Rapper’s Delight

"So y'all really are fucking each other?!" Griffey laughed.

Chris looked at me, then jumped across the bed to get Griffey. I ran over to stand in between them both. Chris had this look in his face like he will kill Griff.

"Justin, move!" Chris yelled trying to push me.

"Chill out, Chris!" I snapped. "Just wait! If it's not clear, then it's on you."

Chris relaxed and nodded his head. I turned to Griffey and he jumped back. I could tell he was terrified. This nigga just got himself a free life point and I hope he don't waste it.

"Griff, I need you to listen." I said calmly.

"Listen? That huge nigga just broke the bed trying to kill me and you want me to listen?" Griffey questioned.

"Chill. Hear me out. I need for you to have a seat so we can talk." I said directing him to the table.

Griff kept his eyes dead set on Chris and moved his chair to the back of the wall. Chris sat on the broken bed. I sat in the chair across from him.

"I got to keep it real with you, but you got to keep it a secret." I said.

"Justice, what are you doing?" Chris asked me.

"Cash, you think I want to do this!" I yelled. I looked back at Griffey, then said,

"Truth is your my best friend here and I don't want to lie to you." I sighed. "Yes. Cash and I are together."

Griffey looked at us with such surprise. He put his hand over his mouth and started laughing.

"What the fuck is so funny?" I asked.

"I just knew something was going on way back when he joined the team. Also, he's staying with in your place. That's kind of odd." He said.

"He's my security guard. He can stay with me." I said.

"What about Rod? He never stayed with you." Griff said making a point.

"So, what now?" Chris asked standing up. "What are going to do with this information?"

Chris walked over to the table and stood behind me. I saw the fear in Griffey's eyes, but Chris has a point. Now that he knows about us, what is he going to do with it?

"Nothing." Griff said calmly.

"I'm deadass serious. You can't say anything. This will fuck up a lot of money and lives." Chris said.

"I won't. If I out you, then I'm outing myself." He said leaning back in his chair.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" I asked confused.

"We riding in the same boat. That's all. Just know I got yo back. I won't say shit. On my soul and God." Griff said holding up his right hand.

I turned around and looked at Chris. He looked at me and I gave him the sign. Chris jumped from behind me and scared the hell out of Griffey. I fell out laughing. Griff was on the floor grabbing his chest breathing hard as fuck.

"My bad, bro." I said helping him up. "I just had to make sure you understood what's at stake here."

"Yeah, I can see my life is on the line if I say shit. I get it." Griff said.

"I hope you do understand. You seem like a reasonable dude. I would hate for you to be a post on social media with RIP by your name." Chris said standing next to me.

"Yo, chill. Why got to be like that?" I asked looking at Chris.

"I'm just making it clear." Chris said.

"Oh. You're crystal, Fiji, filtered tap water clear." Griff said.

"Cool. Aye, bro! Why don't you head back to your room and sleep some of that alcohol off. I'll catch with you later." I said walking him to the door.

"Yeah. Aite bro." Griff said walking out.

I closed the door behind him and turned around to Chris. He was sitting on the table.

"Get off the table! You already broke my bed." I said upset.

"Why you mad at me?" Chris asked standing up.

"This is getting too out of hand. You almost killed my homeboy." I said.

"I wasn't gonna really hurt him, but how did you want me to react when the secret we've been keeping from everyone for months now gets exposed by your homeboy?" Chris asked.

He's got a point. We both were taken aback by this. I wished it was handled differently.

"You got to fix this shit." I told Chris.

"I know. I'll talk to him and make it better." Chris agreed.

"Thank you. Now, I need to get ready to go and meet up with some fans. It's Pre-Show Day." I said kicking Chris out.

I got ready and headed into the lobby. I saw Domino and he ran down the couple of areas I was gonna meet the fans. Nessy came over to me and checked out the outfit I was wearing. She made sure it was looking good on me. Then, Frank came from outside letting us know that the cars are ready.

I jumped into my car. Chris was the driver and I sat in the back. Frank say up front and Domino sat next to me.

"Yo, where is Griffey?" Domino asked. "Can't have a live session without the hype man!"

"I think he's still recovering from last night." I said while looking at Chris through the rear view mirror.

"Well, it looks like he's alright to me." Frank said as Griffey hopped in the car with sunglasses on.

"Alright, which one of you muthafuckas forgot to remind we had this shit this morning?" Griffey said getting adjusted in his seat.

"Well, good morning and I thought you were moving slow." Domino laughed.

"Whatever. Let's get this show on the road!" Griffey shouted as we pulled off.

He was literally acting like nothing had happened a few hours ago. We were actually having conversations and talking like we did not just tell him some secretive shit. At each area, he was right there as my hype man. I mean if I can pretend all this time, so can he.

When we left from the long morning to afternoon meet up sessions, we grabbed some food and headed back to the hotel. Chris came to my room to eat.

"You noticed how Griff acted towards me? Like nothing happened in this room." I said.

"Yeah. It was weird, but he's good at playing it cool. I think he will keep his word." Chris said.

"I believe so too." I said.

"We just got to be more careful. So, something is gonna have to change." I said looking away.

"Like what?" He asked.

"Chris, you're gonna have to move out. Only because it looks suspicious that you're staying with me." I said sighing.

I looked at Chris and he seemed hurt. Damn, I didn't want him to move out, but Griff made a point. Nobody's security stays in the same place as them. Chris threw his fork on his plate and got up.

"Chris, I'm sorry, but you know it's best that we do it. Come on." I said getting up. I grabbed his hand and he tried to pull away.

