* Tinashe POV *
~ A week later ~
I sat down, eating breakfast. Listening to my Dad ramble on and on. I know Roderick and I should've been more careful. I know we shouldn't have been doing it in the first place. I wish he would just shut up and get out of my face. He isn't making this situation any better, I can tell her looks at me differently now. My Mom seems, keyword, seems happy. No telling. I can tell the remanding 7.5 months are going to be rocky. I have Roderick though, I think.
Dad: - He talked his head off. - "…..You're going to have to cut back on friends, going out….Spending money, how are you so sure he's going to get drifted into college football? Don't you know they look at that? " - He said, like I didn't already know this. -
Tinashe: " Dad, you think I'm not aware of any of this? Really though? " - I said, staring at him, as he looked back. - " All I know is, no matter what. Roderick will be here for us, for me……" - I said, placing my hand on my stomach. -
He was silent for a couple as minutes. Eating his food, I looked away from him. He cleared his throat, as he went back to reading the newspaper.
I finished up, as I went upstairs. Getting dressed for the day, putting on my long sleeve leopard v-neck sweater. I looked at my stomach, as it seemed bigger then normal. I turned sideways, looking at it. I pulled on some dark blue boot cut jeans, pulling out my cream long pea coat jacket. I slide my boots on, as i fixed the scarf around my neck. I headed downstairs, waiting for Roderick to pull up.
The talk between my dad and I played in my mind. What if Roderick couldn't get his scholarship for football because of me? Because I'm pregnant. Am I holding him back from his future and dreams?
I snapped out of my thoughts, hearing someone ring the doorbell. I walked over, seeing Roderick standing there. He smiled, waving big. I saw his breath as he let out a small exhale. I invited him in.
He walked in. I looked him up and down. He had on a brown sweater, a forest green nylon vest(bubble vest), black straight legged jeans and chocolate colored polo boots to match. I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him. As I felt his soft lips touch my forehead.
Roderick: - He looked down at me, still smiling big - " Hey Baaaaaaaaah-beeeeee…." - He said to me, as I smiled, rubbing on his arm. - " You ready? I saw a few things…."
Tinashe: - I nodded my head, as I grabbed my purse. - " Bye Dad….." - I shouted out, as I heard him reply. We walked out the door, walking to his car. He held onto, keeping me warm. As he opened up my door. I got in, buckling up. As he got in a few seconds later. -
Roderick: - I could hear his teeth, as he started to shiver some. - " I need to buy a bigger jacket, I outgrew my other ones from last year. " - He said shaking his head, laughing some. He turned on the heat, as she cupped his hands in front of his mouth, blowing into them. -
I placed my warm hands on his arm, rubbing it as he looked at me, smiling. I smiled back. As he started to back out of the driveway. We rode towards this little shopping place. As he parked his car.
We walked around, as he had his arm wrapped around my waist. Pulling my closer to him, I felt his warm body against mines. As I wrapped my arm around his, rubbing on his stomach. He laughed some, I forgot how easily ticklish he happens to be. I ran my fingers across his stomach, as I heard him giggle loudly. He grabbed my hand, pressing it against his stomach.
Roderick: - He looked down at me, shaking his head. - " You know good and well you're cheating out her. " - He said pushing me away softly, as I pushed him back. We walked inside of the store. Looking around. -
I looked around, seeing the baby things. As we walked around. Looking at unisex items, he pointed out a crib.
Tinashe: " Roderick, what are you doing? " - I asked covering my mouth, watching him trying to get into it. -
Roderick: " Well I have to make sure my baby is comfy, if I'm not comfy….Then I know he or she wont be. " - He said making a face, straining. - " Uhhh….Babe….I think I'm stuck….Little help? "
Tinashe: - I walked over, pulling his arm, as he popped out. He shook it off, bouncing his shoulders. - " No more testing out anything…." - I said laughing, as he made a pouty face. I poked his stomach, as he smiled quickly. Grabbing my hands, bringing them up to his face. As he bent down some, kissing them. -
Roderick: - He smiled big, closing his eyes. Wrapping his arm around my shoulders. As we continued to walk around the store. - " Ooooooh bae, look! " - He said, pointing over to a big stuffed bear. He stood next to it - " I'm getting this. "
Tinashe: - I shook my head, as I watched him hug onto it like a big kid. He looked at me, motioning for me to come over. - " Nope, no way! " - I said laughing, as he carried the bear under his arm, walking to me. I backed up, playing with him. As He dropped down to the ground, sitting indian style. - " Roderick, really? "
He looked up at me, with his thumb in his mouth. He shook his head yeah, I folded my arms. Telling him to get up, as he shook his head no. Frowning, pointing at the bear. I looked at him, rolling my eyes.
Tinashe: " Roderick, get up. " - I said laughing some, as he smiled big. Stilling sucking on his thumb. - " And ew, sanitizing is a must. " - He looked at me with a surprised face. -
Roderick: " WHAAAAT!? You kiss me ALL the time. " - He covered his mouth, as I smirked. He got up, rolling his eyes. - " You cheated it…But I'm coming back for you sir. " - He said pointing to the big bear, as he wiped his hand on his pants leg. We continued walking around.
We finished up, setting a budget for the newborn things. We linked arms, as we walked out. The wind blew softly, as my hair blew in the directions with it. We walked around the shopping area. Stopping inside a store, looking around.
Tinashe: - I picked up a jacket, holding it up to him. As he smiled. - " And just how do you out grow things that fast? " - I asked him, as he shrugged. -
Roderick: " Well last winter, I was about 5'10 or 5"11 about 170 lbs. Now I'm 6'3 and 210 lbs of pure sexiness…." - He said licking his lips then biting on his bottom one, as he laughed. - " Well at least I think I'm 210, i need to weight myself….."
Tinashe: - I rolled my eyes, smiling - " Oh hush, you're not even that big. " - I said as he took the hoodie, looking at it. Making a face, nodding his head. -
Roderick: " Swag! " - He says loud, as he gets a bigger size. - " I'm not even worried about that diet crap anymore, as long as you love it. Besides, its winter, you need someone to keep you warm. " - He winked, as I winked back. -
He looked through more clothes, as we headed to check out. We left out, heading towards his car. We got in, as he drove off. I was wondering where we were going, he didn't answer me as I asked him.
Roderick: " Now look, I want you to keep your eyes closed. No peeking…." - He said looking over at me. Giving him a serious look. - " No, Babe. Seriously. No peeking, close 'em. Go head. "
I closed my eyes, as I felt the car stop. He got out, as my door opened. He hugged me from behind. Covering my eyes with his big hands. He directed me to walk, as I felt his chest against the back of my head. I only stood 5'3, next to his 6'3 frame.
I heard a chime go off, as he uncovered my eyes. I looked, hearing the soft music. Smelling the fresh flowers. I looked at him, surprised. As he smiled back.
Roderick: " Manicure, pedicure and a facial for my baby…." - He said hugging onto me from behind. I held onto his hands, as we walked forward. Still shocked some. -
I turned around, hugging him tightly. Looking up into his loving brown eyes. I placed a hand on his cheek, rubbing it. He stared back at me, smiling with his eyes.
