Chris and Kamaal

Chapter 17: We Need to Talk

Chapter 17: We Need to Talk

Months and months go by and before I know it, the first semester is almost over, which means its time for Christmas break. All throughout the hallway are postings about first semesters exams, and students with their eyes glued to at textbook. Well, probably 48% of the school. So far, everything has been perfect. Kamaal and I are about to be in our fourth month of dating, our school step team hasn't lost a competition yet, Trey is fuckin someone new as usual, Myra finally hooked up with Demetri, and Jamal has been out of my sight. I couldn't be any happier. I walk to English class and head to my seat, which was right in front of Kamaal. As Ms. Richardson is going over the study guide for the exam, Kamaal taps me on my shoulder and hands me a note. I smile at him, turn around and open the note. I'm shocked at what the words said.

Kamaal's Note: Bae we need to talk. Meet me at your car after school

I turn around and give him a confused look. I decided to write him back.

Response: About what?

I wait for Ms. Richardson to turn around. I throw the note over my shoulder and Kamaal grabs it. I anxiously wait for his response.

Response: Don't worry bout it now, you'll find out.

I read the note over and over again. Just when I thought things were going well, I have to deal with this. From what I've seen, "we need to talk" notes can lead to a breakup. For what seems like forever, the bell finally rings. I gather my things and watch Kamaal leave the room. He looks at me and I can't really read the expression on his face. I head to the cafeteria to meet up with Myra and Trey. When I get there, they are already discussing their plans for our next crush session. I tune them out the whole time. I can't help but think about what Kamaal wants to talk about. I'm lost in my thoughts, and Myra is constantly calling my name.

*Chrrrrris..Chrrris...CHRIS!!! HELLLOOOO!!!" Myra yells in my ear

As Myra is snapping her fingers in face to get my attention, I snap out of it.

"Yeah, wassup?"

"Does that sound like a good idea to you?" Myra asks me

I really was not listening to anything they were saying.

"Uhhh y-y-yeah, sure...that's cool"

"Were you even listening?" Myra asks

"Honestly, I wasn't"

"Instead of having Crush Session at your house, we can go to the movies and see that new Halle Berry movie." Trey says

"Yeah, sure I guess" I say as I sigh

"Chris what's on your mind boo? You've been wanting to see that movie. Halle Berry is all you talk about." Myra asks

She was right. I am a Halle Berry fan. Ever since Kamaal wrote that note I can't focus. I turn to them and tell them my situation.

"Kamaal wrote me another note."

"Y'all have been dating for four months and y'all are still writing each other notes? I thought y'all were past that phase." Trey says

I roll my eyes at Trey. I really didn't want to hear his smart ass remarks right now.

"Well let me see the note. There's gotta be something he said to have you in such a pissy mood." Myra says as she hold her hand out

I hand Myra the note, and Trey sits next to her as they both read it.

"Ok?? So he wants to talk to you. What's the problem?" Myra asks