Kind Of An Introvert

Chapter 6 |LATE|

R I O N A 

I heard talking down the hall that woke me up from my deep sleep. I got up slowly getting myself together and tried to get myself to understand where I was for a moment. When I finally did I went to check out the window and it was too bright outside. I stared confused then realized I WAS LATE! To add on my phone that was supposed to be charging all night wasn't.

I didn't even get to find my clothes last night which makes the situation whole lot worst. I started off with my hair. If one thing had to be done the right way to had to be my hair. I didn't really care for the way I dressed or my facials much but my hair was something serious. Something I took pride in. Hair milk did its job along with Crème Of Nature edge control to make the ninja bun look fleeky. I wrapped my hair with a scarf, did my 15 min shower, brushed and, the rest of my morning routine.

I planned on just putting on sweatpants and a hoodie but I can't fall back that hard after I had a spiffy day yesterday so I dug through the bags that Metri got me and striked at the denim off-shoulder dress with red and white rose patterns all around my hip area and white benassi duo slides. Its bummy but not as bummy as my first pick.

Unraveling my scarf I set my edges free and added the watch again to complete the fit. I took my bag and headed out.

On the couch sat Genesis & Gia (the twins) and Reese the odd man out. He didn't really look like the rest of us and to add on he was the only lightskin while the rest rep Brownskin. Demetrius was weird too. Some days he was brown and other days he looked and acted like a light skinned guy.(pictures in order; Genesis, Gia, Reese). We didn't look alike really but we all paired with someone. Me and Gia, Metri and Reese, Genesis was the loner but look like mama

I guess this was just a family reunion or something. I greeted them and had a small talk before I went to the kitchen. I made it my job and a habit to make sure the house was clean every day before I left. Even if  I wasn't in the house all day I still did it because if it wasn't done I was going to be the one to blame because I live here. It didn't make sense to me but I hate to argue so I keep my silence and do what needs to be done. After finishing I asked where Demetrius was and they let it be known he was outside so that's where I went.

" AND YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THAT" he screamed at the phone. I stayed where I was for a moment refusing to move forward. Not to be nosy but I knew better than to come near and bother him while he's angry.

" MISS ME WITH THE BULL. GOT THE WRONG GUY TO BE PULLING THAT ON". I looked at my phone and time was going by too fast. I just walked to him making my presence known by waving.

" YEA YEA WHATEVER IMMA CALL YOU WHEN YOU LEARN HOW TO  TALK TO ME LIKE YOU SANE" and with that he hung up the phone in their face. I feel bad for whoever that's was I know their feelings are butt hurt.

"Metri can you take me to school...please" I said as calmly ad smoothly as I can.

" Why y'ain take the bus" His tone of voice still angry. He walked in and sat in the car and I did as well.

" My alarm clock didn't ring-" I was cut off and his raised his voice a little bit.

"Ri you need to be responsible. What if you didn't have a phone you would just be late everyday huh? You need to just got to sleep early and you won't have that problem".

I was a crybaby and hated being yelled at so tears started forming. It wasn't enough to start falling but my eyes were pretty watery. It's not my fault my phone wasn't charging. And it always isn't my fault that I care about school and stayed up to complete all of my work. But, if I didn't do it my grades would tank and that there would be a whole nother problem.

I instantly had a mood shift and got in my feelings. Why he got to take his anger out on me. I stared into space until I got to school. We said our "I Love you"s and "Be safe" as our farewells and I dragged myself to class.

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The lunchroom was more packed than it usually is and I was still in my zone so I didn't want to be bothered by no random.

"FRIEND" Jeremiah popped up behind me saying in a "BOO" tone. I had my fist balled up ready to slang someone. I released when I came to realization and mugged him to the fullest. Wasn'tin the mood.

"Don't do that" still mugging. I glanced to see where he usually sat and his boys where there chatting but it looked like they were arguing. It was probably about basketball and whose better if I had to guess. BOYS -_-.

"Don't do that" he mocked. He took a seat next to me. I pulled out the work that I had we exchanged work to copy. Every now and then he would offer me food that he had in his bag but I turned down all. In times like this I tried to stay away from food so I wouldn't be emotional eating. When I eat while I'm in this state awkwardly I gain weight really fast. All to my stomach area too, inconveniently. I wanted to so bad but I'd rather not. He had a bag full of food and just a folder for his work. I couldn't help but shake my head at the guy.

Best friend walked past with his girl being all lovey dovey and I could see he looked in the corner of his eye. He usually would walk past and swear up and down he didn't see me but, I guess since he seen a manly figure beside me he did a double-take.

He was the type to be jealous whenever I made another friend which happened every once in a blue moon. He hit a uey and came in my direction. I chuckled to myself. Is this what needs to be done to get attention. At this point I was only still around him because I had no one else. I didn't want to be the awkward one by myself all the time. I get bored easily so that'll be dull.

"RIIIRRII" fake exciting voice. I wasn't showing how I really felt on the inside so I smiled and returned the gesture. I waved at Morgan too.

"BESSTIIE" I didn't consider myself being fake but called it avoiding problems. I have enough of those. I didn't want to end it (yea I can see it coming) on bad terms. If he needed me for something I'm going to always be down. If indeed we drift apart and go our separate ways it would be for the better.

" You replaced me?" fake pouting.

" Who this one" I intentionally sounded disgusted and pointed at Jeremiah.

"Alright so this what we not gone do" He said all sassy and I started laughing and didn't even hear what he said next. I just knew he was going to say something goofy.

"That's just my friend" I informed him. They invited their selves on  the bench where we were at and had a mini conversation with us then back to themselves again.

I don't know if I'm being selfish at this point and just want attention or overacting. Nothing ever sits the right way.