2AM

00 // sneak

His snores rang through my ears as he slept. His arm was draped around my waist as I sat up in the bed watching old reruns of Martin. I watched as Martin held Gina close to him, kissing her softly. Tears began to form in my eyes. Why I am I doing this to myself? I questioned as watching as the man I once loved sleep peacefully. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I couldn't take it anymore.

I carefully got out the bed, walking towards the open closet. I watched Chris the entire time as pulled my clothes into a duffel bag. I stuffed as much as I could in one before grabbing another for the rest of my things. I'm really doing this, I said to myself as I pulled on my black jumpsuit over my bra and panties.

I slipped on some Nike slides and left my hair in its high bun that sat messily on the top of my head. I grabbed my phone and the charger and glanced at him once again. I looked at my ring that shined brightly on my hand. I took it off and placed it on nightstand.

"Have a nice life you piece of sh_t." I whispered.

He stirred and turned back towards the door. I quickly walked out of our bedroom hearing him call out my name. I grabbed my keys off the table near the door and quickly unlocked the door, hearing Chris get out of the bed. I barely got the door closed as I sprinted down the hall and down the stairs as fast as my legs could carry me.

I unlocked my car and hopped in closing the door and locking it just in time. I threw my bags in the back seat and I started the car and took one last look at the place I once called home. Chris ran from the stairs and jump on the car as I was putting my car in reverse. I jumped and quickly sped off, watching as he falls in the street as I exited the complex drove off into the night..

I pulled up to Caleb's apartment and put in the gate code that I know now have memorized. The gate slowly opened and I checked my mirrors making sure no one was behind me. I drove down a few buildings before parking in front of his. I quickly walked on the sidewalk and up the stairs to his door. I reached my hand to knock on the door and knocked lightly.

Nothing.

I sighed and knocked a little harder. After a couple minutes I heard a bit of shuffling and the turning of locks. He slowly opened the door, standing there dressed in only a pair of black sweats and a durag.

I swallowed and spoke quietly," I-I left him Caleb." He stared at me for a moment before holding my hand guiding me inside...

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"Annnd we're finished." I spoke submitting in our project. Jeremiah smiled, leaning back onto the couch in relief. "Man I didn't think we could pull it off." I looked at him, " Whatchu' mean by that J."

"Nah not like that it's just," He leaned forward," well I didn't think I'd be able to concentrate wit' a partner as beautiful as you." I smiled, slightly putting my head down so he wouldn't see. "Sanai you don't have to hide that smile from me. You really are beautiful." I looked at him, not able to contain my smile. " There it is, pretty a_s."

I laughed and began cleaning up my area."Can I ask you somethin' Nai?" He spoke as I began putting things into my backpack. I nodded and looked at him sitting back on the couch. "Did you start avoiding me over Diana?" I licked my lips and shrugged. " I mean that was a part of the reason. I've been feelin' you since I first seen you on campus freshman year. And I guess a little piece of me thought that.."

"Thought what?" He asked, leaning forward. I bit my lip, "I thought I had a chance. But," I felt myself began to emotional so I zipped my bag and tossed it over my shoulder.

"I'll see you in class." He licked his lips and stood, pulling up his joggers in the process. "Sanai you don't have to go."I turned and was face to face with him, his brown eyes staring right into mine.

"I-I do J. I'm not about to keep gettin' my hopes up with this" I managed to stutter out. He shook his head licking his lips. I felt my body heat began to rise as he placed his hands on my waist pulling me close to him. Our lips met and I instantly felt butterflies swarm my stomach. He ran his hands up and down my back as we stood there, kissing each other slowly.

"Stay the night with me." He whispered against my lips. I opened my eyes and realized what the hell I was doing. I placed my hand on his chest and spoke," J I-I've never done this before." He stopped kissing me and looked at me. " Then let me show you how to do it.."