Flash feared for his life when the "stinging" was diagnosed as chlamydia. He knew that the infection, itself, wasn't life threatening. It was his girlfriend/baby's mother (Boobee) whom he feared might take his life.
Apparently, Boobee had an unregistered firearm hidden somewhere in the apartment just in case there was ever a need to use it. They lived in the hood, so there was rationale for this protective measure. Hoodlums and "caddy chicks" aside, Flash was well aware that he was next on the death chart. In their situation, let's just say there was a very thin line between love and a homicide.
Flash: Yoooo, coach. I think I burned Boobee. She talkin about feelin a lil uncomfortable, ya meen??
Me: Really, man? You gave it to her??
Flash: I didn't mean to, though!
Me: I don't know what to tell you. Just be honest with her...
Flash: (pause..look of fear) Are you outta your damn mind?!? This chick is crazy. She got a toolie!
Me: She has a gun yet you're messing with her feelings?
Flash: I ain't tryin to mess wit no one's feelings! See! I told her I ain't wanna be wit her no more!! This is why.
Me: because you knew you'd get chlamydia??
Flash: Nah man. I'm 20 and in college. I'm tryna do me. Plus, look at her. Can you see me and her in a wedding pic?? It's gonna look funny.
Me: I have nothing to say, man. You gotta deal with this. Sorry.
Flash: This is my life, Coach!
Eventually, Boobee went to the hospital and discovered that she had chlamydia as well. Flash got off the hook with a lame story. He told her his roommate let him borrow some shorts that were infected with chlamydia. She believed him.
I'm completely baffled by this post. I don't know whether to shake my head, laugh at this buffoonery, or cry at its ignorance....I think i'll laugh, then shake my head. WOW!!! I enjoy reading your posts. Please keep up the umm, good work?? :-)
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