Youngin' Blues: The Story of Reed and RaKeem Read Online Free

do neither. Reed wanted the entire college experience. Being on campus kept her focused, in her opinion. Being that she’d graduated early and was still much too young to be out on her own, everyone had agreed that her best interest was to be on campus.
    Reed had started college at only seventeen, yet she had majored in three different subjects, elongating her undergrad years. At 22, Reed had spent the past five years in school, and was near the finish line. With only a few months left, she was excited about walking across the stage. Keem had big plans in store for her when the time came. He was so proud of his lady.
    “How long will you be studying?” Keem questioned.
    “Just a few hours.” Reed sighed.
    “Don’t be up too late. Your test is early morning. If you’re too tired, studying would’ve been in vain.” He preached.
    “I know. I won’t be all night. I’ll call you once I’m done.”
     
    “Don’t bother. I’d much rather you rest.” Keem and Reed had made it to the door. He pulled the door open, and the heat welcomed them both. As usual, the lobby was packed with students. Everyone halted their actions, and stared. Royalty had entered their presence, and every move that either made was to be witnessed.
    Keem and Reed bypassed the check in center. With his status, RaKeem wasn’t hounded for identification like the other guys on who came on campus. He had never even handed his over. Everyone knew who the hell he was. There was no questioning. Pulling out his small linen, Keem pressed the up button on the elevator.
    While waiting, he gave head nods and low growls to the people that were dying to get a word out of him. All the while, Reed had her nose in the air. She hated the attention, but it came with the territory. Keem placed his hand on the elevator door, with his linen in between, and allowed Reed on first. The students that occupied the same building were trifling, and downright nasty. Keem hated the thought of swimming in their germs.
    Up to the third floor, they traveled, both staring at one another. Reed traced RaKeem’s light colored eyes with hers. He was so perfectly constructed. Everything about Keem was ravishing to her. Never, had she ever seen a more handsome man. While in a room with hundreds, Keem was always the most stunning. In her twenty-two years of living, she’d never encountered anyone as amazing. Her brother had been the only man that had ever been of any influence on her, but Keem had quickly replaced him –in a few ways.
    “Well, this is me.” Reed grabbed her designer bag from Keem’s arms. Unzipping the front, she retrieved her keys. “I guess I better get to these books.”
    “I’d come in, but that would only hinder your studies.” Keem hissed, “So, I’ll just be on my way, love.”
    “Okay.” Reed pouted.
    “Come here.” He grabbed her neck, and brought her forward. Just as soon as she was close enough, he pursed his lips and kissed hers. The tense feeling that was present at first was now gone. She melted under his embrace. Keem was sure to break her down with each touch. He wanted her to relax, and allow her mind to be at ease before he took off.
    “I love you.” Reed recited, pulling back.
    “You’d better.” He tapped her forehead and backed up. Saluting her with his right hands, he blew a silent kiss, “I’ll holler at you boss lady.” He smiled.
    “Alright boss man,” Reed saluted as well. it was a thing that they did, each time they parted ways. Kissing the air, she closed her eyes. When she opened them, Keem was standing at the opposite end of the hall capturing the kiss that she’d just sent his way. Grabbing it, it tucked it under his bosom, at his heart.
    Fluttering commenced inside of Reed as she looked on. Each time Keem reenacted the gesture, it warmed her. It never failed. Reed’s cheeks turned beet red, and burned all over. Love was in the air, and she was soaking it all up.
    “Goodnight.” Keem mouthed.
    “Goodnight.”