Sweet tooth

Chapter 12: Pop Rocks Pt.2

|| Sweeties Pov ||

I had a strange dream last night about Shawn that made me think my feelings for her are more than just a crush.

I needed to clear my head and figure this out....

I decided to call my cousin that I was really close with when I was younger

I know how nosey my family can be so I spare the juicy details and just ask to hang out

She's the closest thing I have to a sister, her mom died when she was a baby so my mom and grams raised her.

We agreed to meet at the park near her house, she's married now with two kids.

Lindsey: Hey my Sweetie Pie! Look at you all grown and beautiful!

I forgot how long it was since we've seen each other and I kinda miss how close we used to be.

Sweetie: Hi Pooda! You look amazing girl...you don't expect me to believe you had a baby two months ago, right?

We laugh and talk like old times but I guess the strain of the past few days has taken its toll.

She notices that I seem a little down, I wasn't planning on saying anything to her about it but

It kinda just came pouring out of my mouth like tears from my eyes, as much as I wanted to stop it felt good telling her.

Shock settles on her face as if she couldn't believe what I was saying.

Lindsey: Girl, you know you should've called me a long time ago!
You need a break from all of this.

I nod my head agreeing.

Lindsey: Look you and your mom are staying with me.

And as for that so called "Best friend" of yours...you need to let her go completely

Sweetie: What about my feelings for Shawn?

Lindsey: Sweetie, you just got out of your first serious relationship..this Shawn person is simply a rebound.

The pit of my stomach starts to burn when she says that, I don't know if its anger or hurt..

Lindsey: Look, I'm not trying to get you upset I just want you to know you have so much more going for yourself than this mess.

I realize why my stomach is burning...I'm hurt, not by Rose and not even by Shawn but mostly by Tyron.

I know how Rose is...shes boy crazy and Shawn, well I barely know her so I can't be surprised.

But Tyron was the only person in my life who I could be completely honest with and I felt like would never hurt me.

This whole time I've been trying to fight everyone else but him...

We decided to go get some food and I text my mom that I'm staying with Lindsey.

I text Shawn the same but she's acting strange...asking me a million and one questions.

I tell her I'm fine and that I just needed some space.

I get a text from Kaydee asking if I could talkd but I tell her the same.

The Next Morning

I ate breakfast and played with the babies until it was time for school..

I get anxious thinking of all the work I missed, its my senior year and it started off pretty bad.

I try to blend in, I didn't have any makeup on and my weave was suppose to get redone last week.

I opened my locker and find Roses and "Get well" cards falling out..not to mention my fave candies...

I stuff them all in my purse and head to lunch...I ate quickly and decided to go to study hall and get get caught up on some work.

It was empty except for a few nerds tucked away in the corners, I grab a seat at the computer and open some of the candy someone got me.

Nerd: Uh hi, theres no eating in here.

Sweetie: I'm aware, but if you mind your business it will be like it never happened.

I know I was rude but I had a lot on my mind...

Nerd: Aren't you Sweetie? I heard you were in jail for murder or something.

Sweetie: Yup thats me, the murderer who was granted freedom because she had a AP calculus test.

Nerd: *Smiles* AP? I couldn't even get into that class

I cut our convo short and finish my work on the other side of the room.

School lets out and I realize I need to charge my phone, Ive had it on silent all day but its been blowing up.

I head over to a McDonalds and find an outlet

Scrolling through my missed texts and calls and all I see is my mom and my cousin.

No Rose? No Shawn? Where tf is Kaydee?

I think for a second then I call my cousin to come meet me and do some investigating.

Sweetie: Look Pooda I know I said I would leave this alone but something doesn't feel right...

She looks at me funny then agrees to take a little ride past Tyrons house...

Sweetie: Nothing? Where tf is he?

Lindsey: Sweetie I gotta get home but I'll let you drive my car as long as you fill it up.

I agreed and dropped her off at home and head over to the beauty supply store.

If I want the truth I have to go find it my damn self.

I enter the beauty supply and head straight to the wig section, I knew I couldn't be spotted.

On my way to the cash register I pick up some sun shades and ugly purple lipstick i'd never wear.

I go back to the car and prep myself before heading to Tyron's "other" home...aka the trap house.

Before I can turn onto his street I spot a very obvious unmarked squad car...

I couldn't see who was inside and I didn't want to make it apparent I knew they were cops...

But what if it was Shawn in there...maybe that's why she hasn't talk to me today.

I drive pass them and park across the street from the apartment building.

It took me no time to spot Tyron's car...he was here which means he doesn't know about what's going on.

I wanted to warn him about the police being on his case..

Then again with all that's happened I should want to see his ass caught up.

I get anxious thinking about all the times he's looked out for me in the past.

I know for a fact he wouldn't let no shit like this happen to me.

I decided to text him and see what's up...

<to Tyron> Hey what's up?

I waited what seems like forever for a reply...

<from Tyron> Shit...baking these pies as usual....you good?

I stop and think of what to say next as I see someone leaving his building...

I take those cheap shades off to see better

"Rose?"
And she had Tyron's phone in her hands...