𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖌𝖔𝖙 𝖒𝖊

𝔣𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔶 𝔱𝔴𝔬

09:22am | 01/28

"that'll be four thirty-two" The cashier said while handing me my coffee

I took out my student ID and handed it to her which she took and swiped. I'd rather use the meal dollars the school gives us instead of paying with real money since I technically already paid for this in my meal plan.

"okay you're all set, have a nice day!" She said handing it back

I put it away and started to head to my class which is in this same building. I'm not even much of a coffee drinker—it's disgusting actually. I only got it because I was exhausted after not sleeping last night. I'm really gonna need Masai to get over these nightmares or I won't be getting any good nights rest for a while. At least mine only occur during the day which doesn't bother anyone. I might have to get him some help, if he's willing of course.

My first class of the day is Accounting. I didn't necessarily want to take this class but it's a major requirement so there's really no choice in it.

I took the elevator up to the second floor since the staircase was on the opposite side. My class was right across from the elevator too which made it even better.

When I walked in the room was half empty, even the professor wasn't there yet, but then again there was still some time before the class starts.

I took a seat in the second row not wanting to be directly up the professors nose but also a good distance to hear everything. There was nobody sitting in my row so I placed my bag on the seat next to me then put my head down to rest a little with the time I had.

I don't know how long I was out for but soon I felt someone tapping my back. I slowly lifted my head up and looked to the right of me to see someone sitting in the seat that my bag was on. I almost flipped but felt the strap on my seat and relaxed.

I sat up properly and rubbed my eyes before getting a good look at her. It was one of the girls from the barbecue, she was sitting with Masai the day we met. She's actually the only one there that knew who I am.

"Hey it's been forever" She said before taking her book out of her bag

I looked to the front of the room and seen the professor handing out the syllabus to the first row.

Truthfully I haven't seen this girl since the barbecue. I don't even remember her name.

"Hi" I responded before grabbing my bag from off the back of my seat

I took out a notebook and pen then set my bag on the table. He got to our row next and passed down the syllabuses. I took one then handed the rest to her to pass down.

As I was reading I felt her tap me again.

"so what's your major?" She asked

I'm surprised she didn't look it up, seemed like she knew my whole life that day.

"Business"

"oh cool. mine is Accounting"

"nice" I nodded

"so what ever happened to you? I never seen you again after the barbecue. it's like you disappeared"

"I've been around" I shrugged

"I always see that weird boy who was sitting with us but never you"

"Masai?" I asked with a slight chuckle

"yes him...oh my god I couldn't think of his name. although he's a little weird he's kinda cute. have you seen him recently?"

"once in a while I guess"

"hmm"

The class went by pretty okay. She kept on asking questions in between which I answered with one word answers. At the end of the class he handed out our homework which is due on Friday. I stuffed it in my bag not really caring where it went and stood up. I'm ready to get away from her.

"so I'll see you around?" She asked as I was leaving

"sure" I shrugged

I left the classroom and walked outside to see Masai waiting for me. We set up our schedules so that we would get out of our classes at the same time and have the same breaks. It worked out pretty much besides Tuesday's and Thursday's but not that much is different.

"Hey babe" He said opening his arms for a hug

I walked up to him and wrapped my arms around his neck before kissing him on the cheek.

We decided to be more open with our relationship now since it's starting to get serious somewhat. Plus not that many people on campus know me compared to back in NYC, of course it's still a large amount of people but just not as much.

"you ready for your lesson?" He asked with his arms still wrapped around my waist

"can't wait!" I said sarcastically

I'm trying to get more skilled in driving so he agreed to give me some lessons even though I already have my license. Truthfully I got that by luck being that I was only 5 points away from failing. To be fair though parallel parking is hard.

"oh my God!" I heard behind us

I turned my head to see the girl now standing by the door with her mouth wide open. I really need to learn her name again. I didn't even make an effort to remember it when he took attendance.

"you guys are...?" She asked pointing between the two of us

I just nodded my head then started to let go of him.

"shit I'm so sorry" She said in realization

I was confused for a second but then remembered what she had said about him earlier. It's actually kinda funny, and true.

"don't worry about it I think he is too"

"I'm what?"

"well it was nice catching up with you, we gotta go" I said before holding onto his hand and walking away dragging him along

"what was that about?"

