Book One || Coast to Coast
Kiana Brooks and Devontae Carter have two things in common.
1. Wanting to pursue their careers.
2.Romantic relationships are not worth risking it.
As a part time waitress and full time psychology student. Kiana Br...
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The summer sun beats down on the five of us girls as we wait for our classes to begin. I regret leaving my hair down today because not only are those faux locks making me sweaty, but they are gathering the heat of the sun and it feels like its trapped in my scalp. I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life. Cassie, Sasha, Amaal, and I gathered on the bench in the quad.
I don't know about anyone else, but I prefer winter weather, any excuse for me to wear my oversized sweaters and sweatpants, while drinking some coffee while reading an enjoyable book sounds like heaven to me. Unfortunately, Cali is often hot throughout the year. "Somebody please explain to me why we couldn't just skip today?" Sasha asks, looking at me pointedly through her large Prada shades. I fan myself, thinking it would make any difference, "personally, I fear the shit ton of work I'd have to do if I skipped."
I don't know how their majors are treating them, but psychology has and still is kicking my ass. So, I'd rather not skip just for my own piece of mind.
From a distance, I see James and his crew making their way over to us. I feel my heart racing I see Devontae. He doesn't acknowledge me immediately because he takes out his phone from his pocket and when they get nearer to me and the girls, he slows down and begins typing away in an aggressive manner before huffing a breath and stuffing it back into his pocket. When our eyes meet, my heart stutters in my chest like my heart missed a beat, I quickly look away and plaster a smile on my face as the group are in the middle of greeting one another.
I check my timetable again to see the class to which I am headed. "Oh crap, you were given Mrs. Rosati for psychology? Damn, that woman made my life a living nightmare last year." Roman remarks as he extends an arm over my shoulder. I groan and put my timetable aside, "I've heard, and I'm not looking forward to it. Rome, how are you doing psychology again?"
"I chose my programs last-minute. But it's not that bad," he shrugs. "Uh huh." Is all I say, with an arched brow. "Hey Kiki, gotta go but I'll see ya in History." Luca fist bumps me as he begins jogging down the corridors, Travis hot his tail waving hello and a quick bye thereafter. "You also have Hudson?" I shout in response. Yeah, it is tragic, isn't it? I chuckle at Lucas' snarky response as he gives it. Now it's just me and ─
"Devontae."
"Kiana."
We stand there awkwardly after greeting one another. Until we both decide to start speaking at once: "Kiana ─" We start laughing together. "Ladies, first." He offers, gesturing with his hand for me to speak.
"I just wanted to say that since our friends are dating each other, we gonna be seeing each other a lot more now so the fact that we –" I'm too embarrassed to say what's next.
"─ had sex." He finishes off for me. I inhale deeply, "─ uh yes, that. I think its best we crush the awkwardness now cos I'm really not comfortable right now." I laugh anxiously. He arches a brow at me, "do I make you feel uncomfortable?"
