March 2, 2023
Carlos sat on his sofa, his attention switching between the football game he was watching and Vincent, who was on the floor blubbering and babbling as he sucked on his fist. He shook his head and smirked, trying to give more of his attention to the game then the child but he couldn't help it. "Alright little man." He scooted off the couch and onto the floor, sitting next to the child. "You're gonna learn how to crawl today, ok?"
The man laid flat on his stomach and stared at the child briefly. "Let's get this straight, I want you to get up on your hands and knees and just start speeding around this place." He eased Vin onto his stomach and ran a hand over his head and smiled. "Just like Los, alright? I'll show you first and then you can go next. Just like me, hands and knees, then gotta just move around like so… Looks harder than it really is."
"You look like a dumbass." Vic shook his head as he walked into the living room and dropped down into the oversized leather recliner. "It's not monkey see, monkey do Los."
He cut his eyes to Vic and shrugged as he helped Vin into the position. "Um, I think that's exactly how babies work man. They see and they try their best to imitate. That's how they learn how to talk and do certain actions." Carlos smiled at Vin. "Just rock back and forth, just like that. See, he knows what's up Vic."
"I think that's just the natural Lowman gene kicking in, he's trying to get away from your ass." Vic chuckled as he tossed the pillow at Carlos. "He's trying to escape. That's it Vin, hands then knees and you'll be crawling away from him in no time." He smirked as Vin looked towards him and flashed a gummy smile. "Already has the Lowman smirk down as well."
"Ignore him Vincent, your uncle is being cynical." Carlos caught the little boy's attention again as he started crawling around Vin in circles. "Just like me Vin, just like your Los. We're gonna be crawling around this place in no time. We can play follow the leader and everything, just like this."
"I think you just like being on your knees." Vic scoffed and smirked at the man before jumping out of the recliner as he saw Carlos hop up from the floor. "Oh shit."
Carlos closed the gap between him and Vic, pulling the younger man into a headlock as they dropped to the floor. "Oh shit is right, fucker." He shook his head as Vic began to wrestle back against him. "Give it up. I'll straight fuck you up in front of Vin."
"I think you're the one that's gonna be embarrassed, you sure you want Vin to see you tapout like a little bitch?" Vic wiggled out of the headlock and pulled Carlos into one. "Just tap now and keep your pride Carlos. I don't want Vin to think less of you when I finish kicking your ass."
"Whatever man." He rolled out of the headlock and sat on Vic's back. "You're just going to have to fucking lose man. I will not have my kid clowning me because his giant ass uncle is using his weight and height unfairly against me."
Vic covered his face and started laughing as he knocked Carlos off his back. "It feels like I have Rina sitting on my back right now. You weigh nothing man." He shook his head as he watched Carlos double over in laughter. "It wasn't a fair fight with your tiny ass."
Carlos caught his breath and wiped at his eyes. "I can't believe I got compared to Rina." He shook his head and smiled. "You're a fucker." He turned his attention to Vin and grinned widely before reaching back and smacking Vic's chest. "Look man, he's trying to crawl… He's trying to crawl! He's trying to get away from the both of us now!"
"He's over our shit." Vic nodded as he watched his nephew start to crawl a little before dropping to his stomach. "Well fuck, he's about as good as a crawler as you are a wrestler."
"It's alright little man, you'll be zooming around this place in no time." Carlos helped Vin back to his hands and knees. "Gotta have a way to escape the shenanigans." He laughed and shook his head. "Your mom is gonna be so excited to see you trying to crawl."
"I was more entertained when you two idiots started wrestling." Roni shrugged as she walked into the living room, a cup of coffee in her hands. "I was sure I was going to need to break up that whole wrestling match until I saw Carlos sit on your back Vic."
"Hey! I was using my brain! I wasn't about to be crushed under your brother's weight!" Carlos laughed as he darted his gaze back and forth between Vin and Roni. "Come, sit on the floor, see if he'll crawl to you babe."
The brunette nodded as she moved further into the living room and sat about ten feet away from her son. "Come on Vin, crawl to mommy." She tapped on her thighs and smiled at him as he looked at her before trying to crawl before stopping again to lay on his stomach. "You can do it baby boy."
