Torn.

four.

"Now look, move slowly but try to add more strength to it." Tristan said, holding my arm. I took a deep breath and pushed my arm with all my might. It had moved and I more than happy.

"Oh shit! I did it!" I said smiling all hard. Tristan clapped.

"See, I knew you could." He said as we shared a high five. My shoulder was doing much better and I was pretty much back to normal but I still had to go to therapy for another two weeks.

Tristan and I got closer by the day and it was weird but I don't think neither one of us cared. We were just having fun but I wanted to actually take it to the next level.

"So, what you up to tonight?" I asked as we walked out of the building. Pie was waiting on me in her car.

"Nothing, probably go play ball or something. Why?" He looked at me and smirked. I shrugged. I knew what I was finna say was risky but fuck it, you only live once.

"You wanna go see a movie?" I bit the inside of my lil as I waited for his answer. I was so nervous.

"Yea, I'm down." He smiled. I let out a breath of relief. I lowkey hated rejection.

"Alright cool, just text me and we can meet up later?"

"For sure." He gave me a wink and walked off leaving me alone. I can't believe I just did that.

Soon as I got in the car, Pie was smiling big at me. I rolled my eyes and shook my head.

"Wellll did you ask him?" She said resting her head on her hand. I nodded.

"Yea and he agreed."

"Oooooo bitch! You in there!"

I just laughed at her. It wasn't really a big deal, she was mad extra. 

"You need me to take you? I'll just stay at your house, I don't mind." She volunteered.

For some reason, my Mama would not get me a car which was the reason I was always riding with Pie or Dre. She said it was because I was spoiled enough which made no sense at all. You could buy me clothes and shit but not a vehicle? Parents be tripping.

"Yea, you can. I need help finding something to wear."

"Oh yes, you know I'm good at that!" Pie said clapping her hands. "Is this your first date? I promise I used to think you were gay."

I threw my hands up.

"Why the fuck did y'all think that? Most dudes that wanted to talk to me weren't my type."

It was true. This would be my first date and if it led to it, first boyfriend. I had my first kiss but I was still a virgin.

"Cass you so freaking pretty though. I can't believe this would be your first anything really."

"I know. I just hope this goes good because he is older."

"Rambo is gonna flip." Pie joked, making me chuckle. She wasn't lying though. Everytime he was around he would always do or say little shit indicating he liked me. I just ignored it though, I didn't see him in that way.

*

I sat at my vanity doing my makeup while Pie went in and out of my closet putting outfits together.

"You still got your belly piercing?"

"Yes." I responded, putting on my lashes. After that, I took the scarf off my head which I used to lay down my hair and did my baby hairs.

"Alright so, I picked out three outfits. My personal fave is this one."

She pointed at a rust red romper that she picked out along with some tan gladiator sandals. I shook my head.