Gia's POV:
"Riiinnnnggg" the alarm sounds!
I open my eyes slowly as I reach my phone to turn off this damn alarm! I clap my hands and the blinds open enough for me to see that the beautiful Cali weather is perfect for my outfit today! I get out of my bed, do my routine, and walk down stairs. I enter the kitchen to eat breakfast, as usual my mother and father are in the kitchen! "Morning" I say, "Morning G, how's daddies baby?" My father asks as he fixes his coffee and reads the paper! "I'm great daddy, how are you?" "I'm doing just fine" "that's good daddy!"
"Morning Sweet Pea" my mom speaks smiling at my dad and I's exchange of words! "Morning mama" I say as I kiss her cheek! I sit and eat my plate of pancakes and bacon, grab my keys, my Louis Vuitton Bowling Bag, and an apple and bottle of gold peak tea from the fridge and make my way out the door saying my goodbyes! I make my way outside and to my car! I just love my car. It's a baby blue and black Lamborghini, customized just for me! It was my 16th birthday present along with the bag! My parents have always spoiled me, but I am not a brat! I just believe that it is okay to enjoy the finer things that life has to offer! I plug my phone into the aux and bump my 90's R&B playlist! I drive the 20 minute route to school and pull into my usual parking spot! As I pull in I notice a white Audi A8 on my left side that is normally not there! I see a guy in front of the car sitting on the hood, from the back I can tell he's tall. But I can't make out his features! I lower the radio and cut my car off, grab my bag and open the door! In my own zone I didn't notice him standing there staring! I look up and instantly my little kit kat flooded! The breeze that came to me sent his scent my way and I almost fainted! He was tall, light skin, nice hair, gorgeous pink lips, and white teeth! Looked as if he was made from money! I noticed he was wearing a Rolex identical to mine! So I know he has money! "Ma, you gone speak or just stare?" He asked with a smirk, rubbing his hands together. "Hey, you must be new?" I asked, already certain he was. "August" he said, and I couldn't help but notice that lovely southern accent! "Excuse me?" I asked confused. "My name is August" he again replied. "Gia!" I said politely as I reached to shake his hand. Which he grabbed and placed a kiss on! Inside I melted, but he could never know that! "Gia!" I heard a familiar voice call my name. I let go of August's hand and turned to see Ohaji. "Hey baby" I said with a smile, feeling a sense of humor radiating off of August, it was clear he knew his actions had affected me. "Who's this," Ohaji said grilling August and never making eye contact with me. "This is August," I replied nervously knowing Ohaji would stand his ground seeking approval! "August?," Ohaji asked in a questioning humorous tone! "Like the Month?", Ohaji started laughing. "Haj, stop," I begged embarrassed! "Yeah, like the month, you are?," August asked obviously not impressed by Ohaji's persona. "Ohaji, her boyfriend," Haj said tilting my head back for a kiss full of tongue and passion, yeah he was really showing off! "Hmm, yeah better recognize what you got, somebody better always looking to take her off your hands", August said locking his car doors and proceeding to the school building! Once was out of sight, Ohaji slid his hand from my waist to my neck and applied slight pressure cutting off my oxygen. "If you ever disrespect me like that again, I'm gonna beat your ass in front of your company, do you understand me?" He said with anger in his voice. I gasped for air and nodded in fear. He squeezed tighter and released. He grabbed my hand as we walked to class hearing the bell that had sounded seconds before his release! He left me at my locker! I wasn't worried about being late for class because I was an office aid first period! I opened my locker and grabbed my badge! I walked to the office and opened the door! "Good Morning Mrs. Hayes", I said to greet the office secretary! "Morning Gia", she replied in her normal happy manor! "G, we have a new student, could you escort them around their classes please?" she asked while looking at the computer. "Sure, I can do that ma'am" I said not minding the task. "August darling?", she called to him. I froze in my spot as the events of this morning replayed in my head. Then suddenly I felt his presence close behind me, his scent filled my nose and I moaned lightly only for him to hear me! He slightly laughed and placed his hands on the small of my back. Feeling the thickness of my hips he slightly moved me infront of him and pressed me against him. My hips tingled from his touch and I bit my lips slightly and moaned again. I was frozen and couldn't move. Thank God Mrs. Hayes had her back to us, this scene is not proper for the situation or any situation under the circumstances. He continued to rub circles on my thigh and inch closer to my closed treasure! I tensed and he chuckled. "Honey, the forms are in the box, his schedule is on the printer a copy for his teachers to sign, you to guide, and him to keep. Thanks him!" she said dismissing us. Afraid to move I waited for him to stop but he had other plans, he held my waist and turned me to face him, "So Gia is it?" He said with his accent. Realizing he position I was in I pushed him out of the way slightly and answered "yes!" "Now let's go", I started walking knowing my figure was something he liked to stare at! I grabbed the papers off the printer and dashboard opened the door as August followed closely behind me! I looked at his schedule and noticed that his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period was the same as mine and he had lunch with Ohaji, Jade, and I! I walked in silence as he walked beside me! "So, GG, what's school like around here?" August asked playing with his goatee. "Gia will do fine, and it's pretty