Chapter 7

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Nicki and Safaree were double checking everything. Making sure Nicki's schedule was absolutely clear and they have everything needed for the sleepover. Nicki had never spent the night with any of her barbz before and was a little nervous. She didn't know what tonight would bring or what would happen but she was hoping for the best.

Nicki: "my schedule is absolutely clear, nothing will come up? Because I'd hate to disappoint the girls."

Safaree: " you good I checked all calendars & even called Martin, your clear Nicki"

and with that Nicki and Safaree changed their clothes. Nicki put a plain black & white adidas track suit with a white v neck T & matching shell toes. Since the girls had already seen her with out her wig & make up Nicki didn't bother to change it. she combed her ponytail into a messy bun & applied a clear lipgloss. She did a final "bad bitch check" before putting on her big jet black sunglasses. Safaree complemented Nicki by wearing a light grey Adidas track suit, a grey customized fitted he got as a gift & some Griffy Max 1's (grey). He knew he couldn't be flashy so he left all jewelry off. They were both ready & excited Safaree grabbed their over night bags & headed to the hotel.

at Target...

the girls were spazzing because they were about to have an actual sleepover with Nicki and Safaree. They arrived to Target and went straight to the movie section. They didn't want to only get movies for them & Nicki so they looked for some action movies. After 20 minutes in the movie section the girls ended up picking "The Devil Wears Prada" "Salt" and "Canible" after they were confident in their movie selection they headed over to the snack aisles. the got a case of Strawberry Kiwi Snapples, Reece's, cranberry & almonds, gushers, popcorn, fruit roll ups, & 3 big bags if variety Lays chips.

Janay: "oh we should get some bottles of water, you know how Nicki is about her water"

Talisa: "we don't need a case let's get some out if the lil fridge things by check out"

the girls agreed.

Ebony: "yo I need a floppy hat to wear with my dress tomorrow and the iHome speakers so we can play our music, go ahead to check out & I'll meet y'all there."

Ronella: "imma walk with you I forget to bring some socks to walk around in & I need some" let me call the cabs so they'll be outside when we're done.

By this time all the girls needed something so they all just went back into the store aisles picking up what they forgot at home. After 15 more minute the girls were out & headed back to the hotel. On the ride home Nicki text Ebony and told her they were in the room in their pajamas waiting for them & to hurry up. Ebony laughed and told Nicki they'd be there soon and to calm her tits.

Back at the hotel...

Nicki: "all I need for the night is my charger & laptop. my hair is already wrapped so if I doze off I'm good."

Safaree: "aite let me go put our bags in our room & I'll be right back."

Nicki sat in the middle of the bed Indian style and turned the TV on. She began flipping threw channels seeing nothing was on, she settled with watching "Sponge Bob." it was the episode when Sponge Bob & Patrick went camping. Nicki was trying so hard to keep up with the campfire song and was failing miserably and was cracking herself up unleashing her loud holler/scream laugh. The girls were walking down the hall & could hear Nicki's cackle which made them laugh. The girls walked in the room to find Nicki on her back cracking up laughing.

Dee: "really, is this what you do, imma need you to hush"

Nicki sat straight up & gave her the -_- face.

Ebony: "so you're just gonna sit there while we struggle with all these bags and you can't help?"

Talisa:"I mean"

Janay: "Nicki if you don't come grab a bag"

Nicki grabbed the room key out of Ebony's hand & sat back down.

Nicki: "da kid a guest I ain't helping with shit .. ya dig" Nicki said in her "hood voice".

They all gave Nicki the -_- face which made Nicki die of laughter. Just then Safaree walked up & grabbed some bags out of the girls hands.

girls: "thank you Safaree"

Safaree sat the bags on the beds & the girls followed suit. Nicki walked over and started looking threw the bags

They left a few more bags in the cab so they had to go back to get the rest.. the phone rang & Nicki answered the phone in her "British" accent. the front desk told her their delivery has been sitting & to come pick it up. Nicki called Ebony and told her to get it in her way back up. The delivery was 2 dozen red velvet cup cakes. After the girls settled and changed their clothes they made small talk with Nicki and Safaree.

Ronella: "a yo dad, why you got all them tattoo's?"

Safaree: " because I'm a coon, coons are tatted" Safaree started flexing. Nicki popped Safaree on top of his head ... "Wut tip big dawg" the room fell out in laughter

Janay: "Ebony get your big head out Nicki lap acting like a baby"

Ebony: "Mind your business bitch" and stuck her tongue out at her.

Nicki popped Ebony.

Nicki: "don't be cursing"

Ebony popped Nicki back

Ebony: "you're not the boss of me Onika" Nicki's eyes bucked open & she started playfully smacking Ebony & ranting. The girls were pumping Nicki up yelling "get her Nicki, beat her her ass ... beat her ass" Ebony started play crying & Nicki stopped

Nicki:"oh you wanna cry now huh? yu big baby" Nicki kissed Ebony on the cheek & said sorry. The girls -_- faced them.

Safaree: "aite let's watch a movie what y'all buy"

Talisa passed Safaree the DVD's and sat next to Nicki on the bed.

Dee:"let's watch "Devil Wears Prada" 1st because we all know Nicki about to be sleep then the other ones

Nicki threw a pillow at Dee that popped her in the face. Dee threw it back & hit Ronella by accident

Ronella:"damn Dee you can't throw for shit!"

Ronella laid on the bed & laid on Talisa's lap the way Ebony was laying on Nicki. Janay and Dee laid across the bottom of the bed head to toe while Safaree sat on the opposite bed stretched out like a king.

