Chapter 3
The school was a nice place…on the outside. The inside was a crowded mess of thugs, and troublemakers who were always up to no good.
Ace sat out in the courtyard, smoking his cigarette, and doing his usual. He saw Nastia, as she rubbed her eyes, tiredly. "Hey, coochie". Ace said, soothingly with gentleness. "I see your milk you have there….I got you some lemon-vanilla flavored Oat Milk…tasty with some cookies". Ace smiled a kind smile, chuckling.
Nastia just nodded along….absently in her own haze. She rubbed her eyes…still processing the nightmare she just had. "Ok". Nastia said, with emotion behind her voice. "Hey….what's wrong, coochie?". "Everythin' ok?". "You sound kinda sad". Ace said, soothingly in a softened, gentle voice. "What happened, coochie?". "Tell me". Ace said, in a soothing, softer voice.
"I had a nightmare last night". Nastia said. "I was afraid that the world would end…something like so".
Ace opened his arms for a hug. "Hey, that's nothin' to be afraid of….scary dreams happen once in a while". "I have scary dreams sometimes, too". "It'll all be ok, though….I promise you….I really do". Ace said, soothingly in a kind voice.
"Nothing will happen to me?". Nastia asked. "Nothin' will happen, baby". "Daddy promises you…nothin' will happen". "If something does, we'll fix it together….but nothing will….I promise you". Ace said, soothingly with gentle softness. "Come see me, lil one". "Give me a kiss…it's ok…I give ya my word". Ace smiled a gentle smile. Nastia came to him, as she began to cry.
"What happened, coochie?". "Is it too overwhelming for you?". Ace asked, in a softened, soothing, gentle voice. "Shhh, it's ok…it's ok….nothin' will hurt you….I promise". "Take it easy…we'll have a hug, and we'll have breakfast togetha….does that sound good?". Ace smiled a kind smile.
"Ok". Nastia replied, as she felt a gentle hug from Ace, while she fought back tears. "Shhhh, shhh, shhh, it's ok now". "I gotcha, I ain't lettin' nothin' hurt ya". Ace said, soothingly with gentle softness. He massaged her cheeks, kindly. "Seems like my baby needs her bottle". "Seems like my baby is tired, and hungry….some milk and breakfast seem to be the best thing for her". Ace reassured, soothingly with gentle softness. "Shhh, smile for me….give me a smile, don't be sad….be happy now". Ace reassured, in a soothing, gentle voice.
Nastia nodded, as she wiped away some tears. Ace smiled, as he handed Nastia her Oat Milk. "it's on the house". Ace assured, soothingly with kindness. "Thank you". Nastia replied.
Another member of Ace's Gangreen Gang came over. Big Billy. "Hey, sweetie". Big Billy said, kindly. Big Billy's stomach hung from his shirt. "Well, honey, there's no need to worry…my belly will keep you safe". Big Billy patted his stomach, in a jolly manner.
Ace and the others laughed. "He's a silly man, he is". Ace said, giggling. Nastia nodded, depressed.
"Hey…let's getcha that milk, huh?". "That'll calm ya down a bit, eh?". Ace said, kindly. Ace handed Nastia the Oat Milk, while she drank it. Ace smiled a kind smile, kissing Nastia's cheeks. "Tastes good, don't it?". Ace said, kindly. "Yes, it does". Nastia replied.
Ace smiled, walking with Nastia inside. The rest of the Gangreen Gang followed in step. Big Billy played with his belly button, making it whistle, and doing a funny accent, while pretending it was a mouth. Nastia smiled a half smile. "That was funny, actually". "Big Billy might have lint in there". Nastia said, chuckling.
"Climb into my belly and find out". Big Billy said, gently as he and the gang laughed. "He's quite the man, isn't he?". Ace said, gently. "He is". Nastia replied.
Big Billy did a funny accent with his belly button. "Yes, siree, I'm Cap'n Navel, and I see here, there's a belly to crawl into, bitch!". Big Billy said, doing the accent. "An' here, I see a lovely dame, Nastia's my girl, I'd like to russel her up, and take her out on a Friday Night, cuz she's me wife….that's right". The gang laughed, as Big Billy made a kissy face with his belly button. Nastia smiled a half smile, only chuckling a bit.
