Up to You

Chapter Fourteen

fourteen arielle

 Chris hasn’t spoken to me ever since that day. He hasn’t even looked at me. If we are in the same room, he’ll go to his bedroom. Lucky me, I’m sick. I can’t believe this happened. I laid down on the couch in the extra room. There was a blanket thrown over my body. I coughed violently as I groaned. Everyone was out enjoying the food at the Waffle House. Everyone left except for Chris, but he’s mad at me.

 I sniffed, holding my hand. My head hurts, my body hurts, and my throat hurts. Why did I have to get sick? I got up with the blanket wrapped around me. I walked out of the room. I walked to the mini kitchen. Chris was sleeping on the couch. I opened the cabinet, grabbing a can of soup. I poured into a bowl. I put it into the microwave, setting the time. I waited by the microwave. The microwave went off. I took my bowl of soup and a spoon then headed back to my room. I walked into the room, closing the door. My phone went off. I unlocked my phone, looking at the text Austin sent me.

 Bae: Its over.

 Me: Aight, deuces.

 I really don’t care. I locked my phone, dismissing what he just said. It really doesn’t affect me. Deuces, nigga I don’t need you. I ate my chicken soup. I got up, walking back to the mini kitchen. Chris was up, making him a sandwich. I put my bowl in the sink. I was walking back till’ someone pulled on my waist.

 ‘’Let me go Chris.’’ I said, annoyed. When I’m sick, I don’t want anyone to help me or nothing. I’m independent. He let me go.

 ‘’Arielle, let me take care of you. You’re sick.’’ He said in a soft, kind voice.

 ‘’I’m fine, I can take care of myself.’’ I said.

 ‘’Arielle, when was the last time you relaxed?’’ He asked.

 ‘’Never, I’m always alert. I fear no nigga, trust no bitch. I trust only my crew & God.’’ I said.

 ‘’Come on, I’m not taking no for a answer.’’ He said. We stood there, staring at each other for a while.

 ‘’Fine.’’ I said, walking over to the couch. I laid down, closing my eyes. Chris came over, making me lay my head in his lap.  He stroked my hair, making me sleepy. I dozed off to sleep.

 Chris

I watched as her face softened. She looked no stressed in her sleep. I continued to stroke her hair. Arielle has this hard exterior that is hard to break. Once you break through it, she’s may be sweet or nice. The crew came in being all loud and shit.

 ‘’Shh, I just got her ass asleep.’’ I told them. I looked down at her.

 ‘’Damn, you actually got her to sleep on you. She usually is defindate.’’ Ryan said.

 ‘’I’mma go put her in my bed, since it’s more comfortable than that couch back.’’ I said, scooping Arielle’s small figure into my arms. I walked down the bus, to my bedroom. I opened the door, walking inside. I sat her down on the bed, but she did let go of my neck. She wasn’t letting go. I laid down with her. She snuggled into my chest. This girl got some good grip. She mumbled in her sleep.

 I study her face. She seem happy wherever she was. I sat there, listening to the silence of the room. She laughed then went back to being silence. Everything about her is beautiful. I could just kiss her right now. I gotta respect her wishes though. I put my arms around her waist. Ryan walked into the room.

 ‘’Let me get a picture of this. Pretend your asleep though.’’ He whispered. I put my head almost on top of hers. I closed my eyes. ‘’I got it.’’ He whispered. He carefully walked over to me, showing me the picture. It looked so romantic. He walked out of the room, closing the door. Arielle’s eyes opened. I pretend to be asleep.

 ‘’He looks cute when he’s asleep.’’ She whispered to herself.  I opened my eyes, popping her down on the bed. ‘’What are you doing?’’ She asked, smiling.

 ‘’You about to play-fight with my cute ass.’’ I said. We were wrestling, rolling all over the bed.

 '‘Wait. Remember I’m sick.’’ She said.

 ‘’You want to stop and we can just watch The Boondocks?’’ I asked.

 ‘’I love The Boondocks!’’ She exclaimed. I turned on the TV, going to Netflix. I clicked on the second season. She sat in between my legs. I know she’s weird she is like a best friend to me.

 ‘’Arielle, are we friends or best friends now?’’ I asked.

 ‘’You are my friend, you are on the border of being one of my best friends.’’ She said. I played in her hair, as she sat in between my legs. She looked really attractive. All she was wearing is a grey sweater that goes down to her mid-thigh. Her hair was down and flowing. She was wearing some grey & pink Nike socks.

 We laughed together as Riley was talking about something. She laid her head back, smiling at me.

 ‘’Is this the chilled version of you?’’ I asked.

 ‘’Yes, this is also the weird, creative version too.’’ She said. I nodded my head, looked up at the TV. Arielle was sitting there, giggling for no apparent reason.

 ‘’Are you ok?’’ I asked.

 ‘’Your breathing is tickling me.’’ She said. I put my hands around her waist. She grabbed my phone, taking pictures of us.  She kissed my cheek in one of them. I returned the favor, by kissing close to her lips. I seen her blushin’ all crazy.

 ‘’I see you blushin’, you warmin’ up to Chris or nah?’’ I asked.

 ‘’Or nah.’’ She said, smiling like crazy.

 ‘’Girl you know you want this dick.’’ I rapped in Kendrick Lamar’s voice. She was on the rolling laughing. This girl is special.

What do you think? Is Arielle warming up to Chris now that she is single? Leave a comment, vote, follow, and leave feedback.-Daniella