❝Change Is Good❞

Chapter 10: Oh My Lord.

I walked into school today, and went to my locker, not seeing Ray. I put my things in my locker. Prince approached me, and hugged me tightly, kissing my cheek. "Hey, babe." he smiled. "Hey.." I smiled, and hugged back. 

"What's up?" he kissed my cheek again, holding my hand. "Nothing much... just homework as usual.." I sighed. "I know..." he groaned, and I saw Prod, Janay, Chres, and Aaliyah walk over. "Hey!" they exclaimed. "Hey..." Prince held my hand, squeezing it. I smiled, with Ray still in the back of my mind. 

Where's Ray? I hope he's okay... 

I looked off into space, thinking about Ray, until I felt Prince call my name and softly squeeze my hand. "Sam, the bell rang, let's go." he walked me to class, with my mind still on Ray.

The day ended, and Prince drove me home. We said our goodbyes, and I walked into my house. My mom was still at work, so I went upstairs to start doing my homework. I began thinking about Ray again, and texted him.

Hey babe, I missed you at school today... where were you?

I continued doing my homework, and felt phone vibrate. I looked at my phone screen as it read

I felt sick this morning. I probably won't be at school tomorrow either. I miss you too though <3 I'll text you tomorrow okay?

 I sighed, and texted back. 

Alright, love you. 

I sent it, and never got a response back. I was really worried about Ray. I knew he was sick, but what if it's more than that? 

I finished my homework, and went to sleep. The next day, Ray wasn't there, and he was on my mind all day again. I could tell the others knew what I was thinking about so much, and getting suspicious. Today, Aaliyah and Janay came and sat with me at lunch today, and as we ate, Aaliyah told me something that made me stop in my tracks.

"Did you hear about Charity?" She asked. "No, what happened to her?" I asked. "She has HIV!" I bursted into laughter. "That's what that hoe gets! Sleepin' around with every nigga on the block." I said, putting my Cool Ranch Doritos in my mouth. 

"Her hoe ass.." I giggled, as Janay and Aaliyah giggled along. 

The day went on, and while I was in Pre-Calculus, I went to go use the bathroom, and saw Ray in the courtyard sitting on a bench. "Hey baby!" I said, hugging him as he looked up from his phone. "Shhh, I don't wanna get caught." he rubbed my back, as he looked up at me. "Hey though..." he pecked my lips, and I sat on his lap before he winced in pain. "A-Ahh.. babe, get up." he closed his eyes, groaning in pain. 

I quickly stood up, and looked at him worrily. "What's wrong?" He cleared his throat. "Um, I was in gym last period.. and a girl threw a dodgeball at my, you know.." he said, looking embarrassed. "Oh! I-I'm sorry.." I apologized, kissing his cheek. "Well, I'm gonna go back to class." he got up to hug me. "Alright, love you." he kissed me, and I pulled away. "Love you too." I said, walking back to class. 

When I got home, my mom smiled at me widely. "How was your day, sweetheart?" I smiled back. "It was okay, my head kinda hurts though.." I said, pouting. "Aw, I hope you feel better.. no go on and do your homework." I nodded, and went upstairs. 

As I was doing my homework, head began to spin, and I felt extremely dizzy. I laid in bed, and closed my eyes, hoping my head would feel better. "Moooooooom!" I groaned, as she came upstairs. "What's wrong?" she asked, peeping her head in. "My head is really hurting me..." I said, as she felt my forehead. 

"Okay, baby.. you feel warm. You can stay home tomorrow." she rubbed my forehead, and kissed my cheek. "Feel better, sweetheart." I smiled and closed my eyes, falling asleep.