~ Kehlani POV ~
~ 4 years ago ~
"Your grades are just terrible..." my aunt said while holding my papers. She threw them across the room. Some of them even disappeared underneath the radiator. "What the fuck is your problem?" I asked her annoyed, trying to find my missing papers. "What do you think niño?" she replied in the most envy voice. I can't stand her calling me out like that. "I'm not a kid anymore, so don't treat me like one!" I yelled back. She needed to know that it was enough. I'm really trying my best at school, but I just don't have the brains to be a doctor or a lawyer or whatever she wants me to be. Sorry to be such a disappointment, but all I care about is my happiness and not someone else's.
"Excuse me? Go and find your own place to stay for tonight. I don't want you here when you treat me disrespectfully. Qué verguenza!" she said and threw some clothes at me. "Fine, whatever." I mumbled softly and grabbed everything that I could carry.
I really needed to see Carlos...
I walked outside and searched for my bike. It's the most ugly looking bike in whole Oakland, so it can't be that hard to find. It took me a few minutes, but I finally found it. "Ah there you are sexy thang" I said while trying to pull it out of the bushes. I kept pulling, but my bike seemed to be stuck in a few branches and roots underneath the bushes. "Damn it... just what I need" I mumbled and kicked the wheel of my bike.
Then I heard some sort of annoying laughter. That must be him.
"Let me" he said and helped me with my bike. He had some sort of knife with him and managed to literally slay the branches and roots. "There you go hermana" he whispered and tapped my shoulder. "Don't touch me" I sternly replied and pulled the handlebar out of his hands. "Hello to you too Lani. What's going on?" he asked and made himself comfortable on the ground. "I have no place to stay tonight, so I wanna go out and get wasted" I said and made myself comfortable on the ground as well.
He nodded. "That's what I thought. I heard the fight between you and your aunt, but why do you wanna get wasted? This doesn't sound like you" he said and gently rubbed my back. I looked at him, which made me kinda smile. Carlos and I are neighbours for as long as I can remember. I've basically known him my whole life and he always looks out for me. He protects me like I'm his little sister, but he also knows when to let me make my own mistakes. Like today for example.
"Just get me the fake ID Carlos. I know what I'm doing" I mumbled and pushed him playfully. "Whatever you say señora" he replied and stood up. He helped me to get on my feet as well and walked towards his house. I decided to wait against the oak tree, which was at the end of our street. This oak tree will be the beginning of a new adventure and that's exactly what I need right now. I can take care of myself you know? And I'm about to prove that it will work out just fine.
~ a few hours later ~
"What is this club even called?" I asked myself and looked around the place. The fake ID has brought me inside almost eight clubs so far. They all sucked by the way. I'm kinda trying to find some place where I can explore my sexual interests. I've known my whole life that I felt more for woman than for men, but back in Oakland I really can't tell anyone yet. Not even Carlos. My aunt will never accepts it and I can't take any risks with her. Not again...
After a few hours I finally found something that seemed to be the right place. It was sternly guarded, so I needed to get my game on. "You seem a little too young for this bar lady" the bouncer said to me. Shit. What should I do? Okay... fuck it. Let me take a risk here. "Why don't you take a better look at my ID idiot? Or should I inform Kevin. I've heard that he's your boss now right? What would he do if I told him that you're harassing me?" I said full of confidence and wrapped my arms around each other. This better turns out right. Kevin is a friend of Carlos and I he knows I'm full of shit at this point. He would kick me out instantly, but it's a risk and my only way of getting in.
"Have a great night madam" he mumbled and stepped aside. Holy shit. It actually worked.
I tried to calm myself down with a few drinks and took place at the bar. Those drinks were slowly kicking in, because I felt a big headache coming up. Suddenly there was this beautiful blonde girl who ordered another one for me. I've seen her dancing with this awesome group of friends all night. We made a lot of eye contact, so I hoped that she'd eventually came up to me. And that's exactly what she did. I looked up and starred straight into her big brown eyes.
"Thank you" I said with a wink and couldn't help, but blushed a little. She was so pretty and it seemed like she was kinda having the same vibes with me as well. I told her I hoped to see her again tonight. She smiled and left to meet up with her friends. There was this Hispanic girl, who was totally rooting for her. It made me smile, but it also made me feel a little sad. I couldn't help, but think about my situation at home. No one really knows me, so no one would ever root for me like that. Why did it hurt me so much? My thoughts got interrupted by this guy, who literally pushed me out of my seat.
