The Neighbor

Chapter Thirteen: Battle scars

Jubalee POV

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How does he do that shit?! I said nothing about Bernice or her sexuality and Michael just assumed that Bernice is seeing a girl...well, I can't verify that but I honestly think that they have something going on. She won't tell me. All month long she's been going out with Kam to the movies, to the mall, her house, EVERYWHERE! I know nothing about her anymore! She's changing y'all...I know people say that change is good and to except change, but no...this isn't good. And I can never except it...this girl needs help and Kam isn't the one to do that. Jermaine is. I see something that Bernice does not. When Kam looks at B, her eyes are full of just lust. Kam is mistaking her lust for Bernice as love! Jermaine on the other hand has real feelings. He wants to help her get through this dark period! He loves her for her personality, her looks are just a plus to him! I don't see what has her stuck between Jermaine and Kam but, Jermaine needs to make his move before Bernice and Kam get too far into whatever this is they've got going on...

Bernice POV

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How does she do this to me? Mmmh...the way she talks to me and the way she holds me. I've never felt that before...all of my other relationships, my other half would always turn out to be after the same thing! Not Kam. She loves me, she really loves me! I can't control myself around her! We haven't had...you know...but that's not what I'm talking about. I mean, I become...clingy, you know? I can't keep my hands off her! I'm always begging her told hold me, pick me up, anything just to make me feel better. She loves to kiss my nose. I love when she does that too. I didn't wanna fall for her, I just couldn't stop it. I never thought I would feel for a girl...this isn't right. Is depression causing me to do this? What's wrong with me? I don't want to seem like I'm leading anyone on...I'm just so damn confused! I just don't want this lonely feeling anymore. I'm changing...I'm dark...I pop pills because I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't think, my judgment is off...I'm not right...please, don't hate me because of my choices. I have to do what I must to try and find happiness again...

Michael's POV

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I'm so blessed to have a friend as good as Jubalee. She's my sunshine! She's been such a big help to me and Amina, I swear. I fucking love this girl! I don't think I can hide it much longer...I know we haven't known each other but for two months but I've gotta admit, it's been the best two months of my life...besides finding out I'm a teen father. I love Amina, don't get me wrong, I love her to death, I just wasn't ready for her! But, I should've wrapped it up. I thought that Jubalee would leave me alone after she found out about Amina, but, she's basically Amina's mother figure! She's an amazing girl and like I said, I'm blessed to know her....As far as this Bernice/Kam situation, I'm shocked right now. If Bernice is...you know...that would probably kill Jermaine! I've gotta tell him to make his move and make it fast before Kameron claims his prize...

"Oh lord...I had a nice time today with you Kam, but, I should go meet up with the rest of the squad before they get worried." Bernice said. They were in Kam's bed watching a movie. Kam was sitting beside her as she laid on the other side, almost asleep until she saw the time. "Nooo B, don't go..." She said seductively. She crawled over to Bernice and pinned her wrist to the bed. "What on earth are you doing Kam! Move!" Bernice giggled. Kam started planting kisses on her neck. "N-No Kam...I gotta g-go what are you do-..." She started to say but then Kam silenced her by biting her lip."You need to release some stress B...can I just..." Kam then ran her finger up B's dress. "N-no Kam...we shouldn't do this..." Bernice replied. Kam ran her fingers up Bernice's thigh, causing her to whimper and pull away. As she pulled away, her dress rose up and exposed scars. Kam's eyes widened... "Bernice...did you do this to yourself?" Kam gasped. Bernice growled and tried to storm out of the room but Kam caught her. "NO KAM I DIDN'T! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT?!" Bernice fussed through tears. Kam pulled back up Bernice's dress and inspected the scars closely. Someone had carved their initials into her leg with some sort of blade. the scars read: "JML".