(Natalie Odell is Jordan's character)
Jordan's POV:
The sunlight sent a signal to my eyelids, that clicked to tell me to open them. My eyes squinted in order to adjust to the sudden brightness. Morning... I fucking hate morning. I sat up huffing while throwing the comforter on the other side of my bed. The sound of my dad and older brother arguing and my mom pratically throwing pans around in the kitchen, is the usual things I hear in the morning. It's getting old, it's annoying, it's-
"Jordan, Get up! You're gonna be late!"
My family though I sigh and make my way to the bathroom, stomping to let my mom know I'm up. I take off my pajamas and start up a hot shower. I got in letting the hot water soak my natural scalp, (there's nothing better than that I can speak for a lot of us curly heads) I ran my fingers through my hair, managing to untangle a majority of my ends. I got my dove and lathered it up in the loofa and I began washing my body. When I got out the shower with the towel wrapped around my boobs, my dad and my brother was still going at it. I shook my head and searched through the closet for an outfit. I finally chose my outfit I was going to wear, and put it on. I deep conditioned my hair with my Bella Curls product and walked downstairs after checking my appearance in the body mirror, I looked good ;). As usual I come up behind my mom and kiss her cheek and embrace her tightly. She smiled and waved her spatula in the direction of the dining room.
"Your waffles are on the table..."
I smile and walk in the dining room and set my phone on the table. There sat my two oversized waffles, she even put the fruit on it for me. I sat down and quickly whispered my prayers before I dug in. Right when I was about halfway done, I heard some heavy feet shuffle across the floor behind me, I knew it was my brother.
"What were you and Dad arguing about now?"
He scoffed and sat at the table. He wore nothing but his black and blue basketball shorts, some black Nike sock and his slides. He never wore his shirt so he could show off his tattoos. He had his dreads tied up in a ponytail and his nose ring peeped from his right nostril. I love his nose ring- no what am I saying?!?!
"He caught me smoking weed in the backyard..."
"I mean, at least you weren't smoking IN the house."
I giggled and he chuckled along with me.
"Yeah I know right.."
"TJ! Come take out this trash!"
He rolled his eyes sucking his teeth and stood up. I don't know why TJ continuously does what he's not supposed to do. It's like him and Dad are oil and water. I finished breakfast and got up from the table and washed my plate.
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Mom made sure everyone was good before she left for work. Then dad left to go to work about an hour later. While I was watching a movie, I heard TJ come down the stairs then I looked at him.
"Where are you going?"
He scoffed and grabbed his keys.
"Minding my business, as you should be doing right now."
I rolled my eyes I got up blocking the door.
"You're not supposed to-"
"And what you gon do, snitch?"
He got in my face and I had a wiff of three different smells. Weed, cologne, and his minty breath. I held out my hand with an evil grin on my face. I knew I could get something good out of this situation.
"Cough up and I keep quiet."
He growled of annoyance as he slapped a 20 dollar bill in my hand and I smiled. He opened the front door then he turned to me.
"If they ask, I went to the mall."
He hurried out with his dreads swinging behind him. I shook my head knowing he was going to that bitch's house, Amira. She's no good for him. All she does is get his dick wet so she can spend his money. I try to tell him but he won't listen, I fucking hate her. I know what you might think, but I'm not jealous. I'm just... protective you know? I rolled my eyes and continued with my movie. I just wanna know what it would take for him to realize she's using him, she's basically a prostitute. I need to find a way for him to realize that. I don't want him to walk around Florida looking like a dumbass because of this girl. To make this clear with you all-
I'm. Not. Jealous.
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I know this first part seems boring, but it's just to introduce the characters and give a little insight. But as more characters developed more drama will come in, keep that in mind. Make sure you comment your thoughts and let me know what you think so far, it helps me out a lot. Stay tuned for Chapter 1! Where I will reveal what TJ looks like.
-Mel