Tinashe: " Rod, you didn't have to…." - I said softly, he shrugged his shoulders. As he let go, walking over to the desk. I went to go sit down, waiting for him. He walked over, sitting next to me. -
Roderick: - He looked around, leaning over. - " Don't tell anyone….But I'm getting me one too . " - He said with a big smile, looking at his nails. - " I don't have these well groomed finger nails for no reason. "
Tinashe: - I smiled, - " Your secret is safe with me. " - I said to him, as our names got called. -
We wrapped up about 2 hours later. Heading to a deli to get something to eat. We sat across from each other. I looked outside, seeing the soft gray sky. It seemed so peaceful, I guess it was going to start snowing soon. I turned my attention back Roderick. He was stuffing his face, as he stopped. Looking at me, he swallowed his food. I covered my mouth smiling some, as I took a bite from mines.
Roderick: " Thats rude, staring at people while they eat. Rudeness. " - He said smirking at me, chewing his food. -
Tinashe: " And its rude to talk with your mouth full. Nasty. " - I said to him, as he covered his mouth. Chewing his food. -
Roderick: - He swallowed, as he made a face at me. - " You know, Craig's birthday is coming up. In like 3 weeks, the day after christmas. " - He said as I waited. - " We should get the dude something. Liiiiiiike, some food. "
Tinashe: " You eat just as much as him, always trying to play him. " - I said laughing. - " Why not throw him like a little birthday party? Invite a few friends, he cant do much anyways, since his leg is still healing. "
Roderick: " Good idea, hmmmmm….." - He said rubbing his chin with his hand. - " Very good idea. "
Tinashe: " I know its a good idea, duh! " - I smirked at him, eating my food. -
Roderick: " Nuuuuuuuh, don't be getting cocky. Ay, calm that noise. " - Roderick said, motioning with his hands. As we both finished up eating. -
We walked back to his car. running some. We got in, as we headed towards his house. I looked over at him, as he looked back. Smiling. I smiled back.
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* Craig POV *
I laid in bed, staring up at the ceiling. Still tired and exhausted. It was another sleepless night, my leg started to feel that sharp pain. I looked over to the clock, 1:41pm, good thing it was a saturday. Only 2 more weeks till Christmas and my birthday. I smiled some, then sighing. Seeing how I'll spend both with a stupid brace and crutches.
I heard a knock on my door, as it opened slowly. I peeked over, seeing Keke. I smiled some, trying to sit up but couldn't. I laid back down, as she walked over. Sitting on the edge of the bed. She flashed a smile at me, as she sat up, scooting closer to me.
She placed her hand on my cheek, rubbing it. Looking down at me, I smiled.
Keke: " Well goodmorning sleepy head. " - She said, I was still in my sweatpants and muscle shirt. I smiled. - " Morning breath? "
Craig: - I covered my mouth talking. - " I really just woke up……" - I said, sitting up. Straining, she helped me to the bathroom. As she hugged me from behind, resting her face against my back. I brushed my teeth, as she ran her hands up and down my chest. -
Keke: - Once I finished, I turned around. Kissing her forehead softly. Hugging her. - " You good? " - She asked, placing a hand on my cheek. -
Craig: " Mhm, I am. " - I said, as I looked around. Then at her. - " I have to shower….Mind…..You know? " - I said, as she nodded. -
Keke: " Let me know if you need anything, going to be downstairs. " - I kissed her cheek. Watching her walk out the bathroom. -
I started to undress, running the bath water. I slid down, propping my leg up. I started to rub the soap on my body. As it started to lather up against my skin.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror, using the sink as support, I sighed some. Drying myself off, pulling on my boxers and such. I hopped over to my bed, sitting there enduring the pain. I hate this, I felt like such a burden to everyone around me. I hated asking or depending on people for help. Maybe I was to stubborn at times. There was a knock on my door.
Keke: " Craig, you ok? " - She asked standing outside the door. - " You're dressed right? " - She asked. -
Craig: " I'm fine, and if you consider boxers and a wife beater dressed….Then sure…." - She opened the door as I said that, closing it behind her. Smiling at me.I smiled back, rubbing the lotion over my skin. -
Keke: " Pancakes and bacon are downstairs. " - She said, as she walked over. Sitting on my bed, placing her hand on my back. - " I'll bring it up here for you, if you want? " - She said raising her brows, smiling. -
Craig: " Ehhh I think I can manage down the stairs……" - I pulled my sweatpants on, struggling a bit. As Keke helped, I looked down for a bit. Looking back at her. - " Thanks….." - I simply said, pulling a long sleeve shirt on. -
Keke: " Welcome. " - She said, leaning over kissing me. I kissed her back softly, placing my hand on her leg. Kissing her again, with a bit more force. I felt her tug on my lip, as she leaned back. - " Come on….Before your mom walks in on us. "
I nodded my head quickly, as we both walked out the room. She held onto me, while I wrapped my arm around her shoulders. Walking down the steps slowly and careful, which frustrated me a bit. We made it to the kitchen, my mom sat there eating. I smiled at her, as she smiled back. She was getting ready for work.
Mom: - I watched as she got up - " Now you two will be ok right? Jojo is with your dad since I'm working a double today. " - She said to me, as I nodded my head. Stuffing my face. - " Craig, slow down. Before you choke. "
Keke smiled, as she sat next to me. I looked at my mom, smiling. As she shook her head. She walked over, kissing my head. As she left. I looked over at Keke, chewing.
She stared back, as we both smiled. Looking down.
Craig: " So I had my Ma, buy a bunch of DVDs. " - She looked at me. - " Its to slippery for me to go out, and nothing else I can do. " - I admitted, as she looked down. -
Keke: " Craig….." - She said softly. - " I know this is hard for you….I know you hate this, but can you stop being negative and putting yourself down? " - I stopped eating, as I looked at her. -
Craig: - I sat up, leaning back in my chair. - " You're right….Its just hard, I'm not used of this. I'm used of doing things on my own. " - I looked down. - " I love that you're here for me and being supportive. Don't think I'm not appreciative of you, I love you Ke. "
Keke: - I saw her blush, as she came over. Kissing me on the forehead. - " I love you too Craig, but seriously. We're doing something, getting you out of this house…." - She said rather demanding. - " No excuses. We can go hang with some friends, or go see a movie. We don't have to go to the mall. "
I rolled my eyes some, shrugging my shoulders. I watched as she walked up the stairs, bringing my crotches and some clothes down. I looked at her.
Craig: " Bae, come on. Its really hard wearing jeans….." - I said looking at her. She rolled her eyes playfully. -
Keke: " Craig, you haven't even wore jeans since that day, you wouldn't know. " - She was right, as I smacked my lips playfully. She placed her hand over my mouth, looking at me. - " Don't make me tame this stubborn mood you're in Craig. "
Craig: - I wrapped my arms around her waist, looking up into her eyes, pulling her closer to me. She stood between my legs. - " How so……..? " - I asked, testing her. -
She smirked, as she pushed me back softly onto the couch, She crouched above me, sitting on my lap. Running her fingers through my mohawk. As her other hand rested my shoulder. She brought her lips to mines, kissing them softly. She held my cheeks between her hands, as she softly squished them together. I smiled some, feeling her lips on my ear.
I clinched at the sofa. Feeling her tug at my ear, her hands rubbed up and down my chest, then down to my abs. She pulled back, looking at me. I looked back, rubbing my hands up her shirt. Feeling on her back. She smiled, as she pushed me back. Pinning my arms down, as she kissed me forcefully. Her tongue explored my mouth, as I sat there. Letting take control, dominating me. It turned me on honestly.
I felt her nails dig softly into my back. As she started to grind against me slowly and softly. I held onto her waist. As we continued to kiss, I started to pull her shirt off. As she finished it, tossing it to the side. She pushed her hair back, sitting on my lap. In just her bra and jeans. I took off my shirt, she got off my lap. Walking over to the kitchen twisting some.