"He's trying his hardest, it's precious." Carlos sat up and watched Vin kick his feet like he was trying to swim. "All else fails, you have the next Michael Phelps. He's got the kicks down, that's for sure. Wouldn't wanna be behind him in the pool."
Roni laughed. "You're an idiot." She shook her head as she held out her hands for her son. "You're so close Vin, just a little bit further. You're doing so well."
"Hey Vin, just like me." Carlos got on his hands and knees next to Vin. "I'm gonna crawl to your mama and take her from you Vin." He started to move before feeling a tiny hand on his calf. "Oh, he doesn't like that threat."
Vic chuckled and shook his head. "He doesn't want anyone to take his mama! Beat him up Vin! Beat Los up! He's trying to beat you to your mama!"
"You guys are making him too competitive." Roni rolled her eyes. "Come on Vin, you can do it. Beat Los." She tapped on her knees before stopping as she watched Vin crawl a few more feet before doing a belly flop. "At least he's not one of those babies that cry when their stomach hits the floor."
"That's because his Los has nice plush carpeting in this place." Carlos picked up vin and held him in the air. "You're a handsome little guy but I'm not mad at you for not crawling right now because that means you're gonna be closer to walking and I don't need you walking away from me, I'd be sad."
"Oh lord." Roni rolled her eyes again before looking at her brother. "He's gonna get all mushy and sentimental with Vin." She moved towards the pair and grabbed her son before setting him back onto the floor. "Ignore Los, babyboy let's get you crawling. Carlos is just going to have to deal with you becoming more independent. I can't wait for him to walk, means I get to hold his hand and walk around with him."
Carlos scoffed. "You're going to be devastated when he starts walking. He's going to always take off and you're going to be chasing after his little ass." He smiled as Vin started crawling closer to Roni. "He's gonna be too independent."
The brunette popped Carlos' head. "Don't say that. He's my little boy. He's not gonna be running away from me!" She smiled at her son as he inched closer. "He's doing it! He's crawling!" She tapped on the floor. "You're doing so good Vin! Making us all proud."
"He did it!" Carlos clapped his hands as Vin reached a tiny hand out and touched Roni's knee. "He crawled! It was a little touch and go there but he did it!"
"That's my boy." Roni smiled as she sat Vin in her lap. "You did good, you'll get better. Soon, you'll be able to beat Los and your uncle Vic in a crawling race." She pressed a kiss to the top of his head and grinned as she watched Carlos and Vic start to wrestle again. "Those two are fools, don't be too much like them when you're older."
March 8, 2023
It was the second game of the season, it was actually a little chilly out and Skyline's team was slowly making their way onto the field two hours before the scheduled time. Vee pulled her silver Range Rover into a parking spot and she sighed, checking her appearance in the mirror before she looked down at her outfit. She hoped her father and any Sons would be at the game because she was sure to be handcuffed to Happy's side for the night.
She looked down at the black long-sleeved scoop neck crop top and smirked before her dark eyes fell on her black leggings. She shrugged, grabbing her phone from the cupholder and she grabbed her leather jacket from the passenger seat and got out of the SUV, she checked her hair and makeup again before shutting the door and locking the door with the key fob. She saw a red Jeep Wrangler 4-door Sahara edition pull into a parking spot and she shook her head at the volume of the music in the SUV. "Damn. Shut up." She mumbled, pulling her sunglasses on to hide her face as she got closer to the Jeep only to notice the driver was none other than the little King of Lacrosse, Football and Basketball. Zeke Gundersen.
She watched him throw the driver's door open right as she was about to walk by the Jeep and she stopped. She pushed her Rayban Aviators up onto the top of her head, looking at the young man with an eyebrow cocked. "Excuse you…"
"No, excuse you." Zeke smirked as he slammed his door and moved around the Jeep to the trunk. "You stalking me or something?"
Vee rolled her eyes. "Yeah, of course… Just can't help myself." She pulled her sunglasses back over her eyes and shook her head. "My brother is Vic Lowman. The other half of that gay dynamic duo thing you two have going on."
"That kid is a beast." Zeke nodded. "Can't wait to go up against him today."
She shrugged. "I'm sure it'll be entertaining. Watch where you open doors, lover. Don't need to take out your biggest fan." She rolled her eyes again.
"It would've been a sad moment." He shrugged. "What's with the eye rolls? Don't like me?"
