by
Pink
_____This cold was kicking my ass. I hate being sick. No, I take that back, I hate being sick and single. I have no one to take care of me. No one to run to the store for me. I decided it was time for me to get some fresh air (and I was running out of tissues) so I threw on some jogging pants, tennis shoes, sweater and jacket to head to the CVS on the corner. I pulled my hair into a ponytail, and I admired myself in the mirror, before heading out the door. My hair, which was long, reached close to the middle of my back, looked dull and was not as healthy looking as before, my eyes, didn't sparkle, were red and puffy. My nose, chaffed from being blown 24/7 was red and crusty looking. I looked dead, and not even some lipstick could help my sorry looking self.
_____The fresh air felt good, for it being the end of November it was a nice 65 degrees. I walked into CVS and headed straight for the pharmacy. I had no clue on what kind of medication I should get, my ex of 4 years would take care of me when I was sick, I never had to shop for myself. I reached the pharmacy, and before me stood the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She had gel twists, looked like they were freshly done. She had on a black turtleneck, well, under her white work coat. One earring in her left ear, and it was a small heart, with the rainbow in it. Her complexion was a deep almond, her skin looked so smooth. She had hazel eyes, I almost fainted. I'm a sucker for eyes. My ex had blue eyes, and she was black. I cleared my throat to let her know I was there. She looked up from what she was doing.
_____"Hi, Can I help you", she said. She smiled. Oh, her teeth. Pretty and white. I was in love. Her name was Jasmine, as it said in her nametag.
_____"Hi. I'm sick. My sister came over and said I have the flu. I need some medication and I have no idea what I should buy. Can you help me?"
_____She stepped down off the platform. And she was tall too. About 5'8 or 9. I was only 5'4 1/2 so I had to look up to her. "Follow me, please". And you best believe I followed. She led me to an array of medication, little bottles, big bottles, and sprays. "What are your symptoms?"
_____"Well, as you can see, my eyes are puffy and red, my throat hurts, I have a headache, chills, and I can't keep any food down.
_____"Sounds like you got the flu all right. You should be in bed.....you don't have anyone to take care of you?"
_____You can take care of me baby, I thought to myself. "Umm, no. I'm single. Been this way for a while now."
_____"Well, here" she handed me a box of Theraflu. "This is the best. Listen, why don't you give me your number, and I will call you when I get off, which is in another hour and bring some other medicines over. I get a pretty good discount here".
_____I was shocked. I looked this bad and this beautiful woman was hitting on me. "How did you know I was gay?" I asked her.
_____"I saw you at The Edge about a month ago. You have a very friendly face, and you left before I could say anything. It is fate that you walked into my job. Plus, you're sick, you need someone to take care of you. My name is Jasmine. What is yours?" She extended her hand towards me. I felt so flattered.
_____"My name is Alicia. Nice to meet you. Will this Theraflu last me until you come over?" I looked into her eyes. I felt nervous and happy at the time.
_____"It will, it is the best. Here, come over and I'll ring you up and I'll take your number." I followed her back to the pharmacy. She rang up my Theraflu, which came up to $2.87. She must have hooked me up.
_____I wrote my name and number on the back off the receipt. "I only live one block from here, on Jefferson Street."
_____"Well, I will call you from my cell phone when I'm on my way. Alright?" she said while smiling.
_____"Okay, boo", I said over my shoulder, as I headed down the aisle.
_____As soon as I got back to my house, I had to straighten up. I decided to sleep on my futon in the living room and there where tissues all over the place. I decided to take a shower, light some candles, freshen up a bit. An hour went by so fast, I didn't even have time to drink some Theraflu, and it was still sitting on my coffee table in the living room.
_____I was drying my hair with a blow dryer when I heard my phone ring. I dashed to the caller ID in my room. Sure enough, it said Barnes, Jasmine. It was her. I answered in the sexiest voice I could muster up. "Alicia, I'm on Jefferson Street. What is your apartment number?"
_____"1109, apartment 5-B."
_____"Okay, see you in a minute" I tossed on some clothes, a black tank top from Victoria's Secret, some of Victoria's boxers and sweat pants. And also, my favorite slippers my sister, RaVeta gave me for Christmas. I heard a knock. I walked to the door, being so nervous, like I was on my first date. I opened it. She looked so much different from when I saw her at work. She had on a black leather jacket, some jeans, Timberlands. In her hand, was a bouquet of pink roses, my favorite color and flower, a bag from CVS and a bag from the grocery store across the street.
_____"I bought you these flowers. And I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty of going to the grocery store, I didn't know if you had some soup and stuff." I ushered her into my house.
