Drive By {Kelly Oubre Jr.} Fanfic

Little Crush On You

                                   ~Lonnie~
Hi my name is Lonnie. I'm 16 years old and I'm in the 12th grade. I've lived in Memphis, Tennessee all my life and My dad wants to move me to Findlay Prep all the way in Las Vegas for a better education in my last freaking year of high school. I tried my best to get him to change his mind but he wouldn't so I'm just gonna have to suck it up and leave...

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I haven't been the normal Lonnie I usually am. Lately I've been bitter to everyone around me and I've been having an attitude whenever someone asks me a simple question. It's not helping that my boyfriend Kenneth and I decided to break up considering how far we'll be from each other.

"Lonnie do you have everything packed?" My dad yelled from the living room that I'd miss. I had my first kiss there, and yes, I smoked the first time there, which is something I'll never do again. There's just so many memories I'm leaving behind. "Yes!" I yelled from my now empty bedroom.

A tear rolled down my cheek as I stepped out with my dad to the car. "Lonnie, I know this doesn't seem like the best thing for you but it'll help in the long run", My dad said trying to cheer me up.

"But it's not like this was required! This was my last year of high school! You could've let me finish! Besides, I was gonna leave Memphis for college anyways", I yelled as my voice cracked and tears raced down my cheeks. I threw my bags in the trunk and got in the car.

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So far this long ride to Vegas had been silent. I hadn't said a word to my father since that small argument. It's crazy that he doesn't understand how much this hurt me. "Lonnie, you can't spend this whole car ride quiet", my dad said. "Oh yeah? Watch me", I said looking out the window. "Watch your tone", he said. I didn't respond.

My friend Cara told me that there were lots of cute guys at this new school which gave me something to be excited about but I still didn't want to leave everything behind.

After about 8 hours we stopped at a hotel. The whole 8 hours consisted of small talk and updates of where we were. I walked into the hotel with my dad not exchanging a word.

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I sat up on my bed of the hotel room and my dad snored on his bed. Maybe I should just stop being so disrespectful and stubborn. I thought to myself. Even though he's really hurting me with this decision, I should stop stressing him more.

My dad woke me up at 7 in the morning and we took our showers and got ready to get back on the road.

I climbed in the car as my dad started the car for another long ride.

Cara 👯👊🏾😈😎
You good sis?

Me
Noooooo..... I miss you already...

Cara 👯👊🏾😈😎
It's okay... just tell me when you guys get there!

I smiled bittersweetly as I read the texts from Cara. I couldn't fathom meeting a new guy and making new friends without Cara by my side. Another tear slid down my cheek as I propped against the window.
My dad rubbed my shoulder as I sniffled. "Calm down Lonnie, it'll be way better than you think", my dad said. Even though that was hard to believe, it still cheered me up slightly.

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After hours of driving we finally made it to Vegas. We were about 5 minutes away from the new house.

We pulled up and my dad opened the door. We put our boxes all throughout the house and unpacked. I sighed realizing how far away I was from my friends. Today was Saturday and I was dreading every second of this weekend inching toward my first day at my new school.

Maybe I'll like dancing there. I thought of things I'd like to do there as I unpacked.

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Monday morning

I brushed my teeth and washed my face getting ready for this new school. I hope I can make at least 1 or 2 friends today. A tear rolled down my cheek as my anxiety began to act up. "Calm down Lonnie, it's okay", I said out loud to myself.

I walked outside climbing into the car with my dad. I hope he doesn't embarrass me.

We pulled up to the school and I climbed out. "Love you sweetie!" Dad said as I mouthed "I love you too" and slammed the door. I was walking towards the school doors as I bumped into someone. "Oop! Sorry!" I said as my heart beat sped up. I looked to see someone's torso in front of my face. Whoever I bumped into was extremely tall considering I had to lift my head all the way up to see the persons face.

I saw some light skin guy with Hazel eyes and a frizzy Mohawk/fade type of hairstyle. I smiled and walked around the guy. The guy backed up and tapped my shoulder. "You must be new", he said smirking. "Yeah", I said shyly. "Need help getting around?" He asked. "Um yo-", I said as he interrupted me. "Yea I'll help you get around", he said smirking.

"What's your name?" He asked looking down at me. "Lonnie", I said blushing. "Cool. My name's Kelly", he said maintaining eye contact with me. "Cool", I said awkwardly. "So where you moving from?" He asked. "Tennessee", I said sighing. "Aw cool, how is it there?" He asked curiously. "Um it's straight, but it's pretty dangerous in some parts around where I'm from", I said. "What part?" He asked. "Memphis", I said. "Ohhh", he said.

"My dad wanted me to go to a better school", I said. "Hmmmph. You'll like it here", he said. I sighed. "So how long have you gone here?" I asked. "Since about my sophomore year", he said. "Oh cool. Where'd you move from?" I asked. "Well first I lived in New Orleans then Texas and then here", he said. "Wow, you never know who could have it way worse than you", I said realizing how selfish I was and how grateful I should've been.

"Mhmm", he said. "Things are really hard though since my mom left..." I said. Kelly sighed. "Well I'll help you get through", he said. "Thanks", I said flattered. "And my um, boyfriend and I decided to break up since we'd be so far apart", I said forgetting that Kelly was a stranger. "Oh god, I'm sorry, you probably don't wanna hear about that", I added.

"No it's interesting", he said.

We walked silently for about one minute and Kelly broke the silence. "You're really pretty", he said looking at me. "Um thanks", I said awkwardly. "I really like you..." He said nodding his head.