How To Love 1: The Beginning

First Day Of School Last Day Of Summer

Hey I'm Brianna and I'm 16 in the 11th grade. And I'm a piece of shit. I have nobody to take care of me, nobody who cares about me, I basically raised myself. My mom does drugs and is never home the only time she comes around is when she needs money and I never really had a dad. I use my body to get what I want when I want it and I don't give a fuck what nobody thinks. I keep to myself but I'll put a bitch in her place real quick. But enough about me. Let's get to this story.

Monday morning 6:00 a.m.

My alarm on my phone went off and that means my summer was officially over. I wasn't really a morning person neither a school person but I need this education in order to get somewhere in this hell. I didn't really have friends. To me friends were like knives, they stab you in the back when you least expect it. At least that's what I learned after my mom neglected me and promised me she'll always be there. I'm a dumbass for believing that.

It was now 6:15 and I was still laying in bed,I had to be to school by 6:45-7:00 am. After i crawled out of my bed into the bathroom, brushing my teeth and washing my face I scanned through the closet debating on what I should wear to school. I gotta look fly my first day. I go shopping every 2 weeks. My occupation is coming in handy. I slipped on my red and black joggers

With my back red and white retro 7s with a gray and white long sleeve crop top. Did my hygiene and straightened my hair. My hair was laid. While looking in the mirror examining how cute I looked my phone was ringing. I saw it was my neighbor keyshia she always call me when she want something. I answered it with an attitude. "What?" I spoke into the phone. "Damn girl what's yo problem?" She replied. "Nothing I just know you finna ask me for something so go ahead spill it"

