When It's All Said And Done (You're The One For Me) 1

Chapter Nine

    "Can we do it like rockstars? Sexing in my whole damn room and we so loud. Higher than a smoke cloud, shades on doing 95 with the top down..."

    The sound of Chris's voice let's me know it's time to wake up and get ready. I don't want to go to class today. I want to stay in my bed and hide from the world, or just Rich. I'm not ready to talk to him and I don't want him stalking me. Especially since he has a hoe for a spy lurking around every corner.

    There's a knock on the door.

    Emory's bed is empty letting me know she's already left for her class. I instantly grow nervous wondering if Rich is on the other side.

    God please don't let it be him.

    I tip toe over to the door.

    "Who is it?"

    "It's Tai."

    A sigh of relief escapes my lips as I open the door and see Tai's face.

    "Hey love," he smiles.

    I can't help but smile back. I step aside so he can come in. I sit down on my bed and Tai sits down next to me.

    "So what brings you by?"

    "I just wanted to check on you and make sure you alright," he runs his hand over my cheek. "I'm glad it's lookin' better."

    "I'm okay, thanks."

    "It's cool. And I thought you might want someone to walk you to class. But it don't look like you goin'."

    "I was debating on whether or not I should go. I feel like I should go to get my mind off things, but I feel like if I do go I won't be able to concentrate. I might as well not be there if I'm not going to pay attention."

    "I can stay and keep you company if you want."

    "You don't have class?"

    "Not till later."

    "Okay, I'll be right back."

    I grab a pair of white shorts and my black and red "Your Dreams Are My Reality" t-shirt that I designed to change into.

    After freshening up, I rejoin Tai, who is now laying back on my bed.

    "Really?"

    He sits up and checks me out.

    "Yo, that's a dope shirt. Where you find that at?"

    "I designed it."

    "Foreal?"

    "Yep," I sit next to him. "That's why I'm here. I want to own my own clothing line one day."

    "That's dope love. You gotta hook me up with one."

    "Sure, you gon be my model and wear all my clothes?"

    "Oh you know it."

    We both laugh. I'm actually glad I decided not to go to class. There's no way I was going to be able to focus. Tai stands up and walks towards the door.

    "You comin'?"

    "Where are we going?"

    "Don't worry 'bout it. You comin' or not?"

    I put on my black and white Air Jordan 11's and follow Tai. We exit my dorm and head across campus. Tai doesn't stop walking until he reaches his car.