It was D day for Barbara. It was officially time to own up to the first part of the bet. There was some football game coming on tonight and she got the text from Joe telling her to meet him at Jon and Trin's house. And it was icing on the cake for Joe apparently because his favorite team the San Francisco 49ers were playing against the Arizona Cardinal's. She was really tempted to go looking a hot mess, but knowing Joe as she was starting to he still would've told her she was still gorgeous.
So she decided to keep it cute and comfortable by wearing jeans with a cute, tight sweater with a cute pair of ankle booties. After the short drive she pulled up to the Fatu house and noticed that Joe was already there. As much as she disliked football she couldn't deny that she was excited to see Joe again. The two were slowly but surely progressing into a thing. They were constantly texting and calling whenever it was convenient, but it seemed one wasn't mentioned without the other lately. In Trin's words they'd be a couple before the year was over.
If B was to tell the honest truth she didn't think it'd be too far off. She hopped out of her car only to be met by Trin at the door with a big grin on her face. "Heeey B. So you lost a bet huh? You are gonna be in for it tonight girl. I just came to meet you and kinda warn you about what you're walking into in there. Now the game ain't start yet, but they get all into to it so don't feel some type of way if Joe ignores you a little bit. That's just how they are with their football, especially because it's their team. So with that I welcome you to the football madness."
B just rolled her eyes and walked into the house. She noticed that the living room had a few more people than she thought would be there and now felt slightly embarrassed about whatever it was that Joe was about to make her do. "Uh oh Joe, look who just showed up." Jon laughed when B just flipped him off. Joe turned with a smirk and beckoned her to him. "So seeing as I won the bet right, you agreed to not only watch football with me, but you agreed to feed me whatever snacks I want. Right?"
"I don't remember saying that I'd feed your grown ass, but I do remember agreeing to the rest. So how are we doing this? Where's your junk?" At her choice of wording all the guys in the room started to snicker. "Damn Uce, it's so small she gotta ask where it is?" Josh said while laughing. "Why y'all so stupid? You know damn well I didn't mean it like that. Anyway Joe come show me where your shit is." "You know you wanna feed me girl. I'm a big man and you gotta make sure your man is well fed, don't you?" He said while grabbing her hips as they walked to the kitchen.
"Oh so you're my man now? When that happen, and where was I during this conversation?" She said while looking back at him with a smirk. "So you saying you don't wanna be my girlfriend? Damn and here I thought we had something special." He raised his brows at her. "Joe just because we're talking doesn't mean I'm automatically your girl. I mean I'd think about it maybe after a couple dates. But you ain't all that for you to just smile and think you bae all of a sudden." Joe had the nerve to actually pout at her. A grown, but incredibly attractive man was pouting at her.
"Barbara, you're really telling me that you don't wanna be my girlfriend? I thought we were working towards something here." "Joe, why you taking it to the heart? I'm kidding boy damn! Relax. I never said I didn't wanna be your girl, but I also didn't say that I won't be...eventually. I know we both got out of relationships not too long ago, and I don't think it would be a good idea to jump straight into something official too quickly. I'm all for dating exclusively until we both decide the time is right. Until then I don't think we really need titles yet." "I'm cool with that, but I'm just gonna say that you do know that one way or another you'll be mine. Ain't no way in hell I'm letting all that ass, sass, and that great heart get away." He smiled as he pulled her closer.
"I have no sass, and I barely have an ass so you must really like me for my personality. But back to the situation at hand, future bae. What exactly am I supposed to be doing for you anyway, Joe?" "See that tray over there? You have to sit on my lap and feed it to me while we watch the game. Then if you playm your cards right I might have a surprise for you." "Ew. 'If I play my cards right? Shut up and lets get this over with." She said as she bumped his hip so he'd move. After what felt like hours to Barbara the game was almost over, and she was still not understanding the hype about football. The whole time all the guys were doing was screaming at the TV. She didn't understand why Joe wanted her on his lap only have her almost fall when somebody missed a ball or got a touchdown.
Once the game was over B tried to stand up to take the bowl back into the kitchen, but Joe's arm around her waist stopped her. Where you goin? I kinda like having you as my lap warmer." He spoke into her ear causing goosebumps to rise on her neck despite it being at least sixty in the house. "I'm well aware that you like me on your lap, but I have things to do. And sitting on your lap for the rest of the night isn't part of it. "B, you know damn well you took the day off for Joe so shut up and tend to your man!" She heard the rest of the guys snicker as she walked out of the living room and into the kitchen.
"Why you always gotta put me on the spot like that! He didn't need to know that I took the day off to be here. I'm not trying to look like I'm following him around like a damn lovesick puppy. He's already saying all the right shit about how he's my man and shit, but we only been on a couple dates. I'm trying to keep his ass at arms length and he's saying this shit and I just don't know what to do." "B it's not like he's asking you to marry him! He wanna be able to call you his and vice versa. If you always hold on to the hurt that the asshole caused you'll never allow yourself to find love again. Have fun you're both attractive motherfuckers and you're both obviously feeling each other so I really don't get what the insecurities are. I never would've said anything to you about Joe if I didn't think he'd actually be good for you. I know I slipped up before with my other friend, but I didn't expect him to act like a seventy year old man at thirty! Give it a try the worst that could happen is you have a companion to do shit with. I'm not saying jump on his dick, but give the relationship a chance."
B always did hate when Trin was right.
Sooo hey? Long time no see. I've been sitting on this since January but I've been stuck here after getting reviews for this lately I decided to just post what I have. Can't give an exact timeline of when I'll update again, but I can promise it won't be in six months! Review please!