#ohhhh randy you normal guy.

[midnightdemonhunter]

uhhhh he's right behind me isn't he? (Isn't he? Isn't he?)

[cryinggameff]

Fifty five

Randi

Taking care of Cayden the past week was extremely trying. It was truly like taking care of a child. He refused to take his medication, or stay in bed like he was supposed to. I had put my life on hold to be here for him but it seemed I was wasting my time.

“Where are you going?” I asked him when he came down the stairs holding his car keys.

“To see Ty then go to work,” he said. He had been going to see Ty everyday since he woke up which was nice but this whole going to work thing I didn’t approve of which he knew.

“Whatever Cay, I’m going back to work today anyway too. I’m sick of trying to take care of you when you not taking care of yourself.” I looked up from my laptop.

“I told you I’m fine. Go back to work,” he said, heading for the door. I let him go and continued checking all my emails from when we were away and the last week. It felt surreal that we were on a honeymoon a couple weeks ago because of how it had ended. We went from being so ridiculously happy, to this. I just wanted things to get back to normal.

I got in my car and started driving to the salon. Cole called me while I was on the way.

“Hi darling, how are you doing?” I asked.

“I’m doing aight, busy with graduation stuff,” he said.

“Are you excited? We all gonna be there cheering you on,” I assured him.

“I hadn’t realized how close the day was because I was focused on Ty. But he good now, he’s back home.”

“Cay just went to go see him actually. I’m so glad everyone’s alright now. We’ve all been through a lot.”

“Ain’t that the truth,” he mumbled.

“I’m heading into the Salon right now,” i said, turning off my engine. “Do you mind if I call you back later, I have a lot of paper work to do.”

“Yeah call me later,” he said, then we hung up. I grabbed my bag and got out of the car.

“Hey girl,” Jada said as I walked in. “How you doing?”

“I’m good,” I said. “Yall been busy already?” I looked around at all the occupied chairs.

“Thats Grad season for you,” China said, painting some lady’s nails.

“I guess,” I sat at the desk by the register.

“How is Cayden by the way,” she asked.

“He’s alright. He’s working again so, I guess he’s feeling ok. Not that he really talks to me about how he’s feeling,” I mumbled the last part.

“He’s going through a lot, give him a break,” Jada said.

“I’m trying but he’s driving me a little insane. I just need to work, distract myself.”

“Well there’s plenty for you to do. We been drowning in paper work without you,” China chimmed. I looked at the table over flowing with receipts, bills, invoices and other stuff. I shook my head. They hadn’t even tried to organize to make things easier for me. This would keep me busy for a couple of hours though.

When the afternoon rolled around things slowed for a little bit and we took a break from working to catch up.

“I tell you guys I’m planning on redecorating the house?” I said, pulling up the pictures I had saved on my computer.

“Like a reno?” Jada asked.

“Not like tearing down walls or anything. Just some new appliances, and new furniture, all that.”

“I’m here for it. The house could use your touch. It is a family home now after all…” China said, winking at me.

“Chill,” I said. “I have pictures, look.”

“I like it. It’s so modern,” Jada said.m, pressing the next button on my key board. “Ohhhh the bedroom. Sexy.”

I heard the doorbell chime and I looked up to see who the client was and prepared to go greet them. But to my surprise Cayden stood at the door and started to walk towards my desk. I smiled and laughed lightly wondering what he was doing here. He then pulled his arm from behind his back and held out a bouquet of flowers.

“For my beautiful wife,” he said. The girls giggled and said ‘awe’. I looked him over, his flowers in one hand, the sling on his other arm, and the charming smile on his lips. I couldn’t let any words out, speechless for once. He handed me the flowers and I took them slowly, smiling. I couldn’t clear the lump in my throat. “I’ve been thinking about you all day. You know your mom called me,” he started, coming around to sit at my chair. “She’s a funny one. She said she wants to go over photos from the wedding with you. Anyway, I came to see if you want lunch,” he finished. He waited, looking at me expectantly. “Well?”

“Yeah…” I said. “I want lunch,” I said, surprised that he didn’t even know he had just swept me off my feet.

“Well hurry up then. Why you just standing there?” He said, touching things on my table.

“No reason. Give me a minute.

We sat in the restaurant waiting for our food to arrive.

“Why are you being nice?” I finally asked him, narrowing my eyes suspiciously. He gave me a mean mug.

“Just be happy and eat yo food,” he said. I rolled my eyes. The waiter came with our curry and rice then. I started eating and Cayden paused, watching me. “I felt bad for going off the past week,” he said finally.

“It’s ok. I know you were going through a lot,” I said. “But you know, if you talked to me about how you feeling you wouldn’t get so angry.”

“I’m not good telling people shit,” he said.

“But it’s me. I’m not people, am i?” I said, frowning. He reached over and grabbed my chin.

“No, you’re not,” he leaned over to try and kiss me and winced in pain. “Fuck.”

“Be careful Cay,” I complained, instinctively reaching out to him. “Your stitches could come undone.”

“Fuck it. This thing is getting in the way of everything,” he said angrily. I could tell not being 100 percent himself was getting to him, he couldnt handle not being able to do whatever he wanted when he wanted.

