What's Real

Lunch Time

Nadia's POV

It was just about to be lunch time and our teacher got mad at us saying we weren't paying attention and that she would keep us after the bell to finish her lesson.

The bell rung 2 minutes later and I got up got my stuff and started to leave.

Mrs. Hall got up and blocked the door so I couldn't leave.

"Mrs. Hall why are you standing in the doorway?" I asked.

"You aren't leaving."

"You aren't keeping me after the bell, I'm hungry"

"So is everyone else Ms. Washington."

She fucked up when she stepped out of the way. I walked out the door and she tried to grab my backpack but everyone else was following me out the door and she was almost killed with how many people were pushing her around and stuff.

When I got th the table, Derrick wasn't there. I guess he's in the gym practicing. I walked to the gym and he was in there working on his shots.

"Hey Ricky" I said.

I call him that cause his mom used to call him that. It's short for Derrick obviously.

He didn't hear me. He just kept practicing.

I walked a little closer before calling his name again.

He turned around and saw me. "Hey, when did you get here?" He asked smiling.

"A few minutes ago." I a aid hugging him.

"Well I was practicing my shots cause my coach said I need to get in the gym more."

"They are pretty good" I said starting to smile.

"Thanks... why are you smiling so much?" He said.

"Only because your smiling" I replied.

Then, what my mom asked me popped into my head.

"Did you eat yet?" I asked.

"No, I couldn't" he said.

"Why not?"

"My dad didn't put money on my account and he didn't give me money..."

"Well, come on. I'll get you something"

"I can't... you shouldn't spend your money on me"

"It's fine Derrick come on"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah"

He followed me to my car and I drove to Sonic. We ate and talked for a while  then I asked him a question.

"Derrick, what do you think about you and me?"

"Huh? I mean your my best friend... I don't get what you mean"

"Like... how would you feel about us dating?"

"Oh... wouldn't that be weird?" He said.

"I was just asking" I said.

We went back to the school and we waited for the bell to ring to go to class. Derrick has basketball next, I have Volleyball.

"I'll see you after school, Nadia" he said.

"Okay"

Then we went our separate ways.