Vee smirked, nodding her head. "Pretty sure the world would've stopped spinning for five whole minutes and you would no longer have a stalker." She shook her head. "Me not like you? That's insane, I'm obsessed with you." She nodded, smiling at him.
"You would have just been knocked on your ass, the doors aren't too heavy." He smiled. "Oh, obsessed. I'm gonna have to tell my best friend that a pretty brunette is obsessed with me."
She shrugged. "You would've been icing my ass for the night too… Need to watch where you open doors." She laughed, shrugging. "Yeah, yeah, count your lucky stars."
"I would have got you a bag of ice, threw a towel over it and sat you on it." Zeke shrugged and flashed the brunette a smile. "She's a little gossip, she'll probably blab about it to half of the city."
Vee shook her head. "No, no, no, you would've held the bag of ice on my ass until it felt better." She nodded, pushing her hair over her shoulder. "Wouldn't be Rina, would it?"
"I could've done that at half time." He nodded. "Yeah, she's the one. Reenie Weenie."
The brunette smirked, looking down at her boots for a moment. "The whole night. Ah, my little baby. Vic's girl. Small fucking world."
"She's mine." He shrugged as he pulled his shirt off and grabbed his duffel. "Ree is my little sister basically."
Vee shrugged her shoulders, pushing her sunglasses back on. Her eyes scanned him for a moment before she nodded. "Well that's interesting… I didn't think you had friends." She flashed him a dimpled smile.
Zeke rolled his eyes. "If any of us are lacking friends, I think it'd be you. With that winning personality of yours." He moved towards the school. "I have lots of friends. Mostly jocks and tiny little brunettes."
Vee cleared her throat, nodding her head. "You're right… Good luck." She started walking off, shaking her head.
"What? You can dish out shit but can't take it?" He shook his head. "That's nice. Thanks, I'm probably gonna need a little luck."
The brunette turned around. "Didn't say I couldn't take it… I can take shit just fine. What do you care for?"
"It felt like you were offended." Zeke shrugged. "I care because I don't like offending people… I joke around but I'm not trying to be an asshole."
She shrugged. "Nah, my winning personality doesn't take offense." She wrapped her arms around herself and nodded. "Don't worry, lover, you're safe… I wasn't offended."
"Good to know." He draped his arm over her shoulders and smiled. "You do have a good personality. A little tough but still cool."
She shook her head. "This…" She gestured between them. "Could get you in a lot of trouble with your girlfriend or whatever." She nodded. "I know, I'm the greatest thing the ever grace the earth. Heard it before. Maybe different circumstances but whatever."
"I don't have a girlfriend." Zeke shook his head. "Had to let her go, she was talking about marriage and babies. I was talking about sports and college."
The brunette made a face and shook her head. "Don't ya just love those types of relationships… Annoying." She shrugged. "Well hey, at least now you won't get bitched at and I don't have to get suspended."
"She wouldn't have said shit about this." He shrugged. "I have too many girl friends for a girlfriend to say shit about something like this. I however, would love to see you beat some ass though. It would be hot."
Victoria laughed, shrugging her shoulders. "What makes you say that?"
"What makes me say what? That it'd be hot to see you fight?" He smiled. "Because I think it's unusual for a girl to actually fight. I think you'd be throwing punches and not doing that hair pulling shit which means it'd be hot to watch you."
She shrugged again, nodding. "I see, I see. And what about everyone else we go to school with? There would be talk about this by the time you starting warming up on the field." She smirked, shaking her head.
"Let them talk." He shrugged. "I don't worry about the opinions of others and I know for certain that you don't either."
Vee looked up at him and shrugged. "How do you know that, for certain?"
"I just get that vibe from you." Zeke smiled down at her. "Plus, if you cared about this, you would have knocked my arm off you by now."
The brunette shook her head. "Ever consider the fact that I didn't want to crush your dreams? I mean you must be exploding with happiness now that you finally bit the bullet and made a move…"
"This is not a move." He shook his head. "This is me resting my arm before the game." He chuckled. "Don't bullshit, you'd kill my dreams in a heartbeat."
Vee grinned up at him and shrugged. "I didn't mean it was a move but you got to touch me. I might, depends on my mood."
"And you got to be close to me." Zeke smiled. "See, I love the honesty."