I heard a can shake, as she walked back. Placing the strawberries onto the table. Spraying a little bit of whipcream onto her finger, she licked it off slowly. Winking at me.
Keke: " I need for you to lay down……On your back……" - She demanded, as I looked at her. Doing as she said. She crouched over me, spraying a line of whipcream down my chest. I felt as her tongue licked it off. -
I squirmed feeling the cold whip cream then her tongue that licked it away. I felt her lips kiss my chest, all the way to my neck then to my lips. I stared into her eyes. As she stared back. This awkwardness I felt doing this with her went out the door. I no longer was afraid because she was childhood friend. I loved this girl with all my heart. She smiled some, as she bent down. Kissing me again, as I kissed her back.
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* Ray Ray POV *
I heard chattering and laughter in the kitchen. Getting up, as I stretched. Grabbing my Domo hat, I put it on. Heading towards the kitchen, scratching my bare stomach, tugging at my pj pants to fix them. I looked, seeing my mom and Zendaya. They both looked at me. I was more shocked to see my mom, she was hardly ever around. Ever since that night, she's been around.
Mom: " Morning Rayon. " - She said, as she cooked. -
Cooked? I don't even remember the last time getting a home cooked meal from her. Was she trying to act different because of Zendaya, I frowned. Looking at her.
Ray: " You can be yourself, no need to front. " - She stopped, as she looked at me. Her smile faded, as she turned back around. Stirring whatever she was cooking. - " Its true and you know it……"
There was silence, as Zendaya looked down. Then at me, I saw her out the corner of my eye. I didn't wont to look at her, I wanted to know the reason.
Mom: - She cleared her throat. - " I'm trying……" - She said lowly. -
Ray: - I felt all types of emotions at that point. - " Trying!? TRYING!? Really Mom? Really? " - I said laughing some. - " You should've triiiiiied that day whenever you didn't even show up to my court date! " - I yelled stopping myself, as I looked over at Zendaya. I backed away, going to my room. Slamming the door. -
I punched a wall, leaning against it. D*amn, why Ray? Why? Thats all i could think about, now she's going to ask about that. I stormed through my closet, throwing on some warm clothes. Rushing to the bathroom, I freshened up. Grabbing my keys from my pocket, opening the door. Seeing Zendaya.
Zendaya: " Ray……" - She said, as I tried to walk past her. - " No, stop and talk to me for once! "
Ray: - I turned around, sighing hard. As I looked at her. - " Daya, let me out. I need fresh air….." - I said, feeling my anger build inside of me. -
Zendaya: " No….You're going to talk to me Rayon, I'm tired of finding all these secrets about you! "
Ray: - I looked down. - " I promise….I'll tell you when I get back…..Please….." - I said, looking into her eyes. She moved out of the way, as I walked past her. Heading out, slamming the front door. -
I walked to my car, breathing hard. I sat in the car, starting it. Waiting for it to warm up. I leaned my head back. Placing my hands over my eyes. I didn't know how to feel. I couldn't gather my thoughts.
I leaned forward, leaning my forehead against the steering wheel. I cranked the engine, as I pulled out. Driving, I drove around not having a certain destination. I felt my phone vibrate. Looking at it. It was Dionne. I answered.
I hung up, heading towards her. To see what she wanted. Maybe that would help. She knew how my mom was. Maybe my mom was changing, but was it for me? Or was it because Zendaya was there?
Dionne: - She stood outside her house, as she walked over to the car. She got in. - " So whats up? " - She asked, looking forward, then at me. -
Ray: " My Mom decides that she wants to try again, but she didn't try to help me. She didn't try to be there for me…..She wasn't even there to see me before I went away……" - I said softly and lowly. -
Dionne: - She placed her hand on my shoulder, rubbing it some. - " Its time forgive and forget……" - She said, as I sighed. - " Its true Rayon, you know it. "
Ray: - I looked at her, then out the window. Nodding my head slowly. - " Its hard though. I'm her son, her SON. You have no idea….How it feels…." - I paused, clearing my throat. - "….To wonder if you were going to wake up the next day because…..Because the woman who carried me for 9 months was in and out…..Cooking for my self at the age of 7….. My dead beat father wasn't around……"
Dionne looked at me, as she rubbed the back of my neck. If I didn't have her, I would be lost. I would probably be worse then I am today. Her and her family helped me through so much.
Dionne: " Ray…….* She said softly, I looked at her. My vision blurred from the tears, as I wiped them away. - " Its ok to cry, for once. Stop being so tough….." - I felt her hand rub the back of my neck. - " You need to just talk to your mom. I'll take Zendaya with me somewhere while you and her talk……."
I gave it thought, nodding my head slowly. She removed her hand. Placing it in her lap. I felt her eyes on me, I turned my head, looking at her. she smiled some. Dionne: " Seriously, this bitterness and hate towards your mom....Has to go....." - I sighed loudly. Nodding my head. - " So I'll follow you there, Z and I will go get our nails done or something. " - She shrugged. -
Ray: " Fine.....I hope this goes well....." - I said, shrugging back. Watching her get out. I grabbed her arm. Looking at her. - " Thanks...." - I blurted out, as she smiled. Nodding her head. -
She got in her car, as we both drove back to the apartment. We walked up the stairs, as I unlocked the door. Zendaya was sitting on the couch, smiling as Dionne walked in.
Dionne: " Hello Z...." - She said as my mom walked through. - " Hello Ms.Smith. " - My mom looked surprised, as she waved anyway.-
Ray: - I looked at Zendaya, walking over.- " I need to speak to my mom....In private, do you mind going with Dionne? I have money....."
Zendaya: " Of course....." - She stood up, hugging me. I kissed her softly on the lips. She went to grab her jacket and purse. Heading out with Dionne. -
I heard the door close. As I looked at my mom, who was in the kitchen. I walked towards her. I didn't know what to say.
Ray: ".....I forgive you....." - She stopped cleaning. As she turned looking at me. - " I changed my ways, I'm not running the streets. I won't be like my so called father that you spoke over my life...." - I paused as she sighed softly.- " I gave up that life, that life you never taught me to stay away from......"
Mom: " Rayon, I know I'm not the best mother....I'm trying. Please just let me be here for you now....." - She said walking towards me, wrapping her arms around me. I hugged her back.-
She rubbed my back, whispering into my ear how much she loved me. Care for me and how she'll be here for me. Honestly I didn't won't to believe, I've been let down so many times by her. So many countless nights, I sat on the couch. Waiting for her to come home. To show her my report cards, pictures I drew for her, invite her to school plays.
Remembering all the lies I gave people when they asked about her. Or about my dad. Telling people that they travel a lot with work.
I felt the thousands of pounds, being lifted off of my shoulders. The hate stored in my heart for her was fading away. I kissed her cheek, wiping the tears from her eyes.
Ray: " Mom I loved you....I missed you....." - I said choking on my words, I felt her squeeze me tighter. I would never forget this moment. -
We stood there, I felt her head on my shoulder. Hearing her sniff, as she weeped
silently on my shoulder. I hugged her, pressing my cheek against the side of her head.
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* Jacob POV*
I laughed at the kids, sitting on the floor. As they gathered around me. I read them a book, doing voices and acting like the characters from the book. I enjoyed doing my job, spending 4 hours from my Saturday to know that they're learning.
