Ren
•Ren's Crib•

"That's game nigga", I screamed as I threw the ball back at O'shea.

"Bullshit, I want a rematch" O'shea yelled as he caught the ball and bouncing it.

We were in my backyard playing a quick game of basketball. This is the third game we played and he just can't face the fact that I'm better than him in ball.

O'shea used the bottom of his shirt to wipe the sweat off his face, then squinting from the sun in his eyes, while Eric was in the front of the yard talking to some brown skinned slim girl with big curly hair.

"Who that?", I asked as I kicked the ball from under O'shea foot and picked it up.

O'shea looked in their direction, "Iono E stay with a different broad every day of the week man, I can't keep up"

"I don't see why she even talking to him wit all that fuckin yellow he got on"

"Nigga lookin like a sunny-side up egg"

"Ol egg yolk lookin ass" I giggled.

As we watched Eric and ol girl talk, I heard the backdoor bust open revealing my little brother, Jermaine standing in the door way with a white t-shirt, and his orange stripped boxers. I swear, having siblings is the fucking worst.

I mean mugged him as I heard O'shea laughing in the back of me.

"Mama said go to the store Ren", he spat as he stared at me from on top of the porch.

I sucked my teeth, "why can't you go?"

"Cuz mama asked you to go that's why and you better not take long. Daddy will be home early today" he said in his squeaky voice.

"Gimme the money nigga", I said to him as I acted like I was going to throw the ball at him, causing his little self to flinch and put his arm up.

"I'm tellin mama you tried to hit me", he yelled as he handed me two dollars.

I looked down at the money and frowned. What the hell did she expect me to get with two dollars?

"What ma want from th...- "

"You bullying ya brother again Ren?" My mother cut me off as she appeared on the porch. "Hey O'shea"

O'shea smiled as he waved to my mom, "How you doin Mrs. Patterson?"

"Oh, I'm making it baby...where the other one.... the short one?"

"Oh E?" I asked. "He right there talking to some bit...- "

My mom cut her eyes at me as I looked at her to see if she caught on.

.... I mean girl", I quickly corrected myself as I head nodded in their direction.

"Mhm...that's Thea's daughter that stay on Alondra" she softly spoke as she rested her hands on her hips.

"Lil fast ass girl, Eric better be careful with her. 19 and turned more tricks than a magician"

"she cute though", I added as I dapped O'shea up.

"What's cute when yo lady parts stankin?" my mom chuckled a little bit as she looked at my little brother. "Ima whip yo lil ass out here in yo draws...get in that damn house!"

My mom grabbed my little brother arm and smacked him on his backside as he let out a loud ass yelp.

"Don't nobody wanna see yo ashy tail...do that shit again!" she yelled as my little brother ran through the door, back into the house.

"Ma", I started. "What you want me to get from the store?"

"a pack of Backwoods" she replied as her eyes diverted back and forth between me and O'shea.

I jerked my head back with a small smirk.

"What you know bout dat ma?"

"Nah..." she laughed as she waved her hand in my face. "I know all bout that stuff boy, been smoking befo you were born".

"Yea, okay ma" I laughed. "But two dollars tho ma...this aint enough"

My moms opened the backdoor and placed one foot inside before turning back to me.

"Make it enough", she said to me as she puckered her lips up and closed the door behind her. "I know you got a little money Mr. Kelly park".

I heard her say as she walked away from the screen door and her voice fading.

"Damn man", I mumbled as I walked toward the gate.

"Yo ass got ganked nigga", O'shea laughed as he bounced the ball behind me.

"Shut the fuck up Cube", I spat as I opened the gate, catching the attention of E and Veronica.

Veronica eyes met mine as she made a sour face. she pretty, but she a strawberry and if moms say she is, then it gotta be true.

Eric turned around as he leaned on the gate and smirking.

"Ima, call you later aight", E said as he turned his attention to Veronica.

A small frown appeared across Veronica large, plump lips as she rested her small hand on her hip and leaning to the side.

"You sure?" she questioned with slightly annoyance. "You always say that and then you...- "

Eric pulled her closer to him, shutting her ass up. I chuckled under my breath. This nigga is real smooth with the bitches for real.

I mean, I'm nice with the girls and shit but this nigga could make these hoes fall at his feet if he wanted.

"What I say?", E said to her as he whispered something in her ear, causing her to smile and nod.

"Mhm. Okay E", she smirked as she walked off. "Buh-bye"

I shook my head as I dapped him up, "Damn man it's that Easy huh?"

"You know.... say a lil bulllshit and they get all hot and shit", Eric laughed as he shrugged his shoulder. "Sup Shea shea"

"I told you bout that gay shit", O'shea spat as he continued bouncing the ball.

We started walking down the street, talking shit bout music, hoes and some more shit. We been taking this music shit real.

E said he got some homies named Dre and Antoine he wants me to meet.

They with the wrecking cru or some local band round the way. May have to go and check these niggas out.

"Damn man...all the bitches I fucked out here today", E laughed as watched some females walking on the same block of the corner store.

