Take Me Away

Chapter19-A True Friend

Jasmine's Pov.

I was having the time of my life at the dance, and it was all thanks to Riley. I had never been on a date, let alone one where I was showed off and stared at by everyone.

I truly felt amazing that night.

Of course, the feeling didn't last, once Camryn walked in. Riley looked at her like she was an angel. Seeing how happy she made him, showed me all I needed to see before leaving them alone.

If Camryn was who he wanted, I had to be a good friend and let him follow his heart.

Even though my heart was following him.

I had fallen for my best friend.

I made it to the opposite side of the party before sitting down. I was starting to feel depressed again when a random guy approached me.

He was tall, brown skinned , and actually kinda cute. To my surprise, I didn't know him.

"I have never seen a Beauty costume turn out, this beautiful!" He said, with his eyes wide. "You're the talk of the night."

I couldn't help but smile ear to ear.

"Um, thank you." I said, blushing hard.

"Can I put you in the yearbook ?" He asked me, lifting the camera that hung around his neck.

I shrugged. "Sure." I said before smiling.

He looked around. "Oh wait, do you have a Beast around here?" He asked. "That would be even better."

I shook my head. "No, I'm alone. Just a beauty." I shrugged.

Riley was with who he wanted to be with. I couldn't chase someone who didn't want to be caught.

"That would make the perfect caption!" He said, taking the picture.

I smiled hard. "I'm Jasmine." I said, reaching out to shake his hand.

"Jacob." He said shaking it. "I have to take more pictures, but maybe I'll see you around later?" He asked.

I smiled. "Maybe." I told him.

He winked before moving through the crowd, taking more pictures of people.

As I watched him, I began to feel a hand rubbing on my ass. I turned around to see Ronnie, dressed as a pimp.

"Don't touch me." I immediately said.

He smiled putting his free hand up. "I come in peace, I'm not your enemy tonight." He said, talking calmly.

I huffed. "Boy, what do you want?" I asked, annoyed.

"I had to come over here to let you know how gorgeous you look tonight. I can't take my eyes off you." He said, looking into my eyes.

He always got me like that. Every single time.

"Ronnie, after everything you've done to me, what makes-

"Can you stop living in the past and grow up? We grown, who cares if we fucking? We been fucking for years now, why is it a problem for people to know now?" He asked, trying to make a point out of his actions.

"You talked me into that shit with Trey when you knew I didn't want to do it. You promised me it was our secret then you went and started showing the video to people. You tried to play it at the party!" I said, with anger.

"But I didn't, I never was. I was just mad that you showed up with that clown. Why you think we don't like eachother? I don't want you with him, I need you back." He told me, rubbing his hand across my cheek.

I smiled a little. "I'd rather die alone than ever deal with a lame like you." I told him, before walking away.

It felt so good getting rid of the baggage that held me down. Any other time, I'd be right back in his arms. This time, it wasn't happening.

I deserved better than Ronnie.

As I walked back towards the dance floor, I made eye contact with Riley. He immediately headed over towards me.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to ditch you but-

"It's cool Riley, that's your girl, I understand." I laughed, cutting him off.

"Yeah, well that's not really the case anymore." He said.

I looked at him. Was he saying what I thought he was saying?

Flashes of the way him and Camryn looked at each other popped into my head. He was happy with her. I wouldn't have been a true friend if I didn't tell him he was tripping.

"What are you talking about?" I asked him.

"She dumped me, said she never really liked me from jump." He said, looking pitiful.

I took a deep breath. "What happened?" I asked.

He shook his head. "I told her not to make me pick between y'all and she left me." He said, sounding hurt.

I grabbed his face. "Riley, she didn't want to pick between you and her friends but she did. She picked you. I know it sounds crazy, but if you had to pick, you should pick the one you love." I told him.

"I got love for you and I love everything about you but I think I'm in love with Camryn." He said.

I nodded, forcing a smile.

"Then go get your girl. We'll always be friends." I promised.

He hugged me tightly. Tears fell from my eyes as I watched him run through the crowd, searching for her.

He was willing to let her go, just for me.

He was a true friend.

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