Baby Steps

I hung out with a guy tonight.

I’m being bold and stepping out.

I met him, thought he was cool and we took a walk together.

He was nice enough, kinda hood-ish so he reminded me of back home.

I called three of my friends to tell them where I was going. I called my neighbor too.

I was very, very nervous but I know I have to stop hiding from the world.

So I met him.

We walked and talked for 30 minutes.

He’s my age and originally from Dallas.

When we were parting ways after our walk he said, “You done messed up and rolled up on a real nicca. If anybody bother you, I got you. Holla at a nicca, I’ll take care of that.”

I was like…damn. It would be nice to have a real guy friend.

I pray for God’s protection over my life. I pray that I only attract those people who are like me and those who are not like me, be instantly repelled by me, immediately.