Downtown . (August Alsina)

I Mean What I Say.

(( 1 Month Later • Omniscient ))

The past month August and Marley's friendship has grown closer and they are now somewhat best friends. They aren't ordinary best friends- they flirt, have lil' movie dates, go to parties & clubs together, be posed up on Instagram together and so much more. Marley has ended up sleeping at August's crib a couple times too. August feels some type of way about Marley and the feeling is mutual. But, both of them still won't confess their mutual attraction for one another... Although everybody around them recognizes it and they do too.

Kamryn has been working and staying on top of things as well with her new job! She works with another NNTME recording artist by the name of Rocky Diamonds. She helps work with Marley on August's project too but not all the time. Bennie finally came back from visiting his Mom, after extending the time of his trip.

But as a group . . . they all go out to the club at least three times a week together. They go out to lunch a lot and just have a good time overall.

(( Marley ))

Today is the day. August asked me out on a date a few days ago and today is finally the day. I know it's not that serious, we're best friends. I lied, it is that serious. I like August and I'm catching feelings for him. Honestly, I'm scared to tell him because what if he doesn't feel the same way. What if I'm taking this whole date thing too serious? What if he only wants to be "friends"? I'm not afraid of rejection I just don't want to be lead on to something or someone and have false hope.

Anyway. He texted me and told me wear something dressy but comfortable. So I picked out a Black, Long-sleeve, V-neck Bodycon dress, black platform pumps, gold monogram necklace, and diamond stud earrings. I went to take a shower and do my hair; and it was only five o'clock. Our date was for seven so I had plenty of time to get dolled up. By the time I finished showering and curling my hair it was around six-fifteen. I finished getting dressed and perfecting my outfit and I heard a the door bell ring as I was putting on my shoes.

I opened the door to see August standing there looking more handsome than ever. He told me to dress, dressy and he is wearing some black jeans, black leather shirt, Jordans, a gold chain and a strapback.

"Auggie!" I screamed as I hugged him.

He laughed and hugged me back, "Marrr!"

"You look very casual this evening," he weakly smiled as I pulled from the hug, "I thought we were dressing "dressy" tonight Aug. Now I'm about to be over dressed and my feet are gon' hurt."

"Aww, I'm sorry my baby. But I see you tryn' to dress like me huh? With the all black and gold, yah heard me."

"No August, I'm not tryn' dress like you. You tryn' dress like me, yah heard me," he laughed and stared me up and down.

"You look beautiful though baby, that dress fitting right too! You can't be messing with a nigga like that Marley."

"Mhm whatever you say," I laughed and walked back to my room to grab my purse.

* * * * * *

We were sitting in Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, talking and joking around with each other until August said something that caught me off guard a little bit.

"Marley Rae, you know I meant it when I said you look beautiful right? I don't want you to think I'm just telling you stuff like that to tell you."

I knew he was serious because he used my real name, "I kind of thought you meant it. Thanks Auggie."

There was a silence between us. Not an awkward silence it was a calm, peaceful silence.