5th Street

Chapter 2: DING DONG oh...

Kian and I were quite as we hummed along to the same tune in the shower. As I reached for the shampoo it was empty! "No..." I groaned

"Um Kiki?" I said embarrassingly. "yes?" He replied. "Do you have any of my shampoo in your shower?" There was a long pause. "Strawberry curls protection? Or coconut split end recovery?" Kian replied.

I smiled like an idiot "Im gonna get my ends cut soon but my curls need some help." I heard kian laugh "just give me both." I laughed.

Next thing I knew the sliding door opened. "Here you go." It was only his arm. I laughed once more and grabbed the bottles. "Thanks bruh." I said.

I continued with my routine as I heard Kian's shower stop. "Shoot..." I whispered. I had to get out before kian so I could get dressed first. So I wouldn't be so awkward...

I quickly rinsed my hair and turned off the water. I reached for a towel but had trouble finding one. Then I grabbed one. "ah!" I pulled it over my body and stepped out. There kian was with a smirk and a towel over his lower half.

I felt my cheeks turn red. "Your welcome." He said turning back around and brushing his teeth. I walked to the other sink next to him. I grabbed my brush and began to put toothpaste on it.

Kian kept glancing at me. I tried not to make eye contact. Kian chuckled. "My Glob." he said spitting out toothpaste.

"What?" I said spitting out mine. "Why are you acting so weird?" He asked. I didn't answer. "I've seen your naked body before. Besides were friends! It shouldn't be weird right?" Kian proceeded to put on deodorant.

"Well you saw my body when I was 8! Now I have boobs! And various other things I choose to keep to myself!" I said plucking my eyebrows.

"And it should be weird to see our bare bodies! I mean... shouldn't it?" I looked at kian. "look there are just something's best friends shouldn't share..." I said

I grabbed my bra and turned around. I dropped my towel and put on my bra. Kian began putting on his clothes as well. Once I was dressed I had a crop top with "New York" on it, some jean shorts, I slipped on some white high top converses and grabbed my curling spray.

I saw kian shaving a bit. "Aren't you just looking dapper?" I said. "ha thanks." he replied. I grabbed a bunch of curls and began spraying.

It helps keep my natural curls in order. Kian was fixing his hair with gel and a simple comb through. "lucky." I said with a giggle as I grabbed a small white bow. I pinned my bangs back and looked at myself in the mirror one more time.

"How do I look?" I said striking a pose. Kian turned to me with wide eyes "what? Do I look bad?" I asked. Kian smirked "no you look... Fabulous." he finished. I smiled.

"Hey didn't you say you liked Jc?" Kian asked mockingly. "omg I can't believe you remember that!" I said lowering my head.

Kian nudged my shoulder while laughing. "aye come on champ, he might be my friend but so are you! If you wanna 'flirt' go ahead." I tilted my head up to him.

"Really?" I asked. "ya. I mean it. Besides I know he likes you too." Kian stuck his hands in his pockets. "thanks bro... I owe you." I said elbowing his side. "haha come on nerd!" Kian put his arm on my shoulders leading me out of the bathroom.

We went down to the living room where we found an unhappy knock! "Uh, what time is it?" Kian asked nervously. I looked at my phone. "4:25... could that be Kylee?" I asked. Kian shrugged and walked towards the door.

"Kian!" Kylee yelled. "oh hey baby." Kian said grabbing her hand. She walked in and threw her purse on the couch. "ugh..." I groaned as I walked over.

"Kylee... I understand you're here a lot so you got comfortable, but I still want you to keep MY house clean. please." I said placing the purse on the coat hanger.

"Oh yes my apologizes Nattie." she said mockingly. I crossed my arms. "So kian are you ready to go?" She asked. "Ya! Let me just get my wallet and I'll be right back." Kian ran upstairs and left me alone with... Her!

It was silent for a few moments. "so... Are you excited for tonight?" I asked nervously. "Look Nattie don't put up this whole act." My eyes opened wide.

"What act?" I asked "please I know you have a crush on kian! You invited him to stay with you just so you could get close. Well good luck buddy cause kian is my man!" She said poking my shoulder.

"What? He told me he asked you! You told him no! To be a man and get his own place! You knew kian couldn't spend his money on a apartment or whatever! He called me and asked me. After getting back from my meet ups I was more than happy to help a friend." I said stepping closer to her while furrowing my brow.

"Ya ya ya that same old sob story won't do you any justice munch! Besides as soon as kian moves back into his house he'll forget all about you!" She said grabbing her purse.

I slammed my hand on her wrist. "Listen Kylee! Kian and I have been friends longer than you two have been dating. Im kind enough not to tell kian of your rude deeds, and I'm pretty sure if kian found out you were being rude to his friends he wouldn't like that. I'm trying to help you out here by letting an amazing guy think you're an amazing girl. Don't push it!" I let go of her wrist and she had a scowl on her face.

"Found it!" Kian said running down the stairs. I plastered a smile and played a joyful laugh "Oh kian you missed it. We were just getting into a hilarious event." I glanced at Kylee and she followed along.

"Haha ya. You never told me she was so funny!" She gritted through her teeth. "Haha ya. Well you two have fun!" I said escorting them out of the door.

"Oh kian!" I said grabbing his arm. "Drive safe okay? Have fun." I said kissing his cheek. "I'll be careful. I promise. See you at 10:00!" He jumped in his car and took off.

"Dear Lord give me strength." I said with a chuckle as I went back inside and prepared the place for Jc.