"Back the fuck off" I yelled and noticed that it was the bouncer from earlier. He tried to grab my arm and take me with him. "Don't fucking touch me." I yelled again, trying to get out of his grip. Then I heard a familiar voice. "Hey! Let go of her! What's going on here?" she asked and tried to push him away from me.
"Is this your friend? She is drunk and she has a fake ID, so she isn't supposed to be in here at all" he replied to her. I could barely stand and started to cry a little. It was too much for one night. I tried once more. "Why are you telling me what to do?" I said while the tears ran down my face. I'm totally drunk at this point. The blonde girl walked up to me.
"Are you okay?" she whispered in my ear. I got shivers all over my body. "What do you mean? I'm fine" I said while the tears rolled down my cheek. I almost fell, while trying to walk. "Okay, you're coming with me" she said and wrapped her arm around my waist. I held my arm around her neck, so she could help me walk out. "I'll take care of her. Sorry for any inconveniences sir" I heard her saying to the guard. As soon as we were outside I started to throw up. I drank way too much alcohol. She puts my hair aside, while rubbing my back gently. "It will be okay" she whispers. We got into the car and she drove us somewhere. This is as much as I can remember from the ride, because I kept falling asleep. She tried to keep me awake by talking to me. "I will take you to my apartment, so you could rest. You need to feel better first" she said. I laid my head against her shoulder and started crying again. "Thank you" I sniffed.
~ a long car ride later ~
We arrived at her apartment. She helped me out of the car, straight towards the bedroom. Then she carefully laid me down on her bed. She was so sweet and gentle. I've never experienced something like this before. And all these feelings I get when she looks at me. "Are you okay? How old are you? And what is your name darling?" she asked. All these questions were overwhelming, but I needed to give her something in return. I had to be completely honest.
"I'm Kehlani and I'm actually 19 years old so..." I mumbled and looked down at my feet. I was embarrassed as hell, but I noticed that she gave me a little smile. "I love that name. Here, try to put this on. I'll help you" she replied gently and helped me up. I pulled my pants down and took off my shirt. I was still feeling a little weak, so I kinda lost my balance. "I'm sorry, I got you. I got you" she said, while helping me to get some clothes on. After that she laid me down on the bed again.
I made myself comfortable, but I was still very drunk. My mind went all over the place and I still needed to throw up a few more times. It was embarrassing AF. When I calmed down again, she started talking to me. "What's going on sweetheart? Why were you trying to get into a bar, you're not supposed to be at? And why did you drink too much? There must be something bothering you" she asked me softly and took off her clothes as well. Holy shit. I couldn't help, but starred at her. She kinda caught me doing that. Honestly, I couldn't care less. Blame it on the alcohol.
I started crying again, thinking about the questions she asked me. "I live with my aunt, but she's such a bitch. She doesn't support me at all and I'm not allowed to be my own fucking person... if she only knew" I mumbled. She laid down next to me and tried to comfort me in some sort of way. "I'm so sorry for you honey" she whispered while looking into my eyes. I tried to catch her eye too, but the room was spinning. "My aunt yelled and cussed at me today, because I wasn't smart enough to attend the college she wants me to attend. She saw my grades and threw my papers across the room. I just had enough and after that... well... you know" I said sniffing and wiped my tears away. She nodded. "Everything will be okay. You're always welcome here with me. I'll take good care of you. I promise" she said smiling. I smiled as well. "Thank you for helping me..." I said grateful and came a little closer towards her.
She nodded. "I'm Hayley by the way" she giggled. "And it's not a problem at all." She crawled over to me as well and looked directly into my eyes. Now is my chance. I might be drunk, confused and very tired, but I still know what I want. "You're so sweet for doing this... and you're beautiful as well" I whispered with half closed eyes. I noticed that her body shivered by my words. I looked at her, trying to find eye contact. Then my eyes went all over the place. Up and down. Ready to kiss her, but she kinda held some distance. "No honey... let's sleep okay?" she said while slowly laying me down again. I didn't even know what I was doing anymore, but sleeping seemed to be just fine. She laid down next to me again and looked at the ceiling for a while. I decided to move a little bit closer towards her. Then I wrapped my arms around her for comfort. She planted her face against the top of my head. I felt her smile, which made me relax even more. I can't wait what tomorrow brings. If I'll remember it after all... then I slowly felt asleep.
[Hey guys! I'm @ddlhayleykiyoko 's girlfriend and I used to write on here as well. It's been a few years, but she convinced me to return to wattpad and write this story with her. So... I did and honestly, I love it. Let me know what you guys think and if I should upload some more. Love y'all]