Safaree: "y'all want something to drink"

Everyone said No except for Nicki. She asked for a water & the cranberry & almonds. Safaree got them for her.. Half way threw the movie Ebony and Nicki fell asleep. Talisa made a plan to tooth paste them & take pictures. Janay & Dee got up making sure to not make much noise or wake them. So did Talisa & Ronella. Janay grabbed her whip cream she got to go with her strawberries. Safaree grabbed the tooth paste from the bathroom Dee grabbed Ebony's phone and was standing a little distance to get the perfect shots. Safaree toothpaste'd mustaches on them. Dee took pictures. Janay & Talisa put whip cream in their hands. Dee took more pictures. Ronella & Safaree took their phone cords and rubbed gently on their faces. Dee took more pictures. The snickering was extremely loud & they wondered how Nicki & Ebony were still sleeping. Ronella & Safaree continued to slide the chargers across Nicki & Ebony's face. At the same time Ebony & Nicki rubbed their faces smearing the whip cream all over. The room filled with loud hysterical laughing. Nicki & Ebony both woke up mad. Nicki jumped on Safaree's back so fast & was smearing what was left all over him. Ebony grabbed Ronella & threw her in the bed and did the same. The other girls were laughing at the fight that was going in.

Nicki: "you fucking cock"
Safaree was spazzing trying to get Nicki off his back but Nicki had a kung foo grip & was not letting up

Ebony: "what the fuck is wrong with you" ebony asked threw the struggle if trying to suffocate Ronella with the pillow.

The girls helped pull them off of each other & told them to calm down. They looked at each other and looked in amazement at how the mess was only on each others face. Nicki, Safaree, Ebony and Ronella all washed their faces and settled back down. The room filled with laughter at what had just happened.

Safaree: "what are we doing tomorrow?"

Talisa:"I don't know, I think we're going to see the movie star "stars" and the Hollywood sign" she looked at Ebony

Ebony: "yeaa I think I don't know I just want to have fun"

Safaree: "that's it .. man we gotta do something bananas"

Nicki: "Safaree shut up"

Janay:" let's go sky diving"

Nicki's eyes bucked open

Nicki:"oh hiiiiiil nawww" think of something else

Dee:" what about zip lining"

Safaree got excited ... "yeaa"

Nicki: " uhmm okay we can check that out"

Ronella: "that seem like fun, we in there"

Nicki gave Ronella a crazy look then busted out laughing.

Ebony:"I wanna get my tattoo while I'm out here"

Janay and Talisa agreed

Safaree: "what y'all getting I might get one too"

The girls squealed in excitement. They talked a little more about the next day's plans until they had everything planned out to the T. The girls were heavy into their phones texting & tweeting about their day leaving out Nicki & Safaree. Nicki and Safaree were lurking. Nobody was saying anything about what was going on. Janay looked up & saw Nicki and Safaree silently giggling into their phone. Ebony looked up and saw them side eyeing each other. She started a group chat w/the girls

Ebony
Look at Onikafaree being great!

Janay
awww they think we can't see them

Talisa
I'm sad they're not tweeting but are being keyboard warriors awww

Ronella
We hip tho

Dee
They probably being nasty ;)

Nicki caught the girls constantly laughing and typing but didn't see them when she checked her TL


in group chat ..

Ebony
Imma snatch her phone & throw it to you Talisa but before I do, the rest of y'all go in the bathroom me & Talisa are gonna run in lol

Talisa
Okay imma snatch Safaree phone, FOH lls

Ronella
Aite how will we know when to start

Dee
imma cough & walk in the bathroom when I do that you & Janay count to 10 them come in

The girls had their plan & was ready to play. Janay started small talk to get the room back to normal. It was 3 in the morning & they were all laughing and having a good time. 10 minutes later Dee coughed then excused herself.

Ronella:"come on Nay let's go take pictures"

Janay: "ok"

Ebony: "that's all y'all do is take pictures gawd!"

Janay:"shut up"

They walked into the bathroom. Nicki and Safaree both had their phones laying on the bed. Talisa got up and walked towards the snacks and grabbed a reece's she gave Ebony a look & in one swift motion they snatched the phones and booked it to the bathroom! dee quickly locked the door.

Nicki: "barbz what the hell is going on"

Ebony: "phone check fool"

They all fell out in laughter. Safaree didn't care. He grabbed him a bottle of water and a pack of gushers, sat back and watched.

Nicki:"Barbz imma punch all of y'all dead in y'all face if I don't get my phone"

Janay:"you ain't gon do shiiiiiiiiit"

They all fell out in laughter again

Nicki:"who said that Zhanay?" wait till this door get open, your the first to get popped"

Talisa:"womp with your liddo ass, who you gon pop Nicki?"

Nicki was now laughing.

Nicki:"okay watch you are all getting exiled ... EXILED EXILED EXILED"

Dee:"what you won't do is that"

Nicki laughed really hard. Safaree whispered to Nicki to come to him.

Safaree:"you know the rooms connect threw the bathroom and if you go outside you can get into the other room"

Nicki's eyes bucked open. She began searching for the room key. She found the keys to room "402" & snuck out

Ronella:"Nicki why you quiet"

Safaree:"she's out here doing some pout like a 2 year old" HA! he did his obnoxious laugh

Ronella:"aww Eb she doing your pout""

Ebony:"awwww i wanna see I live for her pouts"

Janay:"so what this is war don't open that door"

As they all were yelling at Ebony about not opening the door Nicki had crept into the other suit.

Ebony:"alright damn"

Just as the bathroom settled Nicki opened the bathroom door quietly. they didn't even notice her standing there with their back to her. Nicki flicked the bathroom light off & yelled HA! they all jumped & ran after Nicki. Nicki ran out the room & back into the other. The girls weren't fast enough to catch her.

Since they didn't have any room keys they were locked out.

Ebony:"open the door Onika"

Nicki: (in her British accent) there's no Onika here, you have the wrong room darling

Ebony:"stop the shit and open up PAUZ"

Nicki:"can i have my phone"

Talisa:"no"

Nicki: (in her "hood voice) "well yu ain't getting in lil nigga"

Ronella:"STFU Talisa, yu can have your phone back Nicki"

Ebony slid it under the door

Nicki:"and Safaree's"

Talisa slid Safaree's phone under the door

Nicki:"what's the password lil lady"

Dee:"open this door before we have problems Onika"

Nicki:"oh hill naww y'all sleeping in the hall tonight"

Ebony:"Nicki pleaaaaaae I'm tired I just want to sleep, I'm sorry"

Nicki:"okay Ebony is the only one with sense she can come in. As you all come to your senses you can come back in too. Imma let you in Ebony tell the girls to stand in front of the other room"

The girls complied and Ebony was let in.

