he nutted again. He squeezed her waist to have something to hold on to while his toes curled and his legs went weak, groaning directly in her ear.

"See? We can still do it baby. We're fine." Trinity spoke softly to him, rubbing over his face while he tried to regain his strength.

"I love you so much. I'm so sorry ma." He pushed his hips forward to slide deeper inside of her to prevent his nut from falling out, leaving a kiss on her cheek.

"That's ok love bug. I love you more. You so nasty." She bit her lip with a smile that slowly faded away as they shared a passionate kiss, then her mouth fell open when he nutted for the third time.

"Amari," She frowned up at him and it turned into a smile when he laughed, reaching down to hold his dick still.

"I ain't know that one was coming. You be having my dick hard as fuck man. Damn." He looked down as he slowly pulled out of her, and then he lifted her lower half in the air and used his tongue to push the rest of his nut inside of her.

"Shit. You get on my nerves Mari." She moaned, grabbing his dreads once she realized what he was doing, and he came up a few moments later with a grin.

"We taste good ma. Come here." He pulled her up by her neck for a kiss, and she grabbed his face with a smile, sucking their substances off of his tongue.

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