A Girl Like Me

Regected

Malcolm's Pov.

"So wassup with you and that Amber girl?" Romney asked. We were still sitting in the trap house waiting on 12 o'clock to hit so we can go do this drop.

"Nothing mane, I mean I was feeling her but I don't think it's gone work out." I replied.

"Awl that sucks she seemed cool." Says Romney.

I laughed. "Yea considering you talked down on her the whole time."

"Ian mean it, but she is black though."he added.

We both laughed.

Amber's Pov.

I was sitting in my room thinking about where did I go wrong with Malcolm. I decided to call him. I mean I know it's late but I just want to hear his voice. I dialed up his number. The phone ringed three times and then he answered.

**Phone conversation
"Hello." Malcolm answered in a deep voice.
"Hey I'm sorry to call so late."
"It's okay wassup?" He asked.
"Well I was just about to ask you that."
"What you mean?" He asked as if he was confused.
"I haven't heard from you today that's all."
"I been busy." he replied.
"Oh."
"Amber, I think we should just remain friends, I'm sorry for the kiss and I didn't mean to lead you on." He stated.
"What?" I said in disbelief.
"I'm sor-." He tried to say before I cut him off.
"No it's okay, bye." I said while hanging up the phone before he could reply.

I threw my phone on the floor and cried into my pillow.

What was I thinking he would never fall for a girl like me.

Malcom Pov.

I received a call from Amber before I made my drop. I had to let her know why I've been acting funny. We can't be together. I hope I didn't hurt her feelings.

Amber's Pov.

"Amber wake up time for school." my mom said.

"Mom can I please stay home? I asked. My eyes were heavy from crying all night and I know for sure I have bags.

"What's the matter?" My mom said concerned. "Are you sick?"

"No I'm just not in the mood to deal with people."

"Did someone say something to you?" My mom asked.

"No mom, I just got rejected....again." I said trying to hold my tears.

"Baby girl your beautiful and if these stupid boys can't see it their blind. I love you that's all that matters. you don't need someone to tell you that or even tell you that your pretty, because I will. I will tell you everyday just so you can realize what an angel you are." my mom said while pulling me into a hug.

I didn't reply I just cried in her arms like a baby.

After 5 minutes of crying I decided to get up and get ready for school. I brushed my hair in a parted slick back ponytail. I Put on some big gold hoops and some clear lip gloss. I went to my closet and put on a white spaghetti tank top and a burgundy cardigan. I went to my dresser and put on some dark skinny jeans and some tan sandals.

**at school.
I was quiet most of the day. I wasn't really feeling anyone. I avoided Malcolm the entire day by going different ways than him during class changes. At lunch time I decided to sit with Aaliyah because I was no longer comfortable sitting with Malcolm and his friends. I couldn't help but stare at him.
He seemed to be having a good time and he was really chatting it up with Michaela. When I finally got out of my feelings I noticed Aaliyah looking quite sad.

"What's wrong Liyah?" I asked

"Nothing." She said trying to brush it off.

"Oh come on tell me." I insisted.

"I-I'm pregnant." she confessed.

"Oh no, when did you find out?" I asked.

" I've known for a while but I just told Romney the other day and he flipped out." Aaliyah said. "I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm suppose to be going straight to college after I graduate, but I'm afraid that's all ruined. My parents are going to be so disappointed in me." she said as she started to cry.

"It's okay Liyah you and Romney will get through this. Everything will be okay." I said trying to comfort her. I felt so bad for her. I thought I had problems but she's facing an even bigger one.