Nicki:"if you want to rejoin the party you must complete a task. As of now you are all in Barbie detention"



TO BE CONTINUED!

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Chapter 6

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"yooo Janay, where is the "Ruby Tuesday's" at?"

"i don't know Ebony, i'm not from here just like you!" Janay said getting a little irritated. They were all hungry, and just arrived in LA.They were on a 5 hour flight for D.C and refused all food on the flight. As soon as they landed they went to the hotel, freshened up and headed out to find something to eat. Team MinajDC were in LA for Ebony's birthday.

"yo there it go over there!" Talisa yelled from the back seat. "Nay you see it?!"

"yea but i think you should be telling the driver that"

"excuse me sir, you can let us out right here" Ronella stated tapping the driver on the shoulder. They paid their fare, hopped out the cab and walked over to the restaurant . They were excited to be in LA, and even more excited to be out there together.

"First night in LA LET'S GET IT POPPING! I'm about to get so wasted" Ebony yelled scaring a couple of people walking by. They walked in to "Ruby Tuesday's" & were quickly seated. They ordered there food, had a couple drinks, and were now sitting in the restaurant enjoying each others company.

"son, can you believe we're in LA" Talisa said sipping her drink

"i know right" Janay said a little too giddy, feeling the effects of her 3 drinks.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY EBONY" they all yelled in unison.
Just like every other time they got together they started playing Nicki music and spazzing out to th fullest. The part of the restaurant they were sitting in was empty so the noise they were making didn't bother anyone. Janay put "Turn Me On" on and they went crazy.

-across the restaurant-

"Safaree what do you keep looking around for?"

"you don't hear that?"

"what"

"listen" Nicki put down her menu and strained to hear what ever Safaree was so hung up on. Nicki's eyes bucked

"it can't be" Nicki said in a hushed tone as a slight smile crept across her face

"yooooooooo"
Safaree said as he smiled a big dumb smile. Skylar set their drinks down and Safaree pointed to the shrimp fondue and hot wings and mouthed "appetizer" to her, she nodded her head and went to place the order.

"Let's go see where it's coming from" Safaree said grabbing Nicki's wrist. Before they could away Skylar walked over.

"are you ready to order your meal"

"we're going to wash our hands" Nicki lied. "don't let anybody steal our table we'll be right back Chinky Sky" with that they sped off. As they got closer so did the noise. They slowed down their walking pace and peaked around the corner. They spotted where the noise was coming from and it suddenly got quiet. They felt they were being watched. Nicki's eyes bucked wide open & her jaw dropped. TMDC turned around in shock. Dee was the first to speak

"Nicki!"

Nicki eyes bucked open and she ran over to them "shushing" them in the process.

"Barbz no, i'm undercover. Don't call me that."

"okay Buttercup! what should we call you then?' Nicki did her "hmm thinks face" which caused everybody to laugh. the girls noticed Nicki had on NO make-up and were now staring at her, Nicki had on no make up. just her lip-gloss which wasn't that shiny. the were marveling at her natural beauty. they couldn't believe they were looking at Onika. Nicki didn't realize they were staring at her until Safaree walked over making his presence known.

"OH, so y'all don't see the coon standing here? what am i invisible? wut tip?"

"Safaree SIT" laughter filled the air. what are you guys doing all the way out here? Nicki looked at Safaree, searching his face for an answer.

"Safaree, do i have a performance or appearance you or Martin forgot to tell me about? Ebony answered for Safaree.

" No it's my birthday, and i wanted to spend it out here with my girls." Nicki's eyed bucked open

"It is?"

"yeaa, but it's tomorrow"

"really, how old are you turning Eb" Ebony scrunched her face & flipped her curls

"a lady never tells" Nicki smushed Ebony in her face. Nicki, Safaree and the girls sat and chit chatted for a little while until Skylar walked up.

"Ms. Smith would you like for me to bring your drinks and food over to this table?" Nicki nodded her head yes and Skylar brought there food over to where they were sitting. Nicki and Safaree ate there food while holding conversations with the girls.

"so what are you guys doing this weekend?" Nicki asked while stuffing her face with one of Safaree's chicken wings.

"i don't know nothing is set in stone. we're just going to go with the flow. maybe a little sit seeing, shopping. i don't know" Nicki looked at Safaree and he already knew what she was thinking.

"what hotel are you guys staying at?"

 "The Hollywood Roosevelt"

okay Safaree, book us a room" the girls looked around at each other then back at Nicki & Safaree.

"wait, y'all .. together .. like y'all two?" Janay said giving Nicki the eye. Nicki's jaw dropped and side eyed Janay to death.  Nicki told Safaree to go somewhere quiet while on the phone.

"what floor are you guys on?"

"the suites on the 7th floor"

"room"

"403"
Nicki told Safaree to try to get a room right next to the Barbz.

"Nick, we have a suite. it's two rooms with double beds. if you want one room you can have it. it's just the five of us."

"no. we'll get our own room. i don't want to put y'all out. you guy's paid for them beds. i don't want to mess up anything"

"Nicki, it's fine they've all slept on the floor at Janay and my house. it's nothing. plus we'll be spending time with you, it doesn't matter" Nicki looked around at the girls who were all nodding and agreeing. Nicki felt uncomfortable putting the girls out like that but they insisted. Nicki agreed but told them she would still book her room so she can change in the morning, They made small talk until they realized they were they only ones in the restaurant.

"okay barbz, i'm going home to get a change of clothes for tomorrow and meet you back at the hotel. Ebony give me your number and i'll call you when we're on our way there" Ebony put her number in Nickis phone. they all hugged each other and parted ways. Nicki picked up hers and the barbz tab and paid with out them knowing.

"WAIT!" Nicki turned around

"don't pack any blonde or pink wigs. if you're coming to the hotel THOSE would be a dead give away. and you Safaree, NO SB chain or all that icy wrist shit. ONE chain ONE wrist piece. GOT IT!" They laughed and agreed.

