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Chapter five
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*Naomi POV*
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! I growl rolling over, trying to ignore the knocks on my door. KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Naomi! It's Clementina!" My friend yells. I get a bit annoyed but then I calm myself. Clem didn't know about Kevin. She didn't know that I'd barely been sleeping ever since we'd broken up. I'd lay in bed, trying to sleep and think of something else besides Kevin. But, I always ended up thinking about him before I sleep. How we argued and everything. I don't believe my heart has ever hurt like this since the death of my mother, when I was five. Everything just feels bad again. When I slept, I did not only see Kevin in my dreams, I saw my father too. I saw him killing my mother, images I'd tried so hard to keep out of my head. But they'd never leave, and I knew that. A tear slid down my cheek and I quickly wiped it away. I growl and yell, "Just five more minutes!" I roll over again, putting the pillows over my ears. "Come on Naomi! We have to go! You know people are going to be going to the best stores first. Pleaaseeeee come on!" Gosh, Clem really wanted to go to the mall. I toss the pillow and blow a strand of hair out of my face, accidentally spitting on my cheek. Seriously Naomi? I thought to myself. "Let me take a shower, Clem!" I jump out of bed and go to my dresser, grabbing my favorite shirt with gold crosses on it, and my favorite pair of black skinny jeans. I walk to the shower and strip out of my pajamas. I turn on the warm water and grab my favorite body wash. Stepping into the shower, I scream in pain and jump out. The water seemed to be a little too warm. What is going on with me!? I turn the knob left, so the water wouldn't be so hot. Feeling the water with my fingers, I sighed in relief satisfied with the temperature change. I hop back in the shower and begin washing. After fifteen minutes of singing, washing, and dancing to Kierra Sheard songs, I was out. I slipped on my clothes, and walked out of the bathroom. I put on my favorite black boots, grabbing my keys about to leave when I realize, I forgot to put on deodorant. I shake my head running back up the stairs and putting it on. I take a quick sniff of my underarm. "Ahh! My favorite. Ocean Bree- AH AH HEY! What are you doing in here, Clem?!" I yell, quickly putting my arm down. She laughed. "I was seeing what was taking you so long but... I'll leave you two at it." She said, winking at me. "Don't judge me! It's my favorite deodorant ever! It smells nice!" I say, defending myself. "Uh huh. You couldn't have sniffed the deodorant another way?" I blushed from embarrassment. "Shut up and lets go" I say, changing the subject. She looked at me, an amused look on her face. "Alright, underarm girl." I scowled, pushing her out of the room.
When we got to the mall, there was a sea of people. Clem and I just sat the looking. "Ugh!" She said. "I knew we should have left earlier! Come on!" She yelled, pulling me along with her. We brushed past many people and got lots of glares. "Say excuse me, Clem!" She glared at me, saying nothing. When we finally got inside the mall, it wasn't better. There were groups of people running into different stores. Victoria's Secret, Hot Topic (My Favorite.) Spencers, they were everywhere. I bit my lip and glanced at Clementina, who seemed to be getting more annoyed by the moment. She really wanted to get here early and I took my sweet ol' time. Hopefully she doesn't get too angry. "Let's split up." She yelled. I looked at her in confusion. "What? I thought we were sticking together!" I shouted over the crowd of people. "I think we should split up, since we both want to go to different stores!" I shook my head. "Fine! Text me when you're done." She nodded and walked away, disappearing into the crowd. I glanced at the now extremely packed, Hot Topic. There were so many people here today because of all of the sales. Sadly, this mall was going out of business soon. I frowned at the thought, and walked over to Hot Topic. I was greeted by hot and sweaty workers. I brushed past people with lots of 'excuse me's and 'sorry's. I finally found something I wanted, a shirt with a golden cross on it. I smiled. I picked up the shirt and brushed past more people and finally made it to the cash