I'm sitting in math class, my last period, taking this stupid test that I did not study for. I usually just copy off of this nerd Wilbert that sits diagonally from me. That's how I pass math, with the help of Alexis because she's done it before.
The bell finally rang. So I grabbed my bookbag and books and put my test on the teachers desk. As I exited the room, Mr.Fatcher stopped me, let everyone else go by, then closed the door.
"Sit down Ms.Carter." he ordered. I sat down in the desk in front of his.
"Is there a problem?" I asked with an attitude.
"Lose the attitude first and I'll tell you." I huffed and put on a fake smile.
"There you go." he said smiling also. I tried not to roll my eyes at this man.
"Now Ms.Carter, you've been failing my class for the last month."
I gave him a perplexed look.
"How is that possible? I do all your work and ace all of your tests/quizzes. So I wouldn't understand why." I said.
"You don't think I know that you cheat off of Wilbert? He's the only one that gets an A in my class."
"Oh so I don't look smart enough to get an A also? Is that what your telling me? Do I look stupid to you?" You know what? This man is really pushing my buttons right now.
"I would like to have a meeting with your mother tomorrow afternoon,at 3:00."
"Have a nice day Mr.Fatcher. And I'll let her know." I said walking out of the room.
I walked to my locker and put my books in it. I checked my phone and had:
3 Missed calls from R.O.D👭💖💉
2 Missed calls from Persia
4 Missed calls from Roy
1 Missed call from Mom
I called Alexis back as I organized my locker and made my way to her classes.
"Hey did you go to my classes yet?"
"Nope. But I'm on my now." I said taking her homework from her English teacher.
"Oh okay that was all. Need me to pick you up?"
"Nah I'm good."
"You sure?"
"Yeah I'm sure. Just take care of my baby." She laughed
"Will do. Love you."
"Love you too." I put my phone in my pocket and put Alexis's homework in a folder.
Alexis doesn't go to school anymore. She can't. She doesn't have anyone to watch the baby. Her mother has been M.I.A for half her life, never met her father and has no siblings, but me.😊 Christian, her boyfriend, sells drugs, and comes to school occasionally. He does good, I guess. He's an amazing father if you might ask.
As I walked into Getty Square, a little hang out spot for all the teenagers, I spotted a group of girls that can't stand me. You see now, In Chicago when all of the high school kids get out of school they come to Getty Square. Getty Square isn't a indoor type thing. It's outside. Each group of kids from different high schools only hang with the people from their school. I only walk through here to get to my bus stop.
Many fights have broken out in Getty Square. They just stand there talking about people in the other schools; that's how the fights start. Some have been killed, minorly injured, or just well enough to just walk away with a cut or bruise. I've been caught in six or seven. I don't have friends, other than Alexis, nor will I try to make any. My attitude gets in the way of that.
Dwayne, a boy that I can't stand, but doesn't care came running up to me.
"Hey" he said matching my speed of walking.
"What do you want Dwayne?" I asked as I stopped walking.
"I just wanted to say hey. But wassup with you?"
"Nothing I'm not in the mood." I said.
"What happened." He asked as he adjusted his bookbag on his back.
"Long story short, I'm not smart enough to get an A in Mr.Fatchers class."
"You need me to go and handle him?" He said trying to make me laugh. I'm trying my best not to but he's such an idiot, so I laughed anyway.
"No it's all-"
"AYE! Ceriné!" Ah Shit! Here we go. I turned around and here they come. Briana and her crew. Briana goes to my school. And Dwayne here, is her boyfriend.
Long Story short, Dwayne likes me, he knows that, I know that, and so does she. Those 6-7 fights have all been with her and her klan. As they walked closer, I handed my phone to him and told him to call Alexis. I threw my bookbag to the side and was ready just in case.
"What Briana?"
"Why were you talking to Dwayne?"
"Because Dwayne was talking to me. Why do you have a problem with that?"
"Not after I beat your ass."
"The pleasure is all mine."
She threw the first punch and I'm not gonna lie she got me good, but it was only because it was off guard. I fell to the ground but caught myself. The thing that's not fair is that her three bum ass friends jumped me, along with Briana.
After awhile the forceful hits stopped and I heard yelling. Dwayne picked me up and brought me to a car. My body is in so much pain, it's not even funny. Just wait until I see those bitches in school.
I realized that I was in Alexis's car. I looked out the window and saw Alexis in Briana's face saying something. Briana actually looked scared. Alexis rolled her eyes at her and made her way to the car.
"You alright?" She asked as she sat down and closed the door.
"Yeah, just a little sore."
"Trust me if I didn't have Christian, I would've beat they asses for you." I chuckled,
"It's okay. motherhood comes first."
"Yes.Yes it does. I'm glad you understand."
I smiled then looked in the mirror. I had a busted lip, a deep cut under my right eye, a bloody nose, and pain in my whole body.
"I'll clean you up when we get to your house." I nodded and sat back.
We soon pulled into my driveway and got out. Alexis got the car seat , while I looked for my keys. I found them and unlocked the door walking in with Lexis right behind me. I heard people talking, it sounded like it was coming from the living room. Me and Alexis started to walk up the stairs quietly.
"Ceriné! Come here please." my mother called.
"Shit! What do I do?" I whispered.
"Cover you nose with you hands, and hide your busted lip and cut with your hair." She whispered back.
"I'm going to lay him down. I'll be down in a sec." she said going up the stairs. I quickly moved my hair onto my face like a bang and covered my nose. Here goes nothing.
I walked in the living room and froze. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are sitting on my living room couch. I must be dreaming.