They girls sat at the table a little while longer and spazzed. they agreed to not tweet anything, but to just live in the moment. the girls walked out side to find a cab back to the hotel. ten minutes later they piled into a cab and headed to the hotel. just then their phones went off, they seen it was a tweet from Nicki

@NICKIMINAJ: a lady never tells! *rolls eyes ratchet like* ;)
as the girls were spazzing trying to respond their phones vibrated again from Safaree's tweet

@SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(
 the girls laughed at safaree's tweet and sent a mass tweet

@iBodyyBitches: RT @NICKIMINAJ: Safaree SIT! RT @SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(

@MINAJvsTheWorld:  RT @NICKIMINAJ: Safaree SIT! RT @SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(

@sexyshybarbie:  RT @NICKIMINAJ: Safaree SIT! RT @SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(

@HB_ILY:  RT @NICKIMINAJ: Safaree SIT! RT @SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(

@DeeTheeNinja:  RT @NICKIMINAJ: Safaree SIT! RT @SCAFFBEEZY: i'm invisible :(

the TL went crazy thinking it was an "Onikafaree" insider. the girls were laughing hysterically. They were laughing so hard they didn't realize  they were at their destination. the girls took the elevators up to their suite. as they walked in the room Ebony's phone rang out with an un familiar number.

"who is this?"

"is that how your mother taught you how to answer your phone Ebony" catching on to the voice Ebony switched her tude up

"i'm sorry, how can i help you Onika"

"oh, so i'm Onika now? wait, till i get there, imma punch you right in ya face" Ebony laughed

"what should i pack for tomorrow?"

"dress down clothes. something cute and low key. NO HEELS! i know you own sneakers so pack them"

"ahviite, see you in a bit" with that they hung up and the girls squealed with excitement.

"what should we do tonight" Ronella said sitting on Ebony's lap

"we should have a movie night" Talisa said getting bright eyed like it was the plan of a century.

"yeaaaa" Dee said agreeing with Talisa

"let's go to a target and rack up on Movies & junk food" Ebony said while googling a near by target. she found a target less them fifth-teen minutes away by car. Ebony sent Nicki a text.

Ebony to Buttercup:


"running to Target for a couple of things. we'll be RIGHT back. we're leaving a key at the desk under the name Lloyd. let SAFAREE get it, we can't risk this! lol."


"okay we're still getting our selves together. i have to make sure my schedule is clear before we leave. i'l call you when we're on our way. xoxo -HB ;)" and with that they were off to target


...... to be continued.


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Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5

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Safaree was watching Nicki as she finished up her phone interview with Tyra. The interview had been going on for about 5 minutes. Safaree was still a little sleepy so he stepped off to go lay down. Safaree walked into his bathroom to brush his teeth. After that was finished Safaree turned on the "oldies but goodies" music only channel & got comfortable. "Our Love" by Natalie Cole rang threw the room & Safaree began to drift off. Safaree was almost sleep until he felt the bed shifted & heard an all too familiar voice. Nicki started to pull the blanket down to the beat of the song while singing ...

"bring it down ..... just a little" Nicki smiled while singing.

"love is soft, love is sweet, love is nice love is gentle" Nicki turned him over while straddling him.

"love is joy, love is pain
love is laughing in the rain" they intertwined fingers.

"i've got love on my mind .. love is always right on time! love is you ... love is me" Nicki continued singing while giving Safaree butterfly kisses. Safaree rolled Nicki over pinning her to the bed. Nicki was still singing swaying her head side-to-side. Safaree just stared at her. Nicki didn't realize he was staring until the song went off & she realized they were locked in an intense stare. Nicki blinked & Safaree kept staring.
Safaree was the only person who could stare at Nicki & not have her feel self conscious. She blushed and smiled a little. Safaree kissed her on the forehead and then made a trail of kisses down her jawline.

"Nick" Safaree said in-between kisses

"yes, Faree?" Nicki said in-between pants"

"i'm hungry" Nicki's eyes bucked open & she smacked Safaree up-side the head.

"what a way to ruin the mood cock!"

Safaree fell over in laughter which made Nicki laugh too.

"you mad?" Safaree said poking out his bottom lip & poking Nicki in her side.

"NO .... JERK" Nicki said punching Safaree

"oh, you're getting violent" Safaree smushed Nicki & she fell back on the bed. Nicki bounced up & lunged towards Safaree who was now standing at the end of the bed. Safaree caught her in his arms and turned her to where her back was in his chest. He begin to spin her in circles as she squealed like a school girl.

"PUT ME DOOOOOOWN"

"NOPE"

"Fareeeee NOW!"

"you are not the boss"

"PUT ME DOOOOOWN"
Safaree stoped spinning & held her as she squirmed & wiggled trying to get out if his bear hug.

"Let me go you bafoon"

Safaree dropped her on the bed and began to walk away. As he turned around Nicki took a flying leap of faith on to his back and wrapped her legs around him forming a tight grip.

"WTH?!"

"BOW DOWN or feel the wrath of Queen Nicki!"

Nicki began shaking causing Safaree to loose his footing & fall onto the bed.

"I AM WOMAN HEAR ME ROAR!!"

Nicki started growling like a lion causing Safaree to laugh"

"how you trying to growl but wound up sounding like a kitten? Safaree said whike doing his loud obnoxious laugh. Nicki felt played. She grabbed the nearest pillow & swatted him in the face.

"who you calling a kitten?!" she continued to hit him with the pillow. Safaree continued laughing.

"YOU! cubNIKA!!" Safaree laughed uncontrollably. Nicki sat on the opposite side of the bed & faked pouted.

-_- "oh, so you mad? That's why you mad .. that's why you, why you mad MAD!" Safaree couldn't help himself. He was laughing so hard his stomach was started to hurt.

"i have to tweet this" Safaree grabbed his phone and began typing.

@SCAFFBEEZY: So Nicki just tried to roar like a lion and sounded more like a kitten! Lmao00ooo000 #WutTip?

The TL went crazy!

@NICKIMINAJ: Barbz somebody is being mean!! ATTACK! ;)

@SCAFFBEEZY RT @NICKIMINAJ: Barbz somebody is being mean!! ATTACK! ;) < @ me or dap me!

