No Thug No Love

Chapter 3

Destiny POV
I was catching a ride with my best friend Sierra. On the way to McDonald's we were silent. There were so many cars at McDonald's that there was a line going it the street. After 45 minutes we headed back to the school.

We walked to the back band. Room. Marcus was sitting beside Dalton playing music on his speakers. Just then No love by August Alsino came on, but just as I was about to sing he changed the song to nasty freestyle. I wanted to slap that slice of pizza that he was eating out his hands.

Marcus: who want the rest of this pizza?

This kid bought a large pizza and only ate two slices. I didn't ask for any cuz I didn't want to sound fat. Plus, I could lose a couple if pounds. Kwon didn't hesitate. He was the first to jump up, and let me tell you I have never seen someone so excited about food.

Jaylon POV
When I walked in everyone had their instruments out. I looked at the time. It was 1:45. I was 45 minutes late. Our break was from 11:30-1:00.
I walked to the instrument room and seen the low brass

Kwon: I see the light.

I looked up and smiled. This Nigga always got something smart to say. I know I'm light skinned but damn.

Me: shut up nigga. Yo smart ass mouth gone get you popped.

I joked. He layed his tuba down and stood up.

Kwon: you don't want none of this

Me: Nigga sit yo ass down you ain't gone do shit.

Destiny POV
I was so lost Kwon was getting all in his feelings. He was messing with Jaylon and now they bout to fight.

Donnie: young man could you go where you suppose to be?

The two laughed at Donnie words. Jaylon and Kwon pulled each other into a hug

Jaylon: ight, where the trumpets at man.

Donnie: in the copy room

Just like that Jaylon left. The trombone players were with Donnie because Dylan had to leave early. I didn't mind because the tuba section was cool. The baritone players stayed to themselves. I was still in my trance until Robert blew his horn in my ear

Me: Damn, what?

Everyone looked at me when I said that

Me:

Just as I was beginning to speak Kwon laughed. And Micaela did too.

Dalton: Destiny. I'm whooping yo ass. What I tell you bout doing all that cursing.

The two tuba players stopped laughing.

Me: the fuck.

And then they were right back at it.

Kwon: Aye you cool. What's yo name?

Me: Destiny. And I already know your name.

I feel like I've met him before though. It bothered me every time I seen him.

Friday
Destiny POV
We was at the end of practice when we heard the good news.

Mr. Richards: because you all have worked so hard I'm letting you off next week. No practice next week.

Everyone cheered to that. I was so excited I spent a week running around the school, doing push ups that almost made me die of exhaustion, and marching. All this in the hot sun for four hours.

A little after 3, my mom came. I was ready to see my bed.

I woke up the next morning and took a long shower. Just as I was getting dressed, I heard a dock at the door. Minutes later I could hear my cousins Miranda and Jasmine. Kiara, my sister, must've opened the door. My mom was at work and my dad been at work since 3 a.m. I walked into the kitchen and made me a bowl of cereal.

Me: hey Miranda hey Jasmine.

Jasmine tackled me with a hug and Miranda waved

Jasmine: hey Destiny. Did you know we been at your house all week. You was at band practice.

Later that night Jasmine and Kiara were in the room playing Barbie and PJ, my brother, was in his room playing cars. Me and Miranda was in the dining room on our phones. Jaylon had been on my mind for so long.

Me: do you know someone named Jaylon?
I asked because they were both in eleventh grade.

Miranda: Jaylon who?

Me:Hall.

Miranda: yeah that's my cousin

Me:

Miranda: he my cousin on my daddy side.

*Phew*

Miranda: Why you must like him?

When she asked that I blushed and nodded my head.

Miranda: oh. I don't blame you. He cute and if I wasn't his cousin I be tryna get with him. Even with that messed up eye.

I glared at her. Why you looking at my man. And you can quit talking bout his messed up eye.

Miranda: I'm a hook y'all up.

I forgive you. She was on kik now going through a list of people

Kik messages
Miranda: eh
Jaylon: wassup
Miranda: you single
Jaylon: yeah
Miranda: ight. I got a home girl who like you
Jaylon: who
Miranda: her name. Destiny
Jaylon: what grade she in
Miranda: 9
Jaylon: 9? How old is she?
Miranda: 15 I think
Jaylon: man when u goin to hook me up with someone my age
Miranda: just give ha a chance
Jaylon: damn Miranda give me ha shit
Miranda: she ain't got kik but I give u ha number

Miranda gave him my number and minutes later he text me.