Forbidden Love [BWWM]

XLIII. Library Trip

Surprisingly, Ronnie's parents agreed that he could stay after school and work on his project. He waited outside of the library for Isabella to show up as he wanted to make sure that she could find him and they could start working together.

He stood daydreaming and going over the many ideas he had for the project until his stuff was smacked out of his hand and landed onto the floor.

Ronnie looks up to the person that smacked his books as it was Johnny, who was glaring at him and Colin. "Shouldn't you be picking cotton somewhere?" Johnny said as Colin snickered

"Ooh, like I haven't heard that one before. Look, why don't you go do something productive and go brush them yellow Brillo pads you call teeth." Ronnie said as he went to bend down to get his books and Johnny stepped on them

"Move your foot."

"Or what are you going to do about it, boy."

"Boy? I don't know about that, you too ugly to be my daddy, but I'll tell you what, if you don't get your foot off my stuff, I'll whoop you like yo daddy should've, boy." Ronnie said cockily as Johnny angrily scowled at him

"You think you can take the both of us? Then go for it." Johnny said as Colin stepped up

"Sorry I'm late, I had to wait on my friend." Isabella said coming down the hall and once she saw Johnny and Colin she scoffed
"Great, what are these two idiots doing here?"

"Stay out of this, Ick Face, this doesn't have anything to do with you."

Ronnie was going to say something, but Isabella spoke up, "Aww, is someone still upset about what happened yesterday. Don't you think it's time to get over it?"

"The only reason you have so much to say is because of who your daddy is."

"And your daddy's a drunk and a has-been, who hasn't had a job in months. I'm sure everyone in this school can brag on their dad because they're all better than yours."

"Oh I see, is this your new boyfriend? Is that why you're taking up for him?"

"No, I'm just tired of your crap and everything you put others through." Isabella said pointing at Johnny as he smirked

"So what, you're gonna hit me now? Ick Face Isabella wants to hit me?" He taunted

"No, but I bet my brothers will after I tell them what you said and how you're treating my friend."

"Typical, hide behind your brothers." He said as she shrugged

"I bet you won't do anything about it." She taunted back as he began to back up

"Let's go, Colin. This ain't over, boy." He pointed at Ronnie and Johnny and Colin both left.

"They're lucky I didn't have Calvin with me, we would've tore them a new one. Thanks for sticking up for me." Ronnie said as he went to pick up his books

"No problem, I can't stand him anyways and I wouldn't mind seeing Alex bash his face in."

"You ready to do some research?"

"Yeah, let's do this."

Ronnie sat at the table looking through a book and writing down important facts that he found. Isabella stood up and went to get another book as Ronnie watched her as she walked.

Her small hips moved from side to side and her beautiful legs showing from her skirt were simply mesmerizing. "Ronnie... Ronnie." Isabella called as he snapped out of his face

"Huh? I'm sorry, what did you say?"

"I asked what book do you have?"

"The history of the solar system."

"Ok, I found one on Saturn." She said standing on her tip toes
"You think you can grab this book for me?"

He stood up and stood behind her as he got a smell of her. She smelled of fresh flowers and her skin was buttery soft as he lightly brushed up against her. "Thank you." She smiled as he handed her the book

"You're welcome."

"Do you play any sports?"

"I play basketball. At my old school we went to the state championships."

"Really? And where's that?"

"Georgia."

"Oh, I've been there once, but I was really little. Do you like it there better?"

"The weather is better in the summertime for sure, and I guess things are a little more relaxed."

"I totally understand." She said as he chuckled

"I'm afraid you don't."

"Why not?"

"No offense, but you're a rich girl and live in some high class neighborhood."

"I'm rich, that's true but that doesn't mean I don't understand. I may not fully comprehend the idea, but I definitely sympathize with you, is that better?" She asked with a smile

"Yeah, much better."

"You should really come over to my house one day, we can listen to music, watch TV, whatever. You like James Brown and Sam Cooke?"

"Your dad let's you listen to them?"

"Yeah."

"Does he know they're black?" He asked as she snorted in laughter

"Yeah, of course. Why does that shock you?"

"It just seems to me that your parents wouldn't allow their daughter to listen to some music like that, but I guess I was wrong."

"Well now you have to meet them. My dad actually loves R&B, a lot." She giggled

"And where is your dad from?"

"Staten Island, New York, but he was raised here."

"There must've been a lot of Italian R&B when he was growing up." He said as she smiled

"Maybe that's why he likes it so much."

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and thanks for reading, let me know what you think and I'll catch you on the next update.

-NadineJB💜