Sunny Side Up 🥹🫶

_Chapter 3_

Ntsika's POV:

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Break!!!!

I strolled down the hallway, feeling like the king of the school. My encounter with Melokuhle had left me grinning. I spotted my friends, Thabo, Bafana, Sipho, and new addition, Kagiso, standing by their lockers.

Me: "Sawubona (hello), boiz!" I said, fist-pumping the squad

Thabo: "Sawubona, Ntsika! What's good, bruhh?"

Sipho: "I heard you got under Melokuhle's skin again, Ntsika," he said with a smirking.

Me: "Ja, that girl's a bhizi ( troublemaker), always stressing about something," I said, chuckling.

Kagiso nodded in agreement.
Kagiso: "You're also a mxolisi (troublemaker), Ntsika. Always causing a stir."

Bafana: "You're like a magnet for ishaya(trouble), bro." He said laughing

We chatted and laughed, discussing our plans for the weekend. As we talked, I noticed a few girls eyeing me

Me: "Later, boiz. I've got a meeting with...someone."

Thabo: "Ooh, sounds like umjolo, Ntsika,"

Me: "None of your business, bro," I replied with a wink.

Sipho: "Is it another conquest?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

I just smiled and walked off, leaving my friends to wonder.

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What's up, I'm Ntsikayomuzi Ntando Nkosi, but you can call me Ntsika! I'm a 16-year-old charmer from KwaNobuhle, living my best life with my amazing family. My parents, Phumzile and Bheki Nkosi, are the real MVPs - they've built a successful business and a rep for being kind and generous. I'm one of six siblings - Nolwazi, Mlungisi, Nonkululeko, Bandile, and Sibusisiwe - and let me tell you, it's never boring at the Nkosi household! Family is everything to me, and I'm proud to be part of a crew that's all about love, support, and making a difference in our community. When I'm not crushing it at school, you can find me chilling with my squad or scheming up my next move.

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As I turned the corner, I collided with Melokuhle, who was rushing in the opposite direction. Books and papers went flying in all directions.

Melo: "Watch where you're going, Ntsikayomuzi!" Melokuhle shouted, her eyes blazing with anger.

Me: "Your fault, Bhengu!" I shot back, bending down to help her pick up her scattered books.

Me: "You're always in such a rush, you can't even see where you're going!"

Melokuhle stood up, her face red with rage.
Melo: "I'm not the one who's always causing trouble and getting in the way!"

I smirked, standing up to face her.
Me: "Oh, so now you're perfect, huh? Miss Goody Two-Shoes?"

Melo: "At least I don't have a reputation for being a troublemaker!" she said rolling her eyes

Yeses lo uyangiphaphela(she's too forward) I took a step closer, my mind racing with a sharp comeback.

Me: "You know, Bhengu, you're so-"

The bell rang out, loud and clear, signaling the end of break.

Me: "Saved by the bell, Bhengu!" I said with a grin, turning to head back to class.

Melo: "This isn't over, Ntsika." she scowled, shaking her head

I just chuckled and kept walking, knowing our rivalry was far from over...