Broken Dreams

Fragile Rose

It's been a week since Jazmine has seen Huey, she didn't want to see him either. What he said about her cake hurt her, it made her lose all happiness for what she loved to do. Baking. But she still did it nonetheless. Riley's stopped by on numerous occasions and given her flowers, gifts and all sorts of things just to keep a smile on her face. But, her smiles always disappeared. There was a knock on her door, when she got up to open it, it was a little boy. Who was 10 years old and always stopped by her house to help her bake, and even take home freshly made muffins to his older sister and mother while their father was at work. "Hi Miss Jazmine!"

She picked him up and tickled him gently, enjoying hearing his laughter and happiness. She carried the boy inside and sat him on the chair, handing him the spoon.

"Taste test?" he asked.

She nodded, letting him scoop a little bit of the homemade frosting from the bowl. When he did so, he licked it all. "This is yummy! Where's the cupcakes?"

She had completely forgotten. She rushed into the living room and got them, decorating them as quickly as she could. With his help, of course.

"Yay! My sisters gonna love these!"

Jazmine couldn't help but smile, after adding the strawberries and other details, she put the cupcakes into a box and put a sticker on the box. It had his address, moms name, sisters name, father's name, his order, and the price. Which would be $17.00. He handed her the money his mother gave him to pay for the treats. She gave him some cash back and set it in an envelope on top. She kissed the little boy's forehead and he giggled with glee. "Bye Miss Jazmine!"

She waved, smiling and watching him exit her home. She mouthed the words "Bye Charlie." But no sound came out.
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"Where are you going?" Huey asked Riley, not taking his eye off of his Martin Luther King book.

"To Jazzy's house. I bought her a necklace with my money." Riley explained, showing Huey the necklace he's bought for her.

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Huey P.O.V

"I thought you were saving that money for a new pair of shoes." I said, staring at the beautiful rose gold necklace he was holding.

How did he know she liked Roses?

"Jazmine is more important than a new pair of shoes." Riley said.

I know she is..

"How'd you know she liked Roses?" I asked suddenly, since when did he have a heart?

"She keeps roses in her kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. So if I bring her any flowers, they'd be roses. Especially pink ones, the rarest kind. Her favorites."

That should be me giving her gifts..
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Huey instantly turned cold. "Why are you even giving her gifts? You're over at her house every single day, what does Cindy think of this? You should be giving your girlfriend gifts, not Jazmine."

"Jazzy is like a sister to me, aight? She's important, she lost Tom and Sarah don't want nothing to do wit her. Remember Huey? She left her. And you know what else? You left too. And I don't see you doing a damn thing to redeem yourself. So I stepped in to be her happiness! And about C-murph? She knows! She's okay with this! Everyone is! Except you. You've changed, you hurt her and I highly doubt she want to see yo dumbass  after what you said to her."

Huey clenched his fist, veins popping out of his neck. "It's been a week! I'm sure she's gotten over it, and it wasn't that serious! I was saying my opinion. And if she can't take constructive criticism then that's not my problem."

"She's sensitive! Who even are you? The Mchater I remember wasn't this fucking gay." He hissed, and walked out the door. Huey gotten up immediately and peered out the window. Watching.
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Riley P.O.V

Mchater is so damn selfish and stupid! Can't he realize Jazzy suffered enough bullshit? She don't even deserve this burden of being alone mane, she the sweetest girl in Woodcrest. I approached her door, taking a deep breath. Here goes nothin. I rung the doorbell once, and knocked on her door afterwards. And soon enough, there she was. Mchater blind as hell to ignore such a beautiful girl. Like damn. Her curves, emerald eye color, soft clear skin, and not to mention this girl can fuckin cook AND bake. She a solid 10 outta 10. I looked at her dress, it was the one me and C-murph picked out for her at the mall before Tom died. It was like a sweater, but a dress.

"I'm glad you liked it Jazzy." I told her, holding out my arms.

She nodded, hugging me and resting her head on my chest. I felt something wet on my shirt, when I looked down she was crying. "Ey now Jazzy, don't cry. What's wrong?"

She looked up at me, her eyes telling me a story. When I asked her if it was about Mchater, she instantly wept more. I only comforted my little sister, stroking her hair softly. "Lil sis, don't cry over that nigga. He ain't worth yo tears."

She looked up at me the moment I said lil sis. "Now I got your attention, here's something that might cheer you up."

I showed her the necklace, instantly a smile crept onto her face. I rolled my eyes and put it on her. When she held the rose in her palm, she rubbed it with her thumb. "I saw it so I got it fo you. Since Mchater won't step up and try and take care of you, imma do it. Aight?"

She nodded, looking at me.

And for once, she mouthed words.

"Thank you Riley."

I nodded. "Now, you get sum sleep. I'll see you tomorrow, night shortstack."

She waved, and walked inside her house. Shutting the door.

Glad I made her smile today.
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Jazmine looked at herself in the bathroom mirror, she saw how scrawny her belly really was. She'd eat a normal diet, but still look as if she was anorexic. She frowned, remembering the time Cindy had her eating disorder and was strictly bulimic back in 8th grade. It frightened her. Jazmine looked at the flowers in the vase beside her towels, she saw the wilted rose, it's petals falling day by day. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and hit the sink.

It reminded her how fragile she really was.
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This is for y'all to answer, have a discussion in the comments 👇👇

1) What y'all think about Riley? You think he takes good care of Jazmine?

2) Why do you think Huey acting the way he is?

3) What if someone special comes back to Woodcrest, who do you think it is and how will it impact the gang?

Discussion in the comments!