Mine Forever: The beginning

Chapter Two - Javon

Eight-Years-Old

On the way to school, Billie and I sat next to each other. We talked about how much fun we had yesterday and what we were going to do today at recess. Recess couldn't come fast enough.

When we ate lunch, Chara squeezed between me and Billie. Billie shook her head and silently watched. I asked Chara to move but she moved her head back and forth with a frown. So I stood up and slid her away from Billie, making a space for myself. Chara walked over to the lunch monitor, Ms. Bradley, and told her that I was bothering her. Ms. Bradley approached me and told me to come with her. Billie put down her lunch and followed me. She walked beside me. I looked at her and smiled. She was folding her arms as she walked beside me. Ms. Bradley stopped and asked Billie why she was following us. Billie explained to her what happened. She waved Chara over. We walked into the hallway. Billie and I told the same story.

"I just wanted to sit next to Billie," said Chara.

"We do not tolerate such behavior. You should take turns sitting next to her," Ms. Bradley suggested.

"Javon hogs her all to himself," said Chara.

Really? It was only the second day of school. How much time did I really take away from everyone to spend with her?

"What do you think?" Ms. Bradley asked, peering at Billie.

"Sure," she said. Her gaze fell to the floor. I studied her sad expression.

"Are you okay?" I asked her.

She nodded.

"Sweetie what do you want to do?" asked Ms. Bradley.

"We can take turns," said Billie. I was already learning about her personality. She didn't want to upset anyone. She wanted to make everyone happy. I didn't want to sit away from her, but I guess it was only fair.

I let Chara sit next to her. During recess, Billie and I grabbed a few trucks and cars from storage. When we set them down, Deena came over and pulled Billie's arm. "C'mon Billie," she said.
Billie told me she would be back. They were jump roping. I stood up and stared at her. She was so cute in her jeans, top and two hair puffs. She waved me over. I drifted over to them. I stood there watching. Billie jumped out of the twirling rope, asking me to jump in. She took my hand and I jumped in with her. After we jumped out, we started walking over to the bench, but Amelia grabbed her hand.

"Nuh uh," I said, shaking my head. I clutched her hand. It was a Billie tug of war. I pulled one way, she pulled another. Billie started screaming. I dropped her hand and backed away. I didn't want to hurt her. Billie walked over to me, pulling me into a friendly embrace. "I will play with you after school okay," she said.

She reached up and held my shoulders at arm's length. I nodded.

The seconds couldn't tick by fast enough. As I sat there watching, a guy tapped me on the arm asking me to play basketball with him. I agreed, waving to Billie. She waved back.

After school, Billie came over to my house. We did not have homework, so we played video games. She was catching on pretty quickly. I told her a few more moves and she started using them immediately. I was impressed with her. I asked if she wanted to go outside to play. She said, "yes." We played tag. I chased her around. She was very fast. She knew how to psych me out. She was also great at hopping over my legs and sliding around me. Wow. Eventually, I caught her. We landed on the grass and laughed so hard. We lay on our backs for a moment, staring up at the sky. It was a beautiful, warm and sunny day. She made it even more special. She stayed until it was night time. My mom and I walked her home.