_____"Here, let my help you," I offered. "No, baby, you are sick. I'm here to take care of you. Now, sit down and I'm sure I can find everything in your kitchen. Are you hungry?"
_____"No, not really"
_____"Well, sit down, watch some TV and I'll make you some soup and I will bring you some medicine."
_____"Thank you for my flowers, Jasmine. They are beautiful. Pink, is my favorite color."
_____She pulled me to the futon, and wrapped me up in a blanket. "Here, beautiful. You comfortable?"
_____"Yes, I am, but my throat is really dry."
_____She reached into her pocket, pulled out a cough drop and gave it to me. "Suck on this and I will make you some tea." She headed toward the kitchen and I smiled. This felt so nice.
_____While she cooked, we talked. I found out she was 24, had 3 sisters, she was the oldest. She was in medical school, says she wants to be a pediatrician, because she loves kids, and worked at CVS part time. Her and her girlfriend just broke up. Jasmine caught her cheating. I told her I was 24 also, had one sister, RaVeta, which was gay too, but not feminine like me, she was dom. I told her I worked at the WorldBank downtown, and that my ex cheated too. We laughed, as Jasmine said, "They probably cheated with each other". Jasmine made me chicken and stars soup, toast and tea. And I ate it all, and I didn't throw any of it up.
_____"Are you hungry?" I asked her.
_____"No, I'm not."
_____"Are you okay?"
_____"Don't worry about me."
_____"Well, my back hurts a little. It is still kind of achy."
_____"Turn over, I will give you a massage." I laid face down on my futon and she stood over me. Her hands felt so good on my back, like every muscle was being soothed. I moaned softly, It felt so damn good. She knew how to use her hands. Suddenly, I left her kiss the middle of my back. I turned over so fast. She stood up, looking embarassed as hell. "I'm sorry, Alicia. I didn't mean to violate you." She turned to gather her things to leave.
_____"Wait, Jasmine. It is okay, really. I was just surprised. Stay, please. I need the company."
_____She came back to the futon and sat beside me. I grabbed the CD remote control and turned on Aaliyah's new CD on. "Rock the Boat" came on, my favorite song. I programmed it to come on first. "What can I do to make this up to you? You have been so sweet, I'm a damn stranger, and you came over took great care of me. "
_____ "You don't have to do anything for me. Just promise when you get well, I can take you to dinner" I smiled.
_____I guess it was Aaliyah's voice, the candles flickering and my horniness, but the next thing I know, we are kissing. And touching. I stopped. "Jasmine, I'm sick. I don't want you to catch this thing."
_____Jasmine, shook her head. "Baby, I don't care." We started kissing again, her tongue slipping in and out of my mouth. She felt so good. She stuck her hand down my sweatpants. I was wet, and she knew it. "Damn, Alicia." She lifted my shirt and sucked my left breast, while massaging my clit at the same time.
_____"Damn, boo," I screamed. My body was going through convulsions.
_____She sucked and licked, and bit my breast, both of them. It was so good I didn't want her to stop. She pulled off her shirt, to expose her sports bra and white wife beater. She lead her tongue down my stomach, and slowly pulled down my sweat pants and boxers. She buried herself into my pussy, she didn't lick or touch she just stared at it. "You are so beautiful, everything about you is beautiful. I am so happy I got to meet you." And with that, she started and licking and sucking my clit. She at the fuck out of my pussy, exploring every part of me with her tongue.
_____My mind was spinning, I was about to come. I was panting, clawing at her back. "Ohhhhhhhh, Jasmine. Baby, baby..........Jasmine" I screamed. My body was bucking uncontrollably now.
_____ "Don't cum baby, not yet" She stuck two fingers in me, while eating my pussy at the same time. It felt so good, I was on the verge of tears.
_____"Ohhh, Jasmine.......Don't stop" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Then...it happened. A wave, of emotion. My body.....trembled with ecstasy, as that orgasm lasted for a long time. Even when Jasmine stopped, my body still trembled, even when she held me in her arms.
_____"You okay, Alicia. You need something to drink?"
_____I looked at her and smiled. "I'm perfect, Jasmine"
_____One week later, feeling so much better, I walk into my apartment, after a long day of work. I hear coughing coming from the bedroom. Jasmine was on the bed, hacking, and talking on the phone. "I'm sorry, Phil, I can't come into work. I'm really sick. Okay, talk to you later." She hung up the phone and stared at me. "You know, you gave this to me." I smiled at my new girl. Now, I had to take care of my baby.

THE END

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