Melanie couldn't stop shouting and cheering in my ear for Ashton Kingsley that I memorized his name within seconds. He was a fantastic player yes, probably the best from everyone else. Playing with passion and playing as if it was all he had really lightened me up. For the first time in forever, I wasn't busy on my phone but was actually watching the fricken basketball game and found myself cheering.
*
"See, I told you Ashton's a pro, and a hot ass player." Melanie said as we walked down to the court after the game and after a mind blowing win. "Then just go date him if you think so." I commented with a laugh.
"Hell no, you know I'm still figuring it out with Wayne."
"Oh, you mean your situationship partner?"
"Girl we are couple goals, what are you talking about?"
"Were. And who the hell cheats on their girlfriend with her aunt, like seriously?"
"He apologized—" Melanie started before she was interrupted. "Melanie!" a deep voice called out as a fine dread headed guy sprinted towards us. "Dame! You were perfect on the court." she complimented him. "Aw, thanks, I really appreciate it." he said as he touched his heart. "Hey..."
"Lola." I said, seeing that he forgot my name.
"I'm sorry, your name keeps slipping outta my memory."
"No biggie, congrats on the win though. Your team was on fire."
"Thank you." he said with a smile before he turned back to Melanie. "So we're having a lil' celebration party tonight, ya'll in?"
"Oh, I've got some—"
"Yeah, we're totally in, for sure." Melanie said, nodding rapidly.
"Great, see y'all there I guess."
"Yeah, course." she said as Damien left. "You wanted to say no didn't you?" she glared at me as soon as he left. "Obviously, I've got two assignments that I'm supposed to hand in in two days." I said. "You're tripping. The homies just won the fucking game so tonight is about having fun." she finished.
I groaned and decided not to argue with her because Melanie always won in an argument concerning parties. Whilst leaving, I suddenly got a call from Ethan.
"Hey babe."
"Yo, babe, ummm, you free tonight?"
"Yyyyyeah? Why?" I asked with so much hesitation, maybe he was about to ask me out on a date.
"Cool, I'm going to this lit party outta campus so I was wondering if you'd come with and drive me home cause I'm finna too turnt up to drive."
What the actual fuckity fuck fuck?
So, I thought my insanely perfect boyfriend who I was love-sick over, was going to ask me out on an actual date! How could I be so dumb.
"Know what, I'm actually going to a party with Melanie, sorry."
"What? You just said you'll be free."
"Change of plans I guess."
"The fuck?!"
"What? Are you mad at me or something?"
"Nah it's cool." he sucked his teeth before hanging up.
"Was that Ethan?" Melanie asked. "Yeah, apparently he wants me to take him home after partying outside campus cause he's gonna be too high." I frowned. "My god, what are you dating?" she asked as she maked a disgusted face. I just sighed.
*
So Ethan was mad at me and didn't even text or call after. Not even once but I wasn't entirely surprised because he hadn't been doing much of that the past few months, I have.
I was sitting on my bed, apparently thinking while Melanie was literally crashing her whole closet. "Do you have to make such a mess just for a party?" I asked when I was sick of the mess. My OCD couldn't stand that kind of mess, not even the slightest. "Girl! We're talking basketball celebration party meaning every hot basketball player's gonna be there and I don't wanna be looking like a potato." she said while hanging a dress up her body as she faced the mirror checking if it was okay or not.
"You're just tripping cause Dame's gonna be there."
"No I'm not," she made an obvious chuckle. "I just wanna slay."
"Yeah right."
"Anyways, why aren't you dressed yet?"
"I am." I said in the most serious tone but Melanie looked at me as if I was crazy. "You're gonna go to the party like that? In a tank top, denim shorts and some fucking crocs, seriously?! I know you better Lola." she continued.
"What's wrong with it? It's not like I want any guy to see me, I already have a boyfriend."
"Yeah, a boyfriend who's out getting high as fuck with some other bitches, here, I'll find something for you." she said, reaching into my closet. "Wait, you really think that of Ethan? He could never do such a thing." I frowned. "Oh please, why do you think he's not paying much attention to you nowadays? Lola, I'm your best friend and I have eyes, I see some things that you don't." she said. Her words kind of pained me inside because they were somewhat true. "Why do you hate him so much? I asked bewildered." I don't hate him, I just want the best for you...and I don't think Ethan's one of that." she said. I don't know if I was supposed to buy it or not but she was my best friend and I knew Melanie very well, she always told me the truth. I rolled my eyes and pretended everything she said was false. "Here," she said before throwing a black outfit in my face, it was a really small dress. "Now let's get ready and go." she smiled softly. She knew her words affected me because I was silent again.
I just stood up to wear the dress and get ready like she said.
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