Muse [lesbian/gay] ✔

8

Tala -

I was nervous, no, beyond scared, as I took in the sight of Jacky AND her best friend Tracey, "oh...um, come in." I breathed out, letting them walk in, Jacky stopped me to give me a kiss on the cheek, before going going in, "cherry, I need to talk to you in the kitchen for a sec." Jacky said, pushing me into the kitchen, "What's going on, and why is Tracey here?" I asked, not looking at her, "well...you see, I wanted to meet you, and so she can get more comfortable around other...colored people, man there has to be better way to say that." Jacky said whispering the last part, 'What should I say', "in confused, what's going on?" I asked, raising an eyebrow, "her mother... is going to marry a black man..." Jacky explained, pausing to find the right words, "oh...thats pretty huge, how is she taking it?" I said, now a bit worried, since its must be difficult for her to comprehend all of this, "she's still in shock, but for the most part, she is willing to understand." Jacky answered, scratching the back of her head, "oh, ok...you want to help me with dinner, you can invite Tracey to help as well, if you want." I told her, grabbing the Alfredo pasta, "Ok cool, can we also...maybe make cookies too." Jacky said, grinning at me, "fine, but you need to share." I said, rolling my eyes, as I started the stove.

Jacky later came back, Tracey trailing slowly behind her, "that already smells so good, can I have a taste." Jacky said egearly, trying to snatch the wooden spoon out of my hand, "it's not even done, but you can start setting up for the cookies," I told her, checking on the mash potatoes; Jacky took out the batter from the fridge, telling Tracey to come help, 'I feel like I'm missing something...the garlic bread!' I realized, opening up the freezer to get the pack, "I almost forgot the garlic bread, my dad wouldn't be happy if I did, he will pout for the rest of the day," I said, opening it up, "my dad does the same thing, but with crabs, he'll nag and nag!" Jacky chuckled, setting the cookies onto the pan.

After a while, the food and desert was ready to be served, "When is your dad coming, I'm ready to stuff my face." Jacky groaned, flopping down at an empty seat beside me, "he's already off, so he'll be here shortly, and we might have to start our project tomorrow, seeing if we even finish our food before curfew," I replied, setting down my apple juice onto the table, looking at the clock that read 7:03, also ready to eat.

I heard the opening of the door, and I quickly got up, telling my guest I'll be right back, "hey dad, foods ready and I also gave guest," i said, walking into the living room, "ah ok, just let me put away my stuff, but go ahead and ear without me," my dad said, smiling at me, "got it!" I said, before going back into the dinning room, "your dad here?" Jacky asked, eyes on her plate, "yes, and he said we can go ahead and feast," I told her, sitting down, picking up my fork, "yes!" Jacky exclaimed, digging into her plate, me doing the same, slightly turning to see Tracey eating, her nose twitching.

My dad walked in, wearing a plain black shirt and blue jeans, "nice to see you again Jacky...oooh cookies!" My dad said, his face lighting up the plate of cookies, "yup!" Jacky beamed taking one, "oh! Who's this?" He asked, now noticing a very nervous Tracey, "her name is Tracey, she's my best friend," Jacky said mouth full, "well nice to meet you Tracey," my dad beamed, saluting at her, "n-nice t-to meet you t-too," Tracey squeaked out, face flushing, but my dad didn't seem to noticed, as he fixed his own plate.

We were silent through most of the meal, making small as time passed, and it did seemed that Tracey relaxed a bit, since laughed at one of my dad's corny jokes; everyone was now done and tired, "well I'm tired, I'll see you later Tala!" Jacky said, getting up, Tracey following behind, "see you latet, we still have that stupid project to do," I said, seeing them out; once they were both gone, I helped my dad with the dishes, "I'm glad your making friends honey bear, I know things have been tough, but I want you to know that I'll be there when you need me," my dad said, kissing me on the forehead before leaving for bed.

[A/N: sorry for the wait, I'll also be posting another chapter of Hell Bound sometime maybe this week or the next.]