Love Affair

The Ride

Skylar POV

"So, do you wanna stop and get a bite to eat or something?"

When I was heading out of the party that boy with that birthmark on his face stopped me, giving me all types of compliments and telling me that I shouldn't walk the Canal alone at this time of night. I didn't get a chance to tell him that I literally stayed not even a full block away, so I just went with it and now we've been just riding around for about 20 minutes give or take.

I heard Rakim call my name as I was leaving, but when I tried to turn back, he turned me around telling me that Rakim just wants me to stay behind to help clean up.

"What's your name again?" I asked feeling uneasy all of a sudden.

"I go by Carti." he answered

"Is that your real name? "I quizzed

"No, but it's what I go by. You know like a nickname." He answered, taking his eyes off the road to look at me.

It got quiet after that. I can't believe I've went to my first party by myself and now I'm out joy riding with a total stranger.

"I got a question."

I looked over at him, ready for the real reason he wanted me to come with him. Because if he thinks I'm just some hoe that'll just give up her pus--

"How you know Rocky?"
He asked, silencing my anxiety riddled intrusive thoughts.

I gave his question a quick thought, but the answer came to me quite easily.

"I don't. I mean we sort of just met."
I answered in all honesty.

My phone started going off.

"Is that your boyfriend? "
He asked, trying to look at my screen

I laughed
"Mind your business Carti."

It was my mom asking me where I was at. I let out a sigh knowing I wasn't going hear the end of this. I just texted her letting her know I'm safe and on my way home.

"You think you can take me home now? "
I asked

"Yeah fasho, but we ain't get nothing to eat."
He said with a slight pout.

"Oh um, I wasn't hungry anyway so it's ok." I lied. I was just ready to get back home so, I can get ready for school tomorrow. I gave him directions on where to go; we honestly hadn't even gone far. Just a few blocks over.

We pulled up in front of my house and as I was getting out of Carti's Accura Legend, I felt his firm yet gentle hand grab me to stop me. I sat back inside the car and faced him to see what it was that he wanted from me. 

"You didn't even tell me your name."

I just laughed because this boy never even asked me for it up until now. But he looked like he would be sad if I didn't tell him. He was kind enough to make sure that I made it home safely and he was definitely looking forward to dining me if I would have let him. So, I felt it was right to tell him.

"I'm Skylar. Skylar Wright."

"That's a pretty name Skylar, but I got one more question" he said holding up his index finger.