Jacob: " Now, who's ready for some espanol? Lemme hear those Si, por favor!? " - I said to them, cupping my hand over my ear. Hearing them. I smiled, as I picked up some flash card. Holding them up. -
I smiled big, hearing them answering the questions. The 4 hours came to an end, as I gathered their things together.
Jacob: " Now remember, be good. And stay safe….Oh and warm, its chilly outside. " - I said shivering, putting on my jacket and scarf around my neck. I waited for the last child to leave. As I headed to my car, getting in.
I drove to the mall. I walked around, seeing the store where I saw those boots at. I saw that Taylor dude, as he waved some. I gave him a quick wave, as I walked over looking at the boots.
Taylor: - I didn't hear him approach, as he cleared his throat.- " Need help with anything today man? " - He asked, as I held up the boots. -
Jacob: " Have these in an 11? "- He nodded his head, as I turned around. Looking at the shoes. He came back, carrying two boxes. -
Taylor: " Now don't tell anyone I showed you these. But they seem to be your style. " - He opened the box, showing me. I guess he saw the smile on my face, as he smiled back. - " Yah I knew you'd like them…….."
Jacob: " These are dope. " - I said looking at them. - " Thanks man. " - I said patting him on the shoulder. -
Taylor: " No problem, yo what are you doing later? " - He asked, as I gave it thought. Shrugging my shoulders. - " Well wanna go hit the gym later? I can train you in weight lifting. -
Jacob: " Sounds cool, I need to get bigger anyway. " - I replied laughing, as he nodded his head. -
Buying both pairs, as I walked out. Heading to go meet up with Jasmine. I felt my phone vibrate, looking at a number. I read the message from Taylor saying this was his number. I locked it in my phone, as I drove off. Meeting up with her and her mom for lunch.
Jasmine: " Oh there you are. " - She said smiling, as she got up, hugging me. I hugged her back as we both sat down. -
Jacob: " Hey Mrs. Villegas, you're looking very beautiful today like always. " - I said smiling at her. As she smiled back. -
Mrs. Villegas: " Well thank you, you're such a charmer. " - She said, as she squeezed my cheek softly. I smiled, looking down. - " Prince Charming. " - She smiled at Jasmine, as she blushed some. -
We sat there, eating and talking. As her mom paid for everything. She kissed us both on the cheek, getting up to leave.
Jacob: " She didn't have to pay, I could've done it. " - I said to Jasmine, chewing on my food still. - " I'll make it up to her later. "
Jasmine: " Well she likes you, be lucky….." - She smiled at me.-
Jacob: " Well, thats good to know. I don't wont to end up on her bad side…At least she likes me….Now your dad…… " -I said with a fake laugh, as we both finished up. I wrapped my arm around her waist. Kissing her forehead. - " I'm about to get my swole on. " - I said flexing my arm. -
Jasmine: " Oh really? " - She said, as we walked to my car. - " And just give my dad time….He'll come around to liking you….."
Jacob: " Yep, Taylor said he's going to train me to lift weights, mhmmm. " - I said with a big cheesy smile on my face. - " When? Its been about 3 months and he doesn't show any type of respect towards me….."
Jasmine: " Hm, maybe you two should have bounding time…… " - Shrugging her shoulders, walking towards the car. I looked at her, as she said that. -
I opened her door, getting in after I closed her door. I looked over at her. She fixed her hair some, looking in the mirror. I always wonder what I did to her dad, for him to dislike me. I always showed him respect, but he always had a cold attitude towards me. Always making smart and insulting remarks about me.
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* Zendaya POV *
Dionne and I walked through the doors of the nail shop. Sitting there waiting. I wonder what was going on, I prayed that Ray was ok. He looked hurt and depressed. I sighed softly.
Zendaya: " Dionne….Why is he always keeping secrets from me…..I always find out and end up looking so stupid……" - I sighed softly, twiddling my thumbs around. I looked up at her. -
Dionne: " Doll, you have to realize….Ray isn't Mr. Perfect, he made so many life threaten choices growing up….." - She stopped, as she looked at me. - " Its more like, he's trying to protect you….Believe me, I've been knowing him since 7th grade."
Zendaya: " Keeping secrets though….." - Sighing, as she placed her hand on my shoulder. - " You're right…I shouldn't stress him out…." - I looked at her. - " Thanks for letting me stay with you sometimes…."
I was really thankful for Dionne. Her and her mom allowed me to stay some nights there. Dionne was really a good friend, we talked about everything. Even though she dated Ray, I didn't feel any attraction between the two. She said she moved on and so did he. Did I trust her? Somewhat, but of course they knew so much about each other. At times I felt like she loved to toy with me and my emotions.
My mind wonder for a bit. Letting out a soft sigh, I looked outside the window. At the people walking by, all huddled up against each other. The ringtone from my phone snapped me out of it, pulling my phone out. I saw the name as my heart started to pound harder.
Zendaya: - I parted my lips, trying to speak. - " ….He……Hello…..? " - I said softly into the phone. -
?: " Zendaya!? " - I heard my name from the other end. - " Where the hell are you!? Are you not aware that I've been trying to get in touch with you? "
I paused, as I heard him talk. I've been avoiding him because I didn't wont him to see me like this. I felt my eyes water some.
?: " Daya, are you listening to me??? I want to see you, please….I miss you….." - He said. - " Please, I want to make sure you're ok, that you're alright….."
Zendaya: " Ok….I'll see if my friend will take me to meet up with you, I'm getting my nails done with her….Call you or text you back in a bit…" - I hung up quickly before he could say anything. Dionne looked at me. -
Dionne: " What was that all about? You look like you're about to cry……" - I shook my head no. - " You don't have to tell me, but I'll take you….I just hope this isn't anything crazy…..Don't feel like fighting or whooping a*s….."
My stomach twirled in knots, I felt sick to my stomach. After we finished up, I texted him. Letting him know where to meet up at. I sighed, looking over at Dionne. She looked back.
We pulled up to the place as I spotted his car. Dionne pulled up a few spots away from it, as she parked the car. I still didn't tell her what was going on, as she had this look on her face.
Dionne: " Old flame…..Ex…..? " - She simply asked, as she pulled out her shades. Putting them on her face.- " Whatever, I wont mention anything to Ray, he hasn't told you everything….So….."
I shook my head, ignoring her. As I opened the door, walking towards the car slowly. He got out his car as well, I froze. Looking at him, he stared back. I saw a smile creep across his face, as he ran up to me. Hugging me tightly, as I hugged him back. He kissed my cheek, he looked me. In the eyes, as I stared back. Happiness over took my heart, as I looked at his big goofy smile. He knew how to make me smile, to make me laugh.
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* Roderick POV *
Tinashe laid across me, while I laid on back on my bed. I ran my fingers up and down her shoulder. Staring into her eyes, she laid her head on my chest. She looked at me, smiling some.
Tinashe: " Sooooooo, I think I've been nice this year so far……Christmas is two weeks away……" - She said softly, rubbing on my arm. - " You've been a good boy….."
Roderick: " Ohhh I've been good? " - I said with a surprised voice, as she laughed some. - " You've been very, very good also. " - Winking at her. -
Tinashe: " Mhmmm, I'm always good. " - She said, squeezing on my arm some. - " Soooo are we still going to my friend's christmas gig? " - She asked, looking at me.-
Roderick: - I gave it thought, as I nodded my head.- " Yeah, sure why not? We should invite the others too, you think? "
Tinashe: " Good idea, the more the better right? " - She sat, leaning over me, as she kissed my lips. -
I wrapped my arms around her waist. Kissing her back, as I sat up. Pulling her onto my lap softly.
