Kismet

Six

Later that night, I stayed in bed thinking about what just happened. Revisiting our conversations, my thoughts, and reminiscing over him.

I needed to tell somebody, but then again it was best of me not to rush into things. He could be using me or trying to play me.

I went and took my shower and put my braids up into a bun then fell into a deep slumber.

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"Hey," someone was shaking me awake.

"ARMAN!! GET UP!!" the voice was screaming at me now.

I threw myself out of my sleep and opened my eyes to see it was my brother sitting next to me. He had a grand smile on his face, a (almost) beard, and a tapered curly Afro. How I remembered him before he got sick.

"Hey, oh my gosh," I said while sitting up to hug him.

He hugged me back and said, "Listen, we don't have much time to talk, so I'll say as much as I can."

"Fine with me. Speak away," I said while resting my head on his lap.

"Trust is a key factor in each relationship. You are going to be tried and you are going to be trying people. It's important that you discover people's intentions with you in the start of your new found relationships or else things will be criss crossed and presumed. Truth shall be the only ground to stand upon." He was speaking so fast and I couldn't comprehend what he was telling me fast enough.

"Waaait a minute," I said, "What are you trying to tell me?"

He wouldn't stop talking to explain, he just kept on going. The more he talked, the faster he talked, and the more I couldn't understand what was even coming out of his mouth. It all ended up sounding like gibberish. Almost robotic.

Next thing I know tears are coming out of my eyes and I'm shaking him and screaming telling him to stop. Then smoke suddenly appeared and just like that he disappeared. He burned away.

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I woke up in a pool of my own sweat. My pillow was soaked with tears.

It was then that I realized that I didn't have a ride to school. I'm pretty sure Noni wasn't going to come over, so I had to ride the bus.

I got up, got dressed, did my makeup, and headed out locking the door behind me. I didn't even know what time the bus came, but I didn't have to wait for long.

The ride to school was very melancholy. Not too many kids were on the bus and you could see sunrise clearly from the bus windows. I wouldn't mind doing this again. My music helped settled the mood as well. D'Artiste was one hell of a producer.

We got to the school and from where the bus parked, I could spot Noni's car. I had to find her and discuss my disappearance.

I didn't have to search too long for her. When I walked into the building, she was at the table they were standing at on the first day of school. I quickly walked over before she spotted me and tried to run.

I sat down in front of her, "Hello beautiful," I said with a smirk.

"Oh look who decides to show up," she looked up from her phone and rolled her eyes at me then looked back down.

"Listen, Noni, I'm sorry. It was just a rough day an-," she cut me off.

"And what? You just wanted to be left alone? Like how you always are? Alone? If you wanted to be left alone, you shouldn't have contacted me for help! I'm left here worrying about you, going crazy, because ONLY GOD KNOWS, what you're going to do next, Arman!" She had tears in her eyes and her voice had risen ten notches, "You needed help and you got it. Stop trying to go back into that hiding place. It's like you like it or some fucked up shit like that! I care about you and you walk around like no one does! Stop being selfish!" She got up from the table and walked away with the tears built in her eyes, traveling down her cheeks.

"She's going to be fine," Monaé said from behind me with a smile on her face. She sat next to me and put her hand on my shoulder, "So where did you run off to missy?"

"I went home. It was just overwhelming," I said looking at her.

"Well don't do it again. Had all of us worried. Especially Noni." She said.

I assumed Kaz didn't tell any of them about our meet up. Good. Because I know Noni would be even more upset.

Just then Brian and Kaz walked to the table carrying Donuts and Kolaches for the table to eat.

"Awe, you actually do something for me!" Monaé exclaimed and stood up to hug Brian. He gave her a cold glance but then smiled and hugged her back.

Kaz and I made eye contact and smiled at each other feverishly. I stood up to hug him and he hugged back, both of us quickly letting go.

No one really noticed the feelings beginning to sprout between us two. They might have joked from time to time but thats all it was. Jokes. I hoped it stayed like that.

"Where's Noni?" Brian asked looking at me.

"She'll be back, I hope," I said.

We all ate expecting to see Noni make an appearance but she didn't. She must be really mad at me.

Brian pushed his hand down on my back and said, "You got some ass kissing to do," and we all laughed.

I guess I did.

I had a whole new schedule to tend to so I left the table early. Leaving them to joke without me.

When I walked into my first period class, which was U.S. History, Noni was sitting at one of the desk.

I sat by her and said, "I understand. I apologize and it won't happen again. I love you just as much as you love me and I'm sorry if that hasn't been expressed lately. Do you forgive me?" I asked putting on a puppy dog face.

She looked at me upset but then smiled, "Yeah. Sure. Just please don't do that again."

"Yes ma'am," I said and got up to hug her.

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Authors Note: Hey guys! This was a shorter chapter than usual. I hope you all are enjoying the story so far! Don't be scared to drop opinions, complaints, and such. Also, I usually try to upload a chapter weekly and if not then I make up for it later. Thank you for reading! -xoxo