“Jessie.”
“Reyes.” He chuckled. “What’s funny?” he shook his head.
“You alright, yeah?” he tried to hug me but I stepped back. “What's wrong?” he seemed pretty confused.
“Erm, nothing.” He looked at me carefully probably trying to find the real reason.
“Okay. You know you never gave me your number that time.” He changed the subject, which I was grateful for.
“Yeah I know. What’s your point?” I asked full of attitude.
“I want your number.” He was now smiling and a dimple appeared out of nowhere.
“Want is not a necessity. Therefore you can go and suck my granny’s bunions.” I shoved pass him but he held me back. Electric waves flew all around my body.
“Don't be like that, I just want your number.”
“But why?”
“Cause I know that you want someone to talk to. Some sexy breh that knows what you're going through.” He smiled.
“And what am I going through?” he stared at me long and hard.
“Look Jessie, I know I haven’t lost my mum or anyone close to me, but I know that you feel alone. You just want a friend.” He pulled me closer to him. “Jessie can I have your number please?” he whispered on my lips. He passed me his phone and I typed in my number. “Thank you. I’ll call you later.” He hugged me then walked away, leaving me in a trance.
It was now Thursday and I was back at school. Reyes had called me last night telling me that he was coming to pick me up from school. He’s called me every night for the past 3 days and I'm beginning to get annoyed. I decided that if he does come then I was gonna do some 007 shit and dodge him. I mean its not like we could have any future together, he has a girlfriend and I aint looking for a man. “Jessie, you’ve been quiet lately, what's on your mind babes?” Amelle asked as me her and Red sat at the lunch table. I shrugged.
“Nothing, I just feel really weird lately.” Red nodded and looked at Amelle.
“Certain someone on your mind.” She teased. I shot her a look and she laughed mischievously.
“And who might this certain someone be?” Amelle joined in.
“Nothing, Red’s chatting shit.” I grunted still screwing Red.
The end of the day soon came and I had all my guards up. I kept my head down low as I cut through people walking out of the school. As soon as I left the gates I felt something on my shoulder. “Oh fuck.” I muttered. I quickly spun around, to see James and a few others. “Oh it’s you.” I kissed my teeth and sighed.
“Who did you think it was?” he screwed.
“Fix your eyes boy. Don't screw me.” he laughed and put his arm around my shoulder.
“You coming with me and the mans?” I shook my head.
“Narh I got shit to do.” To be honest I didn't have anything to do. I just wanted to get out of the area. He nodded his head and said bye. I began to walk off, when I heard someone calling my name. I decided that if I pretended I didn't hear then they would leave me alone. My phone started ringing and I automatically smiled when I saw Reyes’ name. Then I cursed myself for doing so.
“Hello.” I answered as if I didn't care.
“I know you heard me calling you, turn around.” I turned around and saw him coming towards me. He locked off the phone. “You thought I weren’t gonna come init.” I scoffed.