Roderick: " Mmmmmm " - I said, smiling, looking into her eyes. - " You ready? " - I asked her, with my arms around her waist. - " I mean we're still meeting up with Craig and Ke right? "
Tinashe: " Of course, he needs to get around and out of the house. "
Roderick: " I know right, I usually go over there to whoop his butt in Madden. " - Smirking some, as she made a look. - " What I swear, I beat him like 4 times in a row. "
Tinashe: " I beeeeet, you know Craig be whooping you in that game. " - I rolled my eyes, kissing her forehead. She looked at her phone. - " She says they're ready if you want to head over there? "
I kissed her one last time, as we both got up. Grabbing our jackets. I threw on my new hoodie. Heading out the door, we drove towards Craig's house.
We pulled up, walking towards the door knocking on it. Keke answered the door. Smiling at us, as we walked in.
Keke: " Hey guuuuuuys! " - She smiled, fixing her clothes. Craig sat on the couch with his leg prepped up. -
Craig: " Wassup y'all." - He said clearing his throat, scrunching his face up some.- " I thought we were going somewhere? " - He looked towards Keke.-
Keke: " Well we are......" - Tinashe and I walked over, sitting on the same couch as him.-
Roderick: " Yeah because I don't feel beating your a*s in Madden today. " - Smirking at him, as he gave me a serious look. I gave him one back.- " Issue? Might wanna fix that face. "
Craig: " Excuse me? " - Craig said looking at me, raising a brow.- " You might wanna watch yo mouth before I shut you down up in here. "
Roderick: " I know you heard me with those plates on the side of yo head. " - I said laughing, as he laughed along as well.- " So where we headed today? "
I looked at Keke then at Tinashe. The two looked at each other. Keke ran her fingers through her hair while Tinashe twirled her hair with her finger. I raised a brow as I looked at Craig who had his arms folded.
Craig: " Soooooo that means we're winging it? " - Keke nodded her head some, as he smiled. - " That's fine, as long as I don't have to walk far....."
We all gave it thought, trying to figure out something fun. Where Craig can still rest, while having fun.
Roderick: " Uhhhh how about movies? " - I suggested, looking at the three. -
Craig: " We did that last week……" - He said shaking his head. - " I have no problem staying here, I don't like holding people back…."
Keke: " No no no, how about we go to the mall? " - She said, then thinking about it. - " Or we can go….."
Craig: " Without me…." - He ended the sentence for her. Folding his arms. - " Seriously, I'm fine here. "
Keke: " Craig……" - She stared at him, as he looked away then back at her. -
Tinashe: " OOOOOH! " - She said, leaning off of me as she sat up. - " We can go to this thing, trust me. It'll be cute and fun. "
Keke shrugged, looking at Craig. Who stood up with her, reaching out for his crutches. We walked out the house, heading towards the place. As Tinashe gave the directions. Pulling up to the building, I looked at her. As she looked back smiling. Walking inside, I looked around. Seeing the Christmas pastry stuff.
Tinashe: " Today we shall bake ginger bread houses. " - She smiled, poking my stomach. -
Keke: " Cuuuute idea, I forgot all about this place. " - Keke said, holding onto Craig.-
Craig: - He raised a brow. - " Wait, we get to eat the houses afterwards…..Right? " - He laughed some, as we all shook our heads. - " What? I'm hungry….."
Roderick: " Again? Hungry again…." - I smirked at him, as he shook his head. We all walked over, sitting at a table together. - " Now don't be hogging all the gum drops….Basically Craig, don't hog all the food. "
Tinashe: " You're one to talk Roderick. " - Craig covered his mouth, making noises trying to instigate. -
Roderick: " Excuuuuuuuuse me….." - I said rolling my neck laughing. - " Who you finna try? " - I smirked, kissing her forehead. -
Craig: " Get a room you two….." - He placed his hand on Keke's arm, looking over at her. - " He's so loud, right? "
The class started as we got our aprons. Getting our materials and such. Tinashe stood beside me, as I started to booty bump her softly. Smiling as we started to mix the ingredients together.
I looked over at Keke and Craig, he was standing up. Using his crutches. Having a big smile on his face, as she smeared some of the icing on her cheek. She laughed, doing the same back to him.
Roderick:- I leaned down some, whispering in her ear.- " This was a good idea…Look, he seems happy…." - I said to her, as she looked back. Then towards me smiling. -
Tinashe: " Oh i know, I'm a beast like that. " - She smirked, booty bumping me. - " Look at you, you think you can bake huh? "
Roderick: " Excuse me? I know how to cook ma'am, we'll see when you start eating up everything. " - I said that as she made a face, focusing her attention back on her house. -
I didn't think anything of it, as I did the same. Looking at her, as I went in quickly for a kissed her on the cheek. The class went on, as we started to bake them. Then decorating them after they were done.
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*Jasmine POV*
~ Later that night ~
I heard my dad unlock the door, my mom and I were sitting up for dinner. Jacob was coming over to join us. I stopped what I was doing to go greet him, I smiled big turning the corner.
Jasmine: " Papa! " - I said as I saw him, I stopped in my tracks. Looking at who was beside him. - " Jinsu…….? "
Papa: " Hello Princesa, I see by your face you are surprised to see Jinsu? No? " - He said in his heavy spanish accent. - " I saw his father at work and he told me Jinsu was back in town. So I decided to invite him over for dinner. "
Jasmine: - I was surprised, shocked, confused. Seeing Jinsu standing there, with his hands in his pocket. Looking at me. - " Uhh…..Dinner should be ready soon…." - I turned around quickly, going into the kitchen. -
My father and Jinsu talked and laughed. I started chopping faster and harder, getting nervous. I sighed shaking my hair. Why would my father do this? Jinsu's my ex, he always liked Jinsu. He wanted us to be together and get married since we were kids. I moved on from him, I didn't wont someone to plan my love life and marriage for me.
I felt arms reach around me, pressing there cheek against mines. I spun around quickly, pushing Jinsu off of me
Jasmine: " No…." - I said to him, holding my finger in front of his face. He smirked. - " I'm serious Jinsu, no….."
Jinsu: " Really? It's like that, I come back home on Christmas break and I cant even hug my baby….." - He smiled seeing the necklace on me. - " J, for Jinsu…..Cute…."- He rubbed my cheek softly with his finger. -
Jasmine: - I moved from by him. - " Dinner should be ready in a few…." - Walking out of the kitchen to my room, I started to gather myself together. I heard the doorbell ring, as I rushed downstairs. -
Jacob: - I opened the door, seeing him as he smiled big. Having his shades off.- " Hey there lovely….." - I smiled back, hugging him. Letting him in. He looked at Jinsu, as I brought him into the dinning room. -
We said a pray, as we started to eat. I smiled, as looking at Jacob. He was sitting to my right, while my Mom was on my left. My dad sat at the head of the table and Jinsu sat across from me.
Papa: " Ehhh, so you, " - He said towards Jacob. Jacob looked up some, giving my dad his attention. - " You no speak or introduce yourself to guest under my roof? "
Jacob: - He looked at Jinsu, as he wiped his hands off with his napkin. Stretching his hand across the table. - " Jacob, nice to meet you. Jasmine never told me she had a brother. "
Jinsu: - He smirked some, shaking Jacob's hand. - " Jinsu, I'm not her brother. I'm her ex boyfriend. " - Jacob's smile faded away, as he nodded his head. He started back to eat.-
Papa: " Jinsu here is majoring in Chemical Engineer. What will you do? " - He asked, more like comparing Jacob to Jinsu. -
Jacob: - He cleared his throat, looking at my dad. - " Writing, become an author and poet…."