"Justin, I understand that we have to do this. I do. I just didn't expect it to be so soon." Chris said sadly.

"I know, but it's for the best." I said.

"Ok. I will call the landlord and have him set up a place for me in your building." Chris said.

"Ok, cool. I would like that. Now, can we finish eating cuz a nigga hungry from all this mellow drama." I laughed as I sat back down.

Chris came over to me and kissed my lips. We sat down and ate our food together. Then, got in bed to relax. Oh, I got the bed fixed too. We didn't fuck, but we got our dicks wet from some sloppy head. He can really make a nigga forget all his problems.

*Tour Day in Atlanta*

Today is finally here! I'm about to do what I've always wanted to do! Stand before a crowd of people and put on a show! We got to the stadium and I can see people standing outside ready to get in. I went in to the back and got dressed. As I was relaxing, my door knocked. It was Quake Coast, SymphonE, and Kierra Vibez. We sat around and they were telling me how nervous they were. I told them to just go out there and do their best. We've been practicing for so long and it's time to give our fans what they wanted.

Kierra Vibez was first to go out there. That girl got some of the best rhymes that I know of this time. Her flow will keep you bopping your head to it. SymphonE joined her on stage to sing in one her songs. It was such a tune that I can listen to. Their voices were so crisp and clear that the stadium was singing right along with them. Quake Coast left the room to get ready.

As he left, Chris walked in. He closed the door and gave me a big hug. He kissed me and said,

"Justin, oh wait, Justice, you got this and I'm proud of you for the accomplishments that you've made and will continue to make. I love you and have a great show."

I smiled and told him I love him. Then, gave him another kiss. Then, we separated as the door burst opened. It was Griffey. He was coming by to see if I was ready.

"Yeah. Give me a sec." I said.

"Cool. I'll be out here." Griff said.

"Wait." Chris said. "Griff, I want to apologize for my behavior from before. I was out of line for trying to attack you."

"Cash, I appreciate that. I want you to know that I'm happy for you both. I just wanted Justice to be honest with me. And I promise to keep y'all secret safe for as long as I live." Griffey said dapping up Chris and me.

"I'm glad we can be cool on this. Let's have a great show!" I shouted as I ran out the door.

Griffey grabbed a mic and ran out to the middle of the stage. He gave this big announcement for my arrival and the crowd goes crazy. I can hear them screaming out my name. The adrenaline in my body started to pump up my blood. My nerves kicked into overdrive and when I heard my name, I just begin bouncing up and down. RhinoS came behind me and touched my shoulder.

"You go out there and you kill this motherfucka!"

And with those words, I ran out on the stage and the crowd goes completely bananas.

"Atlanta! What's going on in my hometown?!" I shouted. "Y'all ready to turn this bitch out?!"

"I think they more than ready!" Griffey shouted.

"Aye, DJ! Let's give the people what they paid for!" I shouted.

The DJ played one my hits and the stadium started bumping. The feeling you get when you hear someone rapping out your words to you. It's insane. I found myself remembering most of my words from the crowd. I brought out SymphonE to sing our song and she was so angelic on the mic. It was like we were the only two people there. Baby girl knows how to rock a mic when it's time. When we were finished, she kissed me on my cheek and walked off stage. I looked over and saw Chris with a side look.

The last song that was played was Got Yo Back. I barely was able to say most of the words. I just stood there and let them sing the song back to me as I jumped in every now and then. When it was over, I brought out everyone out to the stage.

"Thank you Atlanta! We love you! Drive safe and good night!" I shouted, then got off stage.

When I got to the back, everyone was there cheering. It was such a good feeling to hear everybody excited. Then, I hear a small voice and I see Sargon. I ran over to him and picked him up. He was wearing headphones from all the noise, but it was so good to see my lil King. I gave Vanessa a hug and thanked her for bringing him. My parents and brother was there too. I gave them hugs as well. This night couldn't get any better than this I swear. Kari, Chris' daughter, ran over to him and gave her a hug. He was crying while she gave him a big hug. This was such a real family moment and I didn't want it to end.

"Alright, let me first to say thank you everyone!" I said out loud. "Our first show went off without a hitch and its all because of you! So, give yourself a round of applause!"

The room went into cheers and clapping.

"Tonight, we showed the world how great we are and what we can do. This is what it's all about! The music, people, love, and togetherness! We did it! So, tonight, let us celebrate by eating some good food and being a family!" I shouted.

Everyone agreed and we all packed up to leave. We were told that there was a crowd of people outside. As I walking out the door, Chris got in front of me. Frank was standing on the left side of me. Griffey was on the right side of me.

"We love you, Justice!" They yelled.

"I love you too!" I shouted back.

Frank kept looking out into the crowd like he saw something. Everyone was getting in their trucks. I got curious and asked.

"Frank, what are you looking at?" I asked.

"I feel like I know that man." Frank said pretending to wave at the crowd.

"Who?" I asked confused, but playing it off to the crowd.

"Him." Frank said pointing his finger into the crowd like he was acknowledging some of the signs. I still couldn't see who he was talking about.

"Alright. Y'all get in the truck. It's time to go." Chris said opening the door.

"Wait! Is that Rod, the former head of security?" Griffey asked.

Then, it dawned on me. It was him. I didn't recognize him with a beard. Frank started to walk over to him, but something didn't feel right. Why was he here all of a sudden? I thought he wasn't allowed to come within a hundred feet of the company and me. As Frank got closer, he started reach for something in his pocket.

Then, all I can remember is Frank ducking. Someone yelling he's got a gun. Three loud pops. Then, I hit the ground.