𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢 - 𝙹𝚞𝚗𝚎 𝟾𝚝𝚑, 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟽
Gremlins👹
1:12 p.m.
sigh...
Jai🧟♀️
here she go guys🙄
T Rex🦖
oh brother...
sighhhh....
Jai🧟♀️
yes Rea😒
im bored
wtmmm
Jasaia🪬
babes u really need a hobby
or sum
TheEvil👫
Mason's soccer game
Hungry🦛
work unfortunately😞
T Rex🦖
u can come to the game with us
we making signs rn
Troll🧌
remember what happened the last
time she went to one of games🤢
aye thts not fair
i had food poisoning
Jasaia🪬
ooo😟
Jai🧟♀️
HELPPP
Hungry🦛
bad looks babes😬
TheEvil👫
my jeans still stained from tht😖
Jai🧟♀️
what did u even eat😂😂
dem crab legs from auto zone
were so good too😕
Nana👵🏾
um...
T Rex🦖
tana bruh😂😂
i have to tell u bout ts later
one peep bout any of tht
and i'll punch u in yo throat😁
TheEvil👫
😟
T Rex🦖
gulp😟
Nana👵🏾
i was actually bout to head out
to the mall if u wanted to come
and this is why ur my favorite😜
Hungry🦛
wowww
i see how it is
Jasaia🪬
after i just let u borrow my
necklace too😧
snooze ya lose😘
Nana👵🏾
jus lmk when u ready
ill pick u up
You put your phone back on the charger, scared of what the day was going to bring to you. Ever since that little situation that happened Wednesday night, you couldn't help but feel awkward around Tana. And although you knew it was nothing, your mind couldn't stop going back to that moment. His rough hands around your waist. His soft breath grazing your neck. His eyes lingering on your figure.
The awkwardness traveled to the group chat too. Your friends tried to address the situation, asking if you were ok or wanted to talk. Chance and Trell apologized a million times, trying to explain themselves. But you just wanted to forget about the whole day, sweep it under the rug. And once they noticed, they too eventually stopped, not wanting to pry any further.
You went to your closet, scanning it for an outfit to wear today. It was getting hotter outside, the south's summer truly living up to its name with today being a high 80. You couldn't even throw on your favorite hoodie anymore without breaking a sweat.
You picked up a pair of shorts, pairing it up with a white crop tank. With a jacket as an accessory, you went to the bathroom to fix up your appearance. Your lace install was gone due to the heat, long butterfly locs to replace it. You neatly swooped your edges, putting on an array of lotions and perfumes to top off everything.
your outfit^^^
You texted Tana, letting him know you were ready before making your way downstairs. Light shone through the windows as you went to the kitchen to pick up a quick snack. It was still early and you hadn't eaten anything since this morning. You got a bowl of your [favorite fruit], popping a few slices in your mouth before hearing a ding from Tana saying he was here.
You quickly put up the fruit to head out the front door. Tana's black Benz sat in your driveway, tinted windows hiding any sign of life. You opened the passenger door, taking a seat on the smooth red leather seat as the air cooled you down. Tana sat quietly in the driver's seat, his eyes trailing on you before turning back to pull out of the driveway.
Fetti by Future filled the silence as he started on the road. The mall was about 45 minutes away, longer if there was traffic. Usually, the two of you would be making small talk by now, him laughing as you told him stories about your day. Instead, you kept quiet, your eyes locked on your phone as you scrolled on insta. You sat back in your seat wondering if this awkwardness would last the whole ride, or even worse the whole day.
You glanced over at him. His eyes were focused on the road as one hand rested peacefully on the steering wheel. A watch decorated his wrist which matched the shiny jewelry that dangled above his jacket. His usual curls were now tamed, neatly twisted in two strands that hung low in front of his face. He still had that tougher look to him, his previous cuts now healing with scabs forming over them. They complimented the deep scar that grazed his brow, leaving a patch of hair missing.
Tana's outfit^^^
"What?"
His deep voice broke the silence, causing you to jump out of your trance. You quickly shot your head down, embarrassed at being caught staring. "Oh, um....," You stuttered, "I was just thinking.... your cut is healing up good."
He glanced up into the rearview mirror, "I guess so," He said, taking a peek at the gash.
"I was worried it was gon leave a scar. But it doesn't look like it is so that's good..." The car fell silent again, the awkward vibe returning as you debated whether you should continue. You glanced back up at him, "What happened to your eyebrow?" His eyes shifted towards you, hinting an emotion you had never seen from him before. "You don't have to tell me if you-"
"Somebody tried to stab my eye out," He replied back calmly.
