When I'm With You (REWRITING)

CHAPTER 16

I shake my head at what I just went through. 

I thought at least one of them would look up and notice who I am. I didn't know it would turn into a scene that would end with me pushed down onto the ground.

"Dee?! Have you gone absolutely mad? I pretty sure I told you about 'The Black Kings' and how you shouldn't go up to them until they ask you." She holds her temple as she speaks to me. 

The Black Kings were a gang. Those boys out there were my friends, not gang members. 

"What are you talking about? They're my friends. Jay-" I was cut off by her. 

"Freddie and Kaz. They are people you don't want to fucking mess with, sweetie. They're the leaders of the gang. For God's sake!" She rests her hands on my shoulders.  "You and being friends with them is probably a joke to them," 

What the actual fuck? How come none of them told us this? Is this why they wear sunglasses and hats? To hide their fucking identities? 

I need to tell the girls...immediately. 

It didn't leave my mind the whole day. 

'The people you don't want fucking mess with'. 

'You being friends with them is probably a joke to them'. 

THE BLACK KINGS'.

It was closing time and Linda came up to me before leaving. "Listen, sweetie. Tonight is your last night to work here. I'm sorry..." She hands me an envelope with my payment for the forenight. I sigh and take it. 

I lost my job because of one stupid, avoidable incident. "Thanks, anyways Linda." I pass her the cafe keys and change out of my uniform. 

I went out back and to my car. The air was chilling, shooting goosebumps along my arms and legs. 

I put my head on the streeling wheel and sob. 

I'm such a fuck up. I've been overreacting so much lately and it's all catching up to me.

My stomach cramp up making me groan. "Or, I'm just on my period," I say to myself. 

I start my car and drive home. 

I see Jay's car was parked next door. 

I don't know how I'm going to face them...I mean being in a gang? Jay was one of the sweetest guys I've ever met in my life.

I open the door and notice all the lights were turned off. I breathe out not knowing I was even holding it in. 

I turn on the kitchen lights, crashing all my things on the counter. I see a note laying ontop of the fruit bowl.

To my dearest hardworking babe,

We're at Jay's house so come over once you've finished work. 

Janyce & Anthea

I cuss at myself, pulling out my phone and texting the girls.

Me - Sorry girls, can't come over. Mother nature decided to pay her monthly visit. 

Anthea - Awwwww, we were having such a good time though. Please. Shower and come over. We have pizza. 

Janyce - I don't think pizza will motivate her today. 

Me - Nope it won't ahahaha

Anthea - Ugh fine, You miss out.

Janyce - We'll see you tomorrow then bye, Ilyyyyy