They watched their timeline go crazy. Safaree was laughing at how TM was trying to play him and how others were talking about "tea."

@NICKIMINAJ: there y'all go being GH's *rolls eyes ratchet like* #datcldGetUpopped!

Nicki and Safaree continued to lurk on their TL a little while longer until Nicki's stomach started talking to her.

"Faree i'm hungry"

"what you want to eat? You want to order or you gon cook?"

"i don't feel like cooking. Let's order in"

"we always ordering lets go have dinner"

"i don't feel like getting dressed Nick."

"we don't have to go anywhere fancy, lets go to Ruby Tuesday or Fridays! mmmmm Friday's wings are gooood"

"i want Ruby Tuesdays"

"okay" Nicki said hopping up to go get ready in her room. Safaree was looking for something to wear. He didn't want to do too much since they were going to a public place. He decided on some dark blue jeans, a white T, a red chicago bulls fitted and his red&white "retro 13 Jordan's". Once he decided on what to wear he showered and got dressed. Safaree was finish dressing and walk to check on Nicki. He knew she would try to be extra so he went in to help her tone it down.

Nicki had on a matching bra & panty set & her long black wig. She heard Her door open and seen Safaree appear. They both were staring at each other intensely.

"can you take that wig off? You kno Team Minaj will spot that wig & spazz."

"what you want me to wear"

"your's. Wear it down it's in that wrap thing right" Nicki chuckled at Safaree's "wrap thing" comment.

"a wet set" Nicki took her wig off and sat on the bed.

"find me something to wear because i know you won't like what i picked. Safaree walked into Nicki's closet and searched for "normal" clothes. He set his eyes on a peach victoria secret sweat suit. He handed it over to Nicki and sat down. Nicki stared at him.

"what?"

"i need a t-shirt and shoes" Safaree walked in her closet & found her uggz.

"what color T you want?"

"it doesn't matter, it's just an under shirt. Oh & some socks too." Nicki started getting dressed.

"Faree can you get my purple comb off the sink, i need to comb my hair down" Safaree walked in the bathroom to retrieve what she asked for.

"you want any earrings?"

"yea the diamond heart shapes studs. "
Safaree walked over to Nicki's jewelry box and grabbed the earrings. Safaree watched Nicki do her hair & apply lipgloss. Safaree loved when she wore no make up. Her natural beauty is what he loved the most.

"Ready!" Nicki practically yelled

"okay, don't call the driver, we're taking the Range"

Safaree put "Ruby Tuesdays" in to the GPS and drove off. Nicki & Safaree made small talk & arrived at their destination 20minutes later. The place was a little empty. Safaree let Nicki off at the door and told her to go reserve them a table while he parked.

"don't go drawing attention to yourself Nicki. Get us a table and stand to the side."

"okay darling" Nicki said in her all too familiar british voice

"none of that either" Nicki nodded and walked to the entrance of the restaurant. Safaree found a parking spot not too far from the door & walked in. He found Nicki standing against a wall all into her phone. He walked up behind her & wrapped his arms around her. Nicki was about to turn around until his Gucci cologne filled her nose

"SMITH PARTY OF TWO ... SMITH PARTY OF TWO!!"

"that's us babe" Nicki grabbed Safaree's hand as she followed the waiter. They were seated in a non smoking section upon Nicki's request slightly to the back. It was mostly couples so chances if being bothered where slim to none.

"Hi i'm Skylar and i'll be your waitress for the evening, can i start with your drinks?" Skylar was 5'6, carmel complexion, chinky eyes with shoulder length hair. Nicki thought she was part chinese because of how little her eyes were

"Hi Skylar" Nicki said a little too happy "i'll have a mango margarita"

"uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lemme get a uhhh Corona, with a lime"

Skylar: "okay would you like to order an appetizer or go straight to your meal?"

"could you bring our drinks out first then by the time you come back we'll have decided on what appetizer Chinky Sky" Nicki said looking over her menu at Skylar.

"Is it okay if i call you that?"

"yea sure, it's kind if cute" Skylar smiled then walked away to get their drinks.

"what are you getting"

"i don't know, probably the shrimp pasta salad. How bout you?"

Safaree didn't speak because he was too busy looking around for the noise he kept hearing.

"Safaree what do you keep looking around for?"

"you don't hear that?"

"what"

"listen" Nicki put down her menu and strained to hear what ever Safaree was so hung up on. Nicki's eyes bucked

"it can't be" Nicki said in a hushed tone as a slight smile crept across her face

"yooooooooo"
Safaree said as he smiled a big dumb smile. Skylar set their drinks down and Safaree pointed to the shrimp fondu and hot wings and mouthed "appetizer" to her, she nodded her head and went to place the order.

"Let's go see where it's coming from" Safaree said grabbing Nicki's wrist. Before they could away Skylar walked over.

"are you ready to order your meal"

"we're going to wash our hands" Nicki lied. "don't let anybody steal our table we'll be right back Chinky Sky" with that they sped off. As they got closer so did the noise. They slowed down their walking pace and peaked around the corner. They spotted where the noise was coming from and it suddenly got quiet. They felt they were being watched. Nicki's eyes bucked wide open & her jaw dropped .........

-to be continued-

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Chapter 4

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They both stared at each other not speaking. Safaree moved his face releasing Nicki's grip she had on his chin. Nicki leaned over looking him in his eyes.

"Faree, why are you being so mean to me?" Safaree didn't speak. He just stared at her.

"Safaree can you please talk to me"

"what am i suppose to say Nic"

"i don't know but you're being really mean, I said i was sorry" Safaree wasn't really mad at her. He was just frustrated.

"you're always sorry, & i always forgive you. Do you even understand WHY i'm upset?" Nicki nodded her head yes.

"then tell me Nicki, why am i upset?"

"you're upset because of how i act with Drake"

"continue"

"i don't know Safaree i honestly didn't mean to hurt you, i would never intentionally hurt you"

"Nicki i know you're an entertainer, but all i ask is that you show a little respect, i know you would never mean to hurt me" Nicki smiled and kissed him on his chin.

