Chapter 4

Levi

On Christmas Eve Katt and I opened our gifts to each other at her apartment. I was going home tomorrow morning and wouldn't be back until Spring Break. "Here, open mine first," I told Katt handing her the large purple and gold gift bag I got her. I got her a few little things because I've never had to go Christmas shopping before so I just picked out shit I hope she'll like. "We'll open them at the same time, I want to see your face." She says handing me a similar black and silver gift bag. "Ight ma you ready?" I looked at her questioningly. "Yeah, 1.....2....3!" We both look into our bags and I.... have no words. Inside, I see A VIC; some Swishers; 4 pairs of Calvin Klein boxer briefs; A fresh pack of black tees; and an all-black Supreme hoodie. I'mma pretty simple nigga; I'm not flashy. Truthfully my outfits mostly consists of either a white or black tee, jeans or sweats, socks , slides and, if it's cold, a hoodie. I told her in one of the very first conversations we had that I wanted a black Supreme hoodie and a white logo-filled LV hoodie. Honestly I was just talking; I definitely didn't expect her to remember that shit. I'm a man, it ain't often anybody takes the time out to make sure I'm good. To be real it's damn near non-existent. But here Katt is, clearly unsure of exactly what to get, got necessities. But MY necessities you know? I smoke everyday, I constantly ear Tees and hoodies. Calvin Klein briefs are comfortable and they let my shit breathe-also one of the things I told Katt; she told me I needed to pull my pants up and I said I couldn't because I needed to catch the breeze. She laughed so hard I stopped laughing cause why the fuck she laughing so hard?- so all in all, shorty really looked out for ya boy. Got me right.

I look up and notice Katt watching me, she looks nervous. She must be waiting to see if I like my gifts. I get up and go over to her and noticed that she had already put on the tennis bracelet with matching diamond choker I got her. Damn she looks good. I reach down and grab her hands; pulling her up to me. "Thank you ma," I kiss down the side of her face; down to her neck. she reacts by letting her head fall back, giving me more access and letting out a low moan. "You're welcome." she whispered on my lips as I kissed her. "I love you, Levi," she said to me, pulling away from our kiss and looking at me in my eyes. Her eyelashes are long and curly. How did I not notice that? "I love you, too ma."

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The next morning I woke up kind of blown. I was going back home today; back to school; back to work; back away from my girl. "Come on Levi, you're going to be late baby." Katt rushed, we were supposed to be meeting Tajah and Josh at noon at Tajahs moms place but between the morning sex and me dragging my feet, we were running a little behind. And by a little I meant an hour. "Baby, we were supposed to be there at noon; it's 12:58 and you're still barefoot." "Fuck!" Katt yelled running back to her room. I chuckled; Katt would forget her name if she didn't hear it so much. It takes her a few minutes to find her slides even though I know they're on the side of the bed. "Levi! You know where my slides are?" "Which ones?," I chuckle, I'm going to miss fucking with her. "They're beside the bed mama." I tell her 'cause I know she's probably going crazy, I knew I was right 'cause she huffed and came from the back shouting, "I knew that!" I laugh, "Aight ma, you got it. Come on yo." I laugh holding the door open for her.

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It's been almost a week since I said goodbye to Katt, and it was harder than I thought it would be. Not just for me but for Katt too; she almost didn't let any of us leave. We all had to promise her we'd come right back up as soon as the last class before spring break lets out; and that Tajah would spend at least one night with her before she finally stopped pouting and let go of my arm. She almost made a nigga say fuck that school and transfer down here with her. But I have my scholarship; full ride and I don't want to fuck it up. So here I am, back in this fuck ass dorm, trying to finish this fuck ass essay, before this fuck ass shift, at my fuck ass job. I just wanna get back to MY home. My home? Well shit. I'm feeling shorty like that, huh? I pull out my phone and FaceTime Katt. She picks up on the second ring, "Hey Papi." I paused and looked straight at Katt, "See you playing don't make me come up there forreal Katt." She starts laughing and after a few second I can't help but to laugh with her. She recovered first, "So what's up? Are you okay? Ain't often you FaceTime me. And out the blue? It's gon-" I cut her off, "Aight, aight shit. I just missed your big headed ass but I take it back now." We both laugh. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You know I miss you." She laughs, "yeah I know, you texted me like 20 times to tell me!" I burst out laughing as she scoffs and says fuck me. "Don't complain when I just stop texting yo ass," I stop laughing and give her my stalest face, "play wit some' safe Kattara." We stare at each other in silence for a few seconds and start laughing. Her laugh is so... contagious; hearing her laugh makes me want to laugh and keep laughing. She deadass be keeping a nigga spirits up. "Nah but, I didn't want anything mama I just wanted to see your face and hear your voice before I went to work," I told her as i got up from my desk and started getting ready for work. "Aww, well I do miss you. I have exams coming up and I'm all alone to study." She looks at me with puppy dog eyes. Don't do it Levi. It's gonna hurt your grade if you leave now. She's pouty but she's smart; she's got this. Okay, "Baby you know if I could come back I wouldn't have left. You also know that I'm gonna be right there with you as soon as I can I KNOW you know THAT, ma. You've got this Katt, and you know it. And if you need me, call me; but baby I've gotta go, I gotta head to work." She looks at me sadly, "I know, I know. Be safe baby, have a good day. I love you." I swear every time I hear her say that it makes my heart feel all warm and fuzzy. "I love you, too, ma. Later," "Later," she says back and I hang up and start walking out the door; towards The Dot.

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