She laughed. "Oh right, I've been dying for this moment. All my years of obsessing over you and now you're touching me… Wait til I get home. I have to write this down in my diary." She rolled her eyes at him. "Gonna have dreams about this for weeks."
"Years? I knew I had to have a secret admirer." He rolled his eyes. "Don't be pulling me into your little dirty dreams."
Vee scoffed, shaking her head. "I'd be doing you a favor, babycakes."
"Whatever." He pulled the school door open. "So, you gonna walk with me to the locker room or are we gonna part ways right now?"
She shrugged. "Doesn't matter to me, we can keep walking or part ways." She studied his face for a moment. "Already got separation anxiety, you poor thing."
"Let's part ways. I gotta get my head back into the game." Zeke smirked as he pulled away from Vee. "You, you're stuck coming to every game. You're now a before game ritual." He winked at her.
She cocked an eyebrow at him. "Get your head back into the game?" She shook her head. "I highly doubt that, I might be losing my mad obsession for you now that we're on this level and you're all shaken up over leaving me."
"I'm not shaken up." He rolled his eyes. "I'm just saying. I'm down to almost hit you with my door every game."
Vee shook her head. "I'm down to kick your ass too but I try strongly to refrain. Hey don't you still me help with setting up a stripper pole?"
"Did you ever buy the stripper pole?" Zeke smiled. "Just let me know when! I got you!"
The brunette nodded her head. "Hidden in my closet, yeah." She smirked at him and shrugged. "So so eager, it's cute."
"A bit eager. I'm trying to take a spin around the pole." He rotated his hips. "I'm a regular Magic Mike."
She laughed, nodding her head. "That's cute, really, we'll see who's better on it…" She looked down at her leggings and shrugged. "Even though we already it's gonna be me."
"No, no." He shook his head. "Just because you're a little dancer doesn't mean you're better on the pole."
Vee stepped back, smirking at the young man. "Who told you I was a dancer, lover?"
"I have eyes. You're built like a dancer. You got the long lean muscles, if they were shorter, you'd be a gymnast." He shrugged. "What? I can't notice those things?"
Vee nodded, a smirk still on her gorgeous face. "You can, I just didn't think you did."
"I'm not that self absorbed." Zeke smiled. "You're gonna cheer for me right?"
She laughed, nodding. "I didn't mean it like that, I mean I didn't think you paid attention if you saw me." She shook her head. "I'll tell my sister to while she cheers for Vic."
"Why wouldn't I pay attention?" He eyed her briefly before looking towards the locker room. "I'd be dumb not to pay attention."
Vee cocked an eyebrow at him before she moved further away from him. "Go… You got things to do before the game. Maybe we'll do this again in a couple years."
He nodded. "I sure as hell hope it's sooner than a couple years." He smiled at her. "I'll see you later then Vee. Say, after the game maybe. I'll score my first goal for you."
"Maybe you'll almost hit me with your door again. Maybe I'll be one of those fans that runs onto the field for you after you guys win." She smirked at him. "Good luck, Zeke."
"Yeah, maybe." Zeke smiled. "Thanks Vee."
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She was walking with Carlos and Roni, holding Vin to her chest as they all walked to the front of the locker rooms. She eyed her nephew as he babbled about nothing, holding her face. "What are you even talking about, Vincent?" She murmured, looking up as the locker room door opened and out walked some blonde kid. She couldn't stop the twinge of disappointment that shot through her, seeing it wasn't Zeke.
"What was that look for, Vee?" Roni inquired, putting Carlos' attention on the gorgeous brunette too. "Are you expecting someone other than Vicky-boy?"
Vee shook her head, shrugging her shoulders before turning her attention back on her nephew. "Nah, just thought that'd be him… Normally he never takes this long." She scrunched up her face at her nephew as he grabbed her nose. "Both of you get out of your heads."
"What are you talking about? We're not in our heads." Roni looked back at her boyfriend and smirked. "Are you gonna tell us what had you so late getting here and now in a hurry to get out of here?"
The brunette looked away from Vincent and looked at the couple. "Shut up, Ron…" She shook her head. "Nothing had me late or trying to leave early. I'm just trying to have a conversation with my favorite guy in the -." She stopped at the sight of Zeke walking out of the locker room, he was talking to a teammate until he did a double take on her.
