I'm happy with myself. I stopped being a pussy and asked Nevaeh on a date. We even shared a kiss.

The fact that she took my first kiss and I took hers was the icing on the cake for me.

Once I got home from my grandparents house I went straight to my room and laid face up on my bed.

That kiss was magical. I can still feel the butterflies in my stomach.

"What are you smiling about idiot?"

Jordan asked as she jumped on my bed. She laid her head on my chest while her legs where on my thighs.

"I can't be happy for no reason?"

"I know you and Nevaeh kissed. You also have a date with her on Friday"

My smile dropped as I looked at Jordan. This happened about twenty minutes ago, how does she already know?

"If you're wondering how I know Myra told me. She just texted me and told me all the juicy details. She over heard Nevaeh throwing a party in her room because she finally got her first kiss and it was from inky"

This is why I didn't want to give her a phone. Most of my business isn't my business anymore because she tells  my grandma everything.

Most of their conversations start with girl guess what. They act like two grown women.

"Oh yeah well did she tell you that I finally talked to Nevaeh"

"I actually did, I just wanted you to mention it"

I give up. If I want to go out with Nevaeh I have to deal with Myra and Jordan's gossiping.

"You're making progress dad, I'm proud of you"

Jordan said as she hugged me. She occasionally calls me dad even though she knows I'm her brother. I didn't want to keep the fact that she's adopted away from her.

"Thank you princess. You want to go to the park before I go to work?"

Her once smiling face dropped into a frown at the mention of me working. She hates the job I have but, that's our whole source of income.

Yes I know that my job is very dangerous but I can't quit now.

I'm planning on quitting my job once I have even money for Jordan to go to college. I already have half a million dollars saved. I know you need about a billion dollars for college so I have a long way to go.

We laid there for a few moments talking about whatever came to mind. We even ended up talking about boys which I did not like.

I've been avoiding the birds and bees talk since she was seven. I'm not ready yet.

After our little talk she went to go grab her shoes and jacket. I could tell she was still sad about me going to work. Once I promised her some ice cream she seemed fine.

Once we arrived at the park Jordan went running for the slide. I did what most of the parents did and took a seat on the bench.

As I sat down I heard many whispers next to me. The lady I took a seat next to took her purse, got up, and went to go sit somewhere else. I mean I'm used to it by now. My hoodie often gives adults the red flag. Especially at a kid's park

While Jordan was playing I pulled out my phone and went on Snapchat. I recently added Nevaeh and I'm curious to see what she post on there.

Once I pressed on her story I was meet with a video of Nevaeh smiling and doing weird faces in the camera. She did the most cutest faces I've ever seen.

She should think about being a model.

I was about to go on someone else's story when I heard Jordan's scream. I looked up and saw her on the ground dusting off her hands.

She must've got electrocuted by the slide again. This always happens to her but she just can't stay away from that slide.

Before I could help her up a little boy ran up to her and grabbed her hand. She smiled and placed her hands in his. I suddenly become very protected as I saw him kiss her hand.

Now I know why Nevaeh's dad doesn't want me around his daughter.

I Was about to walk over to them but Jordan nodded her head signalling me to stay where I was.

Even though I'm sitting down it doesn't mean I can't watch over them. I have to make sure that little boy doesn't have wondering hands.

I watched as he led her over to one of the benches and took a seat. They just sat there talking to each other. He even shared some of her fruit snack with her.

I swear if she tells him my secrets I'm beating her ass. Forget about me not believing in hitting kids.

At least she knows Myra, she just meet this boy. Those fruit snacks they be giving her better be made by God's hands himself.

Wait. A stranger is giving her food.

I swifty got up and went over to them. She popped another fruit snack in her mouth while she held one in her hand.

"You know my brother Silas...."

I quickly put my hands over her mouth and pulled her away from the boy. Oh yes, I'm whooping her ass.

"Hi Silas I was just telling him about how you can draw"

The boy nodded his head excitedly and told me to draw him. I guess she got spared. This time. I know she'll mess up someday.

"Sir what are you doing trying to kidnap this little girl? I'm calling the police"

I turned around and was meet with a old bag of fart that had on cheetah tights on and a crop top. Her glasses hung off her nose while her dangerously long nails pointed at me.

This lady looks about one hundred twenty years old and she's still wearing crop tops and cheetah tights. But hey, she's probably on her way to seduce some old men.

"This is my dad sir"

"I'm not a man little girl"

"It's hard to tell"

This is exactly how Jordan is whenever we're out in public. People always suspect that I kidnapped her or I'm trying to rape her.

I mean what would you think if you saw a 6'1 man with a hoodie on walking around with a nine year old girl with pigtails and big blue eyes.

"Blink once if you're in danger"

"How about I blink two times so you could get the hell out of my face"

"You know what I don't care anymore. Get kidnapped"

She said then she walked away. Jordan just rolled her eyes and got back to talking to the boy. I guess his name is Tristan since she kept on saying his name every two seconds.

I took seat next to them and went back on my phone. I have to make sure Jordan doesn't "accidentally" say anything for a fruit snack.

I was on word cookie when a message popped on my screen. Sunshine with a red heart and a sun emoji next to it was what I saw.

Can I try a makeup look on you?

She asked. I'm confused as hell. Why she couldn't try her look on Myra, she would've jump at the offer.

Me: sure. I'll be there in ten.

I have the chance to be face to face with Nevaeh again, of course I'm not about pass up this opportunity.

I was just about to go back on my game when my phone vibrated in my hand. Another message popped up.

Venny: boss needs you right now

Me: I can't make it, I'm busy.

I tapped on Jordan's shoulder and showed her the message where it said we're going to Nevaeh's house. She shook her head and said goodbye to Tristan.

Once we got to the car I turned around and looked at Jordan. She was staring at Tristan outside of the window.

"It seems to me like this isn't your first time meeting Tristan"

"That's because it's not. He's the new kid in town. We actually have classes together. Now it's Myra, Tristan, and I. The three musketeers"

I shook my head with a smile on my face and started the car. Soft music coming from the radio was the only thing heard. Jordan was on her phone while I concentrated on the road.

"I think you and Nevaeh should be dating each other"

Well there goes my silence. At least she's saying something that interest me.

"Why is that?"

"She keeps you out of trouble without knowing it"