"Awww, you ain't laughin…you hurt my feelings…derp". Big Billy said, in his funny, Southern accent as they sat down to breakfast. "I do admit, it was pretty funny". Nastia said. "But…this is good, eggs, and bacon?".
Ace nodded, stealing some from her tray. "Yea', this is soy bacon…they added it to the breakfast menu a bit ago….tastes good, don't it?". Ace said, kindly with soothingness. "It does, indeed". Nastia said. She ate the rest of her meal, joking with the Gangreen gang…up until the bell rang for class. She went to her A.P. classes, while the Gang took their remedial classes for the 8th time. But they'd meet again, sure enough.
Ace and the gang walked down the hall, going to their next remedial class. "Well, I thought that was funny, Billy". Grubber said. "Yeah, man….the belly button thing….it may be as stupid as shit, but it's a good way to entertain the kids". Ace said, as he nodded, patting Big Billy on the back.
Billy nodded. "Yeah, if anything, the whole spiel was to make Nastia laugh….if possible". "I noticed she's been a bit depressed lately". "She seemed troubled this morning". Billy said, in a surprisingly mature manner.
Lil Arturo agreed. "Yeah, boss….what's up with her, lately?". "She's been feeling kinda weird". Lil Arturo whispered. "Maybe…..it's her Autism?". "Sometimes, Savants get overwhelmed, too".
Ace nodded. "Yeah, her Autism has something to do with it….but she's been having nightmares about stuff". "But she'll be alright". "What I've noticed is she gets depressed easily, and wants to give up….but she always comes back after reassurance…some young people are like that". "Not just those with Autism". Ace whispered.
"Hmm". The others nodded. "She's a good girl….she really is…I just hope she has a better day". Big Billy whispered.
Ace nodded. "Yeah, she will". "But we'll make it much easier for her, gentlemen". Ace whispered. "Tonight when she hangs with us". "Tonight, we ain't your typical bad boy lot". "Tonight, we're the sex appeal she's been lookin for". "We'll be prince charming". Ace said, grinning while chuckling. The rest of the gang smiled nasty smiles. They were the Gangreen Gang after all. Wooing a Kindergartener. How messed up is that?
Nastia waited while Ace picked her up for their late-night rendezvous. When she was ready, she climbed into Ace's car, as he smiled….making a kissy face towards her.
"How's my darlin this evening?". Ace asked in a soothing, gentle, seductive, Carmel tone.
"I'm well". Nastia said. "Hey….I noticed you were feeling better this afternoon". "I'm really happy you are, baby". "Daddy's so proud of ya". Ace said, seductively in his caramel tone.
"Thank you". Nastia replied. Ace drove to the hideout, where there was a dark, red light illuminating the area, giving it a sexual vibe.
"How are ya feelin' Lil baby?". Ace asked, kindly as he undressed, wearing tight silk boxers. One could see the lump in his boxers.
"Fine, perhaps". Nastia replied. Ace chuckled. "Yeah, I figured we'd bond, and talk for a bit…..whateva's bothering ya….we'll get it off your chest, coochie coo". Ace said, seductively in a suave, nourishing, gentle, seductive, soothing voice.
Nastia nodded. "That sounds good enough". Nastia replied. Ace sat down by the hot tub. He handed Nastia a glass of Oat Milk.
"What happened last night?". "You had this nightmare, ya had a bad experience….what happened, coochie?". "What made you so afraid?". Ace asked, gently in a soothing, seductive voice. It was like a widowed woman's new boyfriend speaking to her in the bedroom.
"I….I….I don't know". Nastia said, as she hid her eyes. Ace smirked a bit. "You should know….it was your nightmare…besides, in order to get this resolved, we should be able to talk about it…..talk to me….what was bothering you?". Ace asked in a soothing, alluring, seductive tone. He bit his thin lips.
"I….I was afraid the world would end". Nastia said. "I was scared because….I had this nightmare….I haven't had nightmares….ever".
