Brooklyn

Buy buy buy. | four

Debbie and I get off the bus and rush into the mall. The first place we go to is Victoria's Secret.

"If I'm going to be dating guys and shit, I'm going to need some sexy lingerie." Debbie winked, laughing before dragging me by my wrist into the store.

(A/N not to sound weird but I've never actually been to one of those stores so the way I'm going to write this is unrealistic so yeah)

"Hello ladies! I will be your helper for today." A girl walked over to us, a big smile on her face. "I'm Naya, by the way. What will you ladies need help on?"

"Oh, um, I'm Debs and that's Brooke! We never really... Have been here before." Debbie blushed, awkwardly coughing.

"I see! Okay I can help you with that. Follow me back here, please."

And with that Naya took us to the back where they sized us.

Debbie picked up a cute lacy black set and threw it at me, a smirk plastered on her face,"For you and Carl later."

My eyes widened slightly, a nervous chuckle came from me, "Haha, why would you say that? He just my friend ahaha... What has he said?"

"Relax, I was just kidding. If you're going to buy something hot, buy it for yourself. Not Carl." Debbie smiled, looking through the rows of lingerie.

I held the set that Debbie threw at me. 'Maybe I should buy it? I mean, it's really cute..' I thought.

"Just fucking pick it and look for more!" Debbie laughed, four in both hands, motioning for me to come over,"Let's try it on!"

Debbie walked up to Naya, "we are definitely going to buy these.. May we try it on?"

She nodded,"As long as you buy it, of course!"

I ran into the change room after Debbie handed me a few more.

We walked out and stared at each other.

"You look fucking hot!" We said at the same time.

Naya took a picture of us together and separate. Another customer asked for help so we were left alone for a few moments.

"Send yours to Carl, see his reaction."

I quickly sent the picture with the caption,'buy or no?'

he texted back quickly, replying with,'buy, buy, buy.'with the wet and smirk emoji.
We have a weird but flirty friendship that some how works out.

"Told you, he loves it."

Debbie walked to the counter, me by herself.

"We've decided on these.." Debbie nodded, placing four sets onto the counter.

"Your total comes to $200.95."

Debbie's jaw dropped,"For four fucking sets?! I have to pay $200 just so my boobs don't fucking hang all over the play? This is crazy!"

Naya frowned slightly,"I'm sorry, I didn't make the prices.."

"Well you know what? I ju-" Debbie started before I quickly cut her off, placing $201 on the counter.

"Carl gave me a thousand dollars for our shopping.." I smiled softly,"Sorry Naya, we are from the south side.. We don't usually pay $200 for clothes.. Um, we'll get going now."

*two hours later*

We have five full bags on each arm and three hundred dollars left. We went to Sephora, Bought more clothes from Pink, Bought some shoes from Nike, brandy Melville, forever 21, h&m and more.

Debs and I walked to the back of the mall, waiting for the bus.

She read the sign. 'twenty minutes for south side bus.'

I pulled out a cigarette, lit it, put it up to my lips and inhaled. I passed it over to Debbie, "thank god we didn't sell these."

small chat was made before twenty minutes were up and a bus was stopped in front of us.

We sat inside and watched the streets get trashier and trashier as we got closer to our neighbourhood. I sighed. It wasn't easy living in the shittiest part of Chicago. I wish my life was different sometimes. I mean, don't get me wrong, my life is good compared to others. But, my best friend sells guns and drugs and he's only 16, he's gone to juvie for selling drugs at age 14.. Who does that? Our families are the definition of fucked up. I've been kicked out of school six times for so many different things, I know those were my chooses but believe me, growing up like this isn't easy on anyone.

We finally stop at the shit hole we call home.

we waved at the bus driver and walked four blocks south to get to our home. when we arrived we plopped our bags on the ground.

"Oh my god I'm exhaust-"

Carl came running downstairs, "Hey girls, I can't talk I have to do a run! I'll be back for dinner, tell Fiona." Then he ran right out of the front door.

"I thought he was done moving drugs.." I sighed, rubbing my forehead in frustration, "What if he gets caught again?"

Debbie rubbing my back softly, "I know it's hard. He's so stupid, he never learns. I know what will cheer you up!" She beams, pulling out her camera.

We strike a cute pose and snap a few photos. Taking photos always makes me better.

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Words: 856
Time: 12:28 am
Date: July 17 2016 (Sunday)