Papa: - He smacked his teeth. - " You cannot be promised a good future with that. No money will come from that. " - I saw Jacob facial expression change. - " Jinsu comes from wealthy family, what do you come from? You speak with such a poor accent. "
Jasmine: " Papa, stop. " - I said getting annoyed. My mom held onto his arm, as my Dad rubbed on her hand. -
Papa: " Whats wrong? Its true. Anybody can write, has no money. No promising future. Now Jinsu, he's top of his class……"
Jacob: " Excuse me….." - He said getting up from the table, he walked towards the bathroom. -
I looked at my dad, who had a smirk on his face. He took a sip from his wine. I shook my dad, as Jinsu sat there quietly.
Jinsu: " So thats your new boy? I see you never told him anything about me, by his facial expression…." - He stated, cutting his food. Looking dead at me. - " Its fine though, I'm not here to start anything. I was simply invited by Papa. "
Jasmine: - I hated when he did that, it made him seem like he was my husband or fiance. Calling my Papa his. I rolled my eyes, as Jacob came back. - " You ok…..You don't have to stay, I know you hate this….." - I whispered to him. -
Jacob: - He smiled, shaking his head. - " I'm fine….."
Dinner went on, as my dad fired more insulting remarks towards Jacob. Comparing him to Jinsu. I was fed up, tired of it. I was ready to scream.
Jinsu: " So Jasmine, since I'm back. Want to grab a movie or something? " - He asked, looking at me. Jacob dropped his fork in his plate. -
Jacob: " Don't do that, I'm right here. She's taking. " - He said boldly. Jinsu smirked some, folding his arms. -
Jinsu: " Was I speaking to you? Stay in your place, which is below me. " - He didn't even look at Jacob, he stared at me. I stared back. - " Like I was saying, when do you want to go see one……"
Jasmine: - I saw Jacob tense up, as I placed my hand on his leg. - " Jinsu, stop it. "
Jinsu: " Stop what? I'm not doing anything, but trying to rekindle this love we have. I mean come on, he's nothing but a reject version of me. He just has a big curly fro. " - He laughed some. -
Before I knew it, Jacob got up from the table throwing his chair back. He ran across the table. Grabbing Jinsu by his collar. He threw a punch as it connected with Jinsu jaw. Jinsu pushed Jacob off of him, as he stood up. My mom screamed as my dad jumped up, holding back Jinsu.
Jinsu: " What the f*ck you p*ssy a*s dude! " - He held out, trying to get to Jacob. -
Jacob: - I held him, back, pushing him away. - " Don't ever f*cking disrespect me! " - He yelled out, as he looked at me. -
Jasmine: " Jacob, please. Leave. " - I said to him as he looked shocked. -
Jacob: " Excuse me? You want me to leave? After your dad has bashed me countless of times, how this prick of an ex boyfriend you have just tried me. You want me to leave? Whatever….." - He backed away. - " Keep it, if you want him. Then what f*cking ever…..I gave you my heart, feelings….And you're going to do me like this……."
I watched as he walked away. Towards his car, he slammed the door. As he cranked the engine loudly. Swerving out of the driveway towards the road. I stood there, heartbroken. Confused. Lost. I felt someone hug me from behind. I knew who it was.
Jinsu: " I told you….No matter how hard you try…..How hard you try to run away and forget me….I'll always find a way back….Into your heart…..Rather you like it or not Jasmine…." - He whispered into my ear, kissing my neck softly. Moving up to my cheek. He took the necklace Jacob gave me off of my neck, as he threw it to the side. -
I felt the tears run down my face. Staring off into space, as Jinsu held me from behind. Rubbing on my body. Maybe I should just accept this arrange marriage, nothing I did could change this faith that was planned out for me.
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* Ray POV *
My mom and I sat down. Talking and laughing. I head a knock at the door, as I went to answer it. I smiled, seeing Zendaya and Dionne. My face changed, seeing this guy behind them.
Dionne: " Well my time here is up, I'm returning home. " - She smiled, as she walked away. Looking back at me. -
Ray: - I waved bye, as Zendaya and the guy walked int. - " Uh, Wassup. Ray. " - I said to him, as he looked at me. -
?: " Wassup mane, names Roshon. But you can call me Ro. " - He said with a big goofy smile on his face. -
Zendaya: " Ray, this is my brother……" - She said as I understood now.-
Roshon: - He looked at me, still smiling. - " Yo, thanks for taking care of Z. I just found out what happened three days ago….." - He wrapped his arm around Zendaya's shoulder. - " It means a lot, you cool in my books man. "
Ray: - I nodded my head, inviting them both in. I hugged Zendaya, kissing her softly on the cheek. - " Missed you….." - I whispered in her ear. She smiled at me, blushing as she looked down. -
Zendaya: - She smiled, as we sat down. - " We have the same Mom, just different dads……"- She sighed, looking at Roshon. He nodded his head. - " My Dad kicked him out, because Roshon was standing up for us….For me, my Mom…."
Ray: - I stopped her, seeing how emotional she was getting. - " I'm here, don't even sweat it girl." - I placed my hand on her shoulder.-
Roshon: " Like I told you Z, you can come move in with me. I don't won't you going back with that so called holy roller. " - Zendaya gave him a glance.-
Zendaya: - She shrugged.- " Then I'll have to switch schools....." -He sighed softly. -
Roshon: " Well Z, whatever works for you. I'll send you money and all, iight? " - I smiled hearing this, he was very supportive towards her. She smiled at him. Giving him a hug. - " Well I'm about to jet, holla at y'all later. " - He got up as him and Zendaya walked to the door. -
The door closed, as Zendaya walked over. Sitting next to me. We watched as my mom left for work. She started to rub on the back of my neck. I started to relax some, she creeped onto my lap. Kissing on my lips. She stopped, as she looked into my eyes, smiling.
She tugged at my bottom lip, biting it softly. I gripped at her butt softly. Reaching my hand up her shirt, rubbing on her back. I started to undo her bra strap. She unbuckled my belt with her free hand, as she kept kissing me. Passionately, with force. You could hear the kisses. She unbutton her shirt, sliding it off, as she tossed it over to the side.
Zendaya sat on my lap. Staring at me, rubbing her fingers up and down my abs. She licked her lips slowly, as she winked at me. I smirked, as I grabbed her around her waist roughly. I started to grind from side to side, as she moved around. She joined in the motion.
Zendaya: - She puckered her lips up, as she leaned towards me. She whispered in my ear. I got up, as she followed me to my room. She pushed me down onto the bed. - " Mmmmmm, Rayon….." - The words escaped her lips, in this moaning voice. -
I laid on my back, as she got onto the bed. Crouching over my body. Her lips touched mines, I allowed my tongue to explore her mouth. Feeling her nails dig into my skin, that turned me on even more. I loved feeling a little pain. In an instant I rolled her under me. Pinning her arms down with my hands.
My tongue ran down her neck, followed my kisses. All the way down to her br*ast. I focused my attention on them for a bit. I heard her moan softly, as my tongue licked over them. I pressed my face between them. I continued my journey down her chest, towards her stomach. As I started to kiss around her belly button softly and slowly. Making a circular motion with my tongue around it. She started to squirm and jump a bit, I guess I found her spot. I smiled to myself focusing my attention there.
