Nookie (Nookie Series) by Anieshea Dansby Page B

on his right cheek. He kind of reminded her of Kevin.
    After he finished rolling two dutches, he took a few puffs from both and then set them in motion. Joy’s heart started beating fast; she had never smoked before but didn’t want to be considered a lame, so when one of them came her way, she took it. On her first pull, her throat burned and she began to cough. Her lips felt numb and she coughed for ten minutes straight.
    “Somebody get her some water,” Rob yelled. Everybody laughed.
    “Here you go,” said Dre, handing her a glass.
    She took the cup. “Thanks.” The wetness felt good going down her throat. Her coughing stopped but her throat hurt.
    They continued to pass the dutch and Joy passed it on every time, not ready to give it another try.
    Tanya got up, lit three candles and turned all the lights out. The flicker of the TV and the aroma of the weed and candles were very calming.
    “Joy, you want a drink?” Shawn asked.
    “Yeah.”
    “Whatchu want?”
    “Um, surprise me.” She tried to sound cool, having never drunk before.
    She watched him mix her drink, imagining his arms around her and how his lips would feel. They looked so soft. She caught herself, hoping nobody had noticed her staring. Quickly, she turned to Tanya and breathed easy. Tanya was knocked out; head back, mouth wide open. Shawn handed her the drink and she took a sip.
    “I like this. What is it?”
    “Rum and Coke,” he replied, licking his lips.
    Joy took a big gulp to push down the lump in her throat. She felt a tingle between her legs and prayed it would go away. She turned away and tried to concentrate on the TV. Rob and Dre started playing Madden. Joy’s eyes kept sliding back to Shawn, who was watching the game intently. Suddenly, he looked at her and she almost spilled what was left in her cup. She drunk it down quickly.
    “Refill?” Shawn asked, smiling at her.
    Joy handed him her cup without a word. He made her drink and handed it to her, then woke up Tanya and told her he was ready to go to bed. She got up and followed him into their room.
    “What the fuck is that smell?” Dre shouted.
    “Excuse me,” Rob said and laughed.
    “You nasty mutherfucka.”
    Joy burst out laughing, covering her nose. Rob farted again and they all laughed. Tanya came out of the bedroom in just a shirt, nothing else, the bottom of her butt cheeks hanging out, and went into the bathroom. Rob’s eyes followed her the whole way. After a few minutes, Rob got up and went into the bathroom. Joy looked at Dre and then back at the bathroom door. Dre got up and laid down on the couch, completely dismissing the situation. Muffled moans came from the bathroom. She couldn’t believe that they would be so bold, with Shawn in the next room.
    Joy went to get up and go to her room, but when she tried to stand up she became dizzy and fell back in the chair. Dre jumped up and helped her. She didn’t even feel herself walking. It was like she was flying. It seemed like seconds later she felt herself drop onto the bed. Her eyes hurt and she couldn’t keep them open. She didn’t even hear Dre leave the room as she curled up and went to sleep.

    Chapter Twenty-three
    A sharp pain woke Joy up the next morning. She couldn’t believe that she had to pee so badly. She almost had an accident trying to untangle herself from the blanket wrapped around her. She fell on the floor and hit her knee, her right ankle still trapped. After finally freeing herself, she jumped up and ran to the bathroom, where she found Tanya passed out on the floor. She stepped over her and sat down on the toilet, thinking about last night as she relieved herself. How could Tanya cheat on her sexy-ass man? Rob must be working with something. He looked all right, he was sexy and had a nice body, but nothing that really stood out. He definitely had nothing on Shawn.
    Once Joy had finished, she washed her hands, splashing some of the water on Tanya to try and wake her up. “Tanya, get off