"why you starin so hard, ma?"

jalen asks as he lights another blunt.

what? sometimes, one isn't enough.

you and jalen have been together for such a long time. you were used to just talking to him while he smokes. you enjoyed it; staring at him and talking. admiring how fine he was. and he loved just staring at you; listening to every word you have to say and looking at that beautiful smile of yours.

"you eva' thought 'bout.. goin' somewhere special? jus' us? me and you, ma. jus' explore, you know?".

he takes a drag, staring at you as he awaits your response.

jalen wants to give you the world. but since he can't, he just wants to give you everything he can. everything you want, everything you need. he's got you.

always.