"There's my number one fan." Zeke smirked as he approached the small group. "Look at us, crossing paths again and this time it didn't even involve my Jeep door almost knocking you on your ass."
Vee rolled her eyes. "I am not your number one fan, just the queen of that obsession blog I have for you." She shrugged. "You should probably steer clear of all doors just to be safe."
"Oh, so you have a blog, feel free to shoot me the link." He chuckled as he turned his attention to Carlos and Roni. "Hey. Please tell me you guys were part of my cheering squad too? I know it couldn't have been just Vee."
Roni cocked an eyebrow at the young man and shook her head. "Who are you?" She looked at Vee briefly before smirking. "She's too quiet to be a cheerleader, probably find those girls that were sitting behind us."
"Zeke." He smiled and held at his hand. "You mean to tell me, that she didn't cheer at all. That's saddening. How ya gonna be the President of my fan club if you don't even cheer for me Vee?"
Vee shrugged. "You tell me… Just don't ever get your hopes up on me being a cheerleader, I'll hire you some little groupies for that." She gave him a smile before looking at Vincent as he started hitting her face with his tiny hands. "I'm not affiliated with any fan club either, just the obsessive blog and stalking."
"Don't need any groupies." He shook his head as he looked at the little boy. "Must've been some different Vee then huh." He smirked at her and shrugged. "He's gonna be a future boxer huh?" He looked over at Roni and smiled.
Roni shrugged. "Who said he's mine? Could be hers…"
"I had a mutual friend." He cut his eyes to Carlos before looking back at Roni. "I know stuff."
Vee scoffed, shaking her head. "Los?"
Carlos shrugged. "What? He's Rina's friend, not mine."
"You said he was though… A friend of the entire crew's?" Vee shook her head. "Whatever. Here, take Vin, I'm gonna go ahead and go. Tell Vic I'll be at the studio."
"Yeah, he's a friend." Carlos nodded. "Why are you running off?" He followed behind Vee. "Huh?"
She turned around and shook her head. "I'm not running off, Los. I'm just tired of waiting around, he's taking forever. I wanna go to the studio, you don't have to worry."
"But I saw you and the white boy vibing just now." Carlos looked at her and smiled. "I saw the little looks."
She looked at Zeke and shrugged. "I don't vibe… Besides he's a cocky douche who almost knocked me on my ass."
"But it works. You guys give each other shit." He shrugged. "I mean, I'm gonna drop it if you tell me to. Alright?"
Vee rolled her eyes, shaking her head. "Los… Los. Listen to yourself. You're trying to make something happen that just ain't there. He's not interested and I'm not a little cheerleader to bounce around the school with his jock ass." She shrugged, moving around him to go back to her sister. "You still got my phone and keys." She kissed Roni's head. "I'll be home later."
"Later Vee." Carlos shook his head as he looked at Roni. "Have fun at the studio."
The younger brunette rolled her eyes at him. "Don't worry, you're still my favorite… Cheer the hell up, buttercup." She shook her head, walking away from the group.
Zeke looked at the brunette walking away before he dropped his duffel bag and moved towards the back door of the school and into the parking lot towards his Jeep. He watched Vee move towards the SUV, her eyes on her phone as he timed the opening of his door perfectly and sent it colliding softly into the brunette. "You should really watch where you're walking."
"You're kidding right?" Vee growled, turning around quickly, the back of her hand connecting with Zeke's cheek. "Told you not to go near any doors…"
"Did you just smack me?" He growled back at the brunette. "It didn't even hit you that hard! You're still on your feet."
She shrugged. "No I backhanded you… Didn't hit you that hard, you're still on your feet." She shrugged her shoulders. "Not like I'll leave a mark anyway."
"Well, shit." Zeke rolled his eyes as he slammed the door shut. "I thought we could laugh about the door thing but I guess I thought wrong." He pulled his keys from his waistband and studied Vee carefully for a few moments. "It's been real but I think this took a turn for the worse."
Vee nodded her head. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to swing on you… It's just a reflex." She shrugged her shoulders before she started to back away. "You played well, forgot to mention that in there."
"It's alright. I guess I deserved it." He shrugged. "Thanks." He flashed her a brief smile as he opened the door once more. "Nice swing though. I knew you'd be a good fighter."
She shook her head. "Nah, you were just joking around. No problem." She nodded. "What are you doing now?"