Your eyes widened, "Huh?! What happened?"
He only looked at you, observing your expression before changing the topic. "My turn," He said, reaching over to pull down your crop top, "What made you wanna go out wearing this today?"
You hesitated for a moment, still stuck on his reply. He wasn't the type to bring up his past. In fact, the most you knew about it was that he used to live in New Jersey. Every time the two of you talked, it was always about you. And even though he didn't seem to mind, you couldn't help but feel bad that you barely knew anything about him. But you also didn't want to pressure him into talking about something he seemed uncomfortable with either.
You decided to ignore it, slapping his hand away from your shirt. "Why?" You mugged, "You don't like it?"
He looked at you again, head tilted as he eyed your outfit. He bit his lip before turning back to the road, "Is that your question?"
"Wait, huh? No fair."
After that, the rest of the ride seemed to ease up. The two of you got comfortable with each other again and soon the thought of the other night had left your mind. By the time you reached the mall, it felt like a normal outing between the two of you.
Since it was Friday, the mall was busier than usual. Teens and parents flooded the floor as you and Tana made your way through the crowd. "So, what you needed to go to the mall for?" You asked, watching as his tall figure peered over the heads.
"I bought my sister this ring, but I got the wrong size," He said, holding out a small Pandora box. "She told me I could exchange it or sum. Ion kno, I figure you kno better than me."
"Well, Pandora should be downstairs," You giggled, "Cmon, there should be an escalator close by."
You grabbed his hand, leading him through the busy crowd. The escalators were positioned in the center of the mall, next to the food court. The two of you passed by the many stores before you came to a sudden halt.
"Oh my god," You squealed excitedly. Tana looked at you in confusion as you let go of his hand to run off into the crowd. Following behind, he spotted you in front of the build-a-bear window. "I need her," You said, pointing at the Hello Kitty plushies that sat up on display.
He smiled as he watched you peered through the windows. Your eyes were big like a little girl as you danced around to try to look at the various bears. "Cmon," He said, heading inside the toy store.
"But I thought we were going to Pandora."
"Pandora not going anywhere, ma," He assured before grabbing your hand to pull you inside.
Kids and couples swarmed the bright yellow interior for the perfect bear. You happily skipped your way to the furs, searching through the racks for the pink kitty you saw on display. "Ooo, Tana look," You said, holding up a brown spotted cow, "Isn't he so cute."
"What happened to kitty?" He laughed, picking up the deflated Hello Kitty fur.
You looked at the two, grabbing the pink fur out of his hand. "Ugh, they're all so cute," You frowned, "I can't choose." You debated for a while before holding them up to Tana, "Which one do you like?"
He placed a hand on his chin, looking back and forth between the two. "Hmm, ion kno. I do fuck wit Hello Kitty," He shrugged. You smiled before taking both furs to the stuffing station. "You getting both?" He asked.
"No, she's for you," You beamed, placing the Hello Kitty back in his hand. "Now what you gon name her?"
He looked at the plush, a small smile forming on his face before stepping up to the tablet. He paused for a moment, thinking before typing in a name on the screen.
"Alaiya?" You read out, looking at him for confirmation.
"Yeah," He nodded, "I've always wanted to name my daughter that."
You smiled, surprised at how much thought he put into the name. It was unexpected of him. Most boys didn't even think of the future, let alone kids. "It's cute. I like it," You said, taking a step to the screen. He watched as you hid the screen, giggling as you typed in a name. "Ta-da," You moved aside to show the tablet that read 'Nana'.
"You really not gon let that go, huh?" He sighed.
"Nope," You said, popping your 'p'. The two of you handed your furs to the worker, watching as they filled the plush with stuffing before handing the filled dolls back to you. You hugged your cow, the soft fur tickling your nose as you squeezed through the soft body.
After getting some clothes, the two of you went up to the register to pay. The cashier smiled, scanning all your items before putting them in their boxes. "Will that be all for you, ma'am?" She asked.
You nodded, reaching into your bag to grab out your wallet. But you were stopped, seeing Tana quickly handing over his card to the woman. "Tana, it's ok. You don't have to pay."
He only shrugged, watching as the woman charged his card. "Girl, you betta let that man pay," She laughed, handing him back the receipt, "I wish my boyfriend still paid for my stuff."
"Oh, we're not dating..." You said shyly. You looked over to Tana who remained silent, his hands carefully holding both of your bears.
She looked at the two of you before making a face, "Yeah, alright sweetie. You two have fun ok."
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