Next Semester

Jayden 67

I rolled off my air mattress and landed on top of Gio; my head was throbbing and after as much alcohol as we consumed last night I don't think I'll ever be able to drink again without getting sick. Last night was much needed and we managed to clear the air there were some things said that I didn't even realize that I had been feeling and it was the same with Gio and Papi, but I feel like we were all the better because of our talk. The only issue I had was how these niggas kept talking shyt about my lack of furniture, I was supposed to go furniture shopping today actually I was just waiting Kyrese to send some money so I could go pick some shyt out. Papi stirred in his sleep and started laughing about what happened last night, so getting my hand stuck wasn't my proudest moment but I felt like that pushed us all back together because with everything that was going on in my life I needed my bros. I got up and walked into the bathroom, just as I was about to start getting ready for my day someone started banging on the door; no lie I was kinda nervous that it was Big Gavin because well y'all know what I did........

"Jayden this house is a lawsuit waiting to happen; your driveway is complete shyt do you know how many times I almost tipped over trying to roll my ass up here, and let's not even address the fact that these doors are barely wheelchair accessible." Jeremy said as I opened the door and letting him and Quinton in. "Aww this is cute.... you just need some furniture in here and it would really be popping."

"Where is Carlos's stupid ass...." Quinton asked rolling his eyes and I pointed to the back, where Quinton stormed off. "I guess y'all threw a little party last night and didn't think to invite us."

"There were some things that I rather keep secret, I didn't need an audience humiliation but if y'all are here to pick up these drunk dudes y'all will have to wait, I need their assistance with picking out furniture because Kyrese thinks that I'll get some outrageous shyt." I said knowing that he was probably right.

"You should take me and Jeremy, Lord knows Carlos and Gio don't have any taste I mean Gio still believes that Rihanna is better than King Bey and Carlos is on that Fraudi D hype train. So just give us some time to home and finishing packing for the trip and we'll assist you." Quinton said and then it hit me that we were supposed to be leaving for Houston later tonight, damn looks like I really need to start moving because I was always accused of being late to shyt so I wanted to be the first on there tonight.

Jeremy and Quinton are annoying as fuck, now I see why Gio was balding and Papi was going grey because these two were stressing me the fuck out; honestly it shouldn't be this difficult to pick out a couch and a bed but Jeremy and Quinton where breaking down everything from the firmness to how good the bed held up during sex.

"Look can we please just pick this shyt out so I can get home and pack? Jeremy, I know you probably gotta put some gas in your chair and Quinton weren't you supposed to be cussing out Papi?" I asked not having any problem throwing Papi to the wolves because I was over this whole day.

"Excuse you Jayden we're here doing a favor for Kyrese and..... Oh.... My..... God that is perfect, it fits you and Kyrese perfectly with your playful and fun side and Kyrese boy scout demeanor. Get this one." Jeremy said and I'm not going to lie it did kinda fit us both perfectly and I wasn't trying to argue so after paying for the couch and bed, and setting up a delivery time for the day after I got back I finally took my ass home so I could pack but once again I was interrupted this time by someone I really didn't want to face but knew I had to.

"Jayden we really need to discuss what happened." Gio's mom Ms. Irene said walking into my house without an invitation. "Look Jayden, what happened between us was a mistake of the most epic proportions. I was in a bad place... everything in my life seemed like a lie and I needed an escape." She said looking around my living room.

"You weren't the only one in a bad place..... I hold myself together because of the people around me but when Ky left..... I was bad, worse than what Gio or Papi ever knew." I said looking into her eyes.

"I know but I know better, Jayden I've known you since you were little.... you were always that goofy little kid who was always making jokes and I watched you grow into this handsome young man..... I was just tired of all the lies I was getting from my husband, everything from the day we met had been a lie and then there was the drinking and him not even bothering to hide his infidelities anymore and to make matters worse he...... it doesn't matter Jayden all I wanted to say was I take full responsibility for my part in what happened between us." Ms. Irene said quietly.

"We both fucked up.... but at least Gio didn't kill me or even worse Gavin, me and Gio have been able to move past this so I think it's for the best if we just forgot this whole thing ever happened...... but before we do I just gotta ask on a scale of one to life-changing how good was I?" I asked and got smacked upside my head. "Ayy what else did Big Gavin do you said to make matters worse he... then you sorta trailed off so what was it that was so bad that you felt the need to come find comfort in someone like me?" I asked.

"Jayden you don't give yourself enough credit.... you are a ball of light, you draw people in which is why Gio and Carlos are always going to have your back no matter what you do. It's your ability to smile through all your pain that makes you special, don't lose that light." She said kissing me on the cheek before walking out. I noticed she avoided my question about Big Gavin's behavior since it was none of my business so I was going to leave it alone but I was going to let Gio know just in case he needed to yoke up his dad.....

"Why is it that the day I get back is the day that you decide to leave?" Braylen asked as we walked through campus. "And what the fuck happened to your eye? Did someone finally get sick of that mouth of yours?" Braylen asked smiling.

"It's not my fault you're an over-achiever you're the one who is determined to be 'the youngest fire chief in the state of Michigan'." I said quoting Braylen.

"Jayden if you're going to quote me please get it right my exact words were 'the youngest, sexiest fire chief in Michigan' since I already got the sexy part down all I need to do is work a little harder and I'll get there.... So are you going to tell me what happened to your face?" Braylen asked grabbing my chin gently.

"Family stuff, families fight each other sometimes but it's all good now." I said downplaying the situation. "But when are we going to link up again? You know it seems like every time we get things started something comes up or you tap out."

"I've never tapped out in my life and we can link up whenever you get back..... but only as friends Jay, look after spending time with you and Kyrese, a love like that.... The craziest thing was, I peeped it with a single glance between y'all it was profound as fuck; it started with a look and I could see the smile forming in y'all eyes before it even reached y'alls lips. We can be friends but that..... no please don't cry Jayden." Braylen said and I couldn't help but laugh.

"I wasn't about to cry.... your breath was just burning my eyes but I didn't want to be rude." I said smirking but in all seriousness, it was really the ice cold wind that was making my eyes water, Braylen like always was perfect. "But maybe you're right, dealing with a dude like me you'll grow attached and......" Braylen pushed his lips to mine, time disappeared until fuck I don't know how long we stood there. "What happened to us being 'friends'?" I asked and Braylen started laughing.

"Oh we are friends Jay..... and the thing about being my friend is sometimes I might need help that only a 'friend' can provide..... at least until Ky gets back, then we can be real friends." Braylen said. "Come on man I know you're supposed to be leaving soon?" Braylen asked and I checked my watch and saw that I was already running late.

"Damn.... look I'll call you tomorrow Braylen." I said dappin him up and running to my car, see this is what I'm talking about I get distracted easily and lose track of time but it was to be excepted, all that mattered right now was forgetting all my troubles and hopping on this plane to Houston. Hopefully, Meeche didn't have any more bombshells to drop because I really wanted this trip to be perfect.............................................

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