"I'm gonna go grab a burger and a shake." Zeke shrugged again. "What are you doing now?"
She looked at the ground and shrugged. "Gonna go pick up a few water bottles, some bars and go to the studio."
"That sounds fun." He nodded. "Have fun with dancing."
Vee looked back up at the handsome young man and shrugged her shoulders again. "Have fun getting the food. I was gonna say you could come with me if you want but…" She trailed off.
"Gonna give me dance lessons?" Zeke looked at her. "I'm down. Let's go."
She laughed a little. "No, you probably have zero rhythm. It'd take me years to teach you anything. Never get married, your wife would probably want you to dance with her and everything." She shrugged her shoulders. "You wanna ride with me or just follow me?"
"I have rhythm." He scoffed as he started to jig. "See. I'm a regular river dancing fool… I'll ride with you. I trust you with my life."
She started laughing, shaking her head as she grabbed his hand, pulling him toward her Range Rover. "You cannot dance, such a white boy." She murmured. "You're a fool, ya know that?"
"That's how white people dance in my country." He did his best Irish accent before laughing and nodding. "Yeah, I'm aware that I'm a fool."
Vee rolled her eyes, trying to bite back a smile. "I just don't get how you could be so cute but such a mess…" She unlocked the SUV and let go of his hand, getting in the driver's seat.
"Oh, so you think I'm cute?" He climbed over her lap and dropped into the passenger seat. "It comes with the territory. I can't be too perfect, what fun would that be?"
She started staring at him in disbelief. "Did your big ass really just climb over me instead of walking around the car? You're ridiculous." She shook her head. "What's up with you and Los? Used to be friends?"
"My legs are tired." He smirked. "Los and I are friends. We're just on the outs right now because of some shit with the regular circle."
She nodded her head. "Can I ask about it or is it none of my business?"
"One of his boys tried to pressure one of the group's girls into doing some shit. It turned into this big ass blow up between me and the kid and I bashed his face in." Zeke shrugged. "Carlos didn't like it. He's more about talking shit out then letting it go to blows."
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Vee nodded her head. "I'd have to be drunk or high to dance in front of you. I came here to relax and chill, work on some shit if I get in the mood for it." She shrugged. "Besides, it doesn't even matter if it goes to your head, you'd have to have an ounce of interest." She got out of the Range Rover and started for the studio.
Zeke shook his head and followed after the brunette. "Anyone ever tell you that you're slightly pessimistic? You can't just make an assumption." He shifted the water as he walked into the studio behind the brunette.
"Yeah, I've heard it. Also heard I'm an ice queen, a bitch, I'm slightly fucked up and somehow I just ignore it…" She looked back, smirking at him. "You always listen to what people tell you or do you have a slight power to ignore people?" The brunette walked into the large place before moving down a hall to a smaller studio, encased with mirrors and a few couches. "What assumption did I make?"
"I always ignore what everyone has to say about me. If I didn't, I'm sure I'd be in jail right now doing life." He shrugged as he set the water on the floor and dropped onto the couch. "An assumption that I wouldn't take interest in you. Do you think I really spent almost an hour before the game talking and joking with you because I needed to kill time or something? I also didn't just leave the school with you for no good reason either."
Vee nodded. "Figured you were bored. Didn't think you were interested." She shrugged her shoulders, kicking her boots off before she sat down beside him.
"I don't make a habit of talking to people if I'm bored. When I'm bored, I go to the gym." He shrugged again. "Don't let this go to your head either, because I'd hate to see that pretty head of yours double in size."
She shrugged her shoulders, stretching her legs out across his lap. "Don't worry, I've got plenty to add to that blog, lover."
"Good, don't forget to add some pictures." Zeke smiled. "I'll be reading about your day, so I hope I made some impact on it."
She laughed a little, shaking her head. "Oh shut up, ya fool. I'm not crazy enough for a blog nor do I have the time for one. However, maybe Instagram can get a picture of this lovely night." She shrugged.
"I'm glad you're not that type of crazy." He smirked at her as he poked at her toes. "Oh, I can see it now. You posting a picture then both of us getting a call from Rina to grill us about shit." He looked at her and shrugged. "You know she'd be on us about details."
Victoria shrugged, eyeing him before she started to grin. "You could either pull some bullshit out and feed it to her or be honest. You're obsessed with me." She nodded.
