"Are you sure you don't want me to come over?" Marcus asked.
"If you really want to then fine." I said.
Marcus smiled, kissing me as Chanel came up to us.
"Your mom's out of prison." Chanel said.
"What? How do you know?" I asked.
"My dad told me." She said, walking away.
I immediately called Chad.
"Yes Zoey, she's out. I couldn't do anything about it. I guess they let her off because good behavior." Chad said.
"She hasn't even been in there for a year." I said.
"I know. That's what happens when you're the most respectful in prison. It's really weird." He said.
"Okay. It's fine. Have a good day." I said.
"I'm sorry you had to hear it from Chanel before me. I've been trying to get her out of school but her mom isn't letting me. We just got divorced because her mom and Chanel are like twins man. They act the same, talk the same, they like to talk shit. I don't like that. I'm trying the best I can. Just bare with me at the moment." He said.
"It's okay. I'm not rushing you, I know how busy you are and I know Chanel can be a lot." I said.
"She isn't even my daughter, I took a DNA test the other day with both our hair and our blood, her real dad is some dude named Michael who lives in Los Angeles." He said.
"Weird. Are you gonna tell them that?" I asked.
"Probably yeah. Anyways, I'm about to go on duty. Stay safe Zoey." He said.
"You too." I said.
I hung up, turning to Marcus.
"What happened?" Marcus asked.
"Mom's out of prison and Chad just told me he isn't even Chanel's dad. Her mom cheated on him with some dude in Los Angeles." I said.
"Damn. That's weird." He said.
"Yeah." I said.
"Alright mama let's get you to class." He said, grabbing my hand and walking me to class.
We got switched seats. I was sad. I wanted to keep sitting next to Marcus. I sat down next to Branden. He was always quiet and sleeping.
Marcus sat next to Chanel. Poor guy.
~Marcus's POV~
"How does it feel to not sit by Zoey anymore?" Chanel asked.
"I can still see her at lunch and after school, so it's really not that big of a deal." I said.
"Did you tell her about us having sex when she was gone?" She asked.
"We never did anything. What are you talking about?" I asked.
I texted Zoey.
Me: Chanel's trying to say her and I had sex. I promise you we didn't.
Zoey: I believe you. Just ignore her.
I put my phone away as class ended.
~Zoey's POV~
I kissed and hugged Marcus before I went to my classes before lunch. When lunch finally arrived we sat outside again.
I leaned against Marcus as he held my waist, kissing my neck a bunch of times.
"Alright lovebirds this is school, not a sex club." Lynette said.
I started laughing, eating.
After we were done eating we had a little free time so I just sat with Marcus still, his hands were wrapped around my waist.
"Are you ever gonna let me go?" I asked.
"Hmmm... no." Marcus said, kissing my cheek.
"I'm fine with that." I said.
The bell rang for our last hour, I kissed Marcus and walked with Lynette to our class.
"He seems crazy over you." Lynette said.
"You really think so?" I asked.
"Yes Zoey. He absolutely loves you. Fuck whatever Chanel says or does. Communicate with him." She said.
"Yeah I know." I said.
I got through the last class and drove Marcus to the apartment.
Tasha and Layla were sitting at the counter.
"Hey Zoey. Hi Marcus!" Tasha said.
"Hi Tasha. It's a pleasure to meet you." Marcus said, shaking her hand.
"This is Layla. She'll be staying with us for a little. I set up a bedroom in the office. I don't really need it. That's where she's gonna stay. Make sure to make her feel at home, and be nice to her. I'm not worried about you because you're a great person Zoey." Tasha said.
"Of course. I got you." I said.
Tasha left for work as I sat down next to Layla. Marcus went to go lay down in my room.
"Hi Layla, I'm Zoey." I said.
"Hi." Layla said with a smile.
"Do you mind telling me what happened?" I asked.
"I tried ending my life because my parents wanted me to." She said, starting to cry.
"Hey, hey. It's okay. You're here, that's because God gave you a second chance. He gives more than just second chances. You fought through and you're in really good hands now." I said.
"Okay. Thank you." She said.
I gave Layla a hug, I knew she really needed it.
"Is that your boyfriend in there?" She asked.
"Yes. That's Marcus." I said.
"So am I allowed to bring my boyfriend over?" She asked.
"I can ask Tasha for you." I said.
"Thanks." She said.
Tasha had let her bring her boyfriend over and they went into her room. I went into my room. Marcus was on his phone.
"Hey mama." Marcus said.
"Hi. What're you doing?" I asked, changing my clothes.
"Nothin' much." He said.
I left a shirt off with sweatpants.
I got into Marcus's arms as he kissed me a bunch.
"I love you so God damn much Zoey." Marcus said.
"I love you more." I said.
It got pretty late and Marcus had to leave. I laid in my bed and fell asleep.