Ace nodded. "Darling…I know nightmares are common for baby kids….it's something all kids have when they're young". "I might've had nightmares when I was a kid, myself". "But I promise you…it'll go away, soon". "Just smile, hold your head up, and be faithful baby girl". "Maybe it has something to do with the earlier trauma of losing your adoptive parents….when you were only 3 years old". "Sometimes, something scary like that makes an impact….and even though we say it's ok now….it might not be". "Yet". Ace said, soothingly with kindness.
Nastia nodded. "I guess". "But really, I guess….I've tried my best….when I was 3….I'm not sure". Nastia said, stammering.
Ace smiled a kind smile. "How did your parents pass away?". Ace asked, soothingly. "I don't….I remember them being in a car accident". "I think". Nastia said. Nastia sniffled.
"Yeah…was it hard being without them at that age?". "They're your mom and dad after all". Ace said, soothingly with kindness. "It was hard….because I went right to foster care…and….I was adopted later that year…however, I was scared of everything….I didn't know what to do….and my Autism doesn't help". Nastia said. Ace smiled a kind smile. "Yeah, but you were brave…..you were amazing with your new family…ya were the best, darlin". Ace said, soothingly with an orgasmic tone. Meaning he sounded like he was having an orgasm. Which he probably was.
"You know I love ya….but hey, everyone gets scared sometimes, it's only natural….but you were so brave…..you handled it like a pro….and really….you were everything I knew you could be". "You….are my heroine….and you'll always be, darlin". "I know you'll do excellent things….because you're amazing….in every single way". "I'm so in-awe of ya….and I will always love ya….my baby". "Don't be sad, be happy that you and I are together…because we deserve to be….my baby….my darlin". Ace said, seductively with an orgasm to his voice. Nastia wasn't sure what was happening, but she saw a rise in the lump that was underneath Ace's boxers.
"I love ya, darlin….you know I do". Ace said, soothingly with gentleness and seduction. "I know….and I love you as well". Nastia said.
Ace smiled as he saw the rise in his boxers. "Oh my….look at the Lil fella". Ace said, chuckling with a giggle. Nastia cocked her head a bit…still unable to tell what Ace was referring to.
Ace smiled a softened, sappy smile. "Yeah, it's all good". Ace said, gently with kind seductiveness. Nastia nodded.
"You good, coochie?". "Everythin' good?". "Baby?". Ace asked in a soothing, gentle, seductive manner. "Yes….it is very well…Thank you". Nastia replied. Ace smiled a kind smile. "Yeah….I thought it might be…honey". "Ya know I love you….very much". Ace said soothingly with gentleness.
Ace came over, kissing Nastia's hands, gently. "You'll always be my favorite….now and foreva, darlin". Ace said, soothingly with gentle kindness. Ace opened his arms for a hug, which Nastia accepted. For the first time in a while, Nastia smiled again…a genuine smile that she learned to appreciate. Ace smiled as well….knowing he was in a good place too.
Another member of the gang wore nothing but boxers, as he came over. It was Lil Arturo. He also had a rose in his mouth.
"There she is…how are you, amor?". Lil Arturo asked, kindly. "Very well". Nastia replied, as she smiled….genuinely happy.
Lil Arturo snuck a kiss on the cheeks, as he flirted with Nastia for a while. Ace smiled. "She's my baby….not yours". Ace joked, genuinely as he and the others laughed. "I don't care how sexy you think your boxers are". Ace retorted.
"You wore some of your sexiest boxers this evenin, boss". Lil Arturo said. "Yeah, but that was for somethin important". Ace said, smirking. Lil Arturo nodded.
"I think Billy has the nicest shorts of all of us". "Though, his testicles are getting warm". Lil Arturo said.
"My testicles are warm as well". "Man, these boxers are tight". "At least I was able to show em off this evenin', huh?". Ace said, as he laughed.
"What are testicles?". Nastia asked. "They're big guy parts….boy parts". "They're not for baby girls to know about yet…unless you wanna know". Ace said, kindly as he smirked. "I definitely do not". Nastia replied. The boys laughed. "But anyhow, coochie….we want ya to be as comfortable as possible with us…..you're our baby". "You're my lovergirl". Ace said, gently with a soothing, gentle kindness. Nastia nodded as she looked up at Ace, rubbing her eyes, tiredly. Ace smiled kissing Nastia's cheeks. "You're my baby…..you know that, already". "A baby of mine always has a good time with her old Acey". "You know that". Ace said, soothingly with kindness.