He continued as he pointed to some of the females walking past, "I fucked her...her...oh I wanted to fuck her.... but she was scared of m...- "

"You better chill for ya shit fall off one of these days' nigga", O'shea interrupted while shaking his head.

"Man, fuck you." E spat as he shrugged his shoulders and walking." I'm blessed, I ain gotta worry bout no shit like that"

I smirked, "Remember Peggy Cas?"

A car cruised past us on the block, catching the attention of the bystanders.

That there's love in this man
I'm sure all would agree
That his misery was his
Woman and things
Now Freddie's dead
That's what I said

O'shea quickly turned his head in my direction as the music from the lowrider faded, "Whose Peggy?"

"Shut the fuck up Ren", E warned as he cut his eyes at me.

I grinned before speaking, "Fat bitch at the club one night man" I laughed as I continued to explain. "We got me into this club one night you know I'm underage and shit...but some fat broad was all on him and he was dancing with her and shit"

"Word.... E like em thick?", O'shea laughed.

"Nah nigga.... she won't thick she was FAT", I emphasized. "Bout a good 300 lbs. nigga...niggas from KP was like yo...E leave that...he said he was takin one for the team"

"I don't give a fuck what ya'll say" E waved us off as we walked in front of him. "I was twisted".

We finally walked into the corner store and was smacked in the face by the blasting AC and the sound of Evelyn "Champagne" King's, Shame music blaring through the speakers of the store

Shame
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You got me so confused
It's a shame
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
But still I want to stay

"Sup Nigga", I head nodded to Pablo, the short-fat store owner as he checked out one of the local alcoholics around the way.

"Sup Ren...wassup Casual", he said in his thick Mexican accent.

"Yo let me get a pack of backwoods, regular", I said as I walked up the aisle towards the freezer.

"Yo E, get me an 8ball", O'shea said as he grabbed a bag of Doritos.

"I aint got no money", I heard E say as the freezer door closed.

"You got a whole bottle of 8 in yo hand nigga...and you owe me two dollars"

I shook my head as I grabbed a bag of funyuns and made my way back to the front of the store.

As I walked up to the counter, I stopped as I felt all the wind get knocked out my chest.

I stared at the girl with a pair of ripped short-shorts, a navy-blue halter top and a brown bag on her arm was waiting in the line some feet away from me.

Her hair was straight and blowing a little from the AC.

"Damn", I mouthed as I stared at her.

Do what you want
I dont care
I'll be your lollipop
You can lick me everywhere

Juicy fruit (You're so)
Juicy (Juicy)

She slowly looked at me and smiled a little before looking down at the white tiled floor. I know I shouldn't be looking at another girl but, damn.

Something about this girl I just had to stare at her. I never seen her around before, maybe she related to some one round here.

"Shit. Who is that?", I heard E say as he walked behind me.

"I don't know but she keeps smiling at a nigga", I said, not taking my eyes off her.

She was like a breath of fresh air in the morning, gorgeous as hell and I wanted to say something to her.

I licked my lips as I eyed her up and down. Her slim, slender frame looked as if she was a dancer or something of that type.

"Nigga" E said as his voice got a little higher. "She smiling at me"

I made a face, curling up my upper lip as I looked at Eric.

"Nigga she can't even see yo little ass, the chip stand in the way"

I placed 5 crumbled up dollar bills on the counter then looking behind me to see the girl still staring at me and smiling.

"He payin for this too", O'shea said as he slid the 8-ball across the counter top.

I opened my mouth, "Fu..._'

"Good looks bro", O'shea patted my back as he walked out the store, bouncing the basketball.

"Pshht you got me too right Ren?", E laughed as he placed his bottle on the counter and walking out behind Cube.

"I should fuck him up", I mumbled as I grabbed the black plastic bag off the counter.

As I turned to leave the store, I felt a hand touch my shoulder; making me turn around.

"So, you gonna just walk out here like you don't know me?"

I turned around and felt my leg buckle a little. The girl smirked as she displayed a bright white smile with perfect teeth.

"Um..." I said as I gave an awkward smile. "I don't know you though"

"You sure?", she giggled a little. "I remember you Lorenzo Patterson".

My eyes widened a little bit as I stood in front of this girl who knew me but I didn't know who she was.

But the way she looking, I damn sure won't mind to get to know her.

"How you know my government?", I raised a brow and taking a step back.

"Because I know who you are duh...you know we used to write together in my bedroom" she smiled as she placed a hand on her hip.

I took a deep breath as I really examined this girl face. All the memories of writing rhymes, recording demos, ice cream dates, kissing in front her house to watching her dad drive her right out of my life.

I licked my, lips as I took a small step closer to her, hovering over her small frame as she looked up at me with her pretty eyes, displaying a breath-taking smile.

"Wassup RhyRhy"

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I am so sorry about the late ass update; I been really trying to find a different job that fits in in degree until I start my second degree program ❤️

Yeaaaa, your girl tryna be a Registered Nurse but until then; I may teach Middle school Biology.

(Fingers crossed 🤞🏾👉🏾its hard out here fo a pimp )

But I really hope you liked this chapter; im currently working on the next two updates.

Thank you for reading and lemme know what you think I appreciate it

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