39-Family Talks

**Daveed's POV**

My parents left before it got too late, but all of my siblings stayed behind for a popcorn and a movie night. No one is actually paying attention to whatever was put on because we're all talking and enjoying each other's company. I love having my family here all together. My baby is going to be so spoiled by everyone, especially since it's the first grand baby. Armoni doesn't want kids of his own and the rest just haven't settled down with someone yet. Elliot is graduating high school in a couple of weeks, but I bet he will be married before the rest of them. He's such a lover boy.
"So, Saviera. Do you remember me from school?" Aster asked. I forgot Sav mentioned that they went to the same school.
"Yes I do! I wasn't sure if you remembered, so I didn't mention it. It's crazy how our paths crossed." Sav responded.
"Are you and Zuri still close? She used to be so nice to me and I remember you two were joined to the hip." She must not remember that they started dating in high school.
"We're still best friends. I think today is the first day ever that I haven't spoken to her, now that I think about it. I'll have to give her a call before we go to bed." I know Sav is trying to be strong about Zuri not being with us. She still loves her and it's going to be a long time before she's able to truly move on from her. It makes things complicated that it's my best friend that Zuri caught feelings for. None of us expected things to go this route. If something doesn't work out for them or if Zuri decides she still wants to be with Sav down the road, how will that impact my friendship with him? Just because he technically had her first, that doesn't mean she and I didn't develop feelings or attraction as well. I've thought about this a lot, but I figured we would cross that bridge if we ever got to it.
"I'm not going to lie, I always thought you two were gay." Aster said and started laughing. Uh oh. Sav looks at me like she isn't sure if she's in the clear to mention how we met. I just gave a small nod to let her know that it is her story to tell, so if she wanted to tell it she can. I don't care about their opinions.
"We actually were together for a little over five years. We just broke up about two weeks ago." Devence's whisky sprayed out of his nose as he choked on his drink and Caroline patted his back while Elliot laughed at him. He clearly realized that the math was not mathing.
"So you cheated on her with my brother?" Aster isn't able to control her judgmental expression.
"Oh no, I didn't cheat. Gosh this is going to get awkward. Babe?" Her eyes are begging me for help and I crack a smile.
I explain the whole story to them so they wouldn't look at her like she's a cheating whore.
"So if it came down to it and you had to choose, who would you choose? My brother, or Zuri?" Caroline asked. She's always the straight forward one.
"I would choose Daveed. Of course there's a huge part of me still wishing the three of us worked out, but I know I will never truly lose Zuri as a friend. I can't be just friends with Daveed and I couldn't imagine living a life without his love. That doesn't mean I don't love Zuri with my whole heart though." She has never put her feelings for me in words like that. And knowing that she would choose me if she had to strokes my ego too.
"I like that answer. I also like that my future niece or nephew is the main priority in such a hard situation. I applaud you all." Caroline said.
"Let's not tell mom and dad those details though. I'm not sure they would be so happy about the way Sav and I started out." I said.
"Yeah, mom would lose her shit." Khiya added. She's actually been quiet the whole time, but I can tell she enjoyed the conversation. She's the most abnormal one of us all. She actually used to have a huge crush on Rory when she first met him, but she's not bold enough to pursue a man. Especially not if that man is my best friend because there's no way in hell my little sister is getting with him. I couldn't tell what she was thinking when I mentioned Zuri and Rory being together now, but if she felt any type of way she did a great job at masking it. It must have been something small.
We all hung out until about eleven- thirty and everyone headed home. Elliot ended up driving Devence home because he drank too much alcohol.
Tomorrow we have the appointment for the baby and I'm excited. I wonder if we get a sonogram or if it's just a little check up. Sav and I take a quick shower so we can get to bed. I noticed she had a little bruising on her ass and it kind of made me feel bad. I know she isn't used to being handled like that and I kind of lost some self-control.
"I'm sorry if I was too rough last night." I'm holding her in bed and running my fingers through her long, beautiful hair.
"Don't be sorry. You've been holding out on me. But why didn't I get a safe word? Aren't you supposed to tell me to say 'coconuts' or something if I want you to stop?" I start to laugh. Her imagination is something else.
"I don't do that. If you want me to stop, then just tell me to stop and I will. Or you could say 'no' or 'quit' or 'that's enough'. At the end of the day, no means no. You're free to change your mind and we can continue if that's what you want to do, but I need consent to be clear and direct. So, no coconuts in the bedroom or any other foods unless we're eating them off of each other." I can understand why some use safe words, but if I hear the word 'stop', I can't just keep going. It doesn't feel right to me.
"I'll be sure not to say those words unless I really need you to stop then, which I doubt I will. I may have struggled to sit all day, but it was so worth it." I love how much of a freak she is. I can't always be gentle and soft.
"Are you hurting still? I got a little carried away, but I'll be more careful next time. I accidentally bruised your ass a little bit." I gently rubbed over her butt and caressed it.
"No, I'm not hurting. It's just slightly sore, but I don't mind it at all. Last night was perfect and I slept so good all night." She said.
"I'm glad you feel that way because there's more where that came from. However, we have a busy day tomorrow, so tonight we're just going to cuddle and get some sleep." I kiss her on the head
"I think that sounds like a good idea." She yawns and stretches her body. "Good night. I love you."
"Good night, baby. I love you more." We fall asleep in each other's arms. This was the first night we forgot about calling Zuri, but it's also the first night Zuri didn't call Sav. I don't know how to feel about that.