Jasmine's Secret

Chapter 6

As I opened my eyes, I saw Aaliyah standing there with breakfast. Last I remembered was us falling asleep in my truck. In confusion, I grabbed the plate she was holding out to me and smiled weakly. "How did we..." I stopped and looked around at my room. She'd cleaned up as well. "I'm supposed to be taking care of you ma" I said laughing. She shrugged. "I guess you're lacking, huh? Thanks for everything last night. You care more about me than anybody" Leelee responded. She didn't know the half. Without hesitation, I began eating. If she couldn't do anything else, she could cook. It's a natural gift to her. Once I was done, I got up and stretched. She was in my bathroom curling her hair. Today's her day, I gotta get on my game. I quickly ran my plate downstairs and set it in the sink then ran back upstairs and walked in my closet. Hm, what's my fit for today. As I searched through my clothes, looking for the right fit, she came in behind me. "I have a question..." she paused. "I know it's none of my business but I kinda am your bestfriend and I just wanted to know...what the fuck Jas? Carson out of all the bitches you could have?" she finished, giggling to herself. What's it matter if I can't have the one I want? "Look, it ain't even like that dawg. She just weaseled her way back in, we fucked, it's done." I replied back. "WOAAAH, fucked? don't try to downplay that. I can't believe you" she responded back laughing and shaking her head. "It was in the moment" I said, rolling my eyes and chuckling. She gave me a long "mmmmmhmmmm" and went back to the bathroom.

By the time she was done curling her hair and getting dressed, I had just gotten my clothes on. I'm worse than her on all occasions. My shower took 40ish minutes, picking the outfit took 20ish, hair took 30ish, and getting myself gathered to go took about an hour. We were finally in the car when I received a call from "Kal🤑" . I answered.

Me : Wassgucci b?
Kal : Shit, just chilling with Adri. Where you at foo? Come scoop.
Me : Shit, I'm finna take Ali birthday shopping.
Kal : Awww, ya lil pretend girlfriend.

I turned my volume down and rolled my eyes, hoping she didn't hear it and pulling out the driveway.

Me : Anyway, what y'all on today?
Kal : Nothing really, Adri all hyped about making sure everything right for prom so we'll probably just go shopping. Speaking of prom-

I cut her off.

Me : Nah, I don't need a date broooo. Don't start.
Kal : Chill, chill. You waggin out. G shit, I know a fine jawn who been diggin you for a long minute. Ain't that right Adri?
Adri : Hell yea dawg, my bestfriend fine as shit.
Me : I don't need a girl, especially after all that happened with Carson. I'm fine. Good looks though.
Kal : Bro, come on. You so busy chasing the gingerbread man that you won't even give Dee a chance. That girl ain't like Carson.
Me : I'm sure, they hate each other enough to not wanna be anything alike but I'm good for real. Not chasing nothing, just chilling.
Adri : At least give my bitch a chance. One?
Me : Y'all really want me to...ok. Fine.
Kal : Bet, we all going out tonight. See you at 8.

She hung up before I could protest. What am I gonna say to Leelee. She's so used to being second...I can't do her like that. "What was all that about?" She asked, not looking up from her phone. "Just Kal. She wants me to get a girlfriend, just some bs" I replied. "Well" She looked up from her phone, "I do think it's time to get you back on the market. You're a fye ass bestfriend, I can only imagine the type of girlfriend you would be. Somebody's gotta dig it" Leelee finished. "Why don't you?" I thought to myself and chuckled. Instead I just nodded. "Thanks, I would hope so." I answered, continuing to drive. I really would hope.