"I was only asking you for a ride to school girly, you don't gotta get so upset." I ignored her pretending I didn't hear thinking of an excuse as to why I can't take her to school. "BRI" she yelled for the 5th time sounding mad. "Huh?" I asked blankly. "You gone gimme a Ride or nahh?" I rolled my eyes in irritation, " I can't because I'm walking this morning" I cheesed into the phone. "Well can I walk with you" damn I can never get this girl off my case she so damn needy. I thought to myself "hellooo" she called. " yeah girl damn" I said hanging up the phone. I looked at the time it was now 6:30 "Shit I gotta go I only got 30 minutes" I grabbed all of my stuff and sprayed my perfume and sprinted out the door to Keyshia house banging on her door. "Girl why you banging like that" when she opened the door she had on white drop crotch pants a black crop top and black & white pink, retro 11s. "You look cute ma but we gotta go" I said grabbing her arm and speed walking. We was walking in complete silence for about 5 minutes. Well I had my headphones in I don't know if she was talking or not I didn't really care. But she tapped my shoulder. I gave her the huh face with my headphones remaining in my ear. She tapped my shoulders again and I pulled out one hear. "What" I said annoyed. "Look" she whispered and on the side of us was a white Range Rover. "Damn that shit clean" I said smiling. "Thanks ma" said a voice in the car. I looked up to see a light skin nigga. Ooooo he was so fine. He had tattoos I could see it through his white shirt. And a pretty smile. Mmmm mmm mmm. "Ma" he said still cruising on the side of us. "Me or her?" I said pointing at keyshia . "you" he giggled. "You need a ride to school" I raised an eyebrow at him, " uhm how do you know I'm going to school?" I said stopping and putting my hands on my hips. He stopped his car, "where else would you be going this early in the morning plus you got on a book bag, come on na" I blushed and looked away. "Yeah I see ya" he called out, " I don't know you I added on , you's a stranger" I said continuing to walk and he started cruising again. " my name August and I'm 16 I go to Twin lakes High school and I'm currently working on getting a job I got no kids I'm just another nigga trying to make it. Are we still strangers?" He asked . he sounded like he was from somewhere else but his voice was so sexy. "Nah I'm still not riding with you tho" keyshia nudged me in my rib with her elbow, " girl come on just get in the car, plus we got another 20 minutes we can get there quicker." "Yeah , what ya friend just said" he added in while pouting. Damn he was cute. I smiled at him and then stopped. "I don't know you , but I guess thus time only." Me and keyshia both got in the backseat and closed the door. She mouthed to me "girl you betta get him while you can" I rolled my eyes saying "whatever". He looked in the mirror so he could see both me and Keyshia. "What's y'all name?" "I'm Brianna and this is Keyshia" I replied. He nodded and smiled. "How old are you , Keyshia & Brianna?" "16" I said "15" Keyshia added. We pulled up to Twinlakes Highschool within 5 minutes. I got out the car and so did Keyshia. We started to walk off until,"Brianna" I stopped and so did Keyshia. "Yes?" "Com're" damn his voice. Keyshia walked the opposite way of me leaving me, "Keyshia, keyshia. Keyshia !" I said alil louder but she still ignored me. I rolled my eyes and slowly walked over to August. "And what is it that you want?" I rolled my eyes once again. "Damn shawty you ain't gotta have a attitude, since you was being so stubborn about the car ride, can you be easy on me and have dinner with me tonight.?" I looked at him in disgust. And I laughed"dinner? That's all you got?" "Lunch?" He laughed and looked at me. "Maybe" I responded. "What that mean?" I put my head down laughing and looked back up. "Thanks for the car ride , August " I smiled and walked away. He didn't say anything after that , I looked on my schedule and route sheet to see what classes I'll be having first and to see where my locker is located. "Building 1 locker 1542." I whispered to myself. But I was way by building 8 how the hell. I sat on the bench and rested my head in the palm of my hand trying to figure out what way to go. "Excuse me do you know where building 1 is located?" I asked this nerdy looking ass girl. "No I'm a freshman I'm new here" "oh dammit get the fuck out of here" she looked at me confused. " no not you I warned her" she nodes her head and continued walking. I got up and was rushing after I heard the first bell ring for class. Of course my shit wants to fall out of my hand." Dammit" I said to myself. When I reached for my binder I felt a hand on top of mine. I looked up to see this fine Red nigga with dimples. "I'm Chris' he said helping me pick up my things. "I'm Brianna" I replied looking down avoiding eye contact. "Where you headed?" He asked as we both stood up well was my locker but now building 3 room 97? I don't even know where that is." I said rolling my eyes. He laughed " its okay I have that same class just follow me." I smiled and followed him. We had to go up two sets of stairs "damn why don't we just take the elevator" "its only for staff and faculty" I shook my head and we walked in the building into the classroom it was loud and messy. "Ew" I said scrunching up my face "what?" I pointed at the floor in disgust. He chuckled and lead me to the back of the classroom in the 5th to 6th row. I wasn't really paying attention to anyone I just sat down and waited for instructions. "Psssst" I heard behind me but didn't really pay attention. "Psst Brianna " I looked around to see the same boy who gave me a ride here, August. "Oh you know her ?" Chris asked August . "no" I quickly replied realizing he had said yes at the same time. "Yes or no , which is it?" He looked back and forth between me and August. " he only have me a ride to school that's it." August put his hands in the air and sat back at his desk not saying a word. "Snappy" chris laughed turning back to the front . I giggled and the teacher began talking about how the school works and what our activity was for the day. She wanted to go around the class room and everybody to say a little Bout their self. And it finally got to me. I swallowed my spit and looked around the class... "Ugh m-my names Brianna Brown and uh I'm 16 I do for myself, very independent and serious at times. Also I don't really have anybody to look after me so I raise myself." I finished looking down. "And don't forget you got swag ma" I heard August say. And then everybody agreed. "My name August Alsina people call me king, I'm from New Orleans and I'm independent also. I'm tatted every tat represents something in my life. I sing .And yeah I'm chill" everybody nodes. "My name Chris Brown I'm 17 I ain't fail, my birthday just late. But I'm from Virginia and I love to sing I like dancing. I'm very sweet and genuine." He sat down.

Everyone was quiet while teacher finished explaining but August broke the silence ."Why don't you have anyone looking after you?" He sounded curious. "Because my mom started doing drugs and now she's barely home, I never met my dad he died before I was born . my brother was taken away to foster care when the police busted my mom I haven't seen him since." I explained. "Oh, why didn't they get you?" I turned and looked at him "because I wasn't there" a tear rolled down my eye. He wiped it.. And looked lost. "I'm sorry my allergies are messing up." I lied turning around. "But how'd do you make money,what do you do?" I sat there for like 30 seconds and answered. I work at a strip club. I do deals with people" I didn't hear him respond.

August POV
It was already 45 minutes passed we had 5 minutes left.

Damn she so beautiful and ma got swag, I don't know why she playing with me tho. Her smile is amazing. She was just perfect. But I kind of felt bad for her when she said she has no one taking care of her. I wouldn't expect a girl like her to be going through that and use their body for shit. It disgusted me. I didn't know what else to say once she told me that so I just sat back. Thinking about what possibly she could be going through. My thoughts were interrupted by the bell. And before I could stop Brianna She left.