Broken

21.

Izel

After first period, I was feeling really tired and was dreading - only because I had my next class with Jasmine, Celeste, and some other people I sort of didn't like.

I'd still consider Celeste a friend, the fact that she knows her boundaries when it comes to August, and she's somewhat starting to be more honest with me. So is August. Mostly August.

"You straight mama?" August asked while putting his lanky arm around me.

I lowkey didn't like telling him if I felt sick or something because he'd go in this panic mode, it was cute, but it was also too much to handle. I understand he wants to make sure i'm okay, but geez.

"I'm fine." I smiled. "Go to class before you late - I know it's all the way around the building." I giggled.

"You right. I'll catch you lata'." He gave me a quick peck on the lips before walking off.

I walked into my class and saw Celeste already sitting down, writing in her planner. She looked up at me and gave me a small smile.

"You're extremely happy today" I giggled.

"Girl, I'm always happy - I cant be a mad at anything because I know i'm making these bitches mad." She stuck her tongue out and that annoying 'haaaannnn' sound, that i'm way too familiar with.

"You are crazy." I laughed.

Jasmine walked in and she gave me the meanest mug ever. I wouldn't be surprised if she told me she was a jealous girl, who is still mad about a pathetic thing.

She'll swear up and down that I stole August from her, but really, I was what he wanted and needed. I feel like without me, August would have killed everyone he did not like.

I don't even know his therapist, Nadia, like that but I feel like I'd do a better job with him.

"So - I think it's time for me to go ahead and tell you." Celeste started. "I met this guy and -"

"Awe you met someone? What is he like? Is he sweet? He better be treating you right Celly or I don't know what I'd d-"

"Let me explain." She laughed. "He's one of Marquez's friends - We clicked instantly and every since that party, we've been kicking it."

"Wait - All of Marquez's friends are older except - Chris?" I frowned.

"Y'all know each other?"

"I talked to him at the party.. He seems cool I guess." I mumbled the ending. "Just be careful with him."

She looked at me for a second then her face grew soft.

"Y'all dated before huh?"

"No, no, no - We haven't. I barely know him. I just know of him. Listen, I'm happy for you, I just want you to stay safe because these boys nowadays - Well, you know."

"Just because every boy that crossed your path has disrespected you doesn't mean the rest are like that." She became defensive.

"Celeste, I didn't mean it like that."

"Then how did you mean it? Did something happen between you two that I need to know?"

"Nothing happened."

Another second, she stared at me then turned in her seat.

I don't know if she believed me or not, and I don't even know why she became so defensive. She did the same thing to me when I was trying to figure out what was up between her and August.

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This is all I can give y'all because I got homework to do but I'll make the next chapter pretty long ❤