"I do know that already". Nastia said. She and Ace shared a laugh. Ace tickled her cheeks. "Baby…..have ya ever had creme de liquor?". Ace asked, kindly with gentleness.
"I have not….is it dangerous?". "Will it hurt me?". Nastia asked. d. Ace chuckled a bit of a sensible chuckle. It still bordered on maniacal, at least. "Nah, kiddo…it won't hurt ya….it's just a lil bit of a chocolate malt of a thing…it's chocolate milk kinda…that's all it is". "Try some for me…it won't hurt ya….I promise". Ace assured, kindly with soothingness.
"I hope not". Nastia said, as she glanced up at Ace, while he chuckled. "Don't worry, baby…daddy won't let nothin' hurt ya….I promise". "I give you my word". Ace said, in a soothing, gentle tone. "Here…just a little taste….you know what I like". Ace chuckled, after his mumble. Ace gave Nastia a bit of the creme de liquor. Just a sip of it.
Nastia drank the sip, immediately screwing up her face when she tasted it. "Yeah, it's kinda gross, isn't it?". Ace said, kindly with gentle soothingness. "It's very repulsing". Nastia replied.
"Yeah, I thought ya might say that". "That's why I only took a lil at a time…how cool is that?". Ace said, in a kind, soothing, gentle voice. "Hey, you'll enjoy it….I know ya will". Ace smiled a kind smile.
"It is certain that I will". "When I'm older maybe". Nastia replied. Ace and Nastia shared a laugh. "Yeah, we'll see…that might be one day you'll enjoy somethin' like that….who knows". Ace said, kindly. He nuzzled Nastia, gently giving her Eskimo kisses. "You're my best friend….you'll always be my best friend". "Whatever happens, we'll always be togetha….because, you've given me everything, baby girl". Ace said, in a soothing, gentle, kind voice. "It's good to know that I have….it's nice". Nastia replied. "Yeah, we know it….we always have". Ace assured, soothingly with kindness. He kissed Nastia's cheeks up and down.
He massaged her cheeks as well….humming a softened lullaby to her. "Hopefully, you'll recognize this one….your adoptive mom used to sing this to ya". "Maybe from what we remember". Ace whispered, in a relaxed, soothing voice. The lights changed color by the hot tub, as Ace nuzzled Nastia.
"My love must be a kind of blind love".
"I can't see anyone but you".
"Are the stars out tonight?".
"I don't know if it's cloudy or bright…".
"I only have eyes for you….dear".
"The moon may be high".
"But I can't see a thing in the sky…"
"I only have eyes….for you"
"I don't know if we're in our gar-den".
"Or on a crowded avenue…you"
"Are here, so am I".
"Baby, millions of people go by".
"But they all disappear from view…."
"And I only have eyes for you".
Ace sang this song gently to Nastia, as he massaged her cheeks. He smiled a kind smile, nuzzling her…giving her some Eskimo kisses. Nastia felt comforted by the kisses, as she relaxed her breathing, slowing down. Ace chuckled a bit, smiling a gentle smile. "Yeah, darlin….recognize that song?". Ace asked, in a soothing, relaxed, gentle voice.
"That song….was the one my adoptive mother used to sing". Nastia replied. "Yeah, that's the one….I know I don't sound nearly as close to it as your mom does….but hey, at least I tried". Ace said, comfortingly in a gentle, soothing tone. "Yeah, I'm a lil off-key". Ace chuckled a bit, as Nastia chuckled alongside him.
"That's alright". Nastia replied. "I'm quite alright".
Ace smiled a comforting smile. "I love ya so much…you are definitely my favorite…you always will be…and you'll always be my best friend". Ace said, in a comforting, soothing, gentle tone. "Thank you….you will as well". Nastia said, sharing a hug with Ace. Ace smiled, as they soaked in the hot tub, sharing the evening. But soon, a shadow came into sight, well, not so much a shadow, as a figure in the heat of the pool light. There, facing Ace with as brave a face as he could muster, was Nastia's brother, Eddy.