A Quiet Place

11.

Blake Brielle Woods
3 days later.. Monday

I'm still surprised Kha'Mazi wants to take me out Friday. Like you ghost for 2 months and some but then come back wanting to go on a date? Shit surprising for real. I said yes since I still have feelings for her- Crazy right?

I put on some black nike sweats and my basketball hoodie. After, I make my way to Jordan's room.

I knock on her door, waiting on the 'come in' once I hear her say it I walk in. When I walk in I notice her girlfriend is here.

"Oh- nevermind." I said, about to walk out.

"No, what did you need bri?" She asked, before I could leave.

"I was gon ask if I could ride with you to school, but Sky is here and Ion wanna- ya'know crash anything I guess." I said, playing with my ring on my finger.

Sky-her girlfriend- furrows her eyebrows, "It's all good sis, I don't mind. Wanna get breakfast on the way there?"

I immediately smile, "Yess, when yall finna leave?"

Jordan looks at her watch, "Right now, get your stuff and meet in the car."

I nod and quickly grab my bag. I make my way downstairs and outside, I go for the back seat behind Sky.

When I got situated Jordan asked, "Why you wanted to ride wimme?"

"To talk to you and Ian feel like driving." I answered.

"Wassup?" She asked.

"So..." I tell her what happened, starting from when she ghosted me- not telling her that Kha'Mazi used to talk.

"Mhmm, so she asked you out?" Jordan asked.

I nod, "Yup.. Ion know how to feel about it. Like you ghosted then when you see me upset at a party- you all of a sudden wanna take me out?" I said confused.

Before Jordan could say anything, Sky does, "Honestly- Like you said she got into a mood. You can't really control them BUT it's also okay to have someone help. Maybe she's not used to someone helping, give her another chance but keep your feelings more guarded. Let her show you that it's not gon happen again."

I hum..

Jordan adds on, "Yea only one more chance- thats if you want to. Don't do anything you're uncomfortable with."

"I'm not uncomfortable around her or anything... just don't want my feelings hurt again." I said, playing with my rings while in thought.

"It's okay sis, you also gotta understand from her point of view you know?" Sky said, looking at me from the rear view mirror.

I hum and nod.

"Now, what you want from Starbucks?" Jordan asks.

I smile and tell her my order. She tells the person our order before passing me my food. I carefully eat in the car and take my drink with me in the building. Before I could walk away far enough, Sky catches up to me.

"Everything is gonna be fine, okay sis?" She asked.

I nod, "Okay.. Do you want to help me get ready Friday?"

She nods eagerly with a big smile, "Yessssss, let me know what time you gotta be ready and I will be there. Bye sis."

She hugs me before returning back to Jordan at her car.

I like Sky with my sister, she's the energy my sister needed. She used to be so quiet but now she's more comfortable being herself and not giving a fuck what anybody thinks. All thanks to Sky, I love that for them.

I walk into my first period, immediately making eye contact with Kha'Mazi. She smiles at me a little, I smile back before making my way to my desk.

Lunch

I get in line for food at the cafeteria, I know I love eating but I don't eat everything. Especially not this school lunch sometimes. Today they having Hamburgers and Tater tots. Not a big fan of their meat but Tater tots? I will fuck that shit up.

I get my tray, put a fruit cup, grab a fork, ketchup, and scan my badge. Making my way to our usual table I see Tylen. I make a detour over to him.

"What's goin Blake?" He asked, putting his hand out to dap up.

I move my tray to my let hand, "Nun much, you got my chain?" I asked.. Since he my plug for some real jewelry.

"You payed?" He asked back.

I jerk my head back at his sassiness, "Yes nigga, gimme my shit."

He laughs, "I'm jus messin wit you." He takes his book bag off and grab my chain and some gold nugget earrings.

I make a confused face, "Ian pay for them earrings.. They fye though." I said, honestly.

"I know, I jus needed ta get these off ma hands since no-one was buyin em." He said, putting my jewelry in a little velvet bag.

I smile, "I appreciate it, thank you fa'real."

He nods, "Fasho. Im finna go meet up wit shawd inna bathrooms so Ima see you." He said before walking off.

I put my bag in one hand and my tray in the other. Kha'Mazi sees me with full hands so she comes over and hold the tray for me.

She showin more affection... hm

I smile at her, "Thanks."

She nods and we make our way to the table. Jordan is already at the table, when she sees me and Kha'Mazi she smiles a little.

"Hey Bri, wassup Kha'Mazi." She greeted us.

I say 'hey' back while Kha'Mazi just nods. Before I eat my food I get my jewelry out and inspect them.

"Oh you bought some mo' stuff from Tylen?" Jordan asks.

I nod, "Yea, I only bought the necklace but he gave me the earrings for free."

Jordan hums, "You sure it was free and it wasn't hi-"

I cut her off, "Yes girl, I already made sure of that." I roll my eyes.

She hums and continues to eat her food. I put my jewelry up before eating my tots. I look over at Kha'Mazi to see she's mindlessly scrolling on instagram.

"Yeen hungry?" I ask.

She types out, "I'm gettin sum to eat when I leave."

I let out a small 'Oh Okay' before eating the rest of my tots. I dust my hands off and stand up.

"Igh, I'm gone. Ima see you at the house." I told Jordan.

"You came to school wimme? How you gettin home Blake?" She asked, seriously.

I shrug, "Ion know, I'll uber."

Kha'Mazi scrunches her face up before pointing to herself.

I smile and face Jordan, "See, I got a ride- no worriess~"

She side eyes me, "Mhm, don't play wimme Brielle."

I mug her, "Chill."

She laughs before turning to Sky and her friends. I get up and wonder around the school until it was time for my next class.