Here To Stay (Jacob Latimore LS)

Talent Show!

-Khayla POV-

For the last week Jacob has been hanging with Jasmine like nothing has changed. But he has also been moving funny like he has something up his sleeves. I wouldn’t blame him though because Jasmine is in for a big surprise. When I say big surprise I mean BIG surprise!

Today is finally the day though! The day of the talent show where the truth finally comes out. My outfit today is cute but also ready to beat a bitch ass! If she wants it she can most definitely get it. I parked my car in my normal spot and took out the pink book. I looked up at Ericka “See you fifth period” I told her before she got out of the car. I put the book back in my bag and got out of the car. I made my way towards the school and up the stairs into the building.

I made my way down the crowded hallway but something felt different. It felt like everyone knew what I was up to or was anticipating something. I decided on the second thought and approached my locker. I opened it and started grabbing my books when I felt hands on my hips. I jumped and hit my forehead on the locker door. “Ouch” I said rubbing my forehead and turning around to see a laughing Jacob.

“I’m glad you find that funny” I told him rolling my eyes. “I’m sorry” he said trying to catch his breath. “So do you have the book” he asked looking around for Jasmine. I gave him a dumb look “Duh I have the book” I told him closing the locker door. “Well I have something planned too” he said licking his lips. “What do you have planned” I asked. “After you finish your thang, I’m gonna give this to Rayan” he said holding up his phone. I looked at him still confused. “I have an album full of embarrassing videos and pictures of Jasmine” he said.

I laughed and took his phone from him. I tried to unlock it but the password wasn’t working. “I changed the password” he said snatching his phone back. “But I wanted to see the embarrassing stuff” I told him pouting. “What embarrassing stuff” Omari asked popping up out of no where like usual. We both jumped turning to look at him. “You need to quit doing that” I told him placing my hand on his chest. “Sorry” he said hugging me and I inhaled his scent. We separated and he asked again about the conversation.

 “Oh, it was nothing” I lied while fake smiling. “Are you going to the talent show” Jacob asked. “From the shit I’ve been hearing, hell yeah” Omari said. “What have you been hearing” Jacob and I asked simultaneously. “That someone, no name, is planning to do some sneaky shit” he said. Jacob and I looked at each other with an ‘Uh-oh were busted look’. “I heard it’s gonna be during the talent show and everyone in the audience is gonna be covered in toothpaste” he said. Jacob and I laughed thankfully that he didn’t know our secret. The bell rang and we made our way to first period.

-5th Period-

The bell rang signally that it was now fifth period. Mr. Rodriguez came onto the loud speaker “Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Will everyone please make their way downstairs to the auditorium for the talent show! Once again everyone please make your way downstairs to the auditorium for the talent show” Mr. Rodriguez announced.

Everyone left the classroom and in the crowded hallways, we all proceeded to the auditorium. When we finally got there, there is a long ass line for us to go in class by class. “IF YOU ARE IN THE TALENT SHOW, PLEASE COME TO THE FRONT” Mrs. Colon yelled. I grabbed Jacob by his hand and pulled him to the front with me. “Name” Mrs. Colon asked. “Khayla Thomas and Jacob Latimore” I told her. She checked our names off of the list. “Head backstage and prepare yourselves” she said. I nodded and pulled Jacob with me.

We made our way backstage and started getting ready. “Jay” I called out to him. “Yeah" he said checking the stuff in his phone. “I think I’m gonna be sick” I told him. He walked over to me and placed his hand on my forehead. “Well your forehead is kind of warm” he said. “I’m gonna regurgitate” I told him walking away. I walked over to the trash can and leaned over it. Is this a sign that I shouldn’t do this? Is this guilt that I’m feeling I thought. “Here you go” Jacob said handing me some water. I smiled a little and took a sip of the cold water which was refreshing.