Lovers and Friends

Chapter 9

Victoria's POV

I've been tutoring Q for almost a month now and he has been progressing greatly . The tutoring sessions usually last about 2 hours for five days a week , but in that minimum amount of time not only does Q learn but I learn too . I'm glad we were able to put our differences aside for the sake of Q passing his math class . In all honesty, Q isn't a bad person at all . He just has to appear hard core towards our peers in order to sustain respect . If you ask me , Idk why Quentin is in the drug game. He's very smart and willing to learn , Q is very much capable of being successful and living a prosperous life without being in the game . The boy acquires so much potential , I just wish he can see it for hisself. Not too long after the dismissal bell rung, I went too the library and sat at the usual table Q and I have our sessions . To occupy my time I took out my APUSH book and read through the upcoming topic we will be discussing in class next week . It wouldn't hurt to get ahead of the game right ? I swear I got through almost 75% of the chapter and there was still no sign of Q. After growing quite impatient I decided to shoot him a text . I swear Quentin is never tardy so this is very unusual . Ten minutes passed and Q did not respond to my text or thought to call me . I was done wasting my time waiting on him , he practically just screwed me over . I bet he's not here, because he's out making a delivery or whatever you call it in the drug game . He really needs to get his priorities straight, because if it wasn't for his so called job he would have time to focus more on his studies. Forget Quentin, I gathered my belongings and walked out of the media center to suddenly bump into a hard figure causing me to bust my ass and drop everything . The figure was none other than Q . He chuckled while extending his hand to help me up .

" I'm good, but you can pick up my books for me though ." I said with attitude .

" Damn what's up with you ? " he asked, handing me my belongings .

" You would really ask me some shit like that ? I'm sitting in the library for the past hour waiting on you, but your ass didn't show up . You could've at least notified me on your absence or tardiness . Got me wasting my damn time ." I huffed brushing passed him .

" Tori wait! Can I at least explain?"

" You got two minutes, and it better be good."

" Well as you know I do have a passion for basketball, but I couldn't play, because of my grades ."

" Quentin get to the point you have a minute remaining." I said crossing my arms.

" Okay well coach called me in his office after school and we were basically talking about this upcoming season. To make a long story short, coach says I'll be able to play this year. He wants me back on the team again ! " Quentin was smiling from ear to ear. I couldn't help but smile with him. I hate that I was being such an ass towards him.

" Oh my gosh Q you did it ! I'm so proud of you. All that studying and tutoring definitely paid off."

" No we did it, because I wouldn't have made it to this point without you Tori. I thank you so much and I'm thankful you took time out of your schedule to help a hood nigga like me. Most people wouldn't do that, but you have a good heart Victoria."

" Aww Quentin it's no problem. I enjoyed tutoring you, plus I've gotten to know you better than I did before." This nigga was about to make me cry. Got me all emotional and shit.

" I know big baby ain't about to cry. Come on, I thought you was hard T?"

I couldn't help but laugh at Q's comment .

" Boy I'm good, something just got in my eye. See look ." I stepped closer to him with my eyes wide open so he could check them out.

" Nope I don't see a thing, but aye I wanna take you out tomorrow right after school. You know, as a thank you gift for helping me out and supporting me."