When the Summer Comes

Chapter 6:

  I wish that you were me...

so you could feel this feeling...

| Taeya |

"I don't wanna go to the stupid park and watch you play stupid basketball August." 

I was already getting over my hangover from last night and sitting on a hot ass bench, watching sweaty guys that aren't my man ball and argue was the last thing that I wanted to witness. 

"Relax it's not even going to take that long. I promise I'm yours all summer," he answered licking his lips and I gave up. 

August was definitely a looker, which made me wonder sometimes why he was even with me? I know I sound stupid and in no way am I calling myself ugly, but it just reminds me of the whole Beyonce and Jay-Z complex.

 I just never understood where all the uncertainty came from. I mean, I did, but I didn't want to just put that whole "football player" stigma on August just because he plays. 

"Fine Aug." 

He grabbed me from behind, pushed my hair out of my face and kissed both of my cheeks. I couldn't help but smile and melt. 

"Dani will be there too." I guess that made me feel somewhat better.

 I would call Reyna, but she's probably still upset about last night. I know that girl and behind all that tough exterior is a girl who's hurting.

****

 Once we got to the courts August pecked my lips and handed me his book bag. I don't know why it felt as if I was dropping my kid off somewhere. 

 Spotting Dani by the swings I walked over to her smiling. 

"Seems like somebody got over their hang over," she commented giggling a bit. Last night was a mess, still mad fun and lit though.

We chatted up some and once the guys were starting their game we walked over to the benches to watch. 

This park was pretty big so usually there'd be a lot of spectators there. August, Trey, and Aubrey were on one team. Odell, Michael, and Chris were on the other. 

 This really felt like old times. 

"This is like some déjà vu or something," Dani blurted out and I shook my head up and down agreeing. 

"So how's school," I asked randomly. Dani and I are cool, but not really close. To be honest if we both weren't friends with Aria, I'm not sure if we would've ever even talked. 

"It's cool. I mean nothing crazy since I'm still basically here and stay at home. You must really like the dorm life and being in another state. How is it?"

 I actually liked it a lot and loved the independence. The only thing I hate about being out of state is not being with my family and August. 

I was already insecure about some things; the distance away from August was enhancing my insecurities and doubts. 

"It's cool. The parties are crazy though. I get home sick sometimes," I answered truthfully. 

 I felt someone coming up the benches and instantly turned to see who it was. I wasn't really expecting Cherie be here, especially after the party.