"i just get a little carried away when i'm on stage. Maybe it's the crowd or the stage, i don't know. It's like i become someone else"

"that's cool but why is it only with him, i don't see you get that way with anybody else"

"i don't know Faree. I guess it's because i see him as a brother i'm more comfortable. I know that there's nothing between us so i get extra. I love the way the crowd reacts when i get "extra." Safaree just sat in silence while she continued to ramble. He forgot where he was for a second until Nic said his name.

"Safaree .... Faree"

"huh, yea"

"where did you go when you left?"

"no where, i parked at the end of the block ..... you kept calling so i drove to the park and went for a walk" he continued to tell her what happened until he felt Nicki shift.

Nicki layed down on his chest & unconsciously drew hearts on it. Safaree shifted to get more comfortable and begin to play in Nicki's hair. They sat in silence for about ten minutes until Nicki broke the silence.

"if you want me to stay away from Drake i will. I don't want him to come between us"

"you don't have to do that, just be more mindful Stinka-Butt" Nicki smiled in to Safaree's chest. She loved when he called her that

"ok .... Poo-Butt" Safaree let out a slight chuckle and kissed Nicki on her forehead.

"how long where you here before i came in"

"not that long ... wait, why were you about to sleep in my bed?"

Nicki blushed. She didn't know how to tell Safaree that she couldn't sleep with out him. She looked up at him and kissed his nose. Safaree stared at her & Nicki became shy. How could she tell him she was sleeping in his bed because she needed him, that his scent was so intoxicating it made her feel safe. Nicki sat up straddling him. She kissed down his jaw line and then his lips. Safaree was confused but he wouldn't dare say anything. He rubbed her face with the back if his hand causing Nicki to smile big. He traced her deep dimples with his thumb and planted a kiss right above it.

"i love you Safaree"

"not as much as i love you Onika"

They intertwined their hands and Safaree planted kisses on the back of hers.

Safaree: "ever thine"

Nicki: "ever mine"

Safaree: "ever ours"



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Chapter 3:

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Safaree pulled off leaving Nicki standing in the garage door. He pulled over at the end of the block and placed his head on the steering wheel. He didn't want to leave Nicki, but he knew if he would've gave in to her she would never see the errors of her ways. "Beauty" rang out from his phone. He knew it was Nicki. He stared at the picture on the screen of Nicki sleeping on his lap. he took that picture with out her knowing in the back of the car after an event they had a while back. Nicki hated that picture. The phone stopped ringing & Safaree rested his head back on the steering wheel. Safaree had been parked oh the corner for about 15 minutes and Nicki had already called 5 times. Safaree needed to clear his mind so he decided to drive to the park and go for a walk.

-during his walk-
Safaree had been walking for 10 minutes lost in his thoughts when "Count It Up" interrupted his thoughts. It was Martin.
Safaree *thinks* if i don't answer i know this coon is going to keep calling ..... "hello" Safaree stated in an aggravated tone
"i forgot to tell Nicki she had a phone interview with Tyra on the "The Tyra Show" tomorrow at 1pm. She's not answering the phone.
*this nigga forever forgetting shit* aite Martin.
*i don't feel like going back into this house, that defeats the whole purpose of me leaving, FUCK!* Safaree hopped back in the car and headed home. Safaree pulled in the garage, got out and walked into the house. He didn't feel like dealing with Nicki so he decided to sleep in his own room tonight. Safaree undressed and got in to the shower. Once Safaree finished showering be lotioned up & put on his stewie boxers & tank top. Safaree was tired so he got in the bed and dozed off quickly.

-into the night-
Safaree heard his door open and close he paid it no mind. Suddenly the bed shifted and the covers were snatched off his body. *what the fuck?!* Safaree thought. He got up and flicked on his lamp. Nicki jumped up with Safaree's blanket wrapped around her.
"what the hell Nicki, what are you doing in here"

"when did you get back Faree?" Safaree just turned his lamp back off and laid down. Nicki walked to his side of the bed, turned the light back on & kneeled in front of him. "i'm trying to sleep, turn the light back off" Safaree said with out opening his eyes. Nicki got sad and turned his light off. She began walking to the door but stopped in her tracks. She didn't like this feeling and she was ready to work things out. She walked back over to the bed and laid down. She put her leg on his, he scooted away from her.
"Faree ... please"

"i think you should sleep in your room tonight"

"Faree, please"

"Nicki i just wanna sleep, not right now"

"Faree please don't do this, just talk to me"

"No" Nicki began to cry. Safaree didn't care he was still a bit upset and didn't want to talk. Nicki turned Safaree on his back and straddled him. Safaree put his hands behind his head and faced the wall. Nicki grabbed Safaree's chin & made him face her .......



-- TO BE CONTINUED---


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Calm Before The Storm

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Nicki had been crying on the garage steps for about 30 minutes. Her knee's were red & starting to ache. Nicki decided to go in the house & try to call Safaree. She hated being apart from him & knowing that their separation was her fault only made her heart hurt worst. she called Safaree's phone 5 times and every tine he sent her straight to voice mail. She felt defeated & could no longer contain the tears that stopped for a brief 5 minutes. Nicki decided to take a bubble bath because her back & knees were killing her. She tan herself a steaming hot bubble bath & plugged in her iPod letting her favorite slow jams play. She lit some vanilla candles & undressed. she submerged herself in the steaming hot bath & let her tears dance on the surface of the bubbles causing them to slightly disappear. "Smash Into You" by Beyonce' started to ring in the bathroom & the drizzle of tears she was crying turned into a rushing waterfall. Nicki couldn't believe how their perfect day turned for the worst out of no where. She thought back





