In the middle of it all

Present Day | Xavier

*Today is September 5th 22'60

Nate and Tyrell are 13.

Izzy  is 16.

Kyle is 17.

Aneesa, Asad and Tamika are 18.

Tanisha is 20

JJ is 26.

Diego is 29.

Aneesa and I had just finished our last class of the week and we were heading back home. At least we tried to. After the last period finished, we hurried our way out of the building but as we made it to the door, the six Naire brats called out our names. My plan was to ignore them and walk out but Neesa thought it'd be "impolite". I'm starting to think she likes them a bit. Worse, she wants to befriend them. Anyhow we began to walk outside, around the campus. I was listening in on their conversations while Neesa partook in most of it. I thought it'd be the end when we stopped near the exit gate yet their discussion wouldn't cease.

"Oh my gosh ! Xavier over here !" exclaims Barbie. She waved at him with excitement. He came out of his car that he had parked right next to the gate. He threw two fingers up before running his fingers through his caramel blond hair.

"Xavier is coming ?" asks Kim. She takes out her phone and rapidly checks herself out."Wait, how do I look ?" she asks Jenny.

"Hey." says Xavier as he approaches us.

"Hey Xav. I like your hair." says Kim.

"Thanks Kimberly."

"Yeah I love your hair. I love your shoes too. Are those limited editions?" asks Jenny.

"Yeah, my sister got them for me."

"Oh my god I just love~ your sister. I wish I had her as my sister." throws in Olivia.

"She's special, yeah." Xavier shyly chuckles as he looks down at the floor. His head then turns to the side and he catches me sourly eyeing the three girls. Glancing back at him, I roll my eyes and I pull out my phone.

"We got new additions to our group." says Dave, changing the subject.

He better not be talkin' bout us

"We ain't joining your group~" I interrupt, my head still looking down at my phone.

"Yeah I know them."

"You already met Titi and Aneesa ?"

"Yeah I met her and Tamika." Xav says. I lift up my eyes from my phone and look at him. He gives me a head nod. I eye him up and down before looking back at my phone.

"I had a question for you." points out Neesa. Everyone's head turns to her. Her head, on the other hand, is directed towards Olivia.

"The fuck do you want ?" replies Liv, eyeing Aneesa sourly. My head inclines itself to the side.

Who does this gal think she's talking to ?

My eyes then shift to Neesa as I expect that we'd be on the same wavelength. I expected her to get ready to throw some hands but surprisingly, Neesa still had a smile on her lip. Her eyes weren't even twitching like she was holding herself back.

"Are you and Dave related ?" asks Neesa.

"Ew~ what the fuck ! You think I'd actually be related to this fucking douche ? I'm a fucking blond and he's not a fucking blond. Is it 'cause we have the same fucking last name ? What the fuck ?" Answers Liv as she runs her fingers through her long blond hair.

"We're step-siblings.." answers Dave in a more quiet tone.

"We're not fucking related Dave-" argues Olivia.

"What the hell Liv ?" interrupts Kim. "If you hate him so much, leave this fucking group !" The two girls start to bicker. Jenny, loyal like a dog, jumped in and started backing Kim up. Their argument sounded childish so I didn't bother listening. Xavier, Dave and Aneesa tried to separate the lot. Barbie wasn't participating. That girl was too preoccupied with her talk with Steve. It grossed me out how she was giggling whenever he whispered things in her ear.

"Aneesa." said a voice. Liv, Jenny and Kim refrained from bickering any further and all heads were looking back. Even Barbie and Steve stopped their conversation

"Asad ?" uttered Aneesa. He had parked his car outside our campus and was making his way towards us.

"I have to go. See you guys tomorrow." waves Steve.

"Yeah... I also have to go now. Bye girls~ and Dave... and Xav and...and... you others... Steve, wait for me !" Barbie follows Steve and soon they both disappear from my sight.

"Finally you're here, Asad-" I stopped myself from continuing as I saw the three girls talking to each other behind their hands whilst eyeing Asad.

"What the fuck? Who's this guy ?" wondered Liv.

"Jenny... Tell me I look bonita." says Kim. Her eyes are glued on Asad as she morphs her facial expression to make her seem more attractive.

"What ? Burrito ?"

"Bonita you dumb bitch. Stop using words in Spanish, Kim, you don't even speak it." argued Liv.

"I'm one fourth Spanish-"

"And Three fourth stupid. Give up, he's mine."

"He probably doesn't like blond girls. They're known to be stupid."

"You're a brunette, what's your excuse ?" retorqued Liv. She took a step closer to Kim.

"You think I'm stupid, Kimmie ?" pouted Jenny.

Some questions are better left unanswered. My eyes move to the other two guys. Dave's usual smile had faded and a frown could be seen the longer he looked at Asad.

"You're here." says Aneesa. She takes a small step forward before getting her wrist held back by Dave.

"Who's this guy ? Do you know him ?" He asks her.

"He's my brother..." answers Neesa.

"Oh..." Dave released his grip on her. My eyes move from Asad to Dave to Aneesa to Xavier. Asad eyes were locked on Dave. The same was for him. Xavier had a slight grin on his face and looked like he could burst out in laughter at any moment. Aneesa on the other hand had this particular expression on her. I couldn't read it. She looked a bit embarrassed as her head was looking down.

"Who is he ?" questioned Asad.

"Um...The car's open right ? I can go now... right?" I say, feeling the awkward atmosphere getting to me. Asad nods and I walk away. Xavier waves his hand and I flip him off as I direct myself to the car.

"I'm Dave Felch. Aneesa's friend. Nice to meet you." He pulls out his hand and waits for him to shake it. Asad stares at it for a moment before looking at his sister. With her eyes, she forcefully tells him to take his hand. He sighs loudly before shifting his head back to Dave's hand.

"Asad Daoudi." He says as he shakes his hand.

"Oh my god, your name is so unique !" comments Olivia as she nears Dave. " I'm Liv Felch, Dave's younger sister. I hope we can get along~" She slightly pushes her brother on the side and shakes Asad's hand with both hands. She gives him a wink as well.

"Aneesa, let's go." says Asad, pushing off Liv's hand. The twins turn around and leave in silence.

As they arrive at the car, Dave runs towards Aneesa and hands her a paper. He walks back to Xavier and stands besides him as he waves us goodbye. "If you feel nothing for her, you don't mind if I ask her out on a date, do you ?" whispers Xavier.

"You're so full of shit. Back off."

"If you refuse to make a move, I will."

"She's mine." declares Dave. Xavier pats him on the back and leaves for his car.