"nothing really. where'd you park?"

We left the building then went to the parking lot right outside. He tossed his keys to me after unlocking the car then went over to the passengers side. We both tossed our bags to the back and got seated.

"adjust your mirrors" He said as he put on his seatbelt

"I know, this isn't my first time driving"

I put the key in the ignition and sparked up the car. After turning it on I adjusted the rearview mirror followed by the side mirrors—I forgot their actual names.

"seatbelt"

I just did as he said not really in the mood to give a sarcastic response.

Once I was done with everything I thought I needed to do I looked over at him for confirmation. He just nodded then gripped onto his seatbelt slightly.

So I put my foot on the brake pedal and put the car on reverse. I looked through the rearview mirror to check my surroundings before slowly lifting my foot off to move.

"stop!" He said right as my foot left the brake

I slammed my foot down on the brake then turned to look at him. He pointed to the side mirror then behind us to show that someone was now passing behind us.

"gotta check your blind spots"

It took about five minutes for me to finally pull out of the parking spot after he made me stop each time I tried backing up. For the most part he was a calm instructor. My dad and Storm on the other hand would be yelling which would freak me out.

"don't be afraid to press the gas, I think I just seen a squirrel run past us" He said looking out the window

"I'm driving the speed limit"

"speed limit plus ten, you ain't read the handbook?"

"did you?"

"nigga we talking bout you"

I pressed on the gas pedal slightly increasing the speed. It felt kinda good moving at a faster pace, I can see why people speed now.

"aight I said above ten not twenty"

I ignored him and continued to drive at my speed. He gave me the directions as I went along with some unnecessary comments for improvement.

"I wish my dad were here to see this because he doubts my driving skills the most"

"you not that bad, gotta work on your right turns though, they be too wide" He said as we neared the mall

"see...they just like to—"

"eyes on the road!" He yelled then forced my leg down to slam onto the brake

I turned back to the road see that we were literally an inch from crashing into a car in front of us.

"so this was...nice" I said with a nervous smile

"get out"

⏩

I pulled out my keys from my pocket and stuck it into the keyhole to unlock my door. Masai dropped me off since he had basketball practice. I twisted the knob and opened the door.

I walked in to see a girl sitting on Majesty's bed. A few more steps in and I saw him sitting at his desk. From what I could tell he was rolling up a blunt.

"oh yo bro...you mind if I spark this in here...it's type brick outside" He said looking up at me

I looked between him and the girl and just shrugged. I don't really know what to say in this situation, I'm pretty sure he's not really looking for my permission.

"what about the fire alarm?" I questioned

"don't worry, got something for that" He said before standing up and pushing his chair to the fire alarm hanging above the door.

He took a plastic bag and hanger off his desk then stood up on the chair to assemble the plastic bag over it. I'm guessing this isn't a first for him.

I went over to my side and set my bookbag down on my chair. As I was doing that I remembered that I had brought him back food.

"brought you back something" I said then walked over to his desk to set down the plastic bag from Popeyes

"good looks. by the way this my friend Ashley" He said pointing to the girl sitting on his bed

"Hi" I awkwardly waved

"Hey...you're Micaiah Richardson right?"

"it's actually—" I began to correct her but then realized I didn't care enough "yeah I am"

"oh bro so I got a project for art, I gotta draw three people. I already got two, you mind if I draw you?"

"you have to draw for a class?" I asked confused

"it's an art class...part of a requirement for my major" He explained

ohh, makes sense.

"sure I don't see why not"

"bet" He said before standing up and putting a towel on the floor by the door to seal the bottom

"lemme get through real quick" I said walking to the door

"this a problem?" He asked

yes.

"no, I'm meeting up with someone"

"oh aight...just making sure it's cool" He said before moving the chair and towel

I grabbed my keys and left through the door. Just as I was locking the door behind me Tyreik appeared in my peripheral view.

"bestie!" I cheered as I turned to look at him

"nigga stop playing 'fore I call Tay on you"

"that's my twin, he can't be replaced"

"aight well let's go before we late, dude's gonna be on my case"

"thanks for doing this by the way" I said with a smile

"of course...you sure you don't wanna wait for Masai?"

"no he's busy, I'll tell him later"

"aight then let's be on our way"

"after you"