register. I payed for the shirt and quickly rushed out of the store, realizing how hot it really was in there. I glanced over and saw that there and saw a Christian store. I smiled, walking over there. When I walked in, it was less hectic than the other stores. I looked around at the little cross bracelets and earrings. I glanced up and saw the most beautiful dress ever. It was a short blue dress, black lace at the bottom, and black lace at the top. The back of it was laced as well. It was, perfect. I looked at the price tag and frowned. $169.99. I definitely don't have money like that. My head dropped low, although I should have known, I wouldn't be able to afford it. "Naomi?" I turned around to see who had called me. "Leroy!" I said smiling. He had on blue jeans and a black v neck shirt. His hair was messy, although I found it kinda cute. He smiled back at me. "I didn't think I'd see you here! How have you been?" He asked. "I've been good, you?" "I've been good, you look nice." I blushed and looked at my attire. "Well thank you. You do too." He smiled and looked over at the dress, I was just frowning over. "You like that dress, huh?" I smiled slightly. "Yeah, it's perfect. Blue is my favorite color." He nodded. "Yeah, mines too." I looked at him. He looked away for a moment, and then back at me. "Did you uh, maybe want to go get something to eat at the food court?" I blushed again, hating it. Was he asking me on a date? I brushed the thought aside. He looked at the ceiling, and then the dress again, his dark eyes focused. Gosh he is so adorable. I thought to myself. Get it together Naomi! You're not even over Kevin yet! I smiled at him. "Sure!" He smiled and motioned for me to follow him. We brushed past a bunch of people, passing several of my favorite stores. I passed Macys and dramatically whispered, "I'll be back for you." Leroy looked at me. "Huh?" I giggled and brushed my hair out of my face. "Nothing, nothing." He grinned. "Did you just whisper to Macys?" I nodded biting the inside of my cheeks. He laughed. "You want to stop there, first?" I shook my head. "Let's eat first, I can take a while in there." He shrugged. "Alright."
We made it to the food court and I grinned stupidly at all of my favorite restaurants. A guy bumped in to me, and I almost fell. Of course, Leroy caught me. I looked at him and thanked him, ignoring the electricity that shot through me. I looked back and grinned stupidly again at the restaurants. "Someone's happy." Leroy said, grinning. I nodded eagerly, mentally telling myself, You're gonna freak him out, Naomi! Stop! I stopped smiling and looked over at Charleys. "You wanna go there?" I asked pointing to my favorite restaurant. He nodded. "Yes! I love that place!" I mentally smiled, as we walked over. There wasn't a line, thankfully. "What can I get you?" The woman asked, deadpan. "Uh, can I get a chicken teriyaki?" She smiled. "Chicken teriyaki!" she yelled to the guy who was making the food. "Make that two." Leroy said politely. She repeated chicken teriyaki again. Leroy and I slid down the counter, watching the man make our food. We stood there in silence, although, it wasn't terrible silence. I bit my lip, realizing that I have to use the restroom. I tried to ignore it, but it wasn't going to be ignored. The last time I thought I could ignore the fact that I had to pee, didn't work out so well. I was on a date with Kevin at the amusement park, he and I were eating. I was mentally yelling at myself, NAOMI GO USE IT! but I wouldn't listen to myself. Long story short, we got on a ride, and I peed myself. Worse than that, I had on white pants. That could not happen again. "Hey." I whispered to Leroy. "Hmm?" He said, still looking at the food. "Can you grab my food please? I have to use the restroom." He nodded and I rushed to the bathroom. After using it and washing my hands, Leroy was out waiting for me, with two bags in his hand. I grabbed the bag, thanking him. We sat at a nearby table and ate. Taking the first bite in to the warm goodness, I moaned. "This. Is. Amazing." I said. Leroy chuckled. "I agree." My thigh vibrated. A text from Clem. "Had to leave the mall, family emergency. SORRY!-Clementina at 3:39pm" I sighed. "It's alright. I hope everything's okay. You're in my prayers." I put the phone away, praying for Clem. After my small prayer, I looked at Leroy. He grinned at me, obviosly enjoying his food as much as I was.
