Jug and Finesse

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Shantii P.O.V.

I woke up with a pounding headache.

Even though I told myself I wouldn't shed another tear over him, I did.

A few, actually.

Afterwards, I got myself together and kept it pushing.

I decided me and him would go back to the way things used to be, when we were still strangers. If that's an issue with him, I'm not the one at blame, it's his own fault.

I feel dumb because I haven't cried in a long ass time and the first time I do, its over a boy ?

I'm either going stupid or soft.

I told myself to never catch feelings for someone who could be ripped from me so easily, and here I am...

I held my head in my hands, rubbing the rough pad of my fingers against my temple.

I got out of the bed and wiped the eye boogers out of the corners of my eye. I was still sleepy, which was weird because as soon as I got home yesterday, I fell right to sleep.

I dragged myself to the bathroom and turned on the hot water. I let it warm up a little bit before peeling off my clothes and hopping in. I spent a good 25 minutes in there, just thinking and cleaning my body.

When I got out, I wrapped a towel around me and went into my room.

I put on an all black hoodie with a pair of skinny olive green jeans and my all black Air Force 1's. I added in my silver tribal earrings and nose stud before walking to the bathroom.

I did my hair bone straight and added some clear lip gloss to my lips. I did my makeup light today. I wasn't really feeling it.

I grabbed my keys and an all black MCM bag and left the house. I drove to the store and bought me a bacon egg and cheese sandwich (BEC) on a roll with an orange juice for breakfast.

I picked up all of my snacks for lunch and handed the money to the cashier behind the register. He accepted it and handed me my change before I left.

I got back in the car, sitting my bag in the passenger seat. I drove to school and hoped it would be a relaxed day because I didn't feel like talking, arguing or fighting with anyone.

I pulled up to the school parking lot and got out.

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As soon as the bell rung, I walked into class. Sharanda, Makaysia and Keshina walked in and headed straight for me. They didn't speak to me and I was relieved. They rubbed my back, respecting the fact I wanted some space.

I laid my head on the cool desk, I just wanted this day to end. I started to close my eyes and drift away but the door slammed, shaking me awake.

The teacher walked in along with a long line of students.

"Gooood morning class!" The teacher chirped with a wide smile.
I rolled my eyes at his happy attitude, I was in a real shitty mood.

"Good morning Mr. Gallentio," the students said in unison, I remained quiet. I didn't feel like opening my mouth.

The teacher smiled getting ready to begin talking when the door slammed open once again.

This time, in walked Devonte, Trey, Jaylon and Ja'Quinn. Their eyes were blood shot red, and they all had goofy smiles on their faces.

Oh well, I don't care.

I turned my head around and peeked out of the corner of my eye.

I saw the teacher talking to them about why they were late. They just giggled.

I looked at them cross eyed, were they high? Me and the girls shared a look of confusion.

The teacher let the boys sit down and they sat by us. Every time one walked past I smelled a familiar smell.

Marijuana.

The girls looked at me as I mouthed 'weed' to them.

They nodded and I turned my eyes back to the boys.

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After Mr. G's class, I didn't see Jaylon for the rest of our normal classes together so I figured he skipped.

I kept asking myself was I smelling wrong ?

I didn't wanna believe that he was stupid enough to smoke weed, and then bring his dumb ass to class, knowing the school has a zero tolerance policy for it.

The girls had a lot of questions but didn't voice them. At the moment, I forgot about me being mad at Jaylon, I just wanted to know if he was okay.

At lunch, I was surprised when the boys made their way to our table. I thought they skipped the rest of the day.

"So which one of y'all is gonna explain why y'all smell like weed?" Makaysia asked, getting straight to the point.

"Or why y'all haven't been to class?" Sharanda added.

The boys' eyes were now a light pink, a slight difference from the red before.

They started to talk but their words were slurred. I figured they were drunk too.

That wasn't my business. If they wanted to smoke and drink before class it's on them. I continued to eat my snacks while the girls went off on the boys.

I felt him watching me. I glanced at him before turning away. The look on his face told me he wanted me to yell at him too.

He wanted me to show that I cared that he came to school under the influence, care that he almost got suspended.

But I didn't.

If he dead ass believes shit between me and him are going to go back to how it used to be, then he's wrong.

After the girls finished going off, the boys remained quiet for the rest of the period.

I didn't have anything to say so I said nothing.

Anytime one of the girls would say 'right Shantii?' or something along those lines, I would just shrug.

I didn't want to be included in anything.

I'm perfectly fine.

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After school, me and the girls were in the parking lot talking about weekend plans.

"Movies?" Keshina asked.

"Is anything new out?" Sharanda put her fist on her hip.

"I-" I trailed off..

Jaylon walked out the back exit and straight to a boy I've never seen before, and handed him something in a white package.

The boy handed Jaylon some money before walking away. It happened so fast, I wondered if my eyes were deceiving me.

I looked at the girls and they all looked back at me, eyes wide open.

"Did he.." Keshina said

"I know he didn't just..." Makaysia said.

"There's no way he could've ..." Sharanda said.

I was speechless. This boy has so much shit going on with him, I can barely catch up. He needs to seriously get it together.

Though the transaction between them was quick, it was in broad fucking daylight. Anyone could've seen that, including administrators.

Regardless of the silent treatment I was giving him, I still cared about him.

He knows that.

Everyone knows that.

I just wish I didn't.

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CHAPTER 16 DONE (EDITED)
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