A Quiet Place

14.

Blake Brielle Woods

When we make it to my house we go to my room.

Before Maz could sit on the bed, I stop her, "Take your outside clothes off before you even try to get inna bed."

She shakes her head and sit at my desk then takes out her phone, "Ian tryna be here long. & Pack a spend the night bag."

I nod with a smile on my face before grabbing my clothes and towels. I make my way to the bathroom and take a 30 minute shower. I dry off, moisturize, and put my Essentials set on.

I pack a toiletry bag then make my way to my closet- walking past Kha'Mazi. I grab a Sprayground book bag and put everything I need in there. I double check everything before telling Kha'Mazi I have to go check with my sister. Though, I should've checked when I got out the shower.

I knock on the door waiting for a 'Come in'. When I hear Jordan say the magic words, I go in.

"I'm finna spend a night at Kha'Mazi's." I told her.

"Okay, be safe and keep that lo' on." She told me.

I nod my head and go back to my room.

"I'm ready." I said, grabbing my book bag and beats.

Kha'Mazi nods and gets up, opening the door for me. We get to her car and make our way to her house. When we get there, we get situated in her room.

I like her room, I like how she has lamps and stuff to light up her room.

I take my hoodie off and lay down in her bed. Maz taps my leg then points to her bathroom.

"You finna take a shower?" I ask.

She nods.

I hum, "Okay."

When she leaves I turn on my stomach and find the remote to the projector. I find it between her pillows then turn it on to Coraline.

I sigh in contentment while watching the movie. I close my eyes..

I open them back up when I feel someone gently shaking me.

I rub my eyes and look at Maz, "Hm?"

She types out, "Wanna gbts or you gon stay up?"

I sit up, "Ima stay up, cmon." I said in my sleepy voice.

Maz looks at me before shaking her head and getting in.

"When is your first flag football practice?" I ask her.

She types out, "Next week."

I hum and nod before laying back down.

Maz types something else, "Do you want me to start talking again..?"

I furrow my eyebrows, "That's not really up to me."

Maz hums before clearly getting lost in her thoughts. I close my eyes once more. Before I could fully doze off, I feel a kiss get placed on my lips. I open my eyes and lean closer to her so I can kiss her again before closing my eyes.

Kha'Mazi Noelle Carter

I wake up to voices- but me being me- I keep my eyes closed to hear their conversation.

"Yall alright?" I hear Grace ask.

Blake stops rubbing my scalp,"Yes Ma'am."

Grace hums, "Okay, I don't feel like cooking so yall can go out to eat- I can send yall money for it." She offered.