We sat there, eating our food in silence. I wonder if Leroy has a girlfriend, I thought to myself. He probably does I mean, look at him. He's adorable, sweet, I can already tell he loves Jesus. I've never met a guy who wears a shirt that says. 'God is Love.' Gah he's so adorable- Snap out of it Naomi! I smiled to myself and Leroy noticed. He grinned. "What are you smiling about?" He asked. I blushed and looked down. "Nothing important." His eyebrow raised and he smirked. "Thinking about me?" I looked up at him, and blushed again. How did he know? He doesn't read minds. Does he? I pushed the thought away. "N..No Nnn..No. OF course not, I mean why would I do that? I mean." He laughed and looked at me. "I was joking, Naomi." This made me face palm and look away, giggling. "Right, I knew that. I knew that." I looked up and he raised his eyebrow again. "Why do you keep repeating yourself?" He asked, smiling. "I'm not, I'm not." I paused, and saw that he was grinning. "I'm nervous okay?" I said, blushing harder. He raised his arms, stretching. "Yeah, I have that effect on people." I playfully hit him in the arm. Again, another silence. Although, it wasn't awkward this time. "So where are you from?" He asked, breaking the silence. "Florida, and you?" "I'm about that California life." He said, smiling. I smiled too. "That 'California' life? You're so lame." He chuckled. "I am not." I nodded. "You are." He shook his head. "Well you know what they say, the lames hang out with the other lames." I chuckled. "I've never heard that, Leroy." "I made it, it's an original quote by Leroy Jones." I nodded. "Ah, No one quotes you. No one I know." He grabbed his chest. "Ouch, that hurt, Naomi." I rolled my eyes. "I apologize." I said, using my innocent look. It's surprising that we are getting along so fine. I feel, comfortable being around Leroy. It's nice getting my mind off of other things. I smiled slightly, only this time, Leroy didn't see.
We talked for what seemed like ages, but I didn't mind. After we talked, we threw our trash away, and left the mall. We walked around town for a bit and I finally got tired. "You got a ride home?" Leroy asked. I shook my head. "My friend left already." He nodded. "I'll take you." I looked at him and grinned. "Really, I can walk." He shook his head, grabbing my arm before I could protest. I ignored the goosebumps that I felt when he touched my arm. When we got in his car, I grinned. "Oh my cookies! You're car is amazing. Can I have it?" I said joking. "Oh my cookies?" He said, chuckling. "Don't judge me, Leroy. So can I have the car?" "Ummm," He said, using his 'I'm thinking really hard' face. "No, no. I love my car." I pouted. "Fine!" He laughed and turned the radio on. Hillsong United, Lead Me To The Cross came on and I got happy. That was my favorite song. I hummed to the song, leaning against the seat. Leroy hummed with me, and I smiled, slightly. Finally, I just started singing. "Lead me to the Cross, where your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to You. Lead me, lead me to the cross." I smiled, when I realized Leroy was looking at me. "You have a beautiful voice," He said, smiling. I blushed. "Thank you."
We pulled up to my house and I sighed, kinda wishing he didn't have to go. "We should do this again, sometime. I had fun." He said, grinning. I nodded, grinning back at him. "We should. I did too. Thank you for making my day better. Bye Leroy." We waved goodbye and then I turned, opening the door of my house. Leroy makes me rethink staying single forever. Nonsense! I will stay single forever. That way, I don't get hurt! No one will change my mind! I collapsed on the couch and flicked on the tv. Nothing on. Turning it back off, my mom pops in my head. I see her big smile, and her long brown hair. I try to push her out of my mind, but I can't. Her big smile begins to fade and she falls to her knees. Before I see anymore, I push her out of my mind, going outside and taking a deep breath. Why was this happening to me again? I bury my face into my hands, sitting on the little chair on my porch.