Page 22 of Free to Fall

But baby I been actin’ a fool

As I sang, I felt my body lean into the truth of it. That tension I carried every time I touched Nasseem, that electricity that buzzed under every kiss, every argument, every silence.

He got that dangerous vibe

Make you risk your whole damn life

Heart on lock, but I let him in

Say it’s just lust, but I know it’s pretend

We dance close to the fire

Still say we ain’t in too deep

But baby you and me…

We the vibe that don’t sleep

Averi grinned as I finished the take. “Oh, so he’sthattype of problem.”

“Exactly,” I muttered, biting back a smile.

We moved fast after that. Knocked out background layers, refined the bridge, and stacked harmonies like honey on a warm biscuit. My voice felt electric today—like every note had purpose.

Next up was a track I’d been playin’ with calledOutta Body.I wanted it to feel floaty, drunk off passion, like you were leavin’ yourself behind just to be close to someone who felt like home.

Kisses in the dark like prayers

He undresses all my cares

No gravity, just chemistry

A soft collapse, so heavenly

As I went into the chorus, I started feeling myself.

I’m outta body when I’m with you

Levitating past the truth

You the high I never chase

But I crave it just the same

Don’t save me if I fall through

Just meet me in the blue

Baby, I’m outta…

Outta body with you

We closed the session with something that felt too real. A track I’d started writing weeks ago but hadn’t had the guts to finish until now. Until I’d lived the words.

I know what your hands say

I know what your lips mean

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