Often

Damned (Ch 1)

2 months later.

It was the beginning of summer. The day was hot and bright. I was pulling up to the beach with Kris, Nate, and Nae. By the way, Kris and Nate moved to Florida, so they can be with us 2 months ago. My mom also moved to Florida 2 weeks ago. So I get to see my little brother Zayden a lot more now.

Anyways, back to what I was saying.

Nae jumps out of the car like a madman. Well madwoman. “Oh my Lanta! We’re finally here!” She screams. “Girl, calm down.” I replied. “I didn’t think I was gonna survive another 2 months in that school.” She says face planting into the water. “How do you think I feel Nae. I still have to worry about color guard tryouts for next school year. I have to have a routine ready before July 20th. So I’m working on school stuff during the summer.” I replied.

“You’re not doing that today, are you?” Kris asked. “No, I’m not doing it today, Kris, I’m doing it starting next week.” I say grabbing Nae’s towel for her. “Hey, umm Dilly?” Nate says. “Yeah, what’s up?” I asked. “Let’s stay on this side of the beach, okay?” He replies. “How come?” I asked. “Because there are some people I don’t like over there. And I might have told a girl that I was your boyfriend cause I didn’t want to date her. I told her NO millions of times but she kept asking me. So I said I was your boyfriend.” He explains pointing out the girl he was talking about. “Oh, yeah, I see why. She’s a total tool just the girl version.” I say. “So, she’s basically a whore?” He asked. “Yeah, pretty much” I replied.

“So, can we stay over on this side, DIlly?” He asked again. “Hell yeah, I don’t like her either. No one does except her boyfriend that she still has; which I’m surprised that he hasn’t left her yet.” I said.

“He probably doesn’t see what she’s doing to him and/or what she says he believes.” Kris said. “That too, Krs.” I said. “Well anyways I’m glad y’all wanted to come to the beach. So let’s have fun.” I said. Nate helps me with the rest of our things and when get settled. “I don’t know about you, but I’m going to swim. You with me kris?” Nate asked. “Yeah I’m coming, Nate.” She says. “Hey, DIlly, you gonna come swim with us?” Nate asked.

“I will later, I want to tan a little first. I’ll see y’all in a few.” I replied “Okay, don’t be long babe.” Nate says when he saw the girl Kelly that kept trying to ask him out. I noticed and I played along. “I won’t be, baby, I promise.” I say smiling. He winks at me and I stick my tongue at him. Kris and him walked away and I started to relax and tan.  Well I thought I was gonna tan, when I got a text.

From: Unkown
Hey beautiful! How are you?

To: Unknown
Who is this?

I wait for a little while just listening to music. Then my phone goes off again. That same unknown number.

From: Unknown
It’s JJ!! This is Dilly right?

To: Unknown
Yes this is Dilly. Oh my lanta!! Hey JJ how have you been?

I sit my phone back down after changing to the next song then the next thing I knew someone’s hand was on my ass. I turn quickly to see who it was.

“Oh my fucking Lanta!!! You scared the shit out of me!” I said. “I’m sorry that I did, babe.” Nate says smiling. “What are you smiling about?” I asked looking for Kelly. She wasn’t around. “OH no reason, babe, just thought I should tell you that Kelly wants to talk to you.” He says. “She does?” I asked again. “Yes, I do.” She says. Nate moves to the side and she was revealed by him. “What do you want, Kelly?” I asked.

“Are you and Nate really dating?” She asked. “Yes we are. Why are you asking? You have a boyfriend last time, I recalled. And also I knew I saw him here with you. I don’t think he would like it when I tell him that you were trying to get with my boyfriend while you’re dating him.” I said smiling. “You wouldn’t do that. We’re friends.” Kelly says. I smiled. “Okay, sure. You can say that but we’re really not. Just because your boyfriend and I are friends, doesn’t make you and I friends. So again do I need to tell him the truth about you; or are you just gonna go about your business and act like this never happened?” I said getting up.

“No! This is my business. If you and Nate are really dating then kiss.” She says. “Okay, that’s it. Yo, Austin!” I said. Kelly’s face goes from confident to nervous in a millisecond. “Yo, what’s up bro?” Austin asked. “Well, you see your girlfriend, Kelly, here was trying to get with my boyfriend Nate when he moved here from my hometown. She kept asking him out and he kept saying no. But she didn’t listen. And now she’s over here trying to get me to kiss my own boyfriend in front of her; just so she can make it seem like we’re faking our relationship. So she couldn’t have him. Please get your girlfriend before I do.” I explained to him. “Is this true, Kelly?” Austin said. She starts fidgeting with her hands and her hair, “N… No. H… He’s lying baby.” She stutters. Austin looks at me. I gave him that like are you really gonna believe her type of look. “ Do you have any witnesses besides your boyfriend, Dilly?” Austin asked.

“Yes I do actually.” I said grabbing my phone. “Who are you calling, babe?” Nate asked. “You’ll see baby.” I said winking at him with a smile. I put the phone on speaker. “Yo, my man, Steve-O” I said. “What’s up?” He asked. “Did you see Kelly trying to get with Nate?” I asked him. “Yeah, she was. She even tried getting with me right after that” Steve-O says. “Okay thank you, Steve-O.” I said. “No problem.” He says hanging up.

“Well, there’s your proof from a witness.” I said. Austin looks at Kelly with eyes of hurt. “How could you Kelly?” Austin asked. “Oh stop it. How could you be so clueless?” She says. “What do you mean?” He asked. “I have been going behind your back and sleeping with other guys.” She says. Tears start falling down Austin’s face. I grab him and pull him into a hug. “Get the fuck out of here you fucking slut. Now! You can walk your nasty ass home.” Austin says.

With that Kelly turns and walks away. Austin stays with us. “Are you going to be alright, bro?” Nate asked. “Yeah, I will be, thanks.” He says. “Okay y’all two go have fun.” I said shooing them away. I lay back down and there were 5 unread messages from JJ.

From: JJ

I’ve been good. How about you?

DIlly, you there?

I hope you’re okay!

Hello?

I’m on my way to see you.

He’s on his way to see me? Does he even know I’m not home. I thought