"I'm always completely honest with her. Have been since I met her." Zeke shrugged. "Obsessed? That's quite a strong word to use. I'm not obsessed. Just consider my interest to be piqued."
Vee shrugged, running her hands over her thighs. "Why's that? What's so intriguing about me?"
"You're gorgeous, smart and upfront. What's not to be interested? You're definitely not like the carbon copy bimbos at school. It's refreshing." He smiled. "Plus, you can take a fucking joke and just run with it. I haven't had to watch my words with you. Any other girl and she would've been in a corner crying."
The brunette nodded her head slowly, studying him intently. "Don't stay too interested, Zekey, I'm not that great." She patted his chest.
"Whatever you say Vee." He nodded. "Whatever you say."
The brunette rolled her eyes. "Come on…"
"What?" Zeke irked an eyebrow at her.
She stood up and held her hands out to him. "Come on, dance with me…" She started to smile at him, a real genuine smile with her dimples starting to show.
He grabbed her hands and smiled. "I'm gonna blow your mind. I can waltz like it's no one's business." He poked at her dimples. "Look at that, your smile is gorgeous."
"Oh we're gonna waltz?" She laughed, shaking her head. "Don't acknowledge the dimples, they'll try to appear more."
"They're perfect." He nodded. "We can waltz. I've been to a few stuffy debutante balls the past two years. My mom made me do those etiquette classes and shit like that. They taught us how to tie a tie and waltz. Came in handy."
She shook her head, laughing a little. "Nah, they're just like any other person's dimples." She pulled him to the middle of the floor and grinned up at him. "Alright, Mr. Etiquette, lead the way."
He nodded as he began leading her around the floor, his movements fluid and confident as they glided across the floor. "It's a lovely dance."
"You're pretty good, Zekey." She smirked, nodding her head as she let herself be lead around the floor. "You're not gonna go Swayze on me, are you?"
"Nope, nope." He shook his head. "If I was drunk, I'd be getting into Timberlake mode right about now."
She rolled her eyes. "I'd have to see that, seriously." She smiled, nodding. "I'm honestly surprised by this, it's great though."
"Didn't think the jock could dance?" He laughed and shook his head. "I'm full of surprises."
She shook her head. "Didn't think you could dance…" She smiled, letting go of his hand to pull her phone out of the waistband of her leggings, turning on some music before putting the phone back in it's place. "Figured we could finally use this." She smirked.
"Silly me, I knew we were forgetting something." He shook his head. "Now, I could really get my groove on to this."
She started laughing, rolling her eyes. "Go ahead, show me what you got, Zekey."
He nodded as he dropped his hands from her and took a step back. "Alright, prepare to be amazed." He smirked as he started dancing, getting too into the music and his moves. "Feel free to clap for me and stuff."
Vee rolled her eyes, laughing at the young man's moves. "You're such a white boy. Remind me never to invite you to a party, you're going to be the death of me." She grabbed his phone from his pocket and started to video him.
"Are you telling me that my moves are bad?" He laughed and shook his head as he continued to dance. "I think I'm pretty damn amazing for a white boy."
She shook her head. "Nope, no way, you're absolute perfection…" She smirked, stopping the video before switching to camera mode, taking a few selfies before she stopped, reaching out to grab Zeke. "Come here, fool."
"Okay, okay." He grabbed her hands and smiled. "What're we gonna do now?"
Victoria started taking selfies with Zeke before she stopped, handing his phone back to him. "I hope you didn't have some attachment to your wallpapers." She smirked at him. "I figured you could use some Vee in your life anyway."
"I wasn't attached to that wallpaper. It was stock." Zeke smiled down at her. "Yeah, I'll just look at my phone when I want a refresher of today."
AN: Feedback was great last chapter and I hope that continues onto this new one. Especially considering you all have so much love for Vee. Here's some more of her and her new friend (;
Plus some good ol' Carlos, Vincent, Vic and Roni. I absolutely love Carlos and Roni's dynamic, especially when Vin is around - I love how much Carlos loves Vin, how much Vin loves Carlos as well.
Next chapter will go up tomorrow night, hopefully if this one gets good feedback. So let me know what you guys think. Next chapter will finish off Vee and Zeke's night, then Happy and Reno get together (;
