I. Tamara

Chapter 17: Backseat

I laid in bed, tossing and turning, trying to get to sleep, but I couldn't. My mind was still on the discussion Quan and I had earlier. I sat up as the blanket slid off of my upper body then I leaned over toward the dresser and grabbed my phone then turned on the lamp. It was 1:30 a.m. I had no notifications, so I checked instagram and I noticed Quan posted a meme, asking who was up, not too long ago, so I decided to facetime him. It rang a few times before his face popped up and it came out scratchy then it cleared up.

"Hey, bae," I waved at the camera.

"Hey. What you doin' up this late," He chuckled then ran his fingers through his hair.

I shrugged my shoulders then tapped my lips as a smile spread across my face. "I can't sleep," I began to pout.

He laughed. "I'm staying up because I'm waiting on them to get here with Rashad. Why did he catch his flight this late," Quan yawned and covered his mouth.

Oh my god. Rashad is Quan's cousin. They're like really close and I pretty sure nothing could break their bond. Rashad is super fine, too. He's tall and skinny with tattoos and beautiful eyes. He's light skinned as well. He from here In Atlanta, but he went to New Orleans for something. They wouldn't tell me why he had to leave, but it's whatever. I'm sure he'll tell me. There was a small connection between us two, but it never turned into anything major. I just had a small crush and he felt the same.

"Oh. Yay! I'm glad he's coming back, but how come you guys couldn't tell me why he left," I propped my phone up on one of the pillows then I folded my arms over my chest.

"Because it's personal, but I'm sure he'll tell you," He gave me a sarcastic smile. He only does that when he's mad or jealous.

"Quan. I know you. You're mad about something, so talk," I began to play with my eyebrow hairs.

"I'm just tired. They got me up at the crack of dawn for this," He laughed lightly.

I laughed with him. "Go to sleep then,"

"I can't," He rolled his eyes.

I yawned and covered my mouth. "Well, I wanna continue that conversation from earlier. I didnt get much out of it because I shut down. So who is the one that hates my mom and old step dad,"

"My Uncle King. His real name was Issa, but he went by King. My dad played for Payton's team and theirs, so I don't know about him,"

"I don't remember a King. I just remember Michael which is Legacy's dad," I twirled the ends of my hair around my finger.

"Don't be trying to distract me with that, but why would you mess with Legacy if you knew that Michael was his dad," He laughed then Rashad appeared in the background and I squealed as Quan turned around and hit his hand then did the little handshake thing they do. I giggled as Rashad got in front of the camera.

"Hey shawty," He waved at me as I waved back.

"Hey, Shad," I smiled as he sat beside Quan and he turned the camera long ways so I could see them both.

"Y'all two a thing now," Rashad asked pointing at Quan then the phone.

We both nodded and I turned tomato red while giggling uncontrollably.

Rashad started nudging Quan. "You got her blushing and giggling. I see ya dawg," He tried to whisper to Quan, but I heard.

"I can hear you, but um, I'll let you two catch up. Goodnight," I ended the call before they could protest. I laid back onto my bed and the next thing I knew, I was asleep.

The next morning, I woke up at noon. I dragged myself out of bed then sluggishly walked to the bathroom. I did my morning essentials then jogged down the steps to see Grandma Tiny preparing lunch. For 54, she still looks good and she's moving around great.

"Afternoon, Grandma Tiny," I smiled then kissed her cheek and sat at the island.

"How was your night," She asked while turning around to face me. "I heard alot of giggling coming from your room,"

I blushed. "Quan wasn't here. We was just on facetime,"

"Good because I don't need to be a grate grandma before 60, but are you having sex," She leaned over the counter and looked at me.

I began to play with my fingernails. "Mmmm, well, yeah," I mumbled.

"Oh. Just be safe. That's all I can say," She began to prepare our plates.

"You know my graduation is in two weeks," I smiled.

"Yes. I'm so excited," She squealed then ran over and hugged me. "When is your prom," she asked.

"Well, it got canceled," I frowned.

"What? Why,"

"I don't know. It's okay because there's a party tonight to replace it and I was wondering if I could go,"

"Hmmm. Yeah. You can go,"

I squealed. "Thank you," I grabbed my plate out of her hand and began eating.

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Later that night, I walked into the party by my lonesome. I walked toward the kitchen as Kirko Bangz Hoe blared through the speakers. I nodded my head to the beat as I poured me a cup of punch. I took a sip as I felt a pair of arms snake around my waist, instantly knowing it was Quan. I turned around and came face to face with him. I rested my arms on his shoulders then held onto the back of his neck with my right hand.

"Hey, baby," I smiled then kissed his lips.

"Hey. You enjoying yourself," He rested his left hand on my butt.

I giggled then nodded. "I'm enjoying myself even more now that you're here,"

"Y'all all corny," Rashad said with a laugh while rounding the counters.

We both laughed then seperated as Rashad walked up to me with open arms.

"Give ya old cousin a hug," He said sounding like an old man.

I laughed then opened my arms and hugged him. He inhaled my scent then let me go.

Quan's phone started to vibrate in his pocket. He sighed then answered it and proceeded to walk outside. Backseat by August Alsina started to play and I began slowly dancing to the beat. Just then, Rashad extended his hand asking for a dance and I accepted. We walked toward the dancefloor and we slowly danced to the beat. He rested his chin on my shoulder as sung along to the song.

"You remind me of my truck, I love the way you ride and she love the way that I drive. She get there automatic, but shawty works the stick. Love they way she grab it and all you hear is moanin'. Ain't no talkin when I freak her. Now this car is rocking cause we banging like my speakers," He sung into my ear as I tensed up a little.

We ended up against the wall as he pinned my hands above my head and I looked up at as lust formed into his eyes. I bit down onto my bottom lip as he continued to sing while lightly grinding against me.

"Your body is my car wash, Ima get it all off. You love when I talk that ratchet. I can tell by your headlights. You're sending all the signals. Then come and get this tailpipe, so you can get exhausted. Crunk it up and she lost it and now I got her so turnt. She dont wanna get off it. I told her that this ride would get her to her destination. She told told me that this D train is her only transportation," He brushed his lips againt my cheek then smirked at me and he let me go.

This boy is going to get me in trouble. I walked back over to the kitchen as I saw Zoey and Legacy conversing. I rolled my eyes then left the kitchen to only run into Quan. I smiled, but he didn't look too happy.

"Outside. Now," He demanded before turning on his heels and walking toward the front door as I followed. I just hope he didn't see what happened between Rashad and I.

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Uh-oh :) but Rashad is played by August Alsina. I needed a new sexy character to come and mess things up because I didnt want Zoey to get his hands dirty. I have something else in mind for him.