Not Your Best Friend

Every time you kiss her in front of me, it hurts.

Shanise

I was ready and waiting for my sister to be done already so we could go. I was supposed to go with Chris, but my sister wanted a girls' night since we were going to the same place. Finally, she was ready, and she came out wearing this.

"You think Jake would like this on me," my sister Neomia asks

I look at her, a bit confused, and ask, "Jake?"

"What?" she states, like it is common for her to ask questions like this.

"I thought that was just your friend."

"Well, I told him I may or may not have feelings for him, and I am going to see where it goes."

"Really!" I say, shocked

"Yes," she states while rolling her eyes

"Isn't he still with her face?"

She stops and glares at me

"We are not going to talk about this Nise."

I shake my head and leave it alone. I didn't want my sister to get hurt, but I knew she had already made her mind up, so she would have to learn the hard way. We finally left and stopped to pick up her friend from work. She was the designated driver since she didn't drink. After picking up, Porshia, we pick up my home girl Keisha. The rest of the girls were meeting us there. We made it to where the event was being hosted, and it was already full of people security guided us to an area marked off just for us. As the night went on, drinks were ordered, and there were a couple of really great performances. I was ready to go on the dance floor, so I grabbed my sister's hand and Keisha's, and we made our way to the dance floor with the rest of the girls. We were dancing and enjoying ourselves when I saw it. There he was, right in the middle of the dance floor with Helen, and they were kissing. The pain I felt in my chest was there was no way I could explain. So much for him saying he might be done with her, but who the hell was I fooling? Even if he was? He still wouldn't notice me. I didn't want to show the hurt on my face, so I left the dance floor and went into the restroom.

#

Nichole

I was at an event where K was performing. I made sure all was good and having some fun with my friends, Taylor and Keonna. I haven't talked to him since we left the studio. So I was glad we could chill tonight. As I sit in my in our assigned area, I sip my drink and watch his performance. I bob my head as I listen to him do his thing. Soon the girls and I made our way to the dance floor. We were dancing and enjoying ourselves even after his performance was over and the DJ was playing music. When it got too hot, I decided I needed to go get something to drink. I go to the bar, ask for some water and order another drink to bring to our area. With my water in my hand, I make my way back to where I was before we went to go dance. Once I got there, I dropped my water because there he was in my seat with that basic whore that seemed to be everywhere we went. She was on his lap, and they were kissing. I couldn't believe this just when I thought it would be a chill night. I don't even know why I'm surprised. Maybe I'm not. It's just I'm hurt. I know I needed air because it just got too hot in here. He sees me before I can turn around and make my way over to the exit. I ignore him and grab my purse and coat, making my way to the exit when someone grabs my arm.

"You good," he says, and I smile and say

"Yes"

"You sure? You look like someone just told you your puppy got run over."

"I'm good, I promise."

"You don't recognize me, nic," he says

I look and want to smack myself as I recognize the man in front of me.

"Dave"

"In the flesh," he says. I pulled him in for a hug, and I must admit he looked good.

"What are you doing here?"

"I will be performing. "

"Really"

"Yea, so I hope you aren't leaving, "he says, gesturing at my purse and coat in my hand."

"Nah, I just needed some air."

"Well, how about I get some air with you don't want you out there by yourself."

"Sure, I say."

We go outside, and we sit and talk, catching up on life, when he, the negligent best friend, comes out, and I shake my head.

"Nic, I was looking for you. Why do you keep walking? I was calling you."

"You looked preoccupied, and I needed some air," I say, trying hard not to roll my eyes.

"" Well, you good."

Before I could even reply, his superfan was back.

"Kacen, there you are, so we head out now."

"Yea, we can he says"

"You're leaving already," I say

"Yea, that's what I was coming to tell you. I know we came together, but I think one of you girls can take you home, right," he says, and I just want to punch him in his throat.

"I'll make sure she got a ride home," Dave says. For a second, I forgot he was out here with me. That's just wrong.

"Alright, cool," K says before grabbing ole girl's hand, and they leave. I don't understand why he keeps messing with these basic ass females when I am right in front of his face.

"So that's what got you all down."

"What," I say, turning to Dave

"I see you still wear your heart on your sleeve, and he ain't even notice."

"I don't know what you talking about," I say, lying

"Yeah, right, come, I'm about to perform," he says, grabbing my hand. We make our way back inside, and Keka and Tay find me

"Bitch where have you been? We've been looking for you," Tay says

"I was outside. I need some air. "

They share a look but don't say anything. I mean, they can't talk. I know I wasn't the only one in love with my best friend. I just hope they aren't hurting as bad as I am...