" Naw babe. You don't have to explain yourself. We in VA , a cab right outside this bus. See you later " he said to his mom coming out of the room.

" I liked you better with Alicia " she said mugging him and walking towards the exit of the bus.

" I ain't even date her "

" That's not what she said " she said getting off the bus.

I digested the disgust in my throat and went and laid down with Royalty, locking the room door.

I always want to know, why is it me, why is it always me that goes through something. First it was Marshon, then Chris. If it isn't Chris doing it, it's someone else having something against me or not liking me for something I can't control.

I just want to live, I could care less about being accepted. I just want somebody by my side, no drama. I know nothing is perfect but...

" But what? " Chris said coming into the room and closing the door.

I realized I was thinking aloud instead of in my head.

" I thought I locked that "

" I'm a pro at lock picking " he smiled coming to sit on the bed.

It was silent for a minute before I spoke up.

" But, I just want to live, stress free " I looked over to Chris.

" Come on now Maria, you know the stuff I do not purposely. I don't purposely try to hurt you or your feelings, you know my situation- "

" That's not an excuse "

" You right but you know I love you and I'd give my life just so you could live, I'd give my all to you. That's what you don't understand, it's just hard for me and I want you to bare with me. "

" I am. " I spoke up

" And I don't want you to slowly give up as I continue trying. "

" I'm not baby, I'm not going nowhere no time sooner. " I paused

" Just please don't do what you did today again especially in front of our daughter. "

" I promise I won't " he said locking his pinky with mine.

" It's going to be harder for me to leave you because we have her and she's so used to you." I spoke.

" And I don't wanna go through that " he said leaning over to me and kissing me.

" I love y'all with all my heart man. " he said staring at me

 " he said staring at me

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( A look like that )

" What ? " I awkwardly blushed

" Make up sex would be everything right now "

" Noo, she's sleep in here. "

" My mom room free now. "

" No " I smiled
" You have to go get stitches and get ready for tonight "

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