Collision Of Keith & Dawn (COMPLETED)

Chapter 29

The next morning I wanted to see if Keith was still acting strange.

Unfortunately he was.

I messaged him asking if he was coming over or if he wanted to hang out. His reply was simply sweet, 'Not today Dawn'.

Not today Dawn.

Those 3 words were making my blood boil with anger, fear and sadness. I didn't even know what was going on with my best friend. My boyfriend. Well like I stated the day before. Not anymore. I whipped out my phone and dialed the one person who could help me solve this shit. He also happened to be the only available person to me at the moment...

Tommy answered on the second ring, "Hey Babygirl" he greeted. "I need you" I said, "Sorry baby, you're not my type", "Twink, I'm serious right now", "Yeah no shit, so am I". I groaned, "Tommy I need you to come with me and spy on Keith" I finally explained. The line went quiet, "Be there in 10" and with that he hung up.

Well that sure went smoothly, then again. Tommy loved the whole spy shit. While I waited I threw on my black jeans and a black hood along with my combat boots. A black beanie covered my pastel colored hair which I knew Keith would recognize. I found my shades and when I looked in the mirror I chuckled. I looked like I was about to rob a bank.

I grabbed my phone and ran down the stairs when I heard the honk of what I assumed was Tommy's car. My mom looked at me curiously as I made my way to the door, "I'm going out" I said tapping away on my phone, "Have fun baby, make sure you hide the body well" she answered. God I loved my mom, never questioning me too much. Showed how much faith she had in me. Tommy was sitting in the car, dressed all in black. When I hopped in he turned to me, "So what he do now?" he asked. I exhaled smiling sadly, "He said he can't hang out today with me" I said. I debated on whether I should notify him of what I received yesterday.

In a way he deserved to know if I was dragging him into this shit, "Last night, I got a text message from an unknown number" I began. Tommy shuffled in his seat, listening intently. "Attached to that message was a photo, A photo of Keith walking out of a bar, wearing what he left my house in after he said he's going to the Garage" I concluded. Tommy's mouth formed an O shape as he processed my words. "Keith lied to you" he stated, I nodded looking down at my hands. "We're gonna get that little slut, lets go" he said determined.

Wait a second, we didn't even know where Keith was. "Tommy, I don't know where he is" I said. Tommy smirked mischievously, "I do" he said as we sped off. 20 minutes later we were parked a few meters away from Keith's house. I had the perfect view of his front door, a bunch of noises came from beside me and I slowly diverted my attention to Tommy. He was pulling out a bag filled with snacks, I arched my brow at him, "What? You think I'm gonna spy on your boyfriend without snacks, nuh uh honey" he sassed.

I leaned back in my seat, "Tell me about your sexuality". "Well Babygirl, I'm Gay", "No, I mean when did you know" I asked again. He grinned, "I've always known, ever since I was a little boy, I always felt I was different and when I realized I wanted to kiss the boys instead of girls, I felt scared, God I was petrified" he laughed, "but then as I became older, I came to the point where I wasn't as scared of who I was" he concluded smiling.

"Why don't you tell people then?" I asked, he huffed. "Just because I'm okay with who I am doesn't mean I'm not afraid people will treat me different". I guess he was right, but then again. All those times rumors swirled about Tommy and his many sex partners, "And the chicks who you slept with?". He choked on a cheese cracker, "Oh honey, I never fucked them, We'd sit and talk about boys and relationship problems" I stared at him, my mouth wide open. "Baby close that mouth before you catch flies" he said turning to look out the window, "Look Dawn" he said straightening up. I looked to where he was staring and stopped when I saw a black SUV had pulled to a stop before Keith's house. I leaned forward resting my elbows on the dashboard.

Seconds later, Keith's door flung open and he jogged down the stairs. My heart leaped at how beautiful he looked. A black long sleeved shirt clinging to his muscled chest, jeans low on his hips and his combats on his feet. I wanted to jump out of the car and run to him, cover those lips with my own.

Instead however, I sat watching as two other guys stepped out of the SUV. Keith glared at them, his expression hard and angry. Then exchanged a few words and I could tell by the way Keith's jaw was clenched tightly he wasn't happy and those guys were certainly not friends of his. Looking at them closely they looked as if they just broke out of jail. Shaven heads, scruffy faces and arms bigger than my head.

What was Keith doing with them?

The bulky men got into the car, Keith got into the back with them. Then they were off. "Follow them" I ordered. Tommy didn't need to be told twice, he started up the engine and followed them, making sure to be cautious. Questions were flying through my mind, it pained me to know Keith didn't trust me with whatever he was doing. First the distant behavior, then the lack of my nickname, then the photo, the lies and now this shady looking pair of steroid machines. I just didn't know what to think anymore. I wouldn't allow my mind to go to the dark place, the assumption of what Keith was doing. I didn't even want it to be a possibility.

We drove for around 30 minutes until we pulled up to a deserted road. The SUV stopped a few meters away from us. In front of an abandoned warehouse, I ducked down slightly. Keeping my eyes on Keith who had just stepped out of the SUV. His eyes scanned the surroundings, I prayed he wouldn't spot Tommy's car, but we were shielded by a tree and other shrubs. At the door of the warehouse stood two other bulky men, these ones had hair though.

Keith nodded briefly to them and they nodded back. One of those male greetings. I sent a message to his phone, asking him where he was. Keith reached into his pocket, stared at the screen and then threw it back into his jeans.

My heart squeezed.

Then the door opened.

Out came a man, tall and quite slim. His hair was black and slightly gray, his face looked quite familiar but I couldn't place where I'd seen this man before. He smirked at Keith, not one of those cheeky smirks, this smirk was cruel, challenging. I didn't like it. He reached out his hand and gave Keith a wrapped up package, Keith kept his eyes on the man. After exchanging a few words, Keith turned around and got back into the SUV. Driving off. My heart stopped beating. Not literally but mentally. My worst nightmare coming true. Keith was dealing drugs again. Why? Well I clearly didn't know since I didn't know anything about my boyfriend in the past days.

"That is not what I expected" Tommy brought me back to reality. "Yeah, tell me about it" I huffed. He started his car and began driving away from that place. I wasn't paying attention to where Tommy was taking us now. I was watching the buildings from the window. Passing by in a blur. I had no idea of what I was going to do now. I couldn't be with Keith if he was into that shit again. Then again, I loved him. My heart was telling me yes, while my head was saying no. A debate I was not sure who would win.

"Hey Babygirl, come on". I looked over at Tommy, who was giving me a wry smile. I looked out the window and saw we were at the cafe. I got out and followed Tommy in, I ordered my favorite Chai Latte and picked a nicely secluded spot at the back. Tommy sat opposite me, "What are we going to do about Keith?" he asked breaking the silence. "I have no clue, I can't even think of Keith doing that shit again, I just can't" I said feeling my eyes sting. "Dawn, I know you can't, but you know what will happen if he goes down".

I nodded slowly, "I know", "Then you know what you need to do Babygirl" he kept his voice gentle, "But I love him Tommy" I whispered, a tear rolled down my cheek. Tommy was up and sliding in beside me, wrapping his arms around my shoulders. Rocking me as I wept into his chest.

"Shhh Babygirl, It's okay, Keith loves you we just need to make him see what he'll lose" he cooed. I looked up at him, "H-How?" I stammered. Tommy smiled, "There's a party tonight, let's make you look breathtaking and show Keith just how stupid he is" he suggested. I was in no mood for a party, but Tommy might have had a point. Maybe Keith would smarten up and drop all that illegal shit. I hoped he loved me enough to do so, because if he didn't then I don't know where I will end up...