-Earlier that day-

Safaree was crouched down in the game room behind the "Space Invader" pin ball machine. He'd been back there for about 10 minutes waiting for Nicki to find him. They were playing hide in go seek & he was winning. Nicki kept running around the house calling his name trying to find him. she was getting frustrated & wanted to give up until she thought of a perfect plan to make him give his hiding spot away. Nicki grabbed her phone & called dialed his number. Dru Hills "Beauty" rang out giving his location away. Safaree tried desperately to silence his phone but was too late! Nicki came flying like a bat out of hell into the game room & jumped on Safaree's back yelling like a wild women. "I FOUND YOU FAREEEE!!!!" Safaree couldn't believe she cheated & she was becoming annoyed with all that damn yelling "WHO THE MAN FAREE?!?! HUH??! WHO'S ZA MAN ZADDY?!?!" Safaree flipped her over & pinned her to the floor. "ME" & he began to place kisses all over her neck & face. Nicki started kicking like a kid & yelling "get off of me Faree" "nope! I don't take orders from cheaters" "i'm not a cheater i'm smart! Ask about me ask about what i do nigga" Nicki was cracking herself up.
Safaree just smiled. He loved Nicki so much. Seeing her with no make up on really dis something to him. She looked beautiful in his blue superman T, sweats that swallowed her tiny frame & messy bun. He loves her with no make up on. That's when he thought she was the prettiest. Nicki seen him just smiling & staring at her. She gave him a strange look then asked "what are you looking at cock" "YOU" was all he said and planted a kiss on her lips. Nicki put her hand on the back of his neck to keep him in the kiss that they were engaged in. Nicki raised her leg about to wrap it around him when her phone buzzed, she ignored it & deepened the kiss. Safaree was now taking her shirt off when her phone buzzed again. It was Martin. She answered the phone with an aggravated tone "what" she spat into the phone. Martin ignored her tone. he was use to it "i'm just calling to remind you that the new bed room set you ordered will be delivered tomorrow morning at 9am, set your alarm." "alarm" Nicki thought she didn't say anything she simply hung up. "I'm hungry Faree" " what you want to eat" "i don't know ... something different .. i want you to cook" Safaree gave her a dead face "i cooked last night" let's order out" "i don't want chinese Faree" they sat in silence until Nicki jumped up & squealed like a school girl. "SEAFOOD FAREE! ... lobster, shrimp & snow crab legs" Safree thought that was a good idea. He was actually feigning for sone himself. He text Martin the menu & told him to have it there by 8.



----after dinner---

They were stuffed & smelled like seafood. Nicki was getting annoyed with the smell in the house as well as them. "Faree let's shower" "okay go ahead up i'll be up after i open the windows & febreeze ... it smell like strippers booty's in this bitch!" Nicki just laughed & walked upstairs. Nicki ran a bubble bath. She wanted to relax with her baby. Nicki began to undress when she felt like she was being watched she unsnapped her bra & let it fall to the floor. She slowly turned around giving Safaree a seductively. Safaree just stared at her perky breast licking his lips. Nicki loved the way his eyes looked so hungry at her she removed her panties & flung them at him with her foot & gave him the come here look. Safaree walked over to her & stopped in front of her. They shared. Kiss. Nicki undressed him. She bit her lips rubbing her hand across Safaree's 6pack. "Get in" Safaree got in & Nicki right behind him. Nicki sat in between Safaree's legs & sunk down until only her neck & head was above water. Nicki intertwined her fingers with his & laid her head in his chest. Safaree planted a kiss in her forehead & rested his head on hers. That sat in silence for about 3 minutes. It was a comfortable silence. They both felt like they were exactly where they wanted to be. "i love you Safaree" "Not as much as i love you Onika." The water started getting cold & they both decided to shower. after they showered they put on their matching "I'm with her/him" pj's the barbz gave them. It was now 11pm & Nicki realized she hasn't tweeted the barbz all day. Safaree turned on his season 5 of "Family guy & began watching" Nicki grabbed her BB & sat in-between Safaree's legs scooting down to where he could see and she was comfortable. Nicki was lurking & her tl was full of "OnikaFaree vs Dricki" & she found it amusing! she seen one tweet that had her on the floor! She tweeted


@NICKIMINAJ "y'all are so zamn silly #Sit :-------( lmao"


her TL went crazy & she was crying. Safaree wanted to laugh too so he turned off "Family Giy" & grabbed the Mac & opened Nicki's twitter & lurked. Nicki replied to a couple barbz & followed some too. Nicki was scrolling when Safaree kept noticing a link being RT'd so he told Nicki to click on it. It was a performance from the night before. They watched Nicki began Her lap-dance on Drake. Drake was feeling on Nicki & Safaree was beginning to get upset. Nicki felt Safaree's body shift & kissed his cheek. The lap-dance ended & Nicki finished the show she said her thank you's & ran off stage the camera followed & showed her jumping into Drakes arms followed by her leg wrap. the crowd went wild & the recording ended. Safaree moved Nicki off his lap & walked into the closet & stood there with his hands clenched behind his head. "THE FUCK WAS THAT NIC" Nicki was confused & responded confused "what was what?!" "that stunt you just pulled with ol'boy" Nicki didn't see a problem so she asked again "what was what Safaree" he walked out the closet that fucking jump .... leg shit" Nicki didn't know what he was talking about so she watched again & simply stated "oh a hug" Safaree was livid " i've never seen you hug anybody like that before Onika" Nicki didn't see the problem. "when you start calling me by my first name .. Fuck is wrong with you" he couldn't believe she didn't see the wrong in what she did. " i swear you develop amnesia when it comes to the shit you do with that nigga" "why the fuck you so jealous ... that shit is not cute at all" Safaree was in disbelief it was like she was "Ray Charles" to the shit in front of her. Safaree couldn't take it any more "every time you're around that nigga you get mad extra! how the fuck am i suppose to feel when my girlfriend is frolicking & get too close for comfort with a nigga that ain't me' Flaunting all in front of the public acting like you feeling him ... i don't mind you keeping our relationship out of the public eye but what you do with him is mad extra. do you know how it feels to have the person you love all over somebody who isn't you & have to charge that shit to the game Nicki it fucking hurts!" Safaree was now at his breaking point. Nicki was mad as hell at Safaree, he was yelling at her & the shit he was saying didn't phase her she wanted him to shut up! "Whatever Safaree ain't nobody trying to hear that ! Stop being so fucking dramatic! You always crying about some dumb shit!" Safaree couldn't believe what she just said. He was shocked. The room silent...... WTF ............