“How about I’ll come and kiss you,” I suggested with a smile. He agreed and i leaned over to peck his lips. Even though he was driving me crazy i still tried to be patient with him like he was with me when i went crazy every once in a while. Plus that was my job as his wife, to take care of him.

Cole

I had been in a better mood the last few days because Ty was finally awake. It had been weighing on me worrying about him, so much so I couldn’t focus on this whole graduating thing. I didn’t care about that if Ty wasn’t good. But he had woken up, and I could focus a little bit more on planning my future. I hadn’t told anybody yet because of all the shit that had been happening, but in the last two weeks things had finally come through and I’d finally sealed a draft deal. It was last minute and really I was a replacement for another pick that fell through, but I was gonna play football for the Dallas cowboys.

I checked in at the nurses desk like I had been doing for the past few days, we knew each other by name at this point.

“Hey here Cole. How are you doing today?” She asked with a smile. I smiled back.

“I’m good Jackie. How’s Ty doing today?” I asked, signing in.

“He’s talking a lot today, so I think he’s feeling better,” she said.

“That’s good to hear. Thanks,” I said, then left the desk to go see Ty for myself. When I got in to the room he was talking with one of the nurses.

“Ey, Cole,” he said grinning. I smiled back.

“how you doin man, they still got you hooked to all these things?” i said, pointing to all the machines as i sat down in the chair beside the bed.

“Imma be out soon. Right nurse Brittany?” he said, smirking up at her. She blushed and grabbed her clipboard of the bed. I knew that smile. In the past Ty had given me that smile. He was flirting with her.

“Thats the plan,” she said. “I’ll be by later to check on you.” With that she left the room, leaving me and Ty alone.

“I appreciate you coming here everyday to see me,” he said, sitting up.

“yeah,” i mumbled.

“What?” he asked.

“Whatever man,” i said, getting up to leave. He grabbed my arm.

“why you all pissy?”

“The fuck you mean why am i pissy? i been here every fucking day and you busy flirting with nurses,” i said, loosing grip of my casual composure.

“Why do you care,” he mumbled, letting go of my arm.

“You know why i care!”

“Nah. You ended whatever was going on between us,” he said.

“Because i was sick of feeling like i was in the closet all over again just because you were confused about whether you were straight, gay, bi or whatever.”

“I was sick of you pressuring me,” he barked back. I sighed, running my hand over my face.

“I know, and i’m sorry about that,” i said regretfully. He didnt respond. “Look, when you got shot i regretted ending it the way we did. I didnt mean half the shit i said.”

“you mean about me not being your type?” he said, clearly still upset.

“clearly that’s not true Ty. You know how i felt about you. Still feel about you,” i said the last part silently.

“This is all still weird for me. Im not sure what i am. I just know, i have feelings for you deeper than just friends,” he looked at me then.

“It dont gotta have labels. We can just do us,” i said, grabbing his hand. He nodded. “Its weird for me too. Even though i been out for years ive only ever had casual hook ups. You the first nigga i ever…felt anything about.”

“its a first for both of us i guess,” he said.

“So imma take that as a yes to getting back.”

“aight,” he shrugged. Nonchalant as usual. I got up from my seat and moved in towards the bed. He leaned forward as i did and our lips lingered over each other’s before meeting for the first time in a long time.

After our little talk i hung around for a little while and we talked some more. We talked about my graduation and then i told him about the deal i signed, he was the first person to know. Not even my family knew. He said he was going to be out of the hospital next week just in time for the ceremony and the dinner that Randi was arranging for me. After that the nurse came back in and i decided i should leave to let him rest.

“Try not to flirt anymore,” i mumbled quietly. He chuckled and nodded.

“See you tomorrow?” he asked. I nodded and then left the room.

When i got to my car Randi called me and i answered using the cars bluetooth as i pulled out of the parking lot.

“Yo,” i said.

“Cole. I wanna talk to you about some things, come over,” she said.

“Now?”

“Yeah,” she said.

“Aight ill be there in a few,” i said, then hung up. I

When i got to Cayden and Randi’s place she was busy on the phone with somebody so Cayden let me in.

“What up my guy? How you doing,” he said, giving me a man hug.

“Im good cuh, you doing good? You the one who took bullets,” i said.

“Man, im good. I been through worse,” he shrugged. “Come in, im playing 2k. Grab a controller.”

We went into the living room and she tossed me a controller and we started playing. I almost had Cayden beat when Randi came in.

“Cayden stop stealing my friends,” she whined. I laughed.

“Cole been my nigga since highschool Randi,” he reminded her.

“Fuck you, Cole lets go,” she said. But i was really into the game. I looked at her reluctantly.

“Can i just finish?” i said. She huffed and plopped onto the sofa beside Cayden. He circled his arms around her and manoeuvred the controller in front of her.

“You’re loosing Cay,” she said.

“It’s part of my game, i always whoop his ass in the end. Dont i Cole?” Cayden said.I stuck my middle finger up at him. “Yo light the blunt in my pocket for me,” he said to Randi. 

She groaned and reached in his pocket, coming out with a blunt and a lighter. She lit the blunt a little to professionally which brought a smirk to my lips. She held it up to his mouth and he took a puff. I started thinking to myself, thats the kind of relationship i want with Ty. Maybe one day, when we were both in the right state of mind.