cool! Make friends find stuff to keep yourself busy outside of school and you'll be fine!" I said rolling my eyes slightly. I gasped as I was suddenly pushed into the wall swiftly but softly. "Ma, you'll be whatever I call you... I haven't been here 24 hours and already know you're mine!" he said with a smirk, "I have plenty to do after school, and you'll be one of my priorities from now on, and your little bitch of a boyfriend don't mean shit to me, cause I'll have someone end his ass, let him know I run these streets!" His accent poured out and so did my soul! "Got it ma!?" he asked. I pushed him off kept walking. He chuckled lightly again and started walking after me. We finally made it to the hall of our last three classes. I knocked on the door to room 145, Government with Mrs. Woods! She was a sweet lady and very very into the world of politics. "Come in" I heard as I knocked on the door. I slowly entered with August behind not remembering that this was Ohajis first bell! "Good Morning Mrs. Woods I have a new student for you, his name is August and he will be in your first bell class!" I said smiling. I could feel the rage pouring off of Ohaji. August stepped closely behind me reaching to shake her hand a proceeded to an empty sit two seats across from Ohaji. "Thanks Gia" Mrs. Woods said dismissing me. I made eye contact with both Ohaji and August before leaving, and turned and quickly walked out. Soon after I heard my name being called by Ohaji. Fear consumed my body as I turned around only being greeted with Ohajis hand across my face sending me flying into the wall. My face instantly flushed red and my eyes swollen with tears. "You keep testing me, why Gia? You know I love you, so why keep testing me? Life would be easier if you didn't baby girl I swear. Go clean yourself up!" he said walking back to class. I managed to get myself up just in time for the bell to ring. I made my way back to the office and grabbed my bag, going to second block. Soon after I arrived taking my usual corner seat, August came in the door sitting beside me! When Mr. Coleman came in I told him about August and he introduced him to the class! I dreaded this period being that Ohajis slut was in my class. Her name is Chanel. She's pretty some features are the same as mine but she ain't me! I'm not conceited but I know when a bitch isn't any competition, and that bitch isn't competition. But she gives Ohaji what I don't, head! I'll be damned if I put my mouth down there knowing that he's slept with a million and one other females! I plan on breaking up with him tonight, today was my last straw! Today's English class went by pretty fast, and since I had lunch A I made my way to the cafe. I went to Wendy's and got my usual. I went to my table and scrolled through twitter. "Best friiiiiieeeeennndddd", Jade screeched as she came to the table! "Hey" I replied dryly being that my face was sore and I was fed up with life! "What's wrong Gia?" she asked obviously concerned. I just raised my face for her to see. " Ohaji, bring your black ass here" she screamed across the cafe! I looked up and spotted him flirting with Chanel, so I assumed he'd be with her tonight. I caught a glimpse of August who looked like the devil himself pissed him off! I slowly put my head down and continued to scroll as I felt the burning sensation of my eyes tearing up again! I just grabbed my stuff and ran out to my car not thinking about the rest of the school day! I suddenly hear a lot of commotion but I'm already focused on getting away! I make it to my car, and speed off! I ride until it's dark, telling my parents I went shopping. I suddenly get a text message from an unknown number.
(777)546-2765:
4567 Mulberry Lane, Los Angeles, CA. Come to this location, put the number 6666 into the gate, and the door will be open. -August ❤️
Not feeling like driving anymore I let out some air and put the address in my GPS realizing the address was 5 minutes away! I let Keyshia Coles Incapable play loud as I pulled up to a giant gate with the letters AA in it! I put the code in, turned the radio down, and followed to circular driveway around the bottom of the stairs in front of a huge fountain! I turned the car off grabbing my bag and getting out of the car, I walk up the steps and open the door! "Lord keep and protect me, I don't why I'm here with this boy I do not know" I said quietly to myself. "August", I called out. "In here Ma, down the hall 3rd door on the left" he yelled back! I followed his directions leading me to a large room similar to my bedroom. It was dimly lit and smelled heavily of August. I sat on the couch in the corner of the room assuming he was in the closet due to the noise. "Wassup Ma, how you feeling?" he asked with worry in his eyes. I couldn't help but notice how he was dressed. No shirt, grey sweats, designer boxers, hanging low around his waist, and black socks. He smelled like fresh soap, and his features just spoke volumes to me! "I'm okay", I spoke quietly not knowing how I ended up in this situation. "I noticed his right hand was wrapped around his knuckles. "What happened?", I asked curiously! "That bitch ass boyfriend you had, that's what happened" he said pulling his goatee with head tilted to the side. "That was the commotion when I left today? Why did you fight him?" I asked still refusing to make eye contact. "Look at me Ma" he said lowly. "Ma, I ain't gone tell you but one more time, look at me" he said a little firmer. I slowly looked up trying to stay focus and not lose focus on his features! "How long" he asked in his same position. "2 years, the first time after 6 months when I forgot to call him back", I said quietly. "Why you stay Ma?" he said "you to good for that" he exclaimed. "You don't know me I said with attitude, and we're not ignoring the fact that you said I had a boyfriend, what you mean by that?" I said