~Camara~
We finally arrived at the place where he danced at. It really looked like an abandonded building or whatever but there was music playing so loud that you could hear it. He gestured for me to follow him and I did so. We went inside and walked down a narrow hallway that led to an opening where they were rehearsing at. I sat down on a nearby bench and set my bag aside to watch the way they moved.
"Aye yall this is Camara!" I heard Adarius yell out to the people dancing on the floor. They all stopped and turned to look at me. They gave me an uninviting look which made me feel some type of way about being here. They were scanning me from head to toe, examining every little detail about me. I just sat there quietly with a small smile on my face.
"Yall gonna say hi or nah?" He asked while punching one of his friends who was snickering in the background.
"Aye Camara!!" They all said while going back to what they was doing. One girl just kept staring at me. She gave me the most awful look ever. I could definitely feel a bad vibe from her. Adarius gave her a nudge so she could concentrate back on the dance routine. She rolled her eyes and continued to do the choreography. As I was sitting there, I took out my phone and looked to see if I had any messages. There was one from my mom asking me how practice was and one from Priscilla.
I haven't seen her in awhile, not since she drove away with Adarius that one afternoon. I barely had any friends to begin with so it wasn't like my phone was poppin or anything. I wanted to call my mom to see how she was doing but I knew she was hard at work right now. Plus, I did not want to hear her ask about ballet class and the money to pay for the next couple of classes. I wasn't even ready to go home yet since she wasn't going to be there anytime soon. I was hoping this practice lasted for a couple more hours or so.
"Aight everybody take 5. We will come back and do it again before calling it a night" Everyone nodded and went over to the other benches that had their bags all piled up on it. I continued to look through my dry ass phone constantly before Adarius came over to talk to me.
"What do you think of it so far?"
"It's cool. I like it. It's fast paced though"
"Maybe you can join in sometime"
"And do what?"
"Become my leading lady for this dance off we about to have soon"
"Dance off?"
"It's a competition that is always held here in Brooklyn. The Hip Hop Extravaganza."
"Never heard of it"
"I see. But think about it. Your the perfect fit for this position"
"What about home girl over there?" I said using eye signals to point to where she was sitting. I knew she was staring over here so I didn't bother to turn my head or point.
"Oh don't worry about her. That's Nena. She on some other bullshit"
"Why is she so mad? I didn't do anything"
"She's jealous. That's my ex"
"Oh wow. That's not awkward for you?"
"Nah....we cool people's but she be doing to much sometimes. Don't worry about her. Just think about what I told you"He said with a smile while patting my lap. As soon as he left to go talk to the people on the other side of the room, Nena came over to me.
"So you Camara right?"
"Um....yeah and your Nena right?"
"Yes that's me. "
"Well...is there a problem? Cause I'm really the fuck confused"
"Bitch! I outta slap the shit out of you. Stupid ass thot!"
"Who the fuck you calling a thot! You dirty ass bitch!"
Nena was quick to square up and I was about to beat the bitche's ass but Adarius came over and got right in between us. I was heated. I wanted to swing at her so bad but decided to calm myself down.
"Yo Nena! Chill mo!"
"Nah niqqa cause she got me fucked up. Let this skinny bitch try to fight me. I'll knock her tf out!"
"Chill I said! You acting out of pocket!"
"Oh yeah. Is this your new little side chick or something? You fucking her or something? Huh Adarius!?"
"What the fuck is you talking about? You seriously got some problems"
"Niqqa I got problems? Yet your the one always coming back to me to get some of this good ass kitty. "
"Yo fuck you Nena" I couldn't stand to hear her voice anymore or watch them fight back and fourth. I gathered my things and walked right out of there. I could hear Adarius calling after me but I kept walking. I couldn't stand being there any longer. I put my bag on my shoulder and raced out the main entrance, technically running down the sidewalk and around the corner.
As soon as I turned the conrer, I ran into a random guy. I got scared and jumped back a bit. He looked at me like I was crazy.
"Oh I'm sorry...I didn't mean to"
"Nah you good baby. But come bring your fine ass over here now"
"Hell naw!" I said turning around to walk back the other direction. He grabbed my wrist and forcefully pulled me back towards him. '
"Want to run that by me again bitch?" He started to laugh and kiss all on my neck. He reeked of weed and alcohol. I tried to pull away but the grip he had on me was to strong.
"Get the fuck off me you creep!"
"Make me hoe!" He said while licking my cheek. He was so fucking creepy.
"Let me go now!!!" I began to scream. I tried to break free but couldn't. Next thing I know it, I see Adarius coming around the conrer.
"Aye niqqa. You know you not aloud to be here! You crossing the line young blood"
"Oh am I? How about you let her go....then I'll leave"
"How about a hell...to the no"
"Niqqa...you got five seconds to let her go"
"Yeah I'm scared of you alright" He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a gun. "now what you tryna do? Get her killed or what?"
"5..."
I could hear the click of the gun. My heart was racing so fast that I swore it was about to come out my chest.
"4...3...2.."
"Niqqa I ain't scared of you or your kind."
"1..." The sound of a gun going off rang through my ears and I could feel the grip of the guy loosen up on me. Police sirens rang through the streets and Adarius took me by the hand and we ran for it. I looked back to see the guy laid out on the ground with blood coming out of his head. I wanted to throw up but held it in until we got back to the abandoned studio.