She grabbed at the sheets, clenching at them. I made my way back up her body. Making it to her br*ast, she grabbed at the back of my head. Pressing my face against them, I sucked and licked at them. I finished playing with them, I brought my face towards hers. Staring into her brown eyes, those soft tender brown eyes. She stared back, rubbing on my cheek.
We continued to have our little fun. Each taking control, we didn't take it to that level. She wanted to save herself, and I respected that to the fullest.
I laid besides her, as we finished up. She rubbed her hand on my arm, softly and slowly. I kissed her forehead, looking into her eyes. I smiled, bringing my hand up to her cheek. I rubbed on it softly. As I started to tell her about my past, my whole past.
Ray: " I'm sorry I kept so many secrets from you….." - I started to say, as she placed her finger over my lips. -
Zendaya: - She smiled softly- " Its ok, I'm here for you…..Remember you told me that….." - I nodded my head, hearing the words. Kissing her lips.
Ray: " I'll protect you with my life, no matter what….Real sh*t…." - Being serious as she looked at me. - " I'm sorry, I know you don't like cursing…It slipped out…."
We laid there, talking as the night went on. Getting up to go get us some chinese takeout and some movies from the redbox.
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* Jacob POV *
~ Last week of school before Christmas Break ~
I walked down the hall. This past week has been rocky. I argued with Jasmine the whole weekend. I guess I was blinded. I guess I was stupid for thinking I found love in her. Her family hated, mainly her Dad. She stuck by his side, after all he said to me. I stopped at my locker. Going into it.
Selena: - She walked over to me, leaning against the locker, with her arms folded.- " Heard about you and Jasmine, sorry to hear…." - She said. I ignored her, getting my books. - " I'm serious Jacob, you've been through a lot….."
Jacob: - I looked at her. - " You know nothing….Mind your own business….Go head, run and tell Lucy. I don't care. " - I growled at her almost, slamming the locker door. Walking off, leaving her standing there. -
This day couldn't be any slower. Maybe I should go back to my old ways. Being that big flirt that I gave away just to be with her. For what, only 3 months? Probably less then that. I shook my head. To think I could fall in love with someone that fast. I turned the corner, as I saw her. Standing there. I cleared my throat, as I continued to walk past her.
Roderick walked behind me. As he wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I pushed it away, as he gave me this look.
Jacob: " Not in the mood….." - I said to him, as he made a snorting like noise. -
Roderick: " Look, chill out with this attitude. " - He was a bit more serious, I stopped walking. Looking up at him some. - " Now look, you coming to Craig's surprise party right…..?" - He said, looking around. i guess checking for ease droppers. -
Jacob: " Yeah sure….." - Replying back, shrugging my shoulders. -
Roderick: - He grumbled some. - " Tinashe wants to know…If you want to come with us to her friend's gig…Its tonight....."
Jacob: " Sure…..Why not…..I have nothing else better to do, then be the third wheel. Smart thinking. " - I replied back in a sarcastic tone. He gave me this look. - " I'm sorry……Yeah I'll come…."
Roderick: " Cool, cool. Hit me up afterwards, iight? " - I nodded my head, as he smacked me softly in the back. I shook my head, watching him walk away.
I sat in class, looking straight ahead. As someone sat next to me. I looked over, seeing Taylor.
Taylor: " Whats going on man? " - I nodded my head to him, sighing some. - " Someone seems down…" - He paused. - " I heard about your breakup, if you need someone to hang with. You know I'm here right? "
Jacob: " Its all good, no worries….And thanks. " - He flashed me a smile, as he reached over petting my shoulder. Squeezing it some. -
Classes ended, I gathered my things, heading out. It was half of day, due to the finales coming up. Our Winter Formal was coming up also. I had no date and it was only three days away. Nothing major, but it would feel nice to go with someone.
I made it to my locker. I saw a note, as I opened it up. Reading it:
Jacob, you have such an amazing smile. I hope you smile when you read this.
My facial expression changed, as I read it. Wondering who wrote it. It couldn't have been Jasmine. We've been avoiding each other. Was it Lucy? No, doubt that also. I shrugged it off, as I tucked the note in my pocket. I did smile a little. I felt eyes on me. I looked over, seeing Taylor who was leaned against his locker. Which is across the hall from mines. He looked at me, tilting as head as a way to speak. I did it back.
Later that day, I headed towards this little lounge. Where Roderick and Tinashe wanted me to meet them. I walked into the dim building, I spotted them quickly. More so Roderick from his rather large body frame. I looked at the stage, seeing a girl with a guitar as she sat there.
Tinashe: " Oh, hey Jacob! " - She said waving, as I pulled up a chair beside them. - " Glad you came. "
Roderick: " Yah mane, so glad you came. " - He said raising his eye brows. Tinashe smacked him softly in the chest, as he flinched some. -
Jacob: " Seems like a chill spot, I needed some fresh air. " - The guitar started to play, the girl sat on a stool. She looked amazing, her smile seemed to light up the dim room. Her voice was very soulful and soothing. -
Tinashe: " That girl know she can sing huh? " - I heard Tinashe said, I guess this was her friend. - " How to love……How to love…." - Tinashe said singing along with her. -
Roderick: " Hell yeeeeah, this my jam too. " - He said awfully loud. -
She hit a high note, which blowed me away. I was shocked, a smiled appeared on my face. A big smile, I was drawn by her voice. By her aura. I stopped myself. Feeling stupid, this was a repeat of Jasmine all over again. It killed my mood, as I sat back in the chair. Slouching some.
The crowd applauded for her, as she walked off the stage. Heading our way. Tinashe got up, hugging her. The two smiled and chatted, as she spoke to Roderick. I looked over, shyly, eyeing her up and down.
Tinashe: " Oh Demi, this is Jacob. Jacob, this is Demi. " - I was kind of thrown off by the sudden introduction. As I smiled, extending my hand. -
Demi: - She looked at me, flashing a smile. - " I don't do handshakes, I do hugs. " - Before I could resist, she gave me a quick hug. Laughing. - " Nice to meet you Jacob. Nice hair by the way, very wild. "
Jacob: - I felt my cheeks turning red, as I looked down then up at her. - " Thanks, you have an amazing voice. Very natural and unique. " - I smiled up at her. Stuttering a bit -
Roderick: - He laughed some. - " Whaaaaaat, she got you scared like uh oh huh? " - Tinashe shook her head. - " Mr Talk-A-Lot is over there stuttering over words, and I know why cause you so flyyyyyyyy, Demi. "
Jacob: - I gave him a glare, as he started laughing even more. - " I'm just amazed by her beauty. Her stunning smile….Amazing body….." - She looked at me, as she smiled some. Looking at Tinashe. -
Tinashe: " Now Jacob, Jasmine is my girl too. I cant have you flirting with Demi…." - I stopped her. -
Jacob: " I'm single, I don't have time for that mess. " - I kind of snapped at her, as I cleared my throat. -
There was an awkward silence. Roderick stared off into space, as he looked over towards Tinashe. Rubbing on her stomach with his hand. Demi went back on stage to do a few more songs. Tinashe and Roderick left, while I stayed around. Until she was done.
She walked off the stage, as I stood by the stairs. Helping her down. He knee high black leather boots clicked on the floor. She fixed her stylish trench coat, as she fluffed curly hair. Smiling at me.