Nicki was brought back to reality by her phone buzzing she hopped out the tub hoping it was Safaree ... She screened the call before answering. It was Martin but she didn't feel like talking. Nicki was sleepy. She drained the tub & got into the shower. She reached for her soap but found Safaree's "Dove for Men" in it's place. The thought of him not being there bought tears back. Nicki stood underneath the water & let her tears & the water become one letting her pain drop to the shower floor and wash down the drain.



-to be continued

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Safaree & Nicki were both sweating & breathing heavy. Safaree was sick of the blatant disrespect Nicki displayed on the regular basis, thus was the last straw. it been quiet for a while & Nicki broke the awkward silence. "what am i suppose to do Safaree, i'm an entertainer!" "ENTERTAIN! why do you have to be so extra all the fucking time & especially with that Nigga Nicki ... you know i don't like him!" Safaree said getting angrier by the second. "i don't know why you get so jealous every time we're together, you know i see him as a brother & nothing more" Nicki said walking closer to him placing her hand on the side of his face. Safaree quickly moved it while walking around her. It wasn't that he didn't trust Nicki it was Drake! Drake was a big yellow cornball wrapped in extra! Every time Drake & Nicki performed together they would be so extra & it was really pissing Safaree off. He turned around to face her "Nic i know he's your lable mate & like a brother to you but how much can i take? Last night was too much! it's taking everything in me not to lay hands on him!" Nicki lowered her head, twiddling her thumbs as Safaree continued. "Nic i felt disrespected ... the lap dance didn't phase me but the way you ended the show felt like a big "Fuck You!" tears started to form in Nicki's eyes "you fucking JUMPED in his arms & wrapped yur legs around him Nicki, that was too fucking much! Suppose i let a bitch be all up on me, sitting on my lap because we're "not together" you'd have a fucking fit!" Safaree was now yelling & in her face. Nicki wiped her tears that starting escaping her eyes & pushed Safaree "get out my face Safaree, you know i don't like him like that FUCK YOU!" she was furious she couldn't believe he was acting the way he was. "i'm a fucking entertainer thats what the fuck i do! You knew what you were getting into before all of this jumped off! What the fuck you tripping for?!" Safaree's eyes bucked wide open, he couldn't believe what she just said. "So what are you saying Onika?" Nicki picked up her phone & opened her Twitter app "Are you telling me that if i want to be with you, i have to accept this disrespect because you're an "entertainer?" she ignored him & proceeded to tweet @NICKIMINAJ BARBZ!!!!!!




She continued to ignore him she was sone with the conversation. She watched her mentions fill will "Onikas, Nicki's & imy's" she loved her barbz they always made her feel better. She went to RT someone when her phone was snatched & thrown across the room. She gave Safaree the "WTF" look " are you fucking crazy?!?! Don't be snatching shit out my hand!" Safaree didn't care. She was going to talk. "Answer me Onika" making her jump. She rolled her eyes & folded her arms. "What do you want me to say Safaree?! .... you know what it is & if you're sitting here questioning US! You're a damn fool!" & with that she walked away from him. Safaree was beyond pissed! he brushed passed her slammed the door & pinned her to it. Safaree had a look of death in his eyes & Nic took notice. Safaree was breathing heavy & his pupils were dilated taking over most of the white. he spoke slow & low "the disrespect you keep throwing my way, stops ... now" Safaree's jamaican accent was starting to become more distinct & Nicki knew he wasn't playing. He let her go & sat on the edge if the bed with his head in his hands. Nicki slid down the door pulling her knee's into to her chest & cried silently into them. Safaree pulled out his phone & decided to tweet







@SCAFFBEEZY: "when you've had enough"



His TL filled with "OMG's & What's wrong's" he didn't reply he just lurked. Nicki's nose was running so she decided to go clean herself up in the bathroom. Safaree was about to put his phone away until he seen a tweet with a link. it said "she nibbled his ear! Dricki >>>>> OhshittyFaree" Safaree was torn not knowing if he should watch it or not .... he heard the shower running & decided to watch. he lowered the volume on his iPhone & watched in disbelief. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He kept replaying that ONE part that made his heart drop & his blood boil. He looked at the bathroom with disgust & hurt in his eyes. Safaree turned the video off & sat in silence. Nicki walked out & found Safaree in the same spot she left him "Safaree i'm i'm Sorr" he looked at her with hurt & hate in his eyes. Before she could finish he grabbed her Mac & opened it. Nicki had a confused look on her face. He found the link & opened it up. He faced the computer towards her. Nicki sat in the edge of the bed & watched with a confused face. Safaree began packing. She kept darting from the computer to Safaree. She tried to speak but he gave her a look & said "watch this part you wouldn't want to miss it" she turned her attention back to the screen. Safaree unplugged his charger & threw it in his LV duffle. She watched in disbelief at her nibbling on Drakes ear. she threw her hands over her mouth in disbelief. "what a way to entertain" & with that Safaree was out the door. Nicki hopped up to chase after him but her towel fell. She threw on Safaree's boxers & T with her uggz & chased him. she heard the garage door open & stood on the other side of it full fledge crying. Safaree stopped the car "Move Onika" "Faree baby i'm so sorry i don't know what i was thinking" safaree didn't speak. He simply yelled MOVE! practically scaring her half to death "Faree please come back in & talk, you don't need to be driving while you're this upset" "Oh NOW you care? where was the consideration for my feelings when you dis what you did? EXACTLY! miss me with all that Onika" Nicki dropped to her knee's & cried harder. Safaree felt bad for saying what he said. He put the car in park & helped her up. She hugged Him tight & cried into his chest. He led her to the door that lead to the house. She walked up one step & turned around to him just standing there. Nicki felt bad & started to rant, rave & apologize. During her rant Safaree was in his own world until Nicki snapped him back to reality calling his name. "did you hear me Faree?" Safaree walked closer to her & she smiled. He planted a kiss on her forehead & then hugged her tight. they released each other looking dead into each others eyes. " i hear you Nicki ... but your apology ... is NOT enough" & with that he hopped in the car & pulled off. Nicki couldn't believe what just happened .. the tears fell instantly ... she felt her heart fall in her stomach & it pulled her to the ground with it.






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