S L A V E D

She Wants Love

I was standing at the bottom of the stairs holding my breath. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was just some entertainment to him. After everything, I'm still just a pet to him. I held my shirt in my hand squeezing it. My heart hurts. I can't take it. I don't know why I thought it was going to work out. I don't know what I was thinking.

"Khalia you heard everything?" I looked up to see Franklin standing there looking down at me. "Everything I said was true, I can make you happy Khalia. Let me wipe those tears away." He slowly walked down the steps and stood in front of me. He gently grabbed my cheeks and wiped away the tears that I didn't know slipped.

"He's a jerk." I choked out.

"Look how about we go out Saturday and have fun. Only as friends because I don't want to be a rebound and I'll wait until you fall in love with me." I nod my head.

Word got around school fast.

I was standing in front of Blake advisory class waiting for him to come out.

"Khalia, what's up. Ready to go home or maybe go get something to eat?" He smiled his Prince smile showing off. I guess he doesn't know that his fight went around the school. That I know everything.

"Blake am I really just your entertainment"? I held the necklace in my hand squeezing it. I don't want to hear his answer. "I'm seriously done Blake, I can't handle it anymore." I reached for his hand and put the necklace in them.

"What we're over again?" He laughed. "You'll be mine again by tomorrow."

"No!" I raised my voice. "I'm over you Blake. I believe in love and you don't."

"Fine. We're strangers now, uh?" He said turning around. "Khalia Montello the Freshman Liar." He huffed walking away. I already know that he's planning on telling everyone the truth.

I walked all the way home thinking of the times I shared with Blake. How could I be so foolish for ever falling in love with him. He gave me all the signs and he even told me. He's not capable of loving someone.

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"So do you love him?" Tianna asked while she did my hair. She also brought a pretty combo of outfits to wear. I ended up picking the black skinny jeans with a forest green sweater. I liked how it makes my eyes popped. I also added my pearl necklace and black patent combat boots.

"I want to love him."

"Just remember how it felt not being loved back when you're with Franklin, okay." She said as she twisted my hair into a bun.

She did have a point. I don't want to cause trouble. Franklin is a very nice person and is extra smart. He was good looking as well, he is half Japanese and Caucasian. He wore his black silky hair hanging down in front of his face, he has dark chocolate eyes that are framed well with his gray glasses that he constantly pushes up his nose, and when he smiles there's no mean intention behind it. He's the complete opposite of Blake.

Franklin planned the whole day. We met up at Jackson Ave Station around three and took the bus to the Aquarium. It was a nice day. You can tell that spring was on its way. Franklin Told me as was walked around the huge building that he really enjoys marine's life.

He's really is a nice person. We walked around the building laughing at the jokes and facts he told me about the animals in each tank. He also said that he wanted to be a marine biologist but his father wants him to go into the medical field. He's forced to focus on things he don't want to do.

At that thought I went back on what Keonte' had said.

"My oldest brother once told me, strive for your own desires and not for others." I smiled up at Franklin who took in my words and smiled down at me.

"Your brother is very smart and I wish that I could do just that, but..." He stared off into the tanks that were holding stingrays and sharks. He didn't finish his sentence. I watched him. He's very passionate about the under water life, what type of family does he have? A parent should want the best for their child. I guess everyone's family aren't perfect as I thought.

"I want to see the dolphins." I grabbed Franklin's hand bringing him out of his trance and followed the crowd into the light blue arena.

After the Dolphin show was over we walked across the street to a little Bistro for something to eat. We both ate steak tartare and talk about school. Today has been such an awesome day with him. But there's something missing...

"Since we're finished eating I want to show you something." Franklin placed a hundred dollar bill on the table, grabbed my hand, and rushed us out the door. We walked down to the lake that was behind the Aquarium. The sun was setting. It was about to turn into a beautiful night. "When the day is over they have a light show and then fireworks. It's a beautiful atmosphere here and this is what everyone call Lover's Utopia." He smiled.

Lover's Utopia?

"Remember how it felt not being love back." Tianna's voice was in my head again. Lately she's becoming an excellent advice giver.

That's what is missing. I really don't like him or love him. All I can ever think of him is that he's a nice person.

"Look Franklin." I started.

"I know, you don't like me the same way that I like you." He sighed. "How can you love someone like him, he treats you bad and I can treat you so much better." He for my hand.

"I can't explain it either, but there's just something about him." I shrugged my shoulder. "I'm sorry that it took me all day just to.."

"It's okay Khalia."

"I just wish that he's believes in love and love me back Franklin, even though that's not going to work." I said as a tear rolled down my face. I hate how much of a sap that I turned into.

"Maybe he do." Franklin said putting his hands on my shoulders and turning me around. Standing behind me was Blake. He didn't show any emotion, he was just looking at me. His eyes were watching me. At a moment he began to walk towards us. Without a word he grabbed my hand and pulled me into him. This is the first time that we hugged.

"Sorry for the mix up but she's mine, okay?" Blake said in his raspy voice. He pulled me closer to him. He was solid muscle underneath his clothes and he smelt spicy, something like cinnamon.

"As long you love her more than I do." Franklin said.

"I plan to." Blake growled before walking away and pulling me with him. Did he just say what I think he said. I felt me cheeks and they where damped from my tears. How can he say such things knowing that he don't mean them.

"Let me go Blake!" I yelled snatching my hand from his grasp. "You can't lie about that stuff. Do you ever think such words can break a girls heart." I continued to yell as he smiled down at me. "What's so funny!" I crossed my arms over my chest as I stared up at him.

"You." Was all he said before he reached down for my chin, pulling it up. "You're one funny girl Kitty Cat." He smiled cockily before he kissed me. BLAKE FUCKING RICHARDSON KISSED ME! My first kiss. If I lied and said it was terrible that'll be wrong. That kiss was everything. We stayed that way locked at the lips as the fireworks crackled above our heads. His lips were soft as velvet. The kiss finally ended. He looked down at me and then wiped away the tears.

Blake is actually nice.

"Let's go home." He brushed his hand down my arm until it reach my hand and locked our fingers together. "Don't ever leave me again." He growled. I rolled my eyes.

"How did you know where I was?" I asked as he pulled us through the park.

"Your little birdie saw that you were out and notice that I wasn't with you. He made me notice something." He smiled tugging me closer to him as we walked. This place is a Lover's Utopia. Beautiful lights lit up the park and the fireworks at the lake, this is going down in my book 'The Greatest Things I've Done With Blake.' I smiled to myself.

This means Blake Richardson actually have feelings for me, FEELINGS FOR ME!