The Love Diamond

Formal Pt. 2

Dustin POV

I walked into the lit up gym. I was in all black tux because black goes with everything. Zikomo told me that I would meet up with her here. After all my hard work, he finally got Sage to go with me. He said her parents wanted her to leave her house alone. And no pictures to be posted on the internet, and not to drop her home either. Yeesh, and I thought my parents were strict. Not a problem, I want to obey my future in-laws. As she walked in with a big smile I couldn't help but notice Noah on her arm. I slowly crept up behind the whole friend group and grabbed Zikomo by the arm.

"What is she doing with that." I say gritting my teeth.

" Ohh. Umm I don't know. Noah just kind of came along, they did not go together." he said.

"Why are they matching?" I say my face turning red.

"Coincidence?" he said stupidly. As if I was going to fall for that.

"So if I went over there and said let's get our table she would come with me?" I say testing him.

" Um yeah about that, I think she is shy around you and she doesn't want to talk to you....yet."

"It is okay I understand you couldn't get her for me... NOT!" I yell. But he was talking to loud to Noah to even hear me."November is going to find out tonight." I walk away into the darkness.

I start to set up for the big reveal.

Zikomo POV

"And your formal king and queen are Zikomo Rudo and November Skai! Give it up for your favorite couple and let's see their first dance!" Screams Ms. Cifer.

I held her hand and brought her to the center of the stage and started the slow dance. Time seemed to stop seeing her beautiful eyes and that big smile. She pulled me in closer and went in for the kiss. I hope this lasts forever. An eruption of applause breaks out as we end it. Even with this loud amount of noise I can still hear Ebony and Nathan yelling BOOOO!

"Ladies and gentlemen!" I hear a familiar voice. "Let's hear it for the lovely couple!"

We turn to see Dustin with a projector nearby. I hope he doesn't do anything crazy. But it's too late, I think I know what is going to happen.

"Now time for the true show." he says while turning around and putting a picture on the screen. And he does it. Everything I was afraid of. "These are screenshots from our school hoe Angela Stryker and you guessed it, the school sweetheart, ZIKOMO RUDO!!!"

Gasps and laughs come from the audience. I am sweating, and I am in absolute horror. This can't be real, please.

Oh, I hope he doesn't have any videos. I pray to all the gods that he doesn't.

"And now for the videos!" He talks like game show host. He backs away and the lights dimmed.

Shit. I am going to get killed.

Adande POV

I want to stop watching but I can't. It is so funny to see Mr. Perfect get fucked up and in front of the whole school. I just knew he was hiding something, I wasn't even surprised. I mean he was my best friend but, November is mine, and only mine. I chuckle and Brooklyn smacks me. I look at her and see her trying her hardest not to laugh too. We were both on the verge of bursting out laughing. That is when Zikomo knew he fucked up. This is such a blessing for me. Now is my chance to get her back. But I want to see what she does to Zikomo first. I mean I feel bad for November, but that's what I am here for, to make her happy again.

November POV

I turned to face Zikomo. I never wanted to believe them. The pictures and videos and texts, but they were all plain in front of me. Just another sign saying to leave him. The arm mark was one thing but this. CHEATING! That was on another level of wrong. I loved him, I really did. And of all people he chooses Angela, a girl who I have had a feud with since we were kids. There was a spotlight on us. I turned to see his face in awe and horror. I let go of him he tries to touch me. I am done with love. My heart feels cold now and he is the only one to be blamed for this shit. Can't trust no one. But right now, I am too used to breaking down, so I am going to be the strong girl I taught myself to be.

"Don't even think about it." I say with my death face on.

"But honey..." he trails off.

"Don't but honey me." I say my tone of voice getting louder. "We are through. This is the decision you decided to make. You will never get me back. I hope you like Angela with the good hair." I am not going to cry. I would rather die than to let that fool think he can make me cry. But I am feeling so broken right now, I have to leave. Get out of this hell hole.

I walk away with Sage and Brooklyn joining me. Beyoncé's song 6 inch comes on. The lyrics flow into my soul.
Goddamn she murdered everybody and I was her witness.Zikomo is a fuckboy and I should've known it from the start. Swooping in the moment Adande had broken my heart. He seemed like a good guy. Like he would hold me when I was broken and Keep me up when I was sad. Beyoncé's Freedom came on. The lyrics persuading all hell to break loose. I break chains all by myself won't let my freedom rot in hell.People started to surround me. They were trying to see what would come next. Would I break or would I rise up? Formation came on and I held my head up high. Flipping my hair to the side, I walked over to Adande.

"Wanna escape with the girls and I?" I say nodding my head to the girls.

"I thought you would never ask." He says coolly.

We leave for the fro yo place.

----------- Time passes by --------------------

We all get in Brooklyn's car. Everyone is silent, not saying a word to me. Knowing any minute I could burst. Of anger, sadness or confusion. Brooklyn turns on the radio and "Love Drought." starts to play.  Ten time out of nine, I know you are lying. But nine times out of ten, I know you're trying.  She looks over to me.  She shoots a nervous smile at me. I know she is trying to say, " Should I leave this on?" I nod my head silently and look out the window. It helped me. I let the lyrics sink into my scars and wounds, I let it wrap around my brain and block my tears. I close my eyes and just feel the calmness of the night. I let the wind take my words, just like Zikomo did, the day I met him.