An Open Flame

Protecting Who I Love

(Chris' POV)

I was walking the halls during first period. I drink.. smoke.. all that good stuff now. I don't know what is happening to my relationship. I really don't wanna lose this girl. She's loved me like there is no tomorrow. But, it's just some issues I'm dealing with that my attention span towards her has shortened. By all means, I am still in love with this girl. I just don't know what's wrong.. While walking, I saw that boy that's always with my girl. Jacob I think. He can't be around my girl like that. I'm gonna have to let him know. I stopped in front of him while he was walking.

Me- Aye . you Jacob right ?

Jacob- Yea why ?

Me- I notice that you are around my girl a lot. I don't like that.

Jacob- It's not my fault me and Jayde are close friends. I can't stop a friendship.

Me- I don't want you around her all the time so I suggest that you back off.

Jacob- Like I said.. Its not my fault that we are close friends. Maybe if you showed her what a real boyfriend is supposed to do, you wouldn't be worried about me and her.

Then he winked and walked away. Man I was pissed. She out here embarrassing me.. got me looking stupid. I'm gonna have to tell her about herself. Ain't no way I'm about to look like a goofy.

I waited for lunch. I went to go find her and she was walking and talking to my boy Za. I walked right up to them and grabbed her leaving Za speechless for what was going on. I waited for the bell to ring signaling that no one else was in the hallways and everyone else was at lunch.

I dragged her into a closet.

Jayde- Chris what the heck are you doing !?

Me- You got me out here looking stupid cause you messing around with this nigga Jacob and you think that's cool ?

Jayde- Me and Jacob are just friends what are you talking about ?

Me- Don't play dumb with me Jay I am not playing

Jayde- You acting like I can't have no other friends that are boys. I let you walk around with these girls and let them be your friend

Me- That's different tho

Jayde- Man this conversation is over. I'm out

When she walked towards the door I lost my mind and I grabbed her arm really hard and slammed her against the wall.

Me- Don't embarrass me again ..you are mine ... wait what am I doing. Listen baby in sorr----

Jayde started crying out of no where. I never put my hands on her like that before. What was I thinking. She snatched away from me and ran out. I really messed up now. My parents always told me not to put my hands on a girl. Me even forgetting the fact that she's my girlfriend ... I hurt my babygirl.