Demi: " Your friends left, why are you still hanging around her for? " - Still smiling, I felt like melting from her smile. -
Jacob: " Well, I just wanted to make sure you got to your car safely. " - Demi picked up her guitar case, I reached out for it. Taking it. - " Please allow me. " - She looked surprised. -
Demi: " Hmmm, well ok. " - We walked out the building, as I looked around. - " If you're looking for my car, its in the shop….." - She stopped talking, looking towards the bus stop. - " Which is why I have to perform gigs across town….."
Jacob: - I followed her eyes to the bus stop. - " I know you don't know me like that, but I can offer you a ride. As long as you're not some crazy secret ninja chick. " - I smiled at her, she looked at me. With a look, as she nodded her head. Smiling. -
Demi: " Sounds like a plan, I owe you….." - We walked towards my car. - " Don't you go to Gifted Heights Academy? " - She asked me. As I nodded my head. -
Jacob: " Yep…..I do……Got into the program for writing and dancing. " - I said proudly, as she smiled. -
Demi: " I'm transferring there next semester. Watch out for me, Tiger. " - She winked at me, I opened the door as she got in. I cranked up the engine. Letting the car warm up. -
This reminded me so much, of the first time I met Jasmine. She cleared her throat, as I looked over.
Demi: " I know this must be awkward, I mean they said you just broke up with your girlfriend….I just broke up with my boyfriend….If that helps this situation? " - I smiled some, nodding my head. -
Jacob: " Pretty much……I know I'm not alone. " - I shrugged my shoulders. -
Demi: " Mind if I? " - She asked, picking up my ipod. I gave her permission, as she flipped through my music. - " Wow, I'm shocked…..John Lennon…."
Jacob: - I looked at her. - " What you know about my boy John? " - Laughing, some as I started to drive off. -
She smiled at me, as I parked the car infront of the house. We talked the whole ride there. I smiled back at her. She picked up my phone, as she called her phone. Winking at me, she opened the door. Grabbing her guitar from the back seat. She walked over to my window, as I let it down.
Demi: " See you later Tiger…." - She said, as she ran her fingers through my hair. -
Jacob: " Later Beautiful….." - I replied back, she smiled. -
Demi" Don't just talk that talk, lets see some action behind what we talked about….."
I watched as she walked away, towards her front door. She waved at me, going inside of it. I drove home, happy. In a much better mood.
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* Keke POV *
~ Winter Formal Night, a week before Christmas~
The building was set up. Perfectly, looking at my planner. Craig sat at a table, folding things for me. I walked over behind him, massing his shoulders. He moaned playfully. Looking up at me, I took off his shades. Putting them on my face.
Keke: " I rock these better then you….." - Winking at him, as I walked around. Kissing his lips. He had on all white, with a light blue tie. I had on an all white dress, with light blue sequins around the bottom of it. That stopped above my knees with a tutu like end. -
Craig: " Oh whatever….." - I smirked, as he shook his head. I ran my fingers through his now blonde mohawk. - " You look beautiful, like always. " - He told me, I blushed some. I helped him up, as we walked towards the front. Seeing people arrive.
The theme was Winter Wonder Land. Everything was perfect, I couldn't think Craig enough. Even in his condition he helped me. I looked over, seeing Jasmine walk in. I expected to see Jacob, but instead she walked in with different guy.
Keke: "Hey Jasmine, thanks for coming out. " - I said to her, as she smiled. Walking over to Craig and I. -
Jasmine: " Jinsu….Keke and Craig. Keke and Craig, Jinsu. " - I noticed her unhappy tone, as I smiled anyway. Craig made a face, as he spoke to them. -
Craig: " Awwwwkwaaaard…." - He said to me, as they walked away. -
Ray: " Whaaaaaduuuuuup! " - We heard a loud voice, turning around seeing Ray and Zendaya. -
Zendaya: " Hey Keke, you're looking pretty as always. " - Craig smirked, as he kissed my cheek. - " Everything looks nice. " - She said looking around, as Ray held her hand. The two walked inside. -
Craig sat down in the chair, as he greeted a few people. I smiled at him, seeing Bahja.
Craig: " Ke, do you think if I keep still….She wont notice me…..? " - He froze still, as she walked up to us. -
Bahja: " Hey Ke, hey Craig." - He didn't respond, as he sat there. She looked at him weirdly, rolling her eyes some. - " Weird……."
Keke: " Oh it his pain pills kicking him, making him have a slow reaction. " - Covering up for him, she walked away. Heading in. He let out a loud sigh, wiping his forehead. - " Now that girl saved you from the crazy h*e and you're avoiding her?" - I said with a laugh. -
Roderick: " Who's he avoiding? " - The loud voice said, as him and Tinashe walked in, his arm around her waist. - " Whaaaaaddup foooool. " - He said to Craig, as Craig dapped him up. As the two talked. -
Tinashe: - We both walked away. - " Everything is planned and set up for his birthday surprise. Don't worry. " - She assured me. - " Just keep sending me the info, Roderick and I got this. "
Keke: " Thanks girl, you're the…….best? " - The words trailed off. I watched, as Jacob walked in with this stunning and gorgeous girl. His smile seemed more natural and happier. Tinashe looked more shocked then me. -
The dance started up. Of course our little crew were off into our section. The only awkward thing was both Jasmine and Jacob had their dates around. Never said a word to each other, didn't look in each other direction. You could tell the two boys wanted at it, wanted to throw down. They kept glaring at each other.
I was sure Jasmine date wouldn't do anything reckless, with both Roderick and Ray around.
I sat next to Craig, holding his hand. Looking over at the crowd. Seeing Breaunna was with Issa, while Zonnique was blushing as Jacob(Latimore) whispered in her ear. Ray's friend Dionne looked so annoyed with Jawan as she rolled her eyes, walking away from him. I caught on to Roderick's glare across the room. Selena and Justin were against the wall, talking. Lucy stood a few feet away from them, looking over towards us every once in a while.
The night couldn't get any better. Christmas and Craig's birthday were right around the corner. I smiled as I stared into his eyes. He smiled back, pressing his nose against my cheek. Rubbing it against it softly. My finger traced along jawline, as I kissed his lips softly.
Our Winter Formal came to an end, as we all headed towards Diggy's house for the little after party. We watched as Roderick and Ray started off a little free style battle. A couple of people gathered around, joining in. Craig wrapped his arms around my stomach, resting his chin on my shoulder.
Craig: " Bae……" - He said sounding sleepy. I guess his pain pills started to kick in.-
Keke: " You ready to go? We can if you want……" - He shook his head now, tighten his grip around my stomach. I felt his lips against the back of my neck.-
Craig: " Nope, stop trying to keep me inside the house. " - I heard his chuckle. -
Keke: " You think you're funny huh? " - I said to him, as I felt him nod his head. -
After about another two hours, we headed home. I helped him up the stairs to his room. I sat on his bed, he laid there. With his shirt unbutton, I reached over. Rubbing my hand up and down his stomach. I could tell this night was going to be fun. His mom was doing a double shift, while my parents were out of town.
I took off my heels, as I laid next to him. My head on his chest. Feeling his arm around my shoulder. I wrapped my arm around his stomach. We laid there, in silence. I listened to his heart beat. Raising with every breath he took. Feeling the warmth from his body. I smiled to myself. Never wanting to lose this connection. This love with him.
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( Cover for this chapter can be viewed http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lusscefW7r1qdmdgg.jpg )
Characters: Dionne Brumfield, Roshon Fegan, Demi Lovato Taylor Lautner, Jawan Harris, OMG Girlz, Young Jinsu, Jacob Latimore, Jawan Harris, Selena Gomez, Lucy Hale
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