Summer's pov
I found myself in Alisha's house on the couch. I stood up and stretched, cracking my back.
"Look who decided to wake up. Come on the boys and maybe almost the whole school are coming." Alisha said.
"I thought this was a small after-party," I said.
"No such thing when you're in college. Melody said.
"Tyler should be here any minute now," she said.
"Ohh I miss Tyler. I haven't seen him in a while." I said.
"Mainly because Xavier gives him a death stare every time you guys hang out," Alisha said.
"Which doesn't make sense cause he's GAY!" I said.
"Xavier is his own breed," he said.
"Tyler," I said hugging him.
"Hey Sum," he said.
"You know I don't like that name," I said.
"Yea but you know I don't care," he said.
"Anyways what took you so long to come back," I said.
"I was busy. Being a track runner isn't easy," he said.
"I know." I sighed.
"Wait where's Xavier? I'm not trying to get decapitated," he said.
"He's not here. Besides he hurt his ankle. He won't be able to run after you." I said.
"Not true," Melody said.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Xavier can run with crutches," she said.
"What can't he do?" I said.
"Realize I'm gay," Tyler said.
"Tyler come help me," Alisha yelled.
"Be right there," he said walking off.
. . .
Xavier's pov
Having a broken ankle during a party isn't how I thought my night was finna go. Luckily I was able to get it taped so I can walk on it.
"Who knew you could plan a party?" I said walking up behind Summer.
"Suprised," she asked.
"Very," I said.
"Wait where are your crutches?" she asked in a panic.
"By the door, but it's fine my ankle is taped," I said.
"No you need," she said running off.
I grabbed her arm and pulled her back to me
"Princess I promise you that I'm fine," I said.
She looked at me with a worried pout.
"Why can't you just let it heal correctly?" she asked.
"I am," I said.
"What if we sat down?" she asked.
"Sure," I said.
We sat down on the couch and Summer propped my foot up.
"What?" she asked.
"Just trying to see what I did you deserve such a caring girlfriend," I said.
"Well I have a caring boyfriend too," she said lying on my lap.
"Nigga we have a whole party and yo ass sitting down," Kingsley said.
"Well, this little girl is worried I'm going to hurt myself," I said.
"I ain't mad at her, she probably right. You always do too much when you get hurt," he said.
"Alright alright, and what are you? A snitch?" I asked.
"I'll see you. Who knew there were so many bad bitches at our school," he said walking off.
"So I was right." Summer said.
"Just a little. I just hate being hurt." I said.
"Then let it heal right," she said.
Summer and I sat down for a while when she started getting annoyed. She kept squirming around and whining. Kept throwing mini tantrums.
"Summer do you want to go home?" I asked.
"Mhm," she whined.
She must be extremely tired, saying it's 2 am right now. I called an uber since I don't have my car with me.
I had left my crutches since mainly I don't need them and they weren't gonna fit in the car. Once
I got home my mom was overreacting at the fact I didn't have my crutches.
"Why don't you have your crutches Xavier?" she asked.
"I don't need them. My ankle is taped beside they weren't finna fit in the uber." I said.
"Then you are gonna get them tomorrow don't let me see you without them again," she said.
"Yes ma'am." I sighed.
I placed Summer down and undressed her from her clothes. I changed her into a onesie and laid her in the bed. Good thing she's sleeping.
I cut the tape off and groaned in pain. My ankle was swollen and looked bruised. I grabbed some more of the bandages and tape to redo it. I looked through the mirror cabinet and grabbed some pain relief medicine. I drank most of it and put it back. Damn, I need to just push through this.
. . .Summer's pov
Xavier and I have been up for a while but he's kinda worrying me. He will randomly wince as he walks, he refuses to use his crutches. He keeps saying. "My ankle is taped" "I don't need them"
"I'll be fine." I wish he would just use them to relieve the pain
"Xavier sit down," I said.
"Why?" he asked.
"Cause I want to talk to you," I said.
"Yes," he asked sitting on the couch.
"I know you aren't okay," I said.