folding my arms. "Cause you ain't going back, he knows not to come near you, and bring that he's a bitch I know he will follow orders." August said now walking to his dresser and pulling something out of the drawers. He then placed a t-shirt, and went to the closet grabbing a pair of pink boy shorts and matching bra out... brand new with tags. Which had me wondering about his lifestyle and surprisingly they were my exact size. "Before you start wondering I sized you up today and stopped to get em after I beat his ass." He said with an explaining tone. "Go shower and put that on, come downstairs dinner will be ready and I'll have an ice pack for your face, look under the sink and grab a towel and loofa, pick any body soap you want they are new too. Try not to take long" he said leaving me sitting there in silence and surprise! I did as told and took a twenty minute shower I then applied honey lotion all over my body and pinned my curls in bun to dry. I got dressed and slid on a pair of pink fluffy slides on my freshly manicured feet. I walked into the hallway and found the kitchen, it smelled great and he looked perfectly standing at the stove fixing our plates. He turned and handed me mine as I sat at the counter. I told him thank you and he handed me a wine glass. He then filled it with sparkling cider and juice. It was pink, and very pretty! He made and Shrimp Alfredo with broccoli on the side. My favorite meal in the whole world! We ate in a comfortable silence until he broke it by asking "you know you're beautiful right ma?" I picked up a napkin to wipe my mouth, " I find that hard to believe", I said. "Hmm, well we gone change that ma... you deserve the world and imma give it to you" he said starting wash dishes. "Look in the freezer and get the pack for your face" he said. "Thanks August, but I should probably go. It's getting late my parents may be worried" I said. "GG, you not leaving just yet... lets talk! So grab the pack and go back to the room" he said finishing up! I just did as told and met him back in his bedroom.... I help the ice to my sore face as he started talking. "If were gone be around each other, I want you to know what you'll be around" he said laying on his bed. "My name is August Anthony Alsina, I'm 18, I was born and raised in Nawleans, my momma name is Sheila, I have 3 beautiful nieces, my brother was shot and killed a few years back, I'm a kingpin. I run these streets, and everybody knows it.... to the streets I'm King, but you can call me anything you want but that ma. That's business and we personal!" he said. "August I'm not comfortable with being this personal with you I don't even know you!" I said. "But you will, and that's a fact! So tell me about you!" He said. "My name is Gianni Aaliyah Ford, I'm 17... parents are Dwayne and Camille Ford, State Attorney and Oncologists. I'm an only child, I run track, play volleyball, cheer, sing, write poetry, I'm a straight A student, etc...." I said. "Good to know ma, so I feel like I can trust you with knowing I'm a kingpin" he said, "I started running the streets when I was 15, and it's become an empire that I'm not ready to leave yet" "I don't speak on what's not my business, so yes your secret is safe with me..." I said back! "Its late, I'm gonna go now" I said starting to grab my clothes. "Text me once your home and safe ma" he said walking me out. "How'd you you get my number August" I asked curiously! "Jade" he said. "Goodnight August" I said trying to walk away, "Goodnight Ma", he said pulling me in his arms in a warming hug. He released and watched as I walked to my car. I drove home in silence letting all of today's events replay in my head! Once I got home it was time for dinner but I assured my parents I already ate, being that August had me shower I was clean too. I slipped into bed, checking notifications on my phone. I had 5 missed calls from Jade, and 3 texts. I texted August to let him know I was gone and gave him a contact. Soon after I received a text message:
August 😘:
Hey ma, glad you made it safe. I'm serious about us! Sleep on it, wake up early and meet me for breakfast at 7:30 at the Crackle Barrel next to school! (9:34pm)
Me:
Thanks August, for today! ❤️ sure I will!
August 😘: Goodnight Ma! ❤️😘
Me:
Goodnight! ❤️
I decided to call my Bestfriend before I fade to sleep! I press her contact and she answers on the third ring! "Hello, finally you return my call..... how're you? I'm so sorry about Ohaji, did you talk to August? I gave him your number I hope you don't mind!" She stopped to breathe.
"Breathe Jade, sheeesh! I'm fine, yes I went to visit him, that's fine that you did, and I'm done with Ohaji for real this time I can't keep taking this!" I said. She sighed and said "I understand, I told mama about Haj and she said it's because he stopped taking his meds!" I sighed "I understand his health issues you know I do, but I can't allow him to beat on me. It's not right! I loved and cherished him too much!" I said. "So August?, the new guy with his fine self. How'd it go with the visit?" She asked sounding like a fangirl. "Omg it was great, lol he is just perfectly sweet but I'm not tryna let up too much, I don't know him and I wanna get to know him for I make major moves." I said. "Well that's good Bestfriend, just take it slow.... heal yourself! Goodnight Bestfriend. I love you" she said. "I love you more boo", I told her. I put my phone on the charger and clapped my hands to close my curtains and turn the lights off. My last thoughts for the night were of August! As I slept with a slight smile!
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Building Bridges
Fanfic17 year Gianni, gets a good look at the good life when August arrives to town. Will this good beginning lead to great end. As her and August build a bridge to a relationship and bond what what road blocks get in their way, can they overcome?