"How? I'm per-
"Don't give me that bullshit," I said.
"Y-
"Yes, I cursed because I'm pissed off. You keep acting like you are okay but I know you are making your ankle worse." I said.
I handed him scissors and told him to cut off the tape.
"Xavier seriously. Your ankle is bruised and swollen." I said.
"It doesn't hurt tho," he said.
"Why because you've been downing pain relief medicine. I'm not stupid Xavier." I said.
"Alright I'm sorry Summer," he said.
"No then mean it. I want you to tape your ankle, wear a brace, and use the crutches. It's the only way that your ankle is going heal." I said.
"Alright," he said.
I knelt and taped up his ankle and wrapped the brace around it. Once I finished I went to his room and grabbed his crutches.
"Here," I said.
"Thank you, darling," he said in a soft voice.
"Don't try and butter me up. I'm still mad." I said.
"You really can stay mad at me," he said.
"No don't bring up that British accent either," I said.
"I'm not doing anything," he said.
"No cause every time I'm mad at you, you start talking in your accent with a soft voice. Why don't just let me be mad?" I said lying on his lap.
"Cause I don't like when my baby is mad at me," he said.
"Well, I'm not anymore you won," I said.
"Good," he said, kissing all over my face.
"Okay okay." I giggled.
"How should I make it up to you hmm?" he asked.
"Can I have my candy?" I asked.
"Fine," he said.
He stodecidedod up and used his crutches to get to his room.
"Aww look who to use his crutches," Malik said coming out of his room.
"Piss off." Daddy said.
"What did Summer have to give you a stern talking to?" he teased.
Daddy used one of his crutches to hit Malik on the side making him retreat.
"Hey don't get your panties in a twist," he said walking off.
"Here," he said pulling out my small bag of candy.
"Thank you!" I squealed.
"Don't eat all of it," he said.
"I won't" I hummed.
"I'll be right back. I'm going to shower," he said.
"Okie Dokie," I said.
I sat and played with my stuffies while I eat my candy. I had reached into the bag and realized there was none left.
Oh no. Shit shit. I ran out of the room and hid in a closet by the kitchen. Shit, why did I do that? I didn't mean to do that.
Xavier's pov
I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my waist. I got dressed but I was confused why it was so quiet. Looking onto my bed I found Summer's empty candy bag and her gone.
"Summer, baby where are you?" I asked.
I heard shuffling in the closet and opened the door.
"Don't be mad," she said.
I picked her out of the closet and onto the chair. I sat next to her so we could talk.
"Summer I'm not upset," I said.
"But you said no eat it all and I did. I didn't mean to tho," she said.
"I know you didn't mean to. It's fine." I said.
"So you no mad," she asked.
"No, I am not," I said.
"But I eat it all," she said.
"And it's fine. Why would I be upset at you for just being little?" I asked.
She shrugged and looked down.
"Next time don't run and hide. It's fine and I would never be mad," he said.
"Okay." I nodded.
"Now let's get you some water to level out that sugar crash to come," I said.
"Ew, yucky. Can I have apple juice?" she asked.
"No, you may not," I said pouring the water.
"But-
"No buts drink," I said.
She picked the cup up and drank half the cup.
"The rest," I said.
"But I full daddy," she said rubbing her stomach.
"Alright," I said taking the cup.
"Can I have apple juice now?" she asked.
"I thought you were full," I said.
"Yea full of water," she said.
"No," I said.
"Worth a shot," she said.
"Ready for bed?" I asked.
"Nooo," she whined.
"Yes, time to get ready for bed," I said.
"But it's Sunday tomorrow," she said.
"No baby it's Monday tomorrow. Trust me I don't want to go to school anymore either." I said.
"But we still have 2 months. We can miss one day," she said.
"Not if you want your perfect attendance," I said.
She frowned and started walking to my room. I came after her so we could get ready to sleep.
A/N: Hope you all are liking the book so far. I apologize for not updating it as